Write a description of the meaning of the following situation involving an animal:

The veterinarian has given you “Sassy” Smith’s dx and tx plan and you are to complete the directions and d/c “Sassy.” You read the following in the medical record: Dx: gastritis; NPO × 24 h, soft diet × 7 d and then return to normal diet; adm. 100 ml Lactated ringers SQ; d/c; recheck 3 d. o to monitor v/d.