SKY – 18926

SKY – 18926

**HIND LIMB PARALYSIS WILL NEED SPECIALIZED CARE ASAP**

3 yr. female red/brown, stray, 8 pounds:

DVM Intake Exam; Estimated age:3 y; Microchip noted on Intake?n; History :stray; Subjective:hind limb paresis. +muscle tone, atrophy, sluggish proprioception esp rhl, unable to localize spinal lesion with palpable. no obvious fx, + anal tone; Observed Behavior -qar, allows handling; Objective ; T =; P =60; R =wnl; BCS 5/9; EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted; Oral Exam: mod tartar; PLN: No enlargements noted; H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic; ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; U/G: no ss seen; MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; CNS: Mentation appropriate -see above for neuro; Assessment; radiographs show fracture and displacement of L7. Abdomen full of feces Prognosis:poor for return to function.  SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to illness

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

This animal came from:Found Stray; Date of Intake22-Jan-2018
Basic Information:Sky is a small breed mix that was found outside.
How is this dog around strangers?Around strangers Sky was shy and allowed some handling.
How is this dog around children?Unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?Unknown
How is this dog around cats?Unknown
Resource guarding:Unknown
Bite history:no known bite history
Housetrained:Unknown: Other Notes:Sky was sensitive when being picked up near the back legs and would try to nip.
Medical Notes: possible injury to legs.
Behavior Notes:During intake Sky was calm. Sky allowed to be scanned but seemed very nervous.

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