CHEETAH – 26392
Safe - 4-30-2018 Manhattan
SAFE 4/30/18 **RINGWORM POSITIVE** 10 week old CHEETAH was brought to the shelter by the person caring for him when they noticed alopecia. He tested positive for ringworm. Ringworm is easily treated with anti-fungal meds.
MANHATTAN CENTER
**RINGWORM POSITIVE**
Cheetah 26392
Care Center Location: Manhattan
ZIP Code From: 10460
Intake Type: Stray
Medical Behavior: Green
Age: 10 weeks
Sex: Male
Weight: 3 lbs 3.84 oz
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: ~10-12 weeks based on dentition and PE.
Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative by LVT on intake. MC placed on intake.
History : stray found and brought in. Was being cared for by the person who brought him in but they noticed alopecia.
Subjective / Observed Behavior – QAR, allows all handling. Very docile and shy.
Evidence of Cruelty seen – none
Evidence of Trauma seen – none
Objective
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: normal kitten dentition
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: No murmur ausculted; CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: intact male. testicles smooth and symmetrical.
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no masses noted. 2inch alopecic lesion along the right dosolateral hip; 0.5cm alopecia along right dorsal head and alopecia along the tip of tail. All are woods lamp positive to some degree.
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: grossly normal.
Assessment
ringworm.
Prognosis:
excellent w/ proper care
Plan:
itraconazole 10mg/ml — give 1ml PO q24h x21 days.
lyme sulfur dip
DTM
SURGERY:
Temporary waiver due to ringworm positive.
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