RAIN – A1115363
Safe - 6-18-2017 Manhattan
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RAIN – A1115363
FEMALE, BL BRINDLE, FRENCH BULLDOG MIX, 6 yrs
STRAY – ONHOLDHERE, HOLD RELEASED Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 06/14/2017, From NY 10459, DueOut Date 06/17/2017
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Estimated age: 4-6 years Microchip noted on Intake? neg. Brought in as a stray; severely emaciated. QAR, timid/nervous but allows handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – yes, very emaciated BCS 2.5/9 EENT: AU-yeasty crusting discharge, mild-mod lichenification eyes clear mild serous nasal d/c Oral Exam: mm pk, tacky; CRT <2 sec; underbite; moderate tartar, mild staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: soft, nonpainful; soft/normal stool palpable in colon U/G: female; prominent mammary glands and vulva; serosanguinous vulvular discharge MSI: ambulatory without any noted lameness LH-thickening of stifle, patella possibly fused to medial aspect; no significant discomfort on extension hair coat diffusely unthrifty, thin along dorsum with dandruff interdigital erythema on palmar/plantar aspect of all paws CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment 1. Emaciated-r/o malnutrition vs parasites vs other 2. Otitis externa 3. Dermatitis-suspect allergies 4. In heat 5. L stifle thickening-r/o chronic CCL injury vs chronic patellar luxation or combination of both Plan TID feeding otibiotic AU SID x 7 days convenia inj Prognosis: good; emaciated body condition is suspected to be due to malnutrition and not secondary to an underlying medical condition; she also has an ear infection and skin infection which are likely related to an underlying allergy (r/o environment vs food vs fleas)-this is very common especially in this breed and may require intermittent symptomatic treatment; the left stifle (knee) has arthritic changes that are likely related to a chronic injury of the cruciate ligament and/or patellar luxation; she appears to be doing well with no significant discomfort at this time SURGERY: temp waiver d/t emaciation
Weight 20.2
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