Case 18: Scooter

An owner brings in their 6 month old Labrador puppy, Scooter. They have noticed that Scooter occasionally has a strange hop in his hind legs when he’s running, and that he seems a bit stiff when he wakes up from his afternoon nap. The owner wants to know if this will impact Scooter’s ability to be a breeding dog.

Diagnostic Tests

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Physical Exam
Scooter is BAR on presentation. His heart rate is 120 bpm, with no abnormal sounds. His respiratory rate is 30 bpm, with no abnormal sounds. His temperature is 38ºC (100.4ºF). There are no abnormalities noted on his physical exam.
Specialized ExaminationsIn-Clinic Laboratory
Blood pressure
Cardiac examination
Gastrointestinal examination
Lameness exam
Neurologic examination
Ophthalmic exam
Otoscopic examination
Rectal examination
Antigen testing (SNAP test)
Complete blood count and chemistry
Cytology
Fecal examination
Serology (ELISA)
Urinalysis
Diagnostic EquipmentSend-Out Testing
Electrocardiogram
Endoscopy
Radiographs
Ultrasound
Biopsy with histopathology
Endocrine function testing
Microbiology
Molecular Diagnostics (e.g. PCR)
Toxicology
Specialized Procedures
Nasogastric intubation
Necropsy

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