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Signalment:
Vince is a 4-year-old male neutered Labrador Retriever Dog
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History:
Vince is presenting for vomiting his food after every meal, generalized weakness, and lethargy. His owners note that for the past few meals (even small ones) Vince will vomit immediately after he eats any food.
Vince has a 2-year-old Labrador Retriever female spayed sister named Vanessa. Vanessa is showing no signs of illness.
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Physical Exam Findings:
Respiratory: Raspy lung sounds 🫁
Musculoskeletal: Generalized muscle weakness/atrophy (muscle wasting) 🏋️
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🛑STOP and brainstorm what diagnostic tests you would like to perform on Vince 🛑
We will be stopping here today. Before Thursday, think about what question(s) you need to ask Vince's owners to fully understand his history (Hint: Think about vomiting). We will review an important distinction veterinarians need to make with vomiting patients and what diagnostic testing will be done based on that knowledge.
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Day 1 Conclusion
Before Thoughtful Thursday think about your...
🧪 Further Diagnostic Testing
📚 Review Material Related to Vince's case (i.e. what questions to ask owners of a vomiting patient, questions to ask a vomiting patient (if patient is a human that can communicate), specific diseases of interest, causes of vomiting, types of vomiting, personal interests, confusing points, etc.)
Thoughtful Thursday: Vince Vomits Valiantly (link will go live Thursday, 02/15/2024)
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