KILO aka METRO – 21714

KILO aka METRO – 21714

Care Center Location: Brooklyn,  ZIP Code From: 11414,  Intake Type: Stray

Medical Behavior: Orange,  Age: 5 years,  Sex: Neutered Male,  Weight: 60 lbs

DVM Intake Exam; Estimated age: ~5 years; Microchip noted on Intake? positive ; History : stray ; Subjective: BARH. Reported to have hematochezia in the cage. Observed Behavior – Lunging at the front of the cage. Very rope reactive and biting at the leash. Rope muzzled for exam. Objective ; P = wnl ; R = eupneic ; BCS 5/9; EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted; Oral Exam: no oral exam due to muzzle; 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: Apparently healthy; Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC; Rec behavioral eval; Start trazodone 100mg PO BID x7d until 3/6; Daily assessment of behavior by behavior team and medical rounds; Monitor for hematochezia, if continues consider metronidazole, fortiflora; Prognosis: Excellent; SURGERY: neutered

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