Mink
05.08.20 · New patient
Hx: newly married. Owner reports night-time vocalising and restlessness.
O/E: Wt 52kg. BCS 5/9. Nails overlong; trimmed, resisted. Ears and tail plug well fitted; plug 30mm. Mouth NAD; gag reflex moderate.
Genital: NAD. Vaginal and anal tone good. Strong lordosis response to stroking of lumbar region; presents immediately, hips raised, tail aside. Hissing when stimulation stopped.
Assessment: calling behaviour.
Plan: more frequent use advised, including before settling her at night. Plug increased to 35mm to help her settle. Phallic water dispenser advised; drink from it daily to desensitise. Review 10/52.
20.10.20 · Review
Hx: vocalising resolved since change of routine. Owner reports she now meets him at the door each evening and takes him to the root.
O/E: Patient insisted on demonstrating; owner obliged. Full depth without gagging. Gag reflex minimal (cf 08/20: moderate). Wt 52kg. Calmer on handling. Nails trimmed, resisted. Plug 35mm, well tolerated.
Hissing directed at pony patient in waiting area.
Plan: no further action.
12.01.21 · Nail trim
Hx: owner reports scratching during play.
Owner's injuries (observed, not treated): superficial scratches L forearm ×4, R forearm ×2, neck ×1.
Plan: nail trims fortnightly. Soft mitts for play.