EARL – 14248
Safe - 12-3-2017 Brooklyn
*** SAFE 12/03/17 *** A volunteer writes: This big guy is incredibly sweet. You can hear Earl purring from a mile away when someone is petting him. He previously lived with children and other cats, and seems to have the temperament to get along with anyone. He just wants to love and be loved, and loving him is so easy to do. Although he has the build of a football player, Earl is more of a couch potato. He would probably enjoy watching the game with you on TV and being your own personal mascot.
**Poor Earl was surrendered by owner reporting possible urinary issues saying he might have bladder stones and he urinates on wee wee pads and not in his litter box. Earl would need to see a vet not the inside of a shelter. Please help this senior boy out.
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Earl. My animal id is #14248. I am a desexed male brown tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 13 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 21-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- homeless.
Earl is at risk for medical concerns, he suffers from severe obesity as well as being geriatric. A full work up at a veterinary hospital to look for any additional health problems is strongly recommended. Earl has been friendly in the care center.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: This big guy is incredibly sweet. You can hear Earl purring from a mile away when someone is petting him. He previously lived with children and other cats, and seems to have the temperament to get along with anyone. He just wants to love and be loved, and loving him is so easy to do. Although he has the build of a football player, Earl is more of a couch potato. He would probably enjoy watching the game with you on TV and being your own personal mascot.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 23.8 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~13yrs Microchip noted on Intake? no History : Owner surrender – reports possible urinary issues Subjective: Observed Behavior – QARH. Allowed all handlign Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 9/9 EENT: Nuclear sclerosis, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild to moderate dental tartar/gingivitis, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated — difficult to deeply palpate U/G: Neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4 – difficulty ambulating, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, unkempt flaky hair coat, urine on fur CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric, obese, dental disease Plan: Scheduled CBC/Chem/UA, recheck tomorrow, possible rads. Needs weight loss Prognosis: Good
Progress exam History : Owner surrender 11/21 – reports possible urinary issues saying he might have bladder stones and he urinates on wee wee pads and not in his litter box. Subjective: BARH. No c/s/v/d. Good appetite (social eater). Normal bm and u in litter box. Has trouble standing because of severe obesity but can walk around cage and enjoys being pet. Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 9/9 EENT: Nuclear sclerosis, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated – difficult to deeply palpate due to large habitus U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, unkempt flaky hair coat, urine on fur, obese, overgrown nails CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric Obese Dental disease Pyuria/UTI Plan: CBC-nsf Chem-mild hyperglobulinemia 5.9 (2.8-5.1), mild hyperglycemia 242 (71-159) r/o stress UA -2+ bilirubinuria, 2+ proteinuria, pH 5, USG 1.020, pyuria (500) Rec weight loss +/- AXR depending on urinary signs after abx to rule out stones Trim nails Start clavamox 13.75mg/kg PO BID x10d until 12/2 Prognosis: Good-appears to be passing normal feces and urine in the litter box with no issue
Monitor urination – owner reports possible urinary issues S/O: BAR. Eating well. Small amount of urine and normal feces in litter EENT: Nuclear sclerosis, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing INTEG: WNL MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Neutered A: Geriatric, obese, hx of urinary issues, has been doing well in shelter P: Continue with current treatment and monitoring plan. On clavamox for possible UTI. Good prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake Earl was timid and tense during intake but allowed the counselor to collar him and take a photo.
Date of Intake: 11/21/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes
Basic Information:: Earl is a 13 year old altered male cat. He came to his home as a stray kitten and was surrender due to the owner’s eviction.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Earl possibly has bladder stones and due to his size he is unable to climb up th e stairs or into the litter box . Earl uses new paper and wee-wee pads instead.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 2 cats
How is this cat around strangers?: Around Starngers Earl is shy and aloof when the approach him.
How is this cat around children?: Earl has lived with children of ages 4-21 years old and is relaxed and gentle with the children.
How is this cat around other cats?: Around the other female and male cat in the home Earl, is respectful and sleeps with the other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: Earl has never been around dogs
Behavior Notes: During a bath Earl struggles and cries and tries to run away. He isn’t bothered with getting his nails trimmed. Earl only likes to be pet for a short period. he will struggle to go into the carrier.
Bite history:: Earl has no bite history
Energy level/descriptors:: low activity level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Earl possibly has bladder stones.
For a New Family to Know: Earl is described as friendly, Affectionate, and shy. Earl is kept indoor only and likes to to be feed dry food of the nine lives brand. Earl is litter box trained but due to his weight he uses wee-wee pads and newspaper instead. Earl has two scratching Post made of Rough rope and carpet.
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 Adult, children & 2 cats Behavior toward strangers: Shy and aloof Behavior toward children: Relaxed and gentle Behavior toward cats: Respectful Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, but due to his weight he uses wee-wee pads and newspaper instead. Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, affectionate, and shy with a low activity level Other notes: He doesn’t mind getting his nails trimmed and will struggle when put in a carrier
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Allowed all handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/22/17 Lying in front of kennel with a low, tense, chubby body. Pupils are dilated. He allows petting along his head and body while turning to watch my hand with wide eyes. Leans in gently. Nervous after first day but has potential to warm up. Sprayed feliway.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Earl was lying down and relaxed on his blanket near the back of the kennel.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Earl rolls over on his side and starts purring.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Earl is calm and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Earl gently nudges the assessor’s hand, then leads in for petting and rubs on his cheeks. His body perks up, tail sways and he is constantly soliciting attention.
Reaction to being picked up:: Earl was very tense and struggled to be picked up due to his size. He tolerates handling briefly then leaps back into the kennel.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,Easy going
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Earl 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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