Case 27 — Follow-Up Exam (Recheck)

Presenting Complaint

  • Recheck

Pertinent History

  • Marso has been doing well since the last clinical visit when microfilaricidal treatment (milbemycin) was administered. There has been no coughing, dyspnea, vomiting, diarrhea, or PU/PD. His activity level has been good.

Physical Examination

  • Cardiovascular: Heart rate 100 bpm with no arrhythmias or murmurs; good and synchronous femoral pulses; no jugular venous distension or pulses. Mucous membranes are pink with normal CRT.
  • Integument: Dull hair coat.
  • EENT: No abnormal findings.
  • Abdominal palpation: No hepatomegaly or masses, smooth bowel loops.
  • Lymph nodes within normal limits.

Clinical Diagnosis

  • Heartworm disease — post therapy

Comments

  • Difil test: Negative for microfilaria.
  • Plan: Monthly preventative may be administered; recheck antigen test in 3 months.