Well we are back from the vet and everything is just fine with him. Here is what he got for a total of $182. This and I asked her about 20 questions which she was very nice about and answered. And by the way, Boushy Bear is 10 ½ weeks old and weighs 4.7 lbs! Yikes!
Don’t ask me why I am posting this document below.. I think because I am just relieved that he is OK. I would also like any input on the upcoming charges.
4.7 lbs… Geesh, he was 3.6 when I brought him home!
Wow
, I just received an email from the vet telling me that his fecal test was negative. Nine PM the same night of visit and I know the results. I am starting to like this vet!
I also really like that they send you PDF's of his exam results (below).
1.00 Nail Trim Courtesy
1.00 Sanitary Shave Courtesy
1.00 Fecal Centrifuge In House
1.00 Comprehensive Physical Exam with Consultation
1.00 Frontline Plus up to 22 lbs
For the control of fleas and ticks. First dose applied in hospital today.
1.00 Heartgard Blue (up to 25 lb) chewable tablet
Give 1 tablet monthly to prevent heartworms, hookworms & roundworms. We advise yearly heartworm & fecal testing & year round Heartguard administration
1.00 Bordetella Adenovirus Parainfluenza intranasal vaccine
1.00 CV - Vanguard Plus Distemper 1 year
Weight: 4.7 Lb
Temperature: 101.7 F
Heart Rate: 132 bpm, regular rhythm, no murmur
Respiratory Rate: 30 breaths per minute
Capillary Refill Time [In Sec.]: <2 seconds
Mucous Membrane: Pink, moist
Physical Exam
General Appearance: Normal The patient was observed for temperament, mentation, general body condition (BCS n/5) and gait abnormalities.
Behavior: Normal The pet's overall behavior is within normal ranges and expectations.
Eyes: Normal The eyes and surrounding structures are evaluated for symmetry, abnormalities, discharges.
Ears: Normal Ears are evaluated for symmetry, abnormalities, discharges or odor and tumors.
Nose: Normal The nose and nares are free of debris or obstruction and show a normal conformation.
Oral Cavity - Teeth: Normal The teeth are evaluated for - calculus, periodontal disorders, tongue/tonsils, and pharynx is checked for abnormal odors and masses.
Lymph Nodes: Normal The peripheral lymph nodes are palpated and any evidence of peripheral edema noted.
Abdomen: Normal The abdomen is evaluated for symmetry, tenderness, fluid ballottement, and organ enlargement.
Gastrointestinal: Normal The digestive process is evaluated based upon appetite, flow pattern and elimination.
Musculoskeletal: Normal The skeleton is evaluated for symmetry, lameness, and limbs palpated for pain, atrophy, range of motion and joint stability.
Genitourinary: Normal The vulva, prepuce, penis and testicles (if present) are evaluated for discharge, symmetry, masses. Rectal/prostate evaluation done if history of difficult urination or difficult elimination is reported.
Cardiovascular: Normal Mucous membranes evaluated and Capillary Refill Time, heart was auscultated for rate, rhythm and presence of murmurs, and pulse quality evaluated
Respiratory: Normal The nares are observed for discharge and air flow, trachea palpated, lungs auscultated for airflow abnormalities.
Neurological: Normal The nervous system is evaluated for mental status, postural reactions observed, the cranial and spinal nerves evaluated for deficits. Myotactic reflexes further evaluated if postural reactions are abnormal.
Skin/Integument: Normal Skin and adnexa (mammary glands) evaluated for parasites, alopecia, masses and coat quality.
Fur Quality: Normal The fur is evaluated for consistent thickness, shine and quality.
Puppy Initial Exam
Discussion: Bear's exam today was excellent.
He has a wonderful demeanor.
We hold group puppy classes at our hospital on Saturday's at 1:00 p.m. lead by instructors from K9 University. This is a 5 week course and the cost is $150. Topics include puppy socialization, leash training, house training, obedience, and other general puppy training topics. Our classes are small group classes held in a private quiet environment at our hospital. Please let us know if you would like to enroll.
The diet is very good. Please be sure there are no byproducts on the ingredients label.
We discussed daily brushing of teeth and gave a demonstration.
We gave a nail trimming demonstration today.
We gave the following vaccinations today:
One year bordetella vaccine (kennel cough) which needs a booster in one year.
Initial distemper vaccine which needs a booster in 4 weeks.
PLEASE WATCH FOR SIGNS OF VACCINE REACTION (swelling around the eyes, mouth, face, bumps/hives on her body, vomiting or diarrhea, or any other problem).
The fecal centrifuge analysis for intestinal parasites is pending and we will email the results.
We sent home one dose of oral Heartgard to provide protection against heartworms, roundworms and hookworms. We applied a dose of topical Frontline to provide protection against fleas and ticks. Please start the Heartgard immediately.
Please schedule an appointment in 3 weeks for the puppy progress exam as well as distemper booster and initial leptospirosis vaccine. The progress exam fee is $45 and the disteper/lepto booster is $65. We will recommend getting more parasite protection medication at that appointment as well based on the body weight on that date.
We recommend placement of a microchip in all pets. The cost is $75 and we can place it at any upcoming visit. We recommend placing the microchip asap in case of any type of unplanned separation event (i.e. theft, etc.).
We can dispense a 2014 DFA tag today (Dog Friendly Area tag) and you can register with the City of Chicago after the next exam once all vaccine requirements have been met.
We recommend neutering at 6 months of age.
The cost for a neuter surgery at our hospital is $150.
We do recommend preoperative bloodwork prior to the spay surgery that will need to be performed prior to the week of surgery. The purpose of this bloodwork is to check liver and kidney function as well as blood cell counts to be sure there are no underlying abnormalities that might cause problems with anesthesia or with healing from surgery. The cost of preoperative bloodwork is $100. You are allowed to decline this bloodwork, however, we strongly recommend having it performed.
I am so proud 'snif'..