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Vet abbrvs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SID | once a day |
| BID | Twice daily |
| TID | Three times a day |
| QID | four times a day |
| QD | once daily |
| EOD/QOD | every other day |
| q- every | eg. q12hrs = every twelve hours |
| OTC | over the counter |
| PU | increased urination |
| PD | increased drinking |
| OS | Left eye |
| OD | right eye |
| OU | Both eyes |
| AS | left ear |
| AD | right ear |
| AU | both ears |
| C/S/V/D | Coughing, sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea |
| E/D/U/D | Eating, drinking, urinating, defecating |
| ADR | Ain't doing right. For when an animal is off. |
| QOL | quality of life |
| PTS | put to sleep |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| MM | mucous membranes |
| CRT | Capillary refill time |
| BAR | bright alert responsive |
| QAR | Quiet, alert, responsive |
| NC | New client |
| NP | New patient |
| O | owner |
| P | Patient |
| LMOM | left message on machine |
| SWO | Spoke with owner |
| CC | client communication |
| TGH | to go home |
| SWE | senior wellness exam |
| AE | annual wellness exam |
| HWT | heartworm test |
| HWP | heart worm preventive |
| NT | nail trim |
| AG | Anal glands |
| AGE | anal gland expressions |
| IOP | Intraocular Pressure |
| BG | blood glucose |
| BP | blood pressure |
| UA | Urinalysis |
| DX | Diagnosis |
| RX | prescription |
| HX | history |
| TX | treatment |
| SX | surgery |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| PO | by mouth |
| NSF | No significant findings |
| ROM | Range of motion |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | Intravenous |
| FAS | fear, anxiety, stress |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| SC, SQ | subcutaneous |
| S/R | suture removal |