5/21/2026

Spay/Neuter Waiver - Temporary Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with RINGWORM, and the staff veterinarians are issuing a TEMPORARY waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment through to the resolution of the issue. At the time of a full recovery, you may choose to have your veterinarian perform the spay/neuter surgery or make provisions to return the pet to ACC for sterilization.

5/21/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~6 mo Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Stray, received convenia at partner clinic Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - Allowed all medical handling, friendly Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: T = NT P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with deciduous premolars PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testicles in scrotum. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, missing distal RHL limb with abrasion on distal end-suspect older injury-patient will use end of RHL which is likely why there is an abrasion present, lateral LHL metatarsal region has two punctures with alopecia with purulent and hemorrhagic discharge, alopecia with crusting on entire nose and on top of head CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Wood's Lamp Exam: Positive-lesion on nose and lesion on head Assessment: ~ 6 mo MI DSH LHL wound Missing distal RHL with abrasion Ringworm Slightly underweight Prognosis: Good Plan: Itraconazole 10 mg/ml-1.2 ml PO SID x 21 days E-collar applied to prevent licking/chewing at wound Recheck wound in 1 week to see if ok to start lime sulfur dips Recommend RHL amputation when RW is cleared SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to RW

5/29/2026

Recheck wound, ringworm diagnosed at intake and started itraconazole S/O: BAR, active and sweet, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 3, RHL distal limb missing with alopecia and mild scab covering distal aspect; left lateral metatarsal wounds scabbed and healing with mild serous exudate; crusty alopecia at nasal planum and ears CNS: Appropriate mentation A: Dermatophytosis Wound LHL Missing distal RHL P: Allow wound more time to heal before starting lyme dips Continue itraconazole PO SID Seek placement ASAP for other topical treatment options while wound heals CTM while at QACC