ROCKY – 27986

ROCKY – 27986

Location: Manhattan; Intake Date: 5/19/18; Intake Type: Owner Surrender

Medical Behavior: Orange; Sex: Neutered; Age: 6 months; Weight: 34 lbs

Zip Code: 11212

Vet Notes: 12:36 PM:  Neutered yesterday, presented with mild LH lameness, radiographs showed bilateral abnormalities of tibial tuberosity, suspect HOD  S/O: -BAR, behavior is significantly improved today! appears friendly and is wagging tail at front of kennel -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: open and clear -eupnic -scrotal neuter site healing well with minimal swelling and no discharge. -good weight bearing on hind limbs, abnormal gait with overflexion at hips, stifles and external rotation at hip  A:  1. LH lameness, suspect mild cruciate injury, improving 2. Abnormal tibial tuberosities on xrays, r/o HOD vs other. P: -continue rimadyl  -recommend limited walks for the next 3-4 weeks then gradual return to full activity. -consider pursuing radiographs of all limbs to confirm or rule out HOD (hypertrophic osteodystrophy), this can have a good long term prognosis but may require. extended pain/anti-inflammatory medications

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