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Case Scenario: Dixie the 2-year-old female dachshund is brought into the clinic by the owner. He is concerned as Dixie is making strange deep coughing sounds and seems like she has something caught in her throat. He tells you Dixie is not her usual energetic self, she is not eating very much and he has observed her sneezing on a number of occasions.
You assess Dixie and observe:
? Fever
? Eye and nasal discharge
? Hacking cough.
Question 1. What further questions would you ask the owner to assist you in figuring out what the dog could be suffering with? Provide two (2) further questions.
Question 2. What could the dog be suffering from (differential diagnosis), explain how you arrived at your diagnosis by referring to the presenting signs/symptoms. Hire best assignment help and experienced tutors now!
Question 3. Should the condition be treated? If so, how?
Question 4. Can the presenting condition be prevented? If so, how would this be done and when would it be advised?
Question 5. does this condition require the use of PPE and if so, which?
Question 6. does this condition require quarantine and if so, why?
Question 7. list three (3) general care practices that are required while the animal is housed in the clinic.