ISADOR – 17144
Safe - 1-2-2018 Brooklyn
SAFE 1/2/18 *NEEDS PLACEMENT BY 6PM* Meet Staff Favorite Medium-Haired Sweetheart Isador! @BACC. Isador is a super sweet, affectionate, attention-seeking kitty who’s been having short seizure-like episodes. He’s a favorite in Medical and has a gorgeous fluffy coat. He needs follow up vet care ASAP and needs placement by 6pm today.
Brooklyn Center
Isador 17144, 4-5 Years Old, Black DMH, Male, 9lbs 15.04oz, Stray 12/28/17
Medical:
29-Dec-2017
Blood Work Interpretation
Vet Notes: 2:28 PM
CBC – All results WNL
Chem – Very mild hyperglycemia, mild hypophosphatemia, all other results WNL
No significant findings on Blood work
VET
29-Dec-2017
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 12:33 PM
History – Reportedly thrashing in carrier while being moved from intake room to adoptions room 12/29. Brought back to medical, appeared mentally appropriate with normal PE aside from hypersalivating. Kept in medical overnight for observation. The following morning, cage appeared in disarray
~8:30a heard thrashing in cage for about 10-15 seconds, stopped immediately on approach, appeared responsive and mentally appropriate
~10a similar observation made by other medical staff
~11:30a observed having uncontrolled movements, seizure like activity, gagging, hypersalivating, lasted about 15 seconds, appeared disoriented after — resumed normal eating, defecating and urinating shortly after
S/O: BAR. ~5% dehydration. Eating well. Attention seeking, allows all handling.
EENT: Teeth in good condition, pink mm, no oral lesions, saliva staining, eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge, ears clean/WNL
HL: Normal thoracic auscultation
ABD: Soft, non tender
INTEG: Unkempt, long hair cat, fur wet around caudal half of body with debris from outside on tail; hind digits sensitive to touch, wounds at distal digits, possible broken nails
MS: Ambulatory x 4, no apparent lameness
NEURO: Short (10-15 seconds) episodes of seizure like activity, occasionally followed by disorientation. Generally mentally appropriate with normal PLR, menace, palpabral; No ataxia. Vocalizes often and may be sensitive to touch, especially around caudal half of body
A: R/O seizure disorder (epilepsy vs other) vs seizure-like disorder (movement disorder vs hyperaesthesia vs other) vs toxin vs infection vs other
P: Blood work pending. Continue to monitor while at BACC.
2:30p – No significant findings on blood work. Gave Keppra 0.9ml PO. Continue to monitor while at BACC. Continue Keppra q12
Continues to have seizure like episodes that last about 10-20seconds, about every 2 hours. Rec deadline plea of 6pm due to condition
VET
28-Dec-2017
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 5:56 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: ~4-5yrs
Microchip noted on Intake? No
History : Stray
Subjective: BARH. Excellent appetite
Observed Behavior – Allows all handling, very affectionate, attention seeking
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: Teeth clean, in good condition, mild wear, pink mm
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Male
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dirty unkempt coat hair coat, especially a tail
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment: Apparently healthy
Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Brushed coat
Prognosis: Excellent
SURGERY: Okay for surgery
VET
Profile:
This behavior note was written by the previous owner of this pet. Animal Care Centers of NYC provides this as a guide for optimal pet placement.
Please use these notes in conjunction with the information provided by NYCACC.
Animal ID: 17144
Animal Name: Isador
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
This animal came from:
Found Stray
Spay/Neuter status
Unknown
If yes, Please elaborate:
Unknown information
Basic Information:
Isadora looks to be a 3 year old black long haired female cat that was found on the street and looked to be not thriving so she was brought to the ACC as a stray.
Previously lived with:
Unknown information
How is this cat around strangers?
When meeting the staff at the ACC for the first time Isadora was friendly and affectionate.
How is this cat around children?
Unknown information
How is this cat around other cats?
Unknown information
How is this cat around dogs?
Unknown information
Behavior Notes
Unknown information
Bite history:
Unknown information
Energy level/descriptors:
Unknown information
Medical Notes
Unknown information
For a New Family to Know
Unknown information
Behavior Notes:
During intake Isadora allowed the counselor to collar her and take her picture. When being put back in the carrier she started growling.
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