BANDIT – 19686
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*** SAFE 02/08/18*** Young man BANDIT is having a rough time….Not neutered and dumped at the shelter after his owner discovered he had a urinary blockage and said they couldn’t pay for care……BANDIT deserves a lot better than this! From his bio “Bandit is an affectionate cat that enjoys following people around all day and playing with the dog at home. He likes to play with balls of string and is used to being indoors all day”. Urinary blockages are greatly helped with food and med management. Please give this young sweetie a chance!
Manhattan Center
Hello, my name is Bandit. My animal id is #19686. I am a male black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 6 months old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 01-Feb-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- cannot afford to care for.
Bandit is at risk for medical reasons. Bandit has been diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection, which is contagious to other cats, and Bandit has also been treated for a urinary tract blockage and is on current treatment for an associated infection. Behaviorally, we have no concerns for Bandit, whom we believe would be suitable even for a beginner cat home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 9.8 lbs
1/02/2018
triage exam: bladder large, hard. bloody urine on legs obtunded affect HR 100 brought to medical for emergency treatment of urinary obtruction
1/02/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Estimated 1-2 years old – client has had pt for about 1 year Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative on intake – MC not placed due to condition History : Client has owned pt for about a year. Client thought pt was scratched due to bloody discharge on hind legs, but then pt went to the vet and was told that pt had an intestinal blockage. Pt was surrendered. Subjective: Dull, looks around slowly, doesn’t get up unless lifted, then stands but doesn’t try to walk around Observed Behavior – Allows all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – None Evidence of Trauma seen – None Objective BCS 5/9, dull, estimated 10% dehydrated EENT: Eyes severely miotic, no discharge. Ears clean. No nasal discharge noted. Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Large firm bladder in caudal abdomen, no other masses palpated U/G: Male intact, testicles S/S. Bladder can be expressed with difficulty – urine is bright red and opaque. MSI: Bloody urine all over hind legs. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. CNS: Dull mentation. Rectal: Normal externally. Assessment: Severe stranguria and hematuria in young male intact cat – R/O FIC vs. bladder stones vs. UTI vs. neoplasia vs. other cause Prognosis: Fair Plan: 1. Administered 0.25 ml hydromorphone IM at 2:45pm 2. CBC/chemistry 3. Urinalysis 4. Abd rads 5. Place IVC and start LRS at 40 ml/hr 6. Prazosin 1 g caps – give 1/2 capsule BID x21 days – first dose given at 4pm. 7. Check BP in 3-7 days and consider decreasing prazosin to SID if needed 8. Simbadol 0.6 ml SQ SID x21 days – first dose at 7pm tonight 9. Consider robenacoxib after azotemia has resolved 10. Feed canned food ONLY – no dry food 11. Follow up with long-term veterinarian to develop a plan to prevent repeat blocking SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to urinary obstruction 1088
1/02/2018
CBC – neutrophilia (20 k/ul), leuocytosis (21.66 k/ul) Chem – severe azotemia!! (BUN > 130, creat too concentrated to read.) Hyperkalemia (9.4), hyperbilirubinemia (2), hyperphosphatemia (> 16.1). Urinalysis – USG 1.028, lots of blood and protein, no glucose or ketones. Results not consistent with UTI. Abd rads – large bladder (soft tissue opacity), no evidence of stones in the bladder or urethra. FIC is most likely diagnosis. 1088
1/02/2018
Urinating significantly more easily now than earlier today!! Urine still bright red. Pt resting with chin in water bowl. Eyes no longer miotic. Decrease LRS to 30 ml/hr at 6pm. 1088
2/02/2018
History : Eating, BAR, PU/PD Subjective: Interacting with staff T = P = 210 R = np BCS = 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, mild nasal congestion and small about of red dis-c, no ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: CRT=1 MMB pink PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Bladder firm and baseball sized U/G: Firm bladder, Hematuria, PU MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Chemistry: BUN (>130 mg/dl), Hyper-p (16.1 mg/dl), Hyperbilirubinemia (1.8 mg/dl), Hyper-phosphatemia (6.3 mmol.L) 1) Azotemia and electrolyte imbalance – There has been an improvement in azotemia and electrolyte imbalances since being on fluids for 24 hrs. Hydration status improved – ~ 5% dehydrated at this point 2) Severe hematuria Assessment: Urinary Obstruction secondary to FIC Suspected viral URI (due to nasal congestion and small amount of dry/serous dis-c) Prognosis: Fair to good – move to med iso b/c of suspected URI – viral suspected so do not place on antibiotics at this time – Reduce fluid therapy to 15 ml/hr – manually expressed bladder Plan: Monitor voluntary urination until Feb 3rd/Sat – if urinating well on his own and bladder is flaccid then continue on current tx plan +/- increase Prazosin dose with BP reading If bladder is still distended and firm – Sedate, place a urinary catheter (red rubber) and flush bladder with warm saline and lubrication using a tom cat
3/02/2018
Recheck in medical iso for URI, hematuria +/- poss. urethral obstruction: S/O: BAR, mildly dehydrated – no c, no v/d; e/d well – large amount of urine in litter/bedding – no hematuria/blood tinge urine observed – mild nasal congestion with small amnt of blood tinged serous d/c, no ocular discharge – H/L nsf – amb x 4, soft abd. with small firm bladder firm AM Blood chemistry: elevated BUN at 67 improved from >130 mg/dl, hypernatermia A: improving azotemia and improving hematuria (none observed this AM) + mild URI P: flushed catheter and will maint. on LRS 11 ml/hr for next 24 hrs and reassess
4/02/2018
Presented with chronic (>24 hour) partial urinary obstruction, severely azotemic on intake; was able to urinate so no u-cath placed, started on IVF, simbadol and prazosin; recheck bloodwork yesterday showed significant improvement (creat 1.9, BUN 67; also dx with suspected viral URI and moved to medical isolation, IVF running at 11 ml/hr S/O -BAR, friendly and affectionate, euphoria secondary to simbadol -good appetite -large slightly blood tinged urination in box, several drops of bloody urine in cage -mm pk/lgt pk, tacky; CRT <2 sec -mild serousanguinous discharge bilaterally, sneezing; nasal congestion -OU: open and clear -eupnic, purring on auscultation -abdomen tense, bladder large and thickened, able to express slightly with gentle pressure but is uncomfortable A 1. Urinary obstruction 2. URI P -add onsior 0.4 ml SQ once daily for 3 days -cerenia 0.4 ml IV SID x 3 days -nebulize SID x 3 days
1/02/2018
placed 22g catheter in left cephalic vein- LRS running at 30ml/hr
3/02/2018
Gave 0.6ml Simbadol bottle 57 SQ at 9:45am Per Dr 0577 Flushed catheter and drew blood for chemistry using 25 gauge butterfly from medial saphenous vein on LHL
3/02/2018
Bladder is moderately full and firm urine is being produced – slightly bloody spots on the blanket and small amount of urine in the litter box catheter is patent and patient is on 11ml/hr of LRS
4/02/2018
Administered Simbadol 1.8mg/ml 0.6ml SQ at 11:58AM from Bottle # 57 1498
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Bandit was very lethargic and was not moving around much when i tried to pick him up he meowed in pain and and that point i kept handing to a minimum to cause cause him to stress or want to move around. He did allow me to remove his collar and was slow blinking while i scratched his ears.
Basic Information:: Bandit is a male black and white cat that is estimated to be 1 year old. His owner found him as a stray a year ago and took him in and stayed with them until she was unable to afford the medical costs to care for Bandit.
Previously lived with:: 1 Adult, 1 Large Breed Dog
How is this cat around strangers?: Bandit is friendly around strangers and will rub up against their legs
How is this cat around children?: Bandit was not around children in his previous home
How is this cat around other cats?: Bandit was not around cats in his previous home
How is this cat around dogs?: Lived with a large breed dog and was playful wit him they would spend most of their time together.
Behavior Notes: Bandit tends to scratch at furniture at home and does not like to use scratching posts. He enjoys baths, being brushed, and being picked up and held. He is not bothered by car rides or by being in a carrier for long periods of time.
Bite history:: Bandit has no history of biting other people or animals.
Energy level/descriptors:: High Energy, Affectionate, Excitable
Medical Notes: Bandit has been to the vet on 2/1/18
For a New Family to Know: Bandit is an affectionate cat that enjoys following people around all day and playing with the dog at home. He likes to play with balls of string and is used to being indoors all day. He eats dry cat food and is very litter box trained and uses an uncovered litter box. He does not like to use scratching posts and will scratch on furniture if his nails are kept short.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 Adult, 1 Large Breed Dog Behavior toward strangers: Friendly, will rub up against their legs Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Playful with resident dog, will spend a lot of time together Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, uses an uncovered litter box with clumping litter. Energy level/descriptors: High Energy, Affectionate, Excitable Other notes: Bandit is an affectionate cat that enjoys following people around all day and playing with the dog at home. Bandit tends to scratch at furniture at home and does not like to use scratching posts. He enjoys baths, being brushed, and being picked up and held.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 02/01/18 Observed Behavior – Allows all handling
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Bandit approaches the front and immediately plops over, rolling around and soliciting attention.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Bandit starts to knead and continues to roll around.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Bandit gets up and greets the assessor by the front.
Reaction to touch:: Bandit head-butts right away and nudges the assessor with his head throughout the interaction, nuzzling against the assessor’s body. He continues to purr and is very sweet.
Reaction to being picked up:: Bandit remains soft and calm when held.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Affectionate,Easy going
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Bandit interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat can go to a beginner home.
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