AL – A0698973 aka SMOKEY – A1118477
Gone - 7-15-2017 Manhattan
GONE 7/15/17 *RETURN* You can call me Al. Callllll me Al! Asthmatic kitty needs placement by 12PM Tomorrow. I’m pleased to introduce to you Al!
He’s a dapper older fella who enjoys stealing the blank scrabble tile, meowing at ghosts in the attic, and cruising tinder in search of widowed cats looking for companionship. He considers himself to be a very young 14 and the cat version of Clark Gable. He is asthmatic and will need immediate New Hope placement tomorrow and will likely require oxygen support.
Al would like you to know that he plans on bouncing back and already has a tinder date lined up for Sunday.
Manhattan Center
*RETURN*
Al A0698973 (aka SMOKEY – A1118477)
14 years young Gray N
Stray: 7/14/17
Medical:
DVM Intake Exam (7/14/17)
07/14/17 16:28
S/O:
p laterally recumbent, RR= 42 BPM, saw p walk few steps, slightly improved, but still tachypneic and not completely stable.
A: asthma
obese
P: discussed course of action with management- they will determine if o can take p for continued veterinary care vs. remain at ACC vs. humane euthanasia if p doesn’t improve
will con’t on steroids:
dexamethasone/azium 0.25ml IM BID if p unable to take orals. If can take orals can give prednisolone 5mg: 0.5tab PO SID x2 then re assess (and extend course)
7/14/17
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 3-5 years old
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive
History : Stray, wasn’t moving around
Subjective: Lying laterally recumbent, unable to get up
Objective
T = P = 140 R = 40 BCS 7/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: Moderate tartar and gingivitis
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Tachypneic, harsh wheezes and crackles
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Soft bladder, easily expressed
MSI: Laterally recumbent. Skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mews, looks around, doesn’t get up
Rectal: Normal externally
Right lateral and DV thoracic rads – Diffuse, heavy bronchial pattern. Air in esophagus.
Assessment:
1. Feline asthma
2. Overweight
3. Dental disease
Plan:
1. Administered 1 mg/kg dexamethasone SP (1.3 ml) IV at 2:30pm
2. Placed on blow-by oxygen support
Prognosis: Good with treatment, poor without
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