CHESTER – A0547088 aka A1116077
Safe - 6-29-2017 Staten Island Rescue: Frankie's Feline Fund Please honor your pledges: http://frankiesfelinefund.org/How_To_Help.html
***SAFE 06/29/17*** BEGINNER SWEETHEART CHESTER IS A DIABETIC KITTY WHO IS HOPING FOR A RESCUE ANGEL TONIGHT!! Chester is a sweet senior boy that was found in a back yard. He is a “return” to the shelter. The finder stated he was drinking plenty of water and blood work shows that he is diabetic. He is 13 years young and has a lot of love to give to the lucky person who saves him! MUST RESERVE BY NOON!!
Staten Island Center
*RETURN & DIABETIC*
My name is CHESTER. My Animal ID # is A0547088. – P
I am a neutered male org tiger and white domestic mh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 13 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 06/21/2017 from NY 10303, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.
06/27/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Chester A0547088 is at risk due to medical condition. Please see exam notes below.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/22/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 12.0 LBS.
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 13 years History : stray, observed to drink a lot of water, eating canned food well Subjective: Observed Behavior – growling but tolerated exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective BCS 6/9 with dorsal muscle wasting EENT: OS- slight corneal opacity, immature cataract, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: severe dental calc and gingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Plantigrade stance, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dull/unkempt coat with some dry scale CNS: mentation appropriate Assessment severe dental disease severe hyperglycemia- R/O DM vs other increased BUN and crea- R/O kidney disease vs dehydration vs other hyperglobulinemia- R/O chronic inflammation vs infection vs neoplasia vs other mildly increased AlkPhos- R/O DM vs other Plan Gave 100 mls SQ LRS BG= 397 at 2:30 PM ketones form serum: negative to trace continue PZI insulin (no glargine available) 1 unit q 24hrs (unable to do q12hrs) recommend transfer for further diagnostics (urinalysis, ultrasound, etc) and treatment recommend canned food only Prognosis: guarded to poor SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to diabetes
06/21/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/21/17 13:26 Animal’s appearance – Fur appeared slightly dirty and seemed of healthy weight Finders described the cat as: -Very friendly -Allowed all handling. Does not like being picked up though. Behavior upon intake: -Was transferred directly from the carrier to another carrier without any issues. -Solicited attention and allowed petting.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
06/27/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – BEGINNER
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Name and A#: Chester A0547088 Date: 6/27/2017 KNOWN HISTORY: Chester came to the shelter as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment. Upon intake, Chester solicited attention and allowed petting. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: growling but tolerated exam EVALUATION: Cage Condition: Cage is neat Reaction to assessor: Chester is lying at the front of the cage, soft and relaxed. Reaction when softly spoken to: Chester sniffs at the assessor. Reaction to cage door opening: Chester remains soft and relaxed. Reaction to touch: Chester head-butts the assessor, stands to lean into more petting. Reaction to being picked up: Chester is tolerant of this type of handling. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Laid back VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Easy going, Affectionate Behavior observations _x_ Beginner Chester interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
06/22/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 13 years History : stray, observed to drink a lot of water, eating canned food well Subjective: Observed Behavior – growling but tolerated exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective BCS 6/9 with dorsal muscle wasting EENT: OS- slight corneal opacity, immature cataract, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: severe dental calc and gingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Plantigrade stance, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dull/unkempt coat with some dry scale CNS: mentation appropriate Assessment severe dental disease severe hyperglycemia- R/O DM vs other increased BUN and crea- R/O kidney disease vs dehydration vs other hyperglobulinemia- R/O chronic inflammation vs infection vs neoplasia vs other mildly increased AlkPhos- R/O DM vs other Plan Gave 100 mls SQ LRS BG= 397 at 2:30 PM ketones form serum: negative to trace continue PZI insulin (no glargine available) 1 unit q 24hrs (unable to do q12hrs) recommend transfer for further diagnostics (urinalysis, ultrasound, etc) and treatment recommend canned food only Prognosis: guarded to poor SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to diabetes
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