ANUBIS -15522
Safe - 12-14-2017 Brooklyn Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
** SAFE 12/14/17 *** SECOND CHANCE TONIGHT FOR SWEET SENIOR BOY ANUBIS!! 10-Year Old Amazing ANUBIS is a chatty, friendly guy who could do with a vet visit to determine what is going on…..meanwhile ANUBIS is eating like a champ! Don’t write this guy off, give him a chance!! Older kitties make wonderful companions and deserve to live in a loving home where they can get lots of TLC and love! RESERVE ANUBIS BY NOON!!
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Anubis. My animal id is #15522. I am a desexed male gray cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 06-Dec-2017.
Anubis was placed at risk due to his medical condition he was diagnosed with abdominal problems and will benefit from placement outside the shelter as soon as possible. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 6.9 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~10+yrs Microchip noted on Intake? no History : Stray Subjective: BAR. ~5% dehydration. Eating well. No vomit noted after eating (as seen by finder) Observed Behavior – Active, allows all handling. Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 3/9 EENT: Nuclear sclerosis, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Dental disease, moderate staining and gingivitis, chipped teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, difficult to differentiate organs, doughy but tight throughout abdomen U/G: Neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, unkempt hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric, dental disease, underweight, dehydrated. Blood work mild increased ALT, mild decreased calcium, mild increased potassium, mild anemia. Thoracic cavity looks normal on radiographs. Suspect megacolon, suspect outflow obstruction — R/O neoplasia (lymphoma vs carcinomatosis vs other) Plan: Rec LRS 100ml SQ q24 x 3 days. Rec abdominal ultrasound, +/- biopsy with placement. Prognosis: Poor prognosis
CBC WNL Chem shows mild increased ALT – R/O mild liver vs bone disease; marked increased potassium and decreased calcium — likely machine error
Thoracic cavity – heart and lungs normal in appearance (mild bronchointerstitial appearance) Abdominal cavity – large amount of gas in descending colon, minimal fecal material, moderate amount of gas in small intestines, decreased serosal detail of cranial abdomen – unable to visualize/differentiate liver, stomach, spleen, kidneys — possible overlapping bowels causing fecal appearance throughout abdomen vs diffuse mass effect R/O GI lymphoma vs other peritoneum carcinomatosis vs other Rec abdominal ultrasound, likely with biopsy for definitive diagnosis
Monitor for vomiting/general condition S/O: BAR. SQF present. Eating well. Clean litter. Attention seeking, allows all handling EENT: Nuclear sclerosis, no ocular or nasal discharge, pink mm HL: Normal thoracic auscultation ABD: no palpable masses, appears uncomfortable on palpation INTEG: Unkempt MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Neutered A: Geriatric, NSF on blood work, radiographs show obstructive pattern in GI tract, megacolon (gas distention) – R/O ileus of unknown cause vs outflow obstruction (mass, FB, neoplasia, other) P: Continue with current treatment and monitoring plan. Rec abdominal U/S, poor prognosis
Monitor condition – geriatric, underweight, radiographs 12/6 showed signs of megacolon, ileus, possible obstructive pattern S/O: BAR. ~5% dehydration. Eating well. Allows all handling. Normal urine and stool. No vomiting or diarrhea EENT: Nuclear sclerosis, no ocular or nasal discharge, pink mm HL: Normal thoracic auscultation ABD: Difficult to differentiate organs/bowels, tender INTEG: Unkempt MS: Ambulatory x 4, underweight UG: Neutered A: Geriatric, underweight, R/O GI lymphoma vs IBD vs other P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Poor long term prognosis
Monitor condition – geriatric, underweight, radiographs 12/6 showed signs of megacolon, ileus, possible obstructive pattern S/O: BAR. ~5% dehydration. Excellent appetite. Allows all handling. Normal urine, no stool seen. No vomiting or diarrhea. Frequent vocalizing, attention seeking EENT: Nuclear sclerosis, no ocular or nasal discharge, pink mm HL: Normal thoracic auscultation, no murmurs/arrhythmias ABD: Difficult to differentiate organs/bowels, tender INTEG: Unkempt MS: Ambulatory x 4, underweight UG: Neutered A: Geriatric, underweight, R/O GI lymphoma vs IBD vs other P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Poor long term prognosis Continuing LRS 100ml SQ
[Progress Exam Template] S: BAR O: geriatric, underweight (now 6#10oz, decr), mild dehydration, possible neoplastic process in abdominal cavity, friendly and eating and urinating, but no stool reported EENT: lenticular sclerosis ou Oral Exam: mod tarter staining and dental dz H/L: grade 2/6 sys murmur (new?), 5% dehydrated (mild increase in skin turgor) Abd: sensitive, doughy, possible abdominal mass/organomegally, cannot determine how much stool present as resents palpation MSI: poor body condition Mentation:bar A: geriatric, dehydratated, possible cranial mass/organomegally r/o neoplasia – lsa vs carcinomatosis vs other new murmur 2/6 P: continue w/ sqf and monitoring ideally, needs u/s and bx for definitive dx consider humane euth if poor long term prognosis and any signs of discomfort Is the Initial Medical Status being Changed? New Medical Status:n Is the Initial Behavior Status being Changed? New Behavior Color: n
same as previous – still gas in colon, food in stomach and stool (soft) in colon. r/o rectal mass
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake Anubis was vocal and presented at the front of the carrier. Once carrier was opened he walked out and allowed all handling. Anubis was scanned (negative), collared and photographed.
Basic Information:: Anubis is a male gray and white cat. He was brought into the care center as a stray.
Medical Notes: Anubis is underweight. Finder reports he showed little interest in food and threw up.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Anubis was brought in as a stray, so there is no information on their behavior history or tendencies in a home environment. Upon intake Anubis was vocal and presented at the front of the carrier. Once carrier was opened he walked out and allowed all handling.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – Active, allows all handling.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/07/17 Lying in litterbox, body and face soft. Allows petting along head and body while vocalizing. He stands up with continued petting, coming forward while continuing to vocalize. Likes to talk! Leans in and raises his tail each time I pet him along the back. Doing great!
Cage Condition:: Cage is recently cleaned
Reaction to assessor:: Anubis was lying down, meowing softly upon approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Anubis makes eye contact and continues to meow.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Anubis meows become stretched out and he remains in place.
Reaction to touch:: Anubis sniffs the assessor’s hand and head-butts lightly once touched. He seems to appreciate attention, but his body is a bit tense (may be due to medical condition).
Reaction to being picked up:: Did not attempt due to medical condition.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Calm,Sweet
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Please note that this cat is being treated for a medical condition at the time of evaluation. It is difficult to determine at this time how the medical condition may be affecting the behavior. Anubis interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
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