CZAR – A1126058
Safe - 9-27-2017 Brooklyn
SAFE 9/27/17 **Super Sweet All-Gray Cat – CZAR – With History of Urinary Blockages NEEDS YOU!**Czar is a gorgeous gray guy who’s been a wallflower in Adoptions at the Brooklyn Care Center, but with a little patience and gentle petting he’s come out of his shell some. Though he may be a little overwhelmed right now, he’s allowed all handling and seems to warm up when given some time to adjust at his own pace. His former family reports that he has a chronic urinary blockage, so he may need long term monitoring and a special diet to accommodate his condition.
CZAR is 4 yrs old and already neutered. He was dumped for litterbox issues – which may or may not be his fault. He needs a new home asap.
BROOKLYN CENTER
CZAR – A1126058
NEUTERED MALE, GRAY, DOMESTIC SH MIX,4 yrs
OWNER SUR – AVAILABLE, HOLD RELEASED Reason HOUSE SOIL
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 09/20/2017, From NY 11221, DueOut Date 09/20/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4 years Microchip noted on Intake? yes History : surrender Subjective: BAR, hydrated Observed Behavior – timid, shy. But allows exam and treatment with gentle restraint Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = 120 R = 20 BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: negative oral exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male castrate MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: in good health Plan: continue to monitor at BACC Prognosis: excellent SURGERY: already altered
Weight 11.4
Czar is a 4 year old altered male DSH he came to his home when he was 6 month old, and is being surrender due to the cost of care. He Chronic Urinary blockage he has no other known health issues or injures and has no recent vet history.
Around strangers Czar is shy for a few days and hides. He has lived in a home with children and has been around multiple cats. Around other cats is playful and gentle and has no bite history.
Czar has accidents in the home daily and urinates outside the box. He isn’t bothered with being held or placed into a carrier. Czar was described as affectionate, shy and playful with a high activity level. He stay hidden but comes out to play with string cat dancer. Czar is feed wet food 2 times a day and is litter-box trained with an Automatic box and crystal litter.
Upon intake he was a little timid but allowed the counselor to collar and takes a photo.
BEHAVIOR:
KNOWN HISTORY: =
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: Adults, children and other cats
Behavior toward strangers: Shy for a few days and hides
Behavior toward children:
Behavior toward cats: Playful and gentle
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown
Bite or Scratch history: None
Litter box training: He had a Urinary block and was having daily accidents around the house.
Energy level/descriptors: Affectionate, shy and playful with a high activity level.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
timid, shy. But allows exam and treatment with gentle restraint
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
09/21/17
At front of kennel, hunched down and vocalizing, ears forward. He comes forward to sniff my hand as I open the cage door and allows petting along his head and body while leaning in and raising his tail. Did well today.
EVALUATION:
Cage Condition: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor: Czar was relaxed and meowing softly at the assessor near the front of the kennel.
Reaction when softly spoken to: Czar continues to vocalize and rubs up against the cage door.
Reaction to cage door opening: Czar takes a step back and lip licks.
Reaction to touch: Czar vocalizes when pet, then gently nudges the assessor’s hand and gives head butts. He appreciates attention and is very affectionate and occasionally pauses to observe his surroundings but is easily distracted.
Reaction to being picked up: Czar lip licks and backs away when attempting to pick him up. He’s tense when picked up, then gets antsy and leaps back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Lively
VOCAL: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: Curious, Affectionate, Calm
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
Inappropriate elimination – Czar previous owner reports that he was eliminating (urinating) outside the litter box daily, but we are unaware of what, if any, modification steps were taken to try and address this behavior. Please note as well that Czar was diagnosed with a urinary blockage by the owner’s vet, and that may have influenced the urination behavior. We cannot be sure whether this behavior will continue in a home environment after treatment for the medical condition has been completed, but we recommend that
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Average
Czar 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.
MEDICAL:
9/25:
Cage exam-recheck urination
Reported history of urinary blockage/FLUTD (memo placed after initial exam – no concerns on intake)
S/O: BARH. Attention seeking, allowed all handling. Good appetite. Urine in litter boxx according to ACS before cleaning
EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge
HL: No sneezing, normal RR/RE
ABD: Soft, non tender, small soft bladder
INTEG: WNL
MS: Ambulatory x 4
UG: MN
A: Hx of urinary blockage – no concerns since intake
P: Continue prazosin
Rec starting urinary diet with placement
Good prognosis with appropriate monitoring and care.
9/24:
Cage exam-recheck urination
Reported history of urinary blockage/FLUTD (memo placed after initial exam – no concerns on intake)
S/O: BARH. Attention seeking, allowed all handling. Good appetite. Small amount of urine in litter
EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge
HL: No sneezing, normal RR/RE
ABD: Soft, non tender, small soft bladder
INTEG: WNL
MS: Ambulatory x 4
UG: MN
A: Hx of urinary blockage – no concerns since intake
P: Continue prazosin
Recheck tomorrow for urination
Rec starting urinary diet with placement
Good prognosis with appropriate monitoring and care.
09/21/17
Reported history of urinary blockage/FLUTD (memo placed after initial exam – no concerns on intake)
S/O: BARH. Tense, hissing on approach. No urine in litter, small amount of normal feces
Placed in net for exam – did not struggle, strike or attempt to bite
EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge
HL: No sneezing, normal RR/RE
ABD: Soft, non tender, small soft bladder
INTEG: WNL
MS: Ambulatory x 4
UG: Neutered
A: Hx of urinary blockage
P: Continue to monitor. Rec prazocin 0.5mg PO q12 x 10 days. Fair prognosis but likely to require long term care/monitoring
9/20:
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 4 years
Microchip noted on Intake? yes
History : surrender
Subjective: BAR, hydrated
Observed Behavior – timid, shy. But allows exam and treatment with gentle restraint
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
P = 120 R = 20 BCS: 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: negative oral exam
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: male castrate
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat.
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment:
in good health
Plan:
continue to monitor at BACC
Prognosis: excellent
SURGERY: already altered
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