IZZY – 16298

IZZY – 16298

6 yr. spayed Lab/whippet mix, OS, 36 pounds: 

DVM Intake Exam; Estimated age: 1 year; Microchip noted on Intake? y; History : surrender from owner; Subjective: right hind paw id severly swollen and has a wound on both planter and anterior portion ; Observed Behavior – allowed all handling; Evidence of Cruelty seen – y; Evidence of Trauma seen – y; Objective ; T =; P = 134; R = panting; BCS 3/9; EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted; Oral Exam: wnl; PLN: No enlargements noted; H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic; ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; U/G: spay scar; MSI: Ambulatory x 4, appears to have a crushing injury to left hind paw, superfical wound on posterior and anterior surface, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities; Assessment – R/O fracture to left paw vs crushing injury 2nd to trauma vs other; Prognosis: guarded; Plan: start patient on Antibiotics and Rimadyl as well as radiograph of left paw

A Little Bit About Me…

 

Let’s get to know each other a bit more…

Date of Intake;  17-Dec-2017
Spay/Neuter Status  Unknown
Basic Information:
Izzy is a 1 year old white and brown spayed Large breed mix. owners have had izzy for 1 year and is surrendering because of medical reasons.

How is this dog around strangers?  Around strangers Izzy is friendly and outgoing. Izzy plays exuberantly with adults and likes to jump up on them.

How is this dog around children?  Izzy has lived with children ages ranging from 1 and up and is relaxed and playful with them. Izzy also plays exuberantly with children and will jump on them.

How is this dog around other dogs?  Izzy has not been socialized with other dogs.

How is this dog around cats?  Izzy has lived with a cat and was curious of the cat but the cat did not interact with Izzy.

Resource guarding:  Izzy isnt bothered when having her food bowl touched while eating or having toys and treats taken away. is tolerant of getting bathes adn havign her nails trimmed and will let you do it. Izzy isnt bothered when being pushed off furniture or being held and restrained. when someone unfamiliar approaches the door Izzy gets excited and will greet them.

Bite history:  No known bite history
Housetrained:  Yes
Energy level/descriptors:  very high
Other Notes:  During storms and fire works Izzy is calm
Medical Notes;  Izzy has injuries to her paw

For a New Family to Know

Izzy was described as friendly, affectionate and playful. Izzy enjoys playing with squeaky toys ropes and balls and knows how to play tug. Izzy is house trained but does not go outside. Izzy uses a litter box filled with newspaper to go to the bathroom. Izzy eats both wet and dry food and has been fed human food. Izzy is crate trained and does well for up to 8 hours in the crate. When left alone in the house Izzy is usually left in a room with her stuff. If left alone in the house Izzy will chew house hold items. Izzy knows the commands sit stay and stop. when on the leash Izzy will pull.

Behavior Notes:

During intake Izzy was very social and excited. Izzy came right up to the counselor with a loose wiggly body and rubbed against them. Izzy allowed to be scanned and collared with no problem. Izzy was affectionate and allowed all handling.

My medical notes are…

RE EXAM: S: Blood in cage, RH paw appears ulcerated and bleeding, p also chewing on RH paw (no wounds seen)  MSI: RH paw has crushing injury (prev entries state LH paw- incorrect), 3rd and 4th digits are severely thickened, 3rd digit has ulcerated lesion on plantar aspect of pad, 4th digit has ulcerated lesion on dorsal and plantar aspects of toe. Mentation: A: Crushing injury of RH paw ; P: Soaked foot in dilute chorhex, applied soft padded bandage with wet to dry bandage on ulcerated areas.  Change bandage and reassess tomorrow; P will likely need daily bandage changes and monitor healing of digits +/- amputation of one or both digits. Continue ABs and NSAIDs

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