DANE aka MYLES – 25672

DANE aka MYLES – 25672

Location: Brooklyn; Intake Date: 4/20/18; Intake Type: Stray

Medical Behavior: Yellow; Sex: Neutered; Age: 9 years; Weight: 54 lbs

Original Location: 11412

DVM Intake Exam:Estimated age: 8 years  Microchip noted on Intake? no. Microchip Number (If Applicable):  History : stray. Subjective:  Observed Behavior – initially ok, but then started to growl and bare teeth during exam. Objective: P = 80bpm R = wnl BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:moderate dental tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated. U/G: neutered male, no discharge. MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with moderately ataxic hind limb gait; painful when palpating near hip region bilaterally; moderate to severe hindlimb muscle wasting (right>left). Due to temperament, could not perform full orthopedic exam. skin free of parasites, no masses  noted, healthy hair coat. CNS: Mentation appropriate; CP x4. cranial nerves intact. Rectal: not performed due to temperament. Assessment: 1) Bilateral hindlimb weakness/ataxia- r/o neurologic disease (IVDD vs less likely FCE vs less likely neoplasia vs less likely infectious or inflammatory meningitis) vs orthopedic disease (top differential is hip osteoarthritis vs less likely neoplasia vs less likely microfracture vs less likely soft tissue injury). 2) Geriactric 3) Dental disease. Prognosis: fair to guarded in terms of being able to manage pain  Plan: Start Carprofen 2.2mg/kg PO x 5d, re-evaluate gait and consider radiographs if minimal improvement to gait to complete non-weight bearing lameness

A Little Bit About Me…

A staff member writes:  This adorable gentleman appears to be having some trouble walking most likely as a result of arthritis. He’s currently on meds to hopefully help with his pain, although this will be a long-term condition that will need to be managed. Dane was quite social and sweet with his finder and the staff during intake, but he wasn’t a fan of his medical exam (totally understandable for a senior pup with arthritis!)

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