CHIPMUNK – 22644

CHIPMUNK – 22644

Care Center Location: Manhattan,  ZIP Code From: 11212,  Intake Type: Stray

Medical Behavior: Green,  Age: 12 years,  Sex: Female,  Weight: 10 lbs

DVM Intake Exam; Estimated age: 12yo; Microchip noted on Intake? neg; History : stray. p has had abdominal massess for over a year. Subjective: BAR. Sweet and friendly, well behaved during PE and med handling. Observed Behavior – Objective T = P = wnl; R = wnl; BCS 5/9; EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. Ears mild black ceruminous debris and thickened skin. Oral Exam: mild to mod dental disease; PLN: No enlargements noted; H/L: Grade III/VI HM, NSR. CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic; ABD: 2 very large bilateral inguinal hernias (R>L). Masses are semi firm, compressible, consistency of intestines/fat, and subjectively reducible to a certain degree. No pain or discomfort on palpation.  U/G: FI, no MGTs, no vulvar discharge; MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted. Fair hair coat, patchy alopecia with scaling and crusting along dorsrum; CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities; Rectal: normal rectal exam; Assessment: bilateral inguinal hernias; HM; dorsal dermatitis ; geriatric; intact female; Prognosis: fair, depending on if hernias can be surgically repaired, p is not an ideal surgical candidate given her age and heart murmur.  Plan: – monitor in Medical; – cbc/chem; – 2 view AXR; – 2 view CXR; – Convenia 0.5mL SQ for dermatitis; – Miralax 1/8th teaspoon in food BID x 10 days. Extend and modify dose PRN; – Recommend transfer to specialty center for surgery and cardiology consult, and close anesthetic monitoring if surgery is pursued. ; – NH has been notified; SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to HM and age

For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues.

If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email [email protected]. Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.

* We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*

For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please click here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions.

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see: http://information.urgentpodr.org/category/frequently-asked-questions/.

You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.

Previous | Next