CHUCKIE – 10697
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***SAFE 10/28/17*** WATCH VIDEO!! BEGINNER RATED CHUCKIE WAS PURRING UP A STORM AT HIS LAST EXAM BUT HE NEEDS A RESCUE ANGEL TONIGHT! Senior boy CHUCKIE was brought in as a stray. He is about 12 years old and is calm and sweet. He has a painful lesion on his mouth and needs some dental work and will need some follow up vet care. CHUCKIE is a super sweet and friendly boy who was beginner rated. PLEASE GIVE CHUCKIE A HAPPY ENDING TO HIS STORY BY RESERVING HIM BEFORE NOON!!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Chuckie. My animal id is #10697. I am a desexed male orange tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 12 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 24-Oct-2017.
Chuckie is being placed at risk due to medical condition. He is geriatric with possible underlying conditions and dehydrated. Behaviorally there are no concerns and we would recommend him to a beginner home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7.125 lbs
[DVM Intake]P9991444 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5y – based on teeth Microchip noted on Intake? N History : stray Subjective:bar Observed Behavior – scared, but allows handling and exam, painful around mouth Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P = >200 R = wnl BCS 2/5 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: severe gingivitis, mouth painful, missing maxillary right k9 and mandibular right is creating puncture/ulcerative lesion in upper lip PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful,but overall thickened bowel/dehydrated U/G: mn MSI: Ambulatory x 4, flea dirt and live fleas seen, no masses noted, dry haircoat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: na Assessment: approx. 5 yr mn dsh severe gingivitis, oral pain, missing right maxillary k9 and ulcerative lesion max lip dehydration – r/o nutritional vs metabolic fleas underweight – r/o nutritional vs metabolic Prognosis: excellent with dental care/remove mandibular right k9 dehydration/underweight/fleas – excellent Plan: gave 75 cc LRS sq 0.32 cc convenia sq 0.44 cc simbodol sq recheck by vet to ensure improved hydration status and eating comfortably SURGERY:NA
Presented with oral ulcer and dental disease; treated with convenia and given one dose of simbadol; recheck hydration S/O -QAR, doci.e -mm pk, moist; dental disease -good appetite -appears older than listed, around 10-12 years -OU: open and clear, geriatric changes to iris -eupnic A Geriatric Oral ulcer and dental disease P Extend simbadol x 3 days Monitor appetite, energy level; if any concerns, rec’d CBC/chem
Presented with oral ulcer and dental disease; treated with convenia and given one dose of simbadol; recheck hydration, had episode of vomiting this morning and grey colored firm bowel movement S/O -QAR, docile -mm pk, tacky; dental disease, halitosis; upper R canine missing with large hole -good appetite -appears older than listed, around 10-12 years -OU: open and clear, geriatric changes to iris -eupnic, possible low grade heart murmur -abdomen soft, doughy; no palpable abnormalities -diffuse muscle wasting, unthrifty coat A Geriatric Muscle wasting Oral ulcer and dental disease Vomiting-r/o stress vs underlying metabolic dz vs primary GI vs other P Extend simbadol x 3 days Rec’d CBC/chem
CBC-machine failure, did not run Chemistry-mildly low creat (0.7), low normal albumin (2.4), mildly elevated ALP (128), hypernatremia (169)
Noted to be dehydrated and lethargic in adoptions yesterday, started on cerenia and LRS; also on simbadol for dental disease S/O -brown diarrhea in box this morning -good appetite -BAR, affectionate and docile, allows handling -mm pk, sl tacky; dental disease -OU: open and clear, geriatric changes; pupils dilated due to simbadol -eupnic, intermittent gallop arrhythmia -soft, doughy abdomen; intestines thickened A 1. Geriatric 2. Dehydration 3. Diarrhea 4. Hypernatremia-dehydration 5. Low normal albumin-suspect would be low if well hydrated 6. Dental disease P Metronidazole 50 mg/ml: 1 ml PO BID x 7 days Continue cerenia, simbadol, LRS 150 ml SQ SID B-12: 0.25 ml SQ SID x 3 days TID feeding with small meals Recommend abdominal ultrasound after placement prognosis: fair, due to muscle wasting, dehydrated, diarrhea, low normal albumin and intestinal thickening, high consideration given to primary GI disease (r/o lymphoma vs IBD)
Hx: Geriatric, diarrhea, dental disease, R/O IBD vs. lymphoma Today pt is purring up a storm!!! BAR, great appetite, soft abdomen. CWCTP 1088
Eating well, no signs of BM in housing, litterbox, bedding.
Blood was drawn from medial saphenous vein using 25G butterfly needle set. 3CC were drawn and will be run through CBC/chemistry, and T4 later in the evening.
Mouth (pharyngeal) swab only.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake Chuckie allowed all handling. He was purring and knitting in the carrier and allowed being collared. When attempting to remove from carrier he became tense and began to hiss. No more handling was performed to reduce stress.
Date of Intake: 10/24/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Chuckie is a roughly 6 year old cat whom was brought in as a stray.
If yes, Please elaborate:: This cat came in as a stray so this behavior is unknown.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this cat around strangers?: This cat came in as a stray so this behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around children?: This cat came in as a stray so this behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around other cats?: This cat came in as a stray so this behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around dogs?: This cat came in as a stray so this behavior is unknown.
Behavior Notes: This cat came in as a stray so behavior is unknown.
Bite history:: This cat came in as a stray so this information is unknown.
Energy level/descriptors:: unknown
Medical Notes: This cat came in as a stray so this information is unknown.
For a New Family to Know: This cat came in as a stray so this behavior is unknown.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Chuckie was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Affectionate and docile, allows handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Came to the front on approach, soft eyes and body, started rubbing against the bars and purring loudly. Stayed at the front when door opened, leaned and arched into pets, ate offered treats. Ideal event cat.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Chuckie was lying down on his cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Chuckie remains soft in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Chuckie remains relaxed body posture, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Chuckie head-butts the assessor’s hand and appreciates petting on the head and body.
Reaction to being picked up:: Allows the pickup and remains calm.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Chuckie interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
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