SKATER – 17186

SKATER – 17186

*Possible Seizures*

Care Center Location: Staten Island; ZIP Code From: 10303; Intake Date: 12/29/17

Intake Type: Stray; Medical Behavior: Green; Age: 6 Years Sex: Spayed; Weight: 13 lbs

Vet Notes: 3:57 PM:   CBC: no significant findings Chemistry: wnl other than mildly decreased amylase

Vet Notes: 3:03 PM:  DVM Intake Exam; Estimated age: 6 years; Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative; History : stray; was kept overnight by finder; finder said that the dog was drooling/foaming at the mouth and that she was shaking; Subjective: Observed Behavior – friendly; Objective ; BCS 5/9; EENT: OU- mild clear mucoid discharge, normal menace response, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted; Oral Exam: mild/moderate dental calc, missing some upper incisors; ptyalism and intermittent foaming during tremors; no oral masses or foreign bodies seen but unable to view oropharynx ; PLN: No enlargements noted; H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic; ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; U/G: FS, tattoo seen; MSI: Reluctant to ambulate but did not observe any ataxia, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; CNS: intermittent facial and head tremors; normal conscious proprioception; Assessment; facial and head tremors- R/O toxin vs infectious vs hypoglycemia vs hypocalcemia vs neoplasia vs other; ptyalism- R/O oral pain vs nausea vs neurologic disease ; Prognosis: depends on cause of tremors; Plan: CBC/Chemistry; gave midazolam 0.3 mls IV and facial tremors appeared to stop; ate some canned a/d; start zonisamide 50 mg PO BID; recommend placement for further diagnostics

A Little Bit About Me…

A staff member writes: Skater is one cute little pup who was brought in because she was found shaking and foaming at the mouth. Though the vets at the Brooklyn Care Center haven’t seen any seizure-like episodes since her initial exam, she’ll need follow up medical care for monitoring to determine any underlying issues.

Let’s get to know each other a bit more…

This animal came from:  Found Stray

Basic Information:  Was shaking and uninterested in food. May be do to medical

How is this dog around strangers?  She hesitant but approached the finder
How is this dog around children?  Was introduced to 15yr old and 16yr old
How is this dog around other dogs?  Kept separate from other dogs
How is this dog around cats?  Kept separate from cat

My medical notes are…

Blood Work Interpretation:
CBC: no significant findings
Chemistry: wnl other than mildly decreased amylase

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