OREO WATSON – 35164

OREO WATSON – 35164

Intake Date : 7/17/18  Intake Type: Owner surrender

Medical Behavior: Green  Age: 13 years  Sex:  Male

Weight: 10 lbs

DVM Intake Exam : Estimated age: Approximately 13 years  History : Owner surrender, reported swollen legs, not walking well  Subjective: BARH, allows all handling
Evidence of Cruelty seen – none  Evidence of Trauma seen – none  Objective : P = wnl  R = tachypnea, dyspnea, RR 42 bpm  BCS = 4/9  MM pale pink, CRT <2  EENT: Eyes cataracts OU, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted  Oral Exam: mod-severe ddz  PLN: No enlargements noted  H/L: Grade V/VI HM, CRT < 2, Mild crackles ausculated bilaterally , abdominal effort  ABD: Severe distention, non painful, no masses palpated  MSI: Stands x 4, but reluctant to walk, pitting edema in all four limbs, marked DMW, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat  CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities  Rectal: Diarrhea in fur around anus  Assessment: Suspect CHF , Pitting edema,  Suspect Ascites,  Heart murmur,  Diarrhea, Cataracts  Prognosis: Guarded to poor  Plan:  Furosemide 6mg/kg IV, Furosemide 2 mg/kg PO Q4 hours  Recommend CBC/Chem, TXR  If dyspnea/tachypnea do not improve SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age

 

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