C10014387 / invoice 10000

Species:CANINE
Breed:Bichon Frise Cross
Age (years):15
Diagnosis or signs:Emergency Visit
Consult notes

Animal clinical history (3 most recent)

2026-03-10T00:00:00Z 8:51 PM
Reason: Wimpering After Dinner, Froathing At MouthAppointment Notes: Special payment terms existHISTORY:Ollie is a 15-year-old male neutered Bichon Frise cross presented for restlessness after dinner. The owner took him for a walk, after which he vomited food and foamy material. The owner reports restlessness, crying, panting, and possible ataxia. Urination and defaecation are normal. He ate some soil in the afternoon, which is a common behaviour for him. This is the first episode of this nature.Diet: not mentioned.Current meds: Gabapentin twice daily, Seretide puffer twice daily, Paracetamol as needed. Zydax injection administered on 09/03/2026.Vaccination: Not mentionedParasite Prevention: Not mentionedPre-existing conditions: Osteoarthritis, bronchitis, murmumr poss mmvd?Access to toxins eg. Rodenticide: none.EXAMINATION:Body Condition Score: 5/9Pain Scale (0-4): 0/4Hydration status (%): hydration clinically adequateCardiovascular: murmur 3/6Respiratory: thoracic auscultation clear sounds bilaterally, respiratory effort normal, no nasal dischargeNeurological: Mild ataxia noted on ambulation.Musculoskeletal: Mild limp observed.Gastrointestinal:- Oral: normal, no mouth pain, dental score (1-4): not graded- Abdominal: very mild flatulence on palpation- Rectal: not performedUrinary: NSFReproductive: NSFIntegument/Ears: NSFLymph Nodes: NSFEyes: NSFDemeanour/Behaviour: not discussedPROBLEM LIST:- Vomiting- Restlessness- AtaxiaDIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS/ DIAGNOSIS:Suspected gastroenteritis.DIAGNOSTICS:NoneASSESSMENT:15-year-old MN Bichon Frise cross presented for acute onset post-prandial restlessness and vomiting. Examination revealed mild ataxia and a mild limp. No significant abnormalities were detected on physical examination. Gastroenteritis is suspected.TREATMENT:Maropitant 1mg/kg SCMethadone 0.2mg/kg SCPLAN:Home into owner's care.Monitor clinical signs. If vomiting persists, diarrhoea develops, or there is no response to medication, re-presentation is recommended. Abdominal imaging may be required if signs do not resolve.CLIENT COMMUNICATION:Discussed suspected gastroenteritis as the cause for the clinical signs. Advised that some dogs can appear ataxic due to abdominal discomfort. Instructed on the administration of anti-nausea medication and pain relief. Advised to monitor for persistent vomiting or the development of diarrhoea. The owner was informed that if Ollie does not improve, further diagnostics such as abdominal imaging would be the next step. Owner's concerns regarding Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) were addressed; it was explained that Ollie's clinical signs and breed make this diagnosis less likely.--- 11/03/2026 08:55:04 AM EQM:Treatment - Resolved - text sent - em    Vital Signs    Weight: 8.9;       

Previous claim history (8)

DateClaim #Diagnosis
2026-01-15C09762144COUGHING - PRESENTING COMPLAINT
2015-05-27C0530414INTOXICATION (POISONING)/TOXIN EXPOSURE - PRESENTING COMPLAINT
2015-05-21C0527404INTOXICATION (POISONING)/TOXIN EXPOSURE - PRESENTING COMPLAINT
2014-07-30C0350679DIETARY INDISCRETION - FOREIGN BODY INGESTION - PRESENTING COMPLAINT
2014-05-03C0299451INTOXICATION (POISONING) - THEOBROMINE/CHOCOLATE
2013-07-12C0128524KENNEL COUGH
2013-03-28C0128524CORNEAL ULCER
2012-04-201322012361FOREIGN BODY - INTESTINAL, LARGE

Line items(lines with upstream diagnosis are skipped by the model)

LinetstarcAmountDateUpstream diagnosis
10000tstarc_consultation225.002026-03-10
20000tstarc_opioids_-_methadone61.802026-03-10
30000tstarc_anti-nausea_medication70.502026-03-10

UPM+

  • DG00986GASTROENTERITISDSTP_gastroenteritis

Variant (sleepy_king)

VOMITING - OTHER - PRESENTING COMPLAINT
DSTP_clinical_signs_-_vomiting
Conf: 0.470
Threshold: 0.42
Above:
Correct?
Reason (correct)