CORNFLAKES – 12663
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***SAFE 12/01/17*** AVERAGE RATED AND FRONT PAW DECLAWED! HANDSOME CORNFLAKES WOULD LOVE TO HAVE BREAKFAST WITH YOU EVERY MORNING! WATCH VIDEO! A volunteer writes: Meet Cornflakes! This senior cat is hoping to find the TLC she deserves. 10 year old CORNFLAKES was dumped by his owner at the shelter because “he could not tolerate the “smell or mess”. Really?? Cornflakes has a pea sized mass on his head which is suspect to be benign. Cornflakes is a calm kitty and is hoping someone out there wants an older boy to keep them company for the holidays! MUST RESERVE BY NOON!!
MANHATTAN CENTER
*DECLAWED FRONT PAWS*
Hello, my name is Cornflakes. My animal id is #12663. I am a desexed male black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years 2 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 14-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- cannot handle smell or mess.
Cornflakes is at risk for medical reasons. Cornflakes has contracted Upper Respiratory Disease, which is contagious to other cats. Cornflakes is also a geriatric gentleman with underlying manageable conditions. Cornflakes has been assessed behaviorally as suitable for most homes.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 14.2 lbs
CBC/CHEM COMPLETE, stored in vet documents.
BARH scan negative neutered male appx 9 yrs old tense and nervous geriatric cloudy eyes obese small mass on head dandruff on back declawed front paws BCS 8/9 NOSF
DVM requested CBC/Chemistry/t4 Blood drawn from LHL medial saphenous vessel using a 25g butterfly catheter and 3mL syringe.
CBC/CHEM complete the day prior 11/15/2017 but not finalized. Stored in “Vet Documents”
CBC blood sample drawn from rh medial saphenous vein
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:10+ Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective:plantigrade stance, bg 183 Observed Behavior -calm Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =220 R =wnl BCS 7/9 EENT: ou melanotic spots on eyes, iris atrophy, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: oligodontia, tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, pea sized mass on forehead, dandruff CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: geriatric. mass on head, suspect benign Prognosis:fair Plan:recc biopsy mass, full bloodwork
leukocytosis with probable bands 41K LO, NO predominantly mild increase in ALT @187 open diagnosis will treat with clavamox and recheck in 7 days
Recheck for tense abdomen, hx of vomiting: S/O: BARH BCS 8/9 – e/d ok; no c/s or v/d observed/reported today – overweight, soft abd./allowed palp, small bladder – amb x 4, rear legs plantigrade stance w/mild muscle atrophy A: obese cat, plantigrade hindlimb gait r/o underlying illness/diabetes, vs other P: rec’ CBC/Chem/UA
Hx: geriatric, had leukocytosis on bloodwork and was started on clavamox; recheck CBC available S/O -QAR, docile -mm pk, tacky; moderate hypersalivation -serous nasal discharge, nasal congestion -OU: mild blepharospasm, increased epiphora; age related changes to iris -no murmurs, slightly harsh lung sounds but may be referred -soft abdomen, no palpable abnormalities -mild muscle wasting over spine -dandruff along dorsum A URI Geriatric P cerenia 0.7 ml SQ SID x 3 days LRS 150 ml SQ SID x 3 days doxycycline 1.3 ml PO SID x 10 days mirtazapine 1/4 tab PO once today
Repeat CBC available after course of clavamox -mild anemia (29.5%) -mild neutrophilia (12.08) but improved -mild monocytosis (0.69) but improved -thrombocytosis, suspect lab error A -Mild anemia, new; may be secondary to URI -Mild neutrophilia, monocytosis; improved and may be secondary to newly diagnosed URI P recommend rechecking CBC in a few weeks after URI is completely resolved and doxycycline course is finished
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Basic Information:: Was nervous and hissing at handler.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Cornflakes was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior -calm
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Declawed on front. Just returned from medical. Resting on bedding, some tail flicking, but otherwise soft posture. Lay in place when door opened, allowed pets, showed no real interest. Ate treats after door closed.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Cornflakes remains neutral, lying down in her cage cubby.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Cornflakes becomes alert with normal shape eyes, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Cornflakes’ got spooked and hissed (just once) while opening the cage door then slowly sat up increasing distance.
Reaction to touch:: Cornflakes sniffs the assessor’s hand then head bunts while enjoying the interaction in place.
Reaction to being picked up:: He began to squirm then jumps back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Curious,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Cornflakes 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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