DARRYL – A1116885
Safe - 7-3-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 07/03/17 *** DARRYL was brought into the shelter due to “pet health”. Darryl needs medical care (bloodwork & hospitalization) which was suggested by owner’s vet but owner never followed through. Please consider making DARRYL part of your family today because otherwise, he will not have a tomorrow 🙁
Manhattan Center
My name is DARRYL. My Animal ID # is A1116885. – P
I am a neutered male gray tabby domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/29/2017 from NY 10457, owner surrender reason stated was PET HEALTH.
07/02/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1116885 Darryl is At Risk for medical reasons (please see exam below)
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/02/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 8.6 LBS.
06/30/17 08:53 Hx: owner surrender, admitted 6/29, owner reported not eating for 1 week, was lethargic and dehydrated on intake, IVF started, CBC showed mild neutrophilia, Chem showed hypo Ca, hypoNa and hypoCl, mild hyperglycemia and BUN elevation, elevated ALT; T4 WNL . On 7/1 am: BG 79 UA (cysto) USG 1028, no glucose, no blood, trace protein ph = 6, Dexamethasone administered and started on Simbadol. Rads performed in pm 6/20 were unremarkable S/O: eating well, extremely fractious this morning, unable to examine, IVF appears patent at 8ml/hr copious amount of urine in box A: r/o IBD vs gi neoplasia vs chronic pancreatitis vs endocrine vs other P: cwct extend Simbadol x2d
06/29/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/29/17 12:50 Basic Info Darryl is a 7 year old DSH whose owners could not keep him. He hsbeen with hisownershisentire life and was last brought to a vet on 6/29/17. Socialization Darryl is outgoing around strangers and relaxed aorund children although not around them often. He has never been around other cats or dogs before. He has never bitten a person or n animal before. Behavior Darryl does not scratch on furniture and uses the litter box well. he is not bothered by having his nails trimmed, being brushed or put in a carrier. He is not bothered by being picked up for short periods but will start to struggle. New Family Darryl has a high level of energy while at home and likes to be in the same room as owner. He is kept solely indoors. Darryl sleeps in a cat bed. He is fed Urinary tract food twice daily. He has an uncovered litter box and uses fresh step litter. He has not had a scratch post. Intake Behavior Darryl was lethargic during intake but allowed all handling.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
07/02/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Outgoing Behavior toward children: Relaxed Behavior toward cats or dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, uses an uncovered litter box with clumping litter Energy level/descriptors: Darryl has a high level of energy while at home and likes to be in the same room as owner. Other notes: He is not bothered by being picked up for short periods but will start to struggle. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Subjective: Calm, relaxed, allows all handling EVALUATION: Cage Condition: Cage is slightly re-arranged Reaction to assessor: Darryl was looking around by the front, calm and relaxed. Reaction when softly spoken to: Darryl looks at the assessor and looks around, somewhat tense. Reaction to cage door opening: Darryl retreats to the back and sits upright. Reaction to touch: Darryl leans forward to sniff the assessor’s hand, but grumbles and focuses on his surroundings. He accepts gentle petting on his head but tries to shift away after and growls even louder. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Social, Curious BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Please note that this cat is being treated for a medical condition at the time of evaluation. It is difficult to determine at this time how the medical condition may be affecting the behavior. RECOMMENDATIONS: – Experienced cat parent – Darryl tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. He may need time to warm up to his new home. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents. Although his previous owner reports he is relaxed around children, we recommend any future home with children conduct a thorough interaction before adopting because of his stress levels in the care center.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
06/29/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported to be 7 years old – exam is consistent with this Microchip noted on Intake? Reported to have been scanned positive in Admissions. Scanned neg in Medical so a microchip (981020019644321) was implanted. History : Owner surrender. Client owned the cat his whole life. Pt had urinary issues in 2013 so he eats only urinary tract food. A week ago, client brought pt to a vet due to lethargy and dehydration, not eating or drinking – the vet recommended hospitalization and bloodwork but the client did not follow up. Subjective: Calm, relaxed, allows all handling Objective BAR, estimated 8% dehydrated based on decreased skin turgor, BCS 3/9, MMs pink and tacky EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild dental disease PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: HR 160, possible gallop rhythm, NMA Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated. Large soft bladder, easily expressed. U/G: Male neutered MSI: Muscle wasting, ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities UA: Glu, leu and blood pads are mottled and difficult to read. Leu 3+(?), bld 1+(?), glu 3+(?). USG 1.035. CBC: Hct 43.9%, mildly elevated neu (10.8), suspected nRBCs. Chem: Glucose 179, BUN 77, Ca 6.7 (low), ALT 324, very low Na and very low Cl. Normal protein (8). Normal T4. Assessment: 1. Dehydration, pre-renal azotemia (vs. glucose making USG inaccurate and renal azotemia) 2. Muscle wasting 3. Glucosuria but blood glucose is not very high R/O diabetes, bladder stones, other Plan: 1. Place IVC and run IVF at 21 ml/hr 2. Recheck blood glucose and UA tomorrow morning Prognosis: Fair 1088
07/02/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
06/30/17 08:53 Hx: owner surrender, admitted 6/29, owner reported not eating for 1 week, was lethargic and dehydrated on intake, IVF started, CBC showed mild neutrophilia, Chem showed hypo Ca, hypoNa and hypoCl, mild hyperglycemia and BUN elevation, elevated ALT; T4 WNL . On 7/1 am: BG 79 UA (cysto) USG 1028, no glucose, no blood, trace protein ph = 6, Dexamethasone administered and started on Simbadol. Rads performed in pm 6/20 were unremarkable S/O: eating well, extremely fractious this morning, unable to examine, IVF appears patent at 8ml/hr copious amount of urine in box A: r/o IBD vs gi neoplasia vs chronic pancreatitis vs endocrine vs other P: cwct extend Simbadol x2d
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