HERM – 16710
Safe - 12-29-2017 Manhattan
SAFE 12/29/17 WATCH THE VIDEO! A volunteer writes: Herm (Herman? Hermes?) is the epitome of a strapping young and virile orange tabby cat. His coat is rich and clean, and he has a robust persona and personality. After thoroughly rubbing his face all over my hand, he sprawled out for a full body massage. Herm is a big boy tom cat, with a heart of gold.
**Handsome HERM was brought in with some lameness on his right hind limb. He also has a heart murmur. Herm needs a home where he can get the follow up care he needs.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Herm 16710
Location: Manhattan
Intake Date: 12/21/17
Intake Type: Stray
Medical Behavior: Green
Sex: Male
Age: 5 years
Original Location: 10466
Medical
Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
26-Dec-2017
Tech Exam
L V T Notes: 10:11 PM
0.55ml simbadol sq given at 9pm
LVT-E 990632
24-Dec-2017
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 10:36 AM
Hx: R tarsal swelling on intake, given convenia and started on simbadol and onsior
S/O
-BAR, friendly and interactive
-good appetite
-mm pk, moist
-RH: toe touching lameness; mild to moderate edematous swelling of tarsal and distal limb; gd ROM with no crepitus but tender on palpation of joint
A
1. Tarsal swelling
P
-Continue onsior, simbadol
-add baytril 100 mg/ml: 0.5 ml PO SID x 7 days
VET 991382
23-Dec-2017
Vet Notes: 2:26 PM
[Progress Exam Template]
S: Bar
O: swollen right distal tib/fib and tarsal area
EENT: recently treated otitis
Oral Exam:mild tarter 2-4y
H/L: tachycardic w/ flow murmur
Abd: wnl
MSI: swollne distal tib/fib to tarsal area. No obvious penetrating injury or bite wound, wt bear lame but prefers to hold up right hind
Mentation:bar
A: bite wound vs other trauma
P: lat/vd rads of rf
convenia 0.5 cc sq
onsior 0.5 cc sq
simbodol 0.65 cc sq
Is the Initial Medical Status being Changed?
New Medical Status:n
Is the Initial Behavior Status being Changed?
New Behavior Color: n
VET-P 991444
23-Dec-2017
Radiograph Review
Vet Notes: 2:15 PM
significant soft tissue swelling in area of R tarsus. No overt fx
VET-P 991444
23-Dec-2017
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 2:12 PM
[Progress Exam Template]
S: Bar
O: swollen right distal tib/fib and tarsal area
EENT: recently treated otitis
Oral Exam:mild tarter 2-4y
H/L: tachycardic w/ flow murmur
Abd: wnl
MSI: swollne distal tib/fib to tarsal area. No obvious penetrating injury or bite wound, wt bear lame but prefers to hold up right hind
Mentation:bar
A: bite wound vs other trauma
P: lat/vd rads of rf
Is the Initial Medical Status being Changed?
New Medical Status:n
Is the Initial Behavior Status being Changed?
New Behavior Color: n
VET-P 991444
22-Dec-2017
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 12:22 PM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 4-5
Microchip noted on Intake? No
History : Stray in neighborhood >/=1 yr
Subjective: BAR Hydr wnl
Observed Behavior – Easy to exam and work with until examined rh limb that was painful by only hissed, did not pursue (see plan below
Evidence of Cruelty seen – None observed
Evidence of Trauma seen – rh non-wgt bearing lameness
Objective
T = 100.2
P = 200
R = wnl
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted, AU mod crusted pruritic otitis
Oral Exam: mild gingivitis caudal upper arcades
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, intermittent 1-2/6 hm CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, stool adhered to rectum
U/G: MI nsf
MSI: Right hind non-wgt bearing lameness: painful and swollen r stifle and/or hock skin free of parasites, no masses noted, fecal material adhered to distal hind legs
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment: hm r/o stress, metabolic cardiogenic
r hind lameness r/ ft, healing/healed fx other
fecal material on fur r/o environmental, gi dz (parasites,etc)
otitis r/o earmites
Prognosis: guarded to good pending dx rh
Plan: Ivermectin SQ 2.15
ears cleaned
Tresaderm 5 drops bid x 14 days
recheck exam tomorrow for presence or resolution of HM, diarrhea
pending exam rads of rh w/or without sedation
SURGERY:
Temporary waiver due to +/- hm, +/- diarrhea
VET-P 991328
22-Dec-2017
22-Dec-2017
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 4:13 AM
[LVT Intake Exam]
Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020019089762
Evidence of Cruelty: no
Observed Behavior: allows all handling, friendly
Sex: intact male
Estimated Age: appx 5y+
Subjective: neighborhood cat that allowed handling by residents, injury to RHL from unknown source, toe touching lameness with no visible injury, swelling at level of hock; polydactyl front
Eyes: clear
Ears: earmites (pinnael pedal, thick d/c mostly AS)
Oral Exam: mild staining
Heart: WNL
Lungs: WNL
Abdomen: WNL
Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9
Mentation: BARH
Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy cat with lameness
Plan: DVM intake, 0.15ml ivermectin SQ
Behavior
Animal Behavior Saved At: 26-Dec-2017 15:7:14.000
Animal ID:
16710
Animal Name: Herm
Age: 5 Years (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered: No
Handler:
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
12/26/2017
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Herm was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
12/22 Observed Behavior – Easy to exam and work with
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Herm remains neutral, lying down on his cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Herm shows interest, loose body and stands with tail slightly up.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Herm remains alert with soft eyes, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:
Herm seems unsure at first, low grumbling in place, but accepted the touch. He engages the assessor’s hand and slowly leans into the petting and he began to purr.
Reaction to being picked up:
He becomes antsy then jumps back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Shy
Sweet
Affectionate
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Average
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Herm 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.
Profile
Animal ID: 16795
Animal Name: Ash
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
This animal came from:
Origin Address
Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
Basic Information:
Ash is an 8 year old male gray and white domestic short hair cat. Ash lived with previous owner for about 8 years and was surrendered because owner is elderly and can no longer take care of him. Ash has no injuries or health issues and has not been taken to the vet recently.
Previously lived with:
Ash previously lived with one adult and one cat.
How is this cat around strangers?
Ash is fearful around strangers and will keep his distance. Ash will come out from hiding but will only observe strangers and will not interact. Ash will run away if a stranger approaches him and tries to pet him.
How is this cat around children?
Ash has previously interacted with children aged 8 and 10 years old. Ash will allow children to approach him and pet him.
How is this cat around other cats?
Ash previously lived with an 11 year old spayed domestic short haired cat. Ash kept his distance and did not interact with the other cat.
How is this cat around dogs?
Ash has not interacted with dogs.
Behavior Notes
During car rides, Ash is sleeping or relaxed. Ash has not been given a bath or had his nails trimmed. Ash is not bothered when having his coat brushed or when being put into a carrier. Ash is afraid when being picked up and held and will struggle to break free and run away.
Bite history:
Ash has never bitten another animal or human.
Energy level/descriptors:
Ash has a high energy level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
Medical Notes
Ash has no known medical issues
For a New Family to Know
Ash is a friendly, affectionate, mellow, and shy cat. Ash likes to play with balls and will follow you around the house. Ash was kept as an indoors only cat and would sleep on the bed with his owner. Ash was free-fed dry food. Ash is litter box trained and used an uncovered litter box with Fresh Step cat litter. Ash had a scratching post but did not use it and instead scratching on the bed post.
Behavior Notes:
Ash was calm and relaxed inside his carrier. No interaction occurred because he was going to be transported to MACC right away.
A volunteer writes: Herm (Herman? Hermes?) is the epitome of a strapping young and virile orange tabby cat. His coat is rich and clean, and he has a robust persona and personality. After thoroughly rubbing his face all over my hand, he sprawled out for a full body massage. Herm is a big boy tom cat, with a heart of gold.
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