C09977149 / invoice 10000
Species:CANINE
Breed:Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cross
Age (years):9
Diagnosis or signs:Consultation - otitis
Consult notes
<p>Consulting with Vet Nurse: no</p><p>PRESENTING COMPLAINT: <br>Otitis</p><p>HISTORY:<br>- Recurrent ear infections<br>- Loves water and swimming, gets whole head underwater<br>- Owner tries to clean and dry ears but difficult<br>- Current episode duration approximately 1 week or slightly longer<br>- Owner has been using ear cleaner solution but condition worsened<br>- Also mentions anal gland issues and difficulty clipping nails due to fidgety behaviour<br>- Some licking at front and bum area</p><p>Weight: 8.7 kg</p><p>EXAMINATION: <br>Eyes: NAD<br>Ears: Rt ear - pus present on examination, stenotic canal, excuriation marks present. Yeasty smell. L ear no inflammation or discharge. Unable to visualise TM<br>MM: Pink and moist, crt <2<br>Abdo: Anal glands expressed - were quite full on both sides<br>Peripheral LN: wnls<br>Demeanour: Good temperament, accepts treats, cooperative during examination</p><p>PATHOLOGY: Ear swab - Malassezia present (+++), Cocci (++++) and Rods bacteria (++) identified</p><p>PROBLEM LIST:<br>- Rt ear infection with Malassezia and mixed bacteria<br>- Full anal glands<br>- Overgrown nails<br>- Water exposure exacerbating ear problems</p><p>DDx:<br>Otitis externa secondary to moisture examination and hair in ear canals, complicated by Malassezia and bacterial overgrowth</p><p>ASSESSMENT: Significant Rt ear infection with fungal and bacterial components. Inflamed ear canals making complete examination difficult. Chose topical antibiotic/antifungal combination over long-acting injection due to inability to fully visualize tympanic membrane and potential risks if membrane ruptured.</p><p>TREATMENT in consult room/Meds dispensed:<br>Anal glands expressed bilaterally<br>Topical ear medication dispensed - gentamicin - 3-4 drops (or 0.4ml) BID for 10 days, covers fungal infection<br>Nails clipped: No - will do at next visit</p><p>VET TECH actions:<br>Generate client summary in VetNotes <br>Email handout: none needed</p><p>PLAN:<br>- Administer ear drops 3-4 drops twice daily for 10 days, massage in after application<br>- Can use dropper or draw up 0.4mL in syringe for administration<br>- Monitor for head tilting or dizziness - stop medication immediately if occurs<br>- Try to minimize water exposure during treatment period<br>- Return for recheck and retest after treatment course</p><p>Revisit recommended? Yes, for ear recheck and retest after treatment course<br>Call back scheduled? No</p>
Animal clinical history (3 most recent)
2026-01-02T00:00:00Z 11:42:00
Consulting with Vet Nurse: noPRESENTING COMPLAINT: - Diarrhoea for several (5) days whilst staying with one of owner's friends, whilst o awayHISTORY:EDDU: Not eating well, a little lethargic Diarrhoea yellow watery/ semi-solid ( yellow colour ), NO access to snail bait vomited once 2 nights ago (clear/greeny colour)- Symptoms started after eating raw chicken wing left in garden- Up every hour through night with small drops of yellow diarrhoea- Lost some weight thru inappetence- D+ twice today, - Eating a little ch/ rice atmCurrent medications: Parasite prevention used: Milbemax given just before Christmas, 3 monthlyCurrent diet: Chicken and rice currentlyWeight, BCS: good weight 8.1kg Temperature: 39.0 CDental grade: mild- mod dental dis mm pink, HR: chest clr, no HMEXAMINATION: Eyes: normal Ears: no infection ATM Peripheral LN: NADCoat & Skin: NADabdo palp'n - no masses, pain or enlargements Demeanour: nervous at vetPROBLEM LIST:- Acute gastroenteritis- diarrhoea (& 1 x Vomit)DDx:Bacterial gastroenteritis (possibly salmonella from contaminated chicken), dietary indiscretion, giardiaASSESSMENT: Acute gastroenteritis likely secondary to ingestion of contaminated raw chicken wing. Patient appears stable with ongoing GI signs.TREATMENT in consult room/Meds dispensed:Metronidazole 250mg (1/2 bid) 5dNails clipped: NoVET TECH actions:Generate client summary in VetNotes Discuss estimate: Faecal PCR test estimated at $330, Recommended to do today. * O prefers to do this if not improving in 2 d *Email handout: none neededPLAN: - Start antibiotic treatment for suspected bacterial gastroenteritis- Faecal PCR testing to identify causative organism (15 virus/bacteria panel) if no imprvmnt in next 2d. May need bloods &/or to come into hospital- Continue bland diet for now (chicken and rice)- Gradually reintroduce normal food mid-next week if improving- Monitor response to treatment over weekendRevisit recommended? Monday if not improving, otherwise mid-week if stableCall back scheduled? No
2025-07-14T00:00:00Z 10:02:00
HISTORY- Chronic on and off stomach issues, nothing the last few days but upset stomach a few days ago, unclear re trigger- occasional swollen vulva, frequent on and off licking, recently not licking much- History of ear infections, ok at the moment- Dental disease- Previously treated with apex cream for vulva, this helps-has had allergy injection previously which helped-anxious at vets-not on any medication currentlyEXAMVulva: salivary staining notedvitals wnlG2-3 dental iseaseotherwise nsf todayDIAGNOSIS- Chronic intermittant gastrointestinal and skin issues, both may have underlying allergic causesTx:C7 vaxproH inkPLAN- Consider sedative before future visits to reduce stress- Continue monitoring and possibly treat with allergy medication if symptoms flare up- Monitor for any reactions to new vaccine brand- trimmed nails in consult
2025-04-22T00:00:00Z 17:08:00
Carer looking after Tilly in April 2025: Robin 0448 810 710Carer wanted to do gaponly at booking on 22/4 but Arianne was in urgent euth at time. OB let carer go and said once AT processed/finished consult notes and we did GapOnly, we could call to make payment. Please do one left in amazing staff.23/4/25 SJC: submitted Gap Only. Applied benefit and sent O sms to call to make payment
Previous claim history
| Date | Claim # | Diagnosis |
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Line items(lines with upstream diagnosis are skipped by the model)
| Line | tstarc | Amount | Date | Upstream diagnosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10000 | tstarc_consultation | 119.00 | 2026-03-03 | — |
| 20000 | tstarc_diagnostic_test_-_cytology | 95.00 | 2026-03-03 | — |
| 30000 | tstarc_ear_medication_-_antibacterial_and_anti-fungal | 155.43 | 2026-03-03 | — |
UPM+
- DG01184OTITISDSTP_otitis_externa
Variant (sleepy_king)
OTITIS EXTERNA
DSTP_otitis_externa
Conf: 0.950
Threshold: 0.07
Above: ✓
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