BROOKLYN – 18985
Safe - 1-25-2018 Brooklyn
SAFE 1/25/18 **11-Year Old Gorgeous Guy – BROOKLYN – With Possible UTI / Bladder Stones NEEDS FOLLOW UP VET CARE ASAP!
Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn 18985 – 11 yr. neutered black/white cat, OS:
This animal came from:Found StrayOrigin AddressSpay/Neuter statusYesDate of Intake23-Jan-2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?NoBasic Information:Brooklyn is a black and white altered male cat. His owner has had him since he was 2 months old and is surrendering him due to moving.
Previously lived with:1 adult
How is this cat around strangers?Brooklyn is very friendly with strangers and rubs up on people.
How is this cat around children?Brooklyn has not lived with children so his behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around other cats?Brooklyn has not lived with cats so his behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around dogs?Brooklyn has not lived with dogs so his behavior is unknown.
Behavior NotesOwner states that he does scratch leather couches and wooden objects.
Bite history:Brooklyn has not bitten a person or another animal.
Energy level/descriptors:low to medium
Medical NotesBrooklyn has reportedly been peeing blood for around one week. He has not seen a vet since he was 2 months old.
For a New Family to KnowBrooklyn loves to play and carry around his plush/stuffed animals around. He was kept indoors only. He was fed a variety of wet and dry food. He was provided with both hooded and uncovered litter boxes.
Behavior Notes:During intake, Brooklyn was a bit tense and shy but allowed to be picked up, collared, scanned, and photographed.
BEHAVIOR:
KNOWN HISTORY:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: 1 Adult
Behavior toward strangers: Friendly
Behavior toward children: Unknown
Behavior toward cats: Unknown
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown
Bite or Scratch history: None
Litter box training: Yes
Energy level/descriptors: Low – medium energy level
Other notes: He loves to play and carry around his plush/stuffed animals around
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
01/23/18
Fearful and looks to flee, but allows all aspects of handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
01/24/18
At front of kennel, tail raised. Allows petting along head and body while leaning in. Social and friendly, Doing great!
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Brooklyn was lying down in his cubby and rubs up against the cage furnishings.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Brooklyn meows softly and continues to scent mark.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Brooklyn retreats to the back of the cubby.
Reaction to touch:
Brooklyn lip licks and seems a little unsure when the assessor extends his hand out. He sniffs his hand and warms up when pet along his body. He arches his body, gives head butts and allows petting all over.
Reaction to being picked up:
Brooklyn was a bit tense when picked up, but he remains calm and allows all handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Lively
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Sweet
Affectionate
Easy going
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Average
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Brooklyn interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
MEDICAL:
Owner stated Brooklyn has been peeing blood for around a week.
24-Jan-2018
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 10:43 AM
Progress exam
History: o/s 1/23, hematuria noted x 7 days
UA: USG 1.048, 2+ protein, pH6, Blood +++, bilirubin ++
CBC: wnl
Chem: wnl
T4: wnl
Subjective: BARH. No csvd, no hematuria noted by staff. Eating well. Bladder is soft and non-painful.
Objective
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
H/L: eupneic, normal RR/RE
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, bladder small and soft
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment:
Hx hematuria r/o FLUTD vs UTI vs stones
Prognosis: Good
Plan:
Continue buprenorphine until 1/29
Continue prazosin until 1/29
Rec urinary diet with placement-not available in shelter
If does not respond to treatment rec radiographs to r/o stones
Monitor
24-Jan-2018
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 10:43 AM
Progress exam
History: o/s 1/23, hematuria noted x 7 days
UA: USG 1.048, 2+ protein, pH6, Blood +++, bilirubin ++
CBC: wnl
Chem: wnl
T4: wnl
Subjective: BARH. No csvd, no hematuria noted by staff. Eating well. Bladder is soft and non-painful.
Objective
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
H/L: eupneic, normal RR/RE
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, bladder small and soft
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment:
Hx hematuria r/o FLUTD vs UTI vs stones
Prognosis: Good
Plan:
Continue buprenorphine until 1/29
Continue prazosin until 1/29
Rec urinary diet with placement-not available in shelter
If does not respond to treatment rec radiographs to r/o stones
Monitor
VET 991416
23-Jan-2018
Blood Work Interpretation
Vet Notes: 12:05 PM
UA: usg 1.048, 2+ prot, 500 leuks, ph6,high blood and bili
cbc: wnl
Chem: high normal creat and thyroid 2.8
monitor for continued signs of flutd
23-Jan-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 11:24 AM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 11y
Microchip noted on Intake?N
Microchip Number (If Applicable):N
History :owner surrender, hematuria noted x 7 days
Subjective: BAR
Observed Behavior -fearful and looks to flee, but allows all aspects of handling
Evidence of Cruelty seen -n
Evidence of Trauma seen -n
Objective
T =
P = 180
R = wnl
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: mod tarter but otherwise good condition
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: mn, small, but sl sensitive bladder palpated, urinates readily and easily, overt urethrospasm
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal:ne
Assessment: 11 yr mn dsh
flutd- r/o crf vs stone vs infection
Prognosis: excellent in short term, good to excellent in long term, may need strict wet food vs rx diet long term
Plan: buprenex sq bid 0.52 cc x 7 days
prazosin 0.5 mg po bid x 7 days
wet food diet
observe for urinary behavior
cbc/chem/t4/ua
Pending response to tx – rad to r/o stone
SURGERY:
na
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