GOLDIE – 10028
Safe - 10-29-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 10/29/17 *** GOLDIE is a 10 yr old boy who was found in a stairwell. He seems to be straining in the litterbox and needs further medical eval. Goldie is a friendly and docile boy. Give him a home today.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Goldie. My animal id is #10028. I am a male brown tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 17-Oct-2017.
Goldie 10028 is at risk for his medical condition, including acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease, and geriatric. Goldie remains social and affectionate with his caretakers and is suitable for a first-time adopter.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7.8 lbs
BAR scan negative male intact geriatric age approx 10 yrs heavy tartar gingivitis dehydrated gave 100cc SQF under wt allows handling NOSF
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:10-12 years Microchip noted on Intake? History : found in stairwell of building Subjective:QAR Observed Behavior -friendly, docile, allows all handling; good appetite; was observed sitting in litterbox for an extended period of time, did pass a small-moderate amount of dark urine with no obvious blood stain Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective BCS 5/9, appears to be larger cat that has lost weight EENT: OU-open and clear; clouding of lens; no nasal discharge; AU-clean Oral Exam:mm pk, sl tacky; severe dental tartar and gingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: no murmurs or arrhythmias, normal lung sounds ABD: soft, nonpainful, doughy; no palpable abnormalities; bladder too small to palpate U/G: bladder too small to palpate; male intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with possible plantigrade stance; mild to moderate muscle wasting; mildly unthrifty hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: grossly normal Assessment Geriatric Muscle wasting Dental disease Straining in box? Cataracts Prognosis:fair Plan: Gave 0.5 ml simbadol SQ for possible straining in the box CBC/chem Recommend dental cleaning after placement SURGERY:permanent waiver due to age
Geriatric, noted to be pu/pd on intake; unable to pull enough blood for CBC/chem yesterday due to dehydration but enough for BG check (WNL); gave SQF overnight and was able to draw blood today; blood work available for review CBC-moderate, nonregenerative anemia (25.6), mild lyphopenia Chem-severe azotemia (creat 9.2, BUN>130), mild hyperphosphatemia (8) S/O QAR, sweet, docile boy good appetite mm pk, moist; mild hypersalivation OU: clouding of lens, possibly decreased vision but menace + eupnic, grade II parasternal heart murmur soft, doughy abdomen mild to moderate diffuse muscle wasting, sl unthrifty coat A Severe azotemia-suspect chronic renal disease with secondary dehydration; r/o pyelonephritis vs other Heart murmur-mild, r/o secondary to anemia vs primary heart disease vs secondary to metabolic (thyroid?) Anemia-r/o secondary to renal disease vs other P Place IVC, start LRS at 15 ml/hr Cerenia 0.4 ml IV SID x 3 days Famotidine IV SID x 3 days Ampicillin 250 mg/ml: 0.3 ml IV TID Baytril 22.7 mg/ml: 1.5 ml IV SID Recheck chem in 2 days prognosis: guarded to poor long term; suspect chronic renal disease with exacerbation by dehydration
Previous history: Suspect acute-on-chronic renal disease with Cr >9. Progression: Eating well this morning S/O QAR, sweet. Decreased skin turgor good appetite mm pk, moist OU: mydriasis OU but visual (intact menace OU) eupnic, no murmur ausculted today soft, doughy abdomen moderate muscle wasting, sl unthrifty coat A Severe azotemia-suspect chronic renal disease with secondary dehydration; r/o pyelonephritis vs other Hx Heart murmur-resolved, suspect secondary to dehydration Anemia-r/o secondary to renal disease vs other P continue with current treatments: Cerenia 0.4 ml IV SID x 3 days Famotidine IV SID x 3 days Ampicillin 250 mg/ml: 0.3 ml IV TID Baytril 22.7 mg/ml: 1.5 ml IV SID Recheck chem tomorrow prognosis: guarded to poor long term 1418
/O QAR, sweet. Decreased skin turgor good appetite mm pk, moist OU: iris atrophy, no murmur ausculted today soft, doughy abdomen moderate muscle wasting, sl unthrifty coat Marginal improvements in azotemia on recheck chem from previously A End stage renal failure. Severe azotemia-suspect chronic renal disease with secondary dehydration; r/o pyelonephritis vs other Hx Heart murmur-resolved, suspect secondary to dehydration Anemia-r/o secondary to renal disease vs other P continue with current treatments: Cerenia 0.4 ml IV SID x 3 days Famotidine IV SID x 3 days Ampicillin 250 mg/ml: 0.3 ml IV TID Baytril 22.7 mg/ml: 1.5 ml IV SID Consider plea, EHR due to poor prognosis prognosis: guarded to poor long term
Severe azotemia, pu/pd, dehydrated; started on IVF @ 15 ml/hr; recheck bloodwork after 48 hours IVF showed minimal improvement in azotemia (creat 7.4, was 9.2; BUN 115, was >130); IVF running at 15 ml/hr S/O -good appetite -large urination in litter box -mm pk, sl tacky; CRT <2 sec -OU: open and clear -no nasal discharge or sneezing noted -eupnic, no murmur noted -soft, doughy abdomen A Renal failure-chronic, severe Hyperphosphatemia-secondary to CKD P Continue IVF @ 15 ml/hr Extend cerenia, famotidine IV SID until placement baytril 100 mg/ml:0.4 ml PO SID x 10 days Recommend phosphorus binder Recommend continuing famotidine orally, 10 mg PO SID after placement Recommend prescription renal diet only Recommend SQF 100 ml SID-EOD after placement
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake Goldie allowed most handling. He allowed being collared however when attempting to remove from the carrier he struggled and did not want to come out. No more handling was performed to reduce stress.
Date of Intake: 10/17/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Goldie is a approximately 10 year old cat whom was found in a building and 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:: Goldie was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior -friendly, docile, allows all handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Resting in middle of bedding, soft eyes and body, looking around. Sat in place when door opened, immediately started head-butting, leaning, and arching into pets. Purred, ate offered treats.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Goldie remains neutral, lying down on her cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Goldie remains soft in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Goldie remains in place, relaxed body posture, soliciting attention.
Reaction to touch:: Goldie head bunts 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:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Affectionate
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Goldie 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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