Specialty: Veterinarian
History:
- Summary of reason for current visit: Owner reports dog, Bella (Golden Retriever, 5 years old, spayed female), has been scratching excessively and has developed a rash on her abdomen and inner thighs for the past 3 days. Also noted some hair loss in affected areas. Appetite and water intake normal. No vomiting or diarrhoea.
- Dietary habits: Fed Royal Canin Adult dry food twice daily. Receives occasional dental chews. No recent dietary changes or new treats.
- Energy levels: Normal energy levels, still playful on walks, but seems restless at night due to itching.
- Current or past medical issues: History of seasonal allergies last year, managed with Apoquel. Up-to-date on vaccinations and deworming.
Vital signs:
- Temp: 38.5°C (WNR)
- Heart rate: 100 bpm (WNR)
- Respiratory rate: 24 breaths/min (WNR)
Physical exam findings:
- BCS: 5/9 (Ideal)
- Mentation: Bright, alert, responsive
- Behaviour: Cooperative, but frequently attempting to scratch at abdomen during examination
Eyes:
- Clear, no discharge, conjunctiva pink, pupils responsive to light. No corneal opacities or signs of irritation.
Ears:
- Pinnae clean, no discharge or odour from ear canals. No redness or inflammation noted.
Oral cavity:
- Mucous membranes assessment: Pink and moist
- Capillary refill time: <2 seconds
- Dental health assessment and recommendations: Mild tartar accumulation on caudal premolars. Recommend dental prophy in the next 6-12 months.
- Oral cavity examination findings: No lesions, masses, or foreign bodies detected.
Lymph nodes:
- Peripheral lymph nodes (submandibular, prescapular, popliteal) are small, soft, and symmetrical. No lymphadenopathy noted.
Cardiovascular:
- Cardiovascular system assessment: Strong, regular femoral pulses. No murmurs or arrhythmias detected on auscultation. Thoracic auscultation clear.
- Pulse assessment: Strong, synchronous bilateral femoral pulses.
Respiratory:
- Respiratory system assessment: Clear lung sounds bilaterally. No coughing or nasal discharge.
Abdomen:
- Abdominal palpation findings and assessment: Soft, non-painful on palpation. No organomegaly or masses detected. Distended abdomen with erythematous maculopapular rash on ventral abdomen and medial thighs, with evidence of self-trauma (excoriations, alopecia).
Musculoskeletal:
- Musculoskeletal system assessment: Ambulates normally, no lameness or pain on limb manipulation. Full range of motion in all joints.
Integument:
- Skin and coat assessment: Dry, flaky skin on abdomen and inner thighs with multifocal areas of erythema, papules, and alopecia. Evidence of lichenification in chronic areas. Hair coat otherwise healthy.
Urogenital:
- Urogenital system assessment: Female external genitalia appear normal. No discharge or inflammation.
Neurological:
- Neurological examination findings: Cranial nerves intact, normal gait, conscious proprioception WNL in all four limbs. No nystagmus or ataxia.
Rectal exam:
- Rectal examination findings or state not performed: Not performed (not indicated).
Diagnostic results:
- Summary of any diagnostic tests performed or state none performed: Skin scrape performed from affected area: Negative for demodex and sarcoptes mites. Cytology of skin impression smear: Numerous cocci and neutrophils, suggestive of superficial pyoderma.
Assessment:
- Problem list:
1. Pruritus
2. Erythematous maculopapular rash with alopecia and excoriations (ventral abdomen and medial thighs)
3. Superficial pyoderma (secondary to allergies)
4. History of seasonal allergies
Plan:
- Medications prescribed or sent home:
- Cephalexin 250mg, 1 tablet by mouth twice daily for 14 days.
- Apoquel 5.4mg, 1 tablet by mouth twice daily for 7 days, then once daily thereafter.
- Malaseb medicated shampoo, bathe twice weekly for 3 weeks.
- Follow-up care or additional recommendations: Recheck in 14 days to assess response to treatment. Discuss allergy management plan, including potential environmental allergen testing if clinical signs persist.
Communications:
- Summary of discussions with owner regarding treatments: Discussed findings, diagnosis of allergic dermatitis complicated by secondary bacterial infection. Explained treatment plan including antibiotics and anti-itch medication, and medicated shampoo. Owner understands medication administration and importance of follow-up. Owner approved all diagnostics and treatments.
History:
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Vital signs:
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Physical exam findings:
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Eyes:
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Ears:
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Oral cavity:
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- [Dental health assessment and recommendations] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
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Lymph nodes:
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Cardiovascular:
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Respiratory:
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Abdomen:
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Musculoskeletal:
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Integument:
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Urogenital:
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Neurological:
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Rectal exam:
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Assessment:
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