CHRISTINA – A1125065
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SAFE 9/13/17 Christina is an adorable kitten that needs some TLC and a foster home.
Brooklyn Center
Christina A1125065 – 3 week old male brown tabby:
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: ~3 weeks
Microchip noted on Intake? negative
History : stray
Subjective: BAR, ~5% dehydrated (prolonged skin tent)
Observed Behavior – very sweet. Easily handleable and easy to pick up. Enjoys being held and did well for all medical handling and procedures
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 4/9
EENT: Eyes have mild purulent d/c with no conjunctivitis, ears have mild brown waxy debris, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: kitten dentition, no oral ulcers
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: MN
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment:
Underage
Mild conjunctivitis OU
Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC
Start erythromycin OU BID x5d
Recheck eyes in 5 days
Prognosis: Good
SURGERY: temporary waiver from surgery due to underage
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