C10027905 / invoice 10000

Presenting Concerns
Presenting Concerns: Fizz gig, a poodle, presented for a 4-day history of acute diarrhea and owner concerns regarding picky eating habits and a perceived underweight body condition.

History
Historical Conditions:

History of surgical removal of a marble from the gastrointestinal tract as a puppy.
History of a dental extraction as a puppy.
Diet/Appetite:

The patient is described as a very picky eater and is not food-motivated.
He reportedly gets bored with his food and requires variety.
He dislikes lamb and refuses to eat dry food, having once gone 4 days without eating when only dry food was offered.
His diet was recently changed to Laika, but the diarrhea had started prior to this change. The previous diet consisted of Royal Canin and Prime 100 roll.
The owner suspects a recent meal of roast chicken may have triggered the diarrhea.
He is fed at specific meal times, and the food is removed if he does not eat it.
V/D/C/S:

The patient has had diarrhea for the past 4 days.
The diarrhea is described as sudden in onset, loose, chunky, "juicy," and having a very strong odor.
He has been seeking company when he needs to defecate.
Current Medications:

The owner has a powdered probiotic at home but has not administered it.
Lifestyle Risk Factors:

The patient is active and enjoys walks, swimming, and running.
He regularly visits a professional groomer.
Additional Information:

The patient's activity level is generally normal, though he was reported to be lethargic on the morning of the consultation.
He has a habit of chewing on and eating gum leaves from the yard.
He willingly chews on hard nylon bones, suggesting no aversion to hard textures.might have "picked something up". GW