CHALUPA – 30607

CHALUPA – 30607

Location: Manhattan; Intake Date: 6/8/18; Intake Type: Stray. Medical Behavior:

Blue; Sex: Male; Age: 10 years; Weight: 8 lbs;  Original Location: 11377

DVM Intake Exam:  Estimated age: 10-12yrs based on PE.  Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative by LVT on intake. MC placed on intake.   History : Stray dog found walking on street.   Subjective / Observed Behavior – none   BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: dc 3/5; pd 4/5  PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: No murmur ausculted; CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic; referred upper airway noise; coughing when trachea pressed  ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; heave line palpated   U/G: intact male. testicles are smooth and symmetrical   MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, bilaterally symmetrical alopecia along dorsolateral body   CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities. Rectal: grossly normal   Assessment:  bilaterally symmetric alopecia r/o low T4, Cushings,  low normal T4 — r/o sick euthyroid, hypothyroid, malnutrition, spurious, other non thyroidal illness  dental disease overweight  collapsing trachea  geriatric  Prognosis:  good.   Plan: CBC / Chem / T4  skin scrape — negative  dental care once placed / adopted  weight management  borderline hypothyroid   rec placement with ACTH stim test to rule out cushings.  SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age

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