C09975523 / invoice 10000
Species:CANINE
Breed:Pug
Age (years):4
Diagnosis or signs:ears and swelling
Consult notes
<p>History:<br>Recurrent facial swelling episodes - previously stung by bees, multiple presentations for facial swelling. This week bitten twice per dog walker, developed forelimb lameness (R forelimb today) - places foot up and won't walk. Today no facial swelling present. Pruritic - scratching and shaking head frequently. Loves rolling in long grass. O concerned re: appropriate use of emergency medications vs attention-seeking behaviour.</p><p>Preventatives:</p><p>Diet:</p><p>Current medications:<br>Apoquel (oclacitinib) 3.6mg (1/2 tablet) PO PRN for pruritus<br>Neuralone (prednisolone/antihistamine combination) - dispensed previously for facial swelling episodes</p><p>Examination - <br>FAS score: <br>Behaviour: BAR<br>Neurological: Proprioception and mentation normal<br>Eyes: Open, comfortable, no discharge<br>Ears: Ear canals narrow/stenotic bilaterally. Minimal brown debris present, canals clean, pinnae mildly erythematous. No significant infection evident at present.<br>Teeth: <br>PLN: No lymphadenopathy<br>Respiratory: Normal bronchovesicular sounds<br>Cardiovascular: MM pink, moist CRT <2s, Heart regular rhythm<br>Abdomen: relaxed, soft and comfortable, no masses palpable<br>Integument: Evidence of pruritic skin disease<br>Musculoskeletal: No pain or lameness on presentation<br>BCS: <br>Urogenital: external appearance normal<br>Temp:<br>Weight: 6.2kg</p><p>Differential diagnosis:<br>1. Atopic dermatitis (likely grass allergy) with secondary pruritus and ear inflammation<br>2. Recurrent allergic reactions to insect bites/stings vs attention-seeking behaviour</p><p>Laboratory:</p><p>Diagnostic imaging:</p><p>Treatment:<br>Continue Otoflush ear cleaner - instill into ear canal, massage, allow to shake out. Use regularly for maintenance and bacterial/fungal control.</p><p>Plan:<br>- Apoquel 3.6mg (1/2 tablet) PO BID x 2-3 days, then SID x 3-4 days for current pruritic episode<br>- Dispensed 20 tablets (40 doses when split)<br>- Monitor head shaking/scratching as indicator of pruritic flare<br>- Continue Otoflush ear cleaning regularly<br>- Neuralone reserved for episodes with facial swelling only - not to be used for lameness without swelling<br>- Antihistamine component safe for regular use; minimize corticosteroid use<br>- Consider prescription for bulk Apoquel if using frequently (more economical)<br>- Monitor response to therapy over next week - may be related to current hot/wet weather<br>- Minimize exposure to long grass if possible during pruritic episodes</p>
Animal clinical history (3 most recent)
2026-01-31T00:00:00Z 08:12:00
History: presented for recheck of ongoing skin issues, seen by JL about 10d ago, treated for facial fold dermatitis with ABs but has started to become very itchy and develop some areas of hair loss nowFlea/tick/worming /heartworm prevention: UTDExamination -FAS score: 2/5Behaviour: BARNeurological: Proprioception and mentation normalEyes: Open, comfortable, no dischargeEars: Clean, no dischargeTeeth: 1/4PLN: No lymphadenopathyRespiratory: Normal bronchovesicular soundsCardiovascular: MM pink, moist CRT <2s, Heart regular rhythmAbdomen: relaxed, soft and comfortable, no masses palpableIntegument: small areas of hair thinning on FLs and around face, no rashes/infection remainingMusculoskeletal: No pain or lamenessBCS: 4/9Urogenital: external appearance normalDiscussion: Susp allergy/atopy/contact allergy contributing to skin fold dermatitis prevTreatment: Infection resolved on neocort, can use on any further lesions, short apoquel course disp, iramine for insect bite allergies (prev happened). OK to collect more apoquel within 6months if needed
2026-01-21T00:00:00Z 15:50:00
HISTORYPresenting for: presented for a skin tag and a skin infection on her nose.Historical Conditions:Skin: Owner noticed a skin tag approximately 2 months ago on left elbow. It has remained the same size for about a month. Also has a skin infection in the folds of her nose that she has been scratching at.Current Meds:Lifestyle Risk Factors:EXAMMentation: BARBCS: Good body condition, fit and healthyBehavioural: Good temperament during examinationEars: Nose: Infection noted in the nasal foldsOral: Integumentary: Small skin tag present, unchanged for approximately 1 month. Bacterial infection with occasional Malassezia in the nasal folds.Diagnostics: Skin cytology from nasal folds revealed significant bacteria and occasional Malassezia (less than one per high power field).ASSESSMENTBacterial dermatitis with minor Malassezia component - Localised to nasal foldsSkin tag - Benign, stable in sizePLANNew Meds/Tx:- Neocort cream BID for 1 week to nasal folds. Contains anti-inflammatory to help reduce itching and inflammation.Additional Discussion:- Advised that remaining Neocort can be kept at home for future minor skin issues- Discussed that small breed dogs can be prone to skin issues, particularly in fold areasClient Comms:- Return if nasal irritation worsens or if scratching continues despite treatment
2025-09-24T00:00:00Z 14:49:00
Reason: Bee stingHistory:Brough in by pet sitter, about 2h ago saw her limping, found bee sting in her paw that she pulled out, just past 30min swelling came up around face, no resp distress, does have history or insect bite reactionsFlea/tick/worming /heartworm prevention: UTDExamination:Behaviour: BAR FAS 1Neurological: Proprioception and mentation normalEyes: Open, comfortable, no dischargeEars: Clean, no dischargeTeeth: 0/4PLN: No lymphadenopathyRespiratory: Normal bronchovesicular soundsCardiovascular: MM pink, moist CRT <2s, Heart regular rhythmAbdomen: relaxed, soft and comfortable, no masses palpableIntegument: RF paw swelling palmar aspect between MC and C pads. Bee sting, LHS upper lip and upper eyelid oedematous/swollen, nil urticariaMusculoskeletal: No pain or lamenessBCS: 4/9Urogenital: external appearance normal,Diagnosis: Allergic reaction bee stingTreatment: Niramine inj 0.5ml SCPlan: Recheck INI within 30min or any resp CSx
Previous claim history (5)
| Date | Claim # | Diagnosis |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | C09833553 | HYPERSENSITIVITY DISORDER (ALLERGY) |
| 2023-01-05 | C5452480 | STENOTIC NARES |
| 2023-01-05 | C5452480 | BRACHYCEPHALIC AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION SYNDROME (BAOS) |
| 2023-01-04 | C5452480 | STENOTIC NARES |
| 2022-08-24 | C5039780 | FLEA/TICK/WORM CONTROL |
Line items(lines with upstream diagnosis are skipped by the model)
| Line | tstarc | Amount | Date | Upstream diagnosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10000 | tstarc_consultation | 99.00 | 2026-03-02 | — |
| 20000 | tstarc_skin_medication_-_apoquel | 134.00 | 2026-03-02 | — |
UPM+
- DG02339HYPERSENSITIVITY DISORDER (ALLERGY)DSTP_skin_-_allergic_disorder
Variant (sleepy_king)
HYPERSENSITIVITY DISORDER (ALLERGY)
DSTP_skin_-_allergic_disorder
Conf: 0.920
Threshold: 0.38
Above: ✓
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