HOMER – 9931
Safe - 10-26-2017 Brooklyn Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
***SAFE 10/26/17 *** HOMER is a neutered male that was brought into the ACC by his finder. Homer is a little tense and will need a nice quiet place to decompress in.
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Homer. My animal id is #9931. I am a desexed male brown tabby cat at the Brooklyn 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.
Homer 9931 is at risk for his medical condition, including dental disease, chronic geriatric underlying condition, and being overweight. Please see the veterinary notes for further details and clarification. We have been unable to complete a formal in-shelter assessment, however he’s been reported to have a low body posture during interactions. He accepts all petting, but displays little to no response. He may do best in an experienced home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 13 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~10yrs Microchip noted on Intake? no History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior – QARH. Timid but allowed all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate to severe dental disease, significant gingivitis, halitosis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated – large amount of firm feces in caudal abdomen, unable to break up manually U/G: Neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric, overweight, dental disease Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Rec CBC/Chem/T4/UA. Rec dental prophylaxis with placement Prognosis: Good
S/O: QARH. Allows all handling. Minimal interest in food. Clean litter EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge, pink mm, gingival recession, dental disease HL: No sneezing ABD: Large amount of firm feces in colon extending cranially, unable to break up manually; normal bladder; non tender INTEG: WNL MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Neutered A: Geriatric, dental disease, overweight, obstipated Blood work shows mild leukocystosis characterized by a mild neutrophilia, mild increases in globulins and glucose P: Rec LRS 150ml SQ q24 x 3 days, enulose 1ml PO q12 x 3 days. Radiographs scheduled for tomorrow, will likely need to be deobstipated at that time. Fair prognosis
Deobstipation Given: 1. 0.86 ml simbadol sq 2. 0.6 ml onsior sq 3. 0.15 ml telazol i.m. for induction 4. intubated and maintained on iso/02 ABD xrays: Large fecal boluses present in both ascending and descending colon. Small intestine is empty, no other abnormalities noted. Given warm water/soap/ky lube enema to assist in breaking down fecal boluses. Able to remove about 30-40% of fecal material. Remaining material is too high up, but able to break it down into smaller pieces, with the hope of Homer being able to pass those on his own. Given warm bath and 200 ml of LRS during recovery. Recovery uneventful. P: continue lactulose/sq fluids, begin metronidazole, consider adding miralax if eating well. Monitor closely, recheck daily.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
During intake Homer was very scared. Homer would try to run away or crouch down adn hide his head. Homer allowed to be scanned adn collarebut was very tense.
Date of Intake: 10/17/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Homer is a brown tabby DSH with no known medical conditions. Homer did not interact with the finder
How is this cat around other cats?: Homer lived with other cats but behavior is unknown.
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