PLUTO – A1114481
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6-10-2017 Manhattan
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PLUTO – A1114481
MALE, BROWN / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 2 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 06/06/2017, From NY 10024, DueOut Date 06/09/2017
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Estimated age: 2-3 years Microchip noted on Intake? Found running in central park. QAR, shy, sweet; allows handling BCS 4/9 EENT: AS-crusting yellow discharge, lichenification along pinna and extending into canals nose clear mild periocular erythema Oral Exam: mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact; 2 scrotal testicles MSI: ambulatory x 4 with no lameness alopecia, crusting on outer ear AS; interdigital erythema x 3; hot spot on scrotum multiple linear areas of alopecia along either side of muzzle-appear like healing staph infection vs scars CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Otitis externa AS dermatitis/hot spot Plan cephalexin 750 mg PO BID x 14 days hydroxyzine 50 mg BID x 10 days otibiotic AS SID x 10 days Prognosis: good; allergies are common in this breed and may be due to the environment or food; he will likely need intermittent symptomatic care for skin infections and ear infections related to allergies; if signs are noted to be year round, then a diet trial and allergy testing is recommended SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Weight 51.2
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