Quarter horse with external abscess, fever, and cough

Physical Examination

  • General appearance: Patient was of good body weight and muscle mass with pectoral abscess on left side.

  • Vital signs:
  • Temperature: 38° C
  • Pulse: 48 beats/min
  • Respirations: 16/min

  • Skin: Normal except for area of alopecia over pectoral region with dried exudate and draining pus.

  • HEENT: Sclera mildly injected, mucous membranes bright pink and moist. No submandibular lymphadenopathy.

  • Pulmonary: Regular rate and rhythm with no increased effort. No nasal discharge. Lung sounds are quiet with deep wheeze on right. Occasional cough.

  • Cardiovascular: Capillary refill time is normal. Good jugular refill. No murmur or arrhythmia.

  • Gastrointestinal:Gut sounds present and unremarkable.

  • Genitourinary: Unremarkable

  • Musculoskeletal: No pain or swelling of joints. Gait normal. Digital pulses within normal limits.

  • Neurologic: No cervical nerve deficits or other abnormalities noted.

  • Mental status: Quiet, alert, and responsive.


patient 003