ISLE -12448
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*** SAFE 12/04/17 *** Two year old, ISLE, is a New Hope only reserve. Poor guy came in unneutered and with half a tail! He’s now fixed and had an amputation for his tail wound….he may also have a leg wound but his notes are not totally clear. ISLE has clearly had a tough life on the street and will need someone to go the distance with love and patience. Please help by contacting a New Hope rescue to foster or adopt!
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Isle. My animal id is #12448. I am a desexed male black cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 13-Nov-2017.
Isle is at risk for behavior challenges (New Hope Only Determination). He has tried to swat, is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 11.14 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam: 1431 Estimated age: 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? no History : stray Subjective: BAR, hydrated Observed Behavior – Hissing, lunging, needed telazol sedation for exam and treatment. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -yes Objective P =120 R = wnl BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: negative oral exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, one tick found on neck (removed), no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Missing 1/2 tail, what is remaining is raw and extremely inflammed/with granulation tissue. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Severe tail injury; will need amputation Otherwise in apparent good health Prognosis: good Plan: 0.2 ml telazol im for exam 0.45 ml buprenorphine im 0.45 ml convenia sq all given at 11:25 am e-collar recommend tail amputation at time of neuter. recheck tomorrow SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Progress exam: tail wound History : stray intake 11/13. Had degloving wound on distal tail. Given buprenorphine and convenia. Sedated with telazol. Subjective: BAR, very nervous in kennel and will not allow any handling. Limited exam performed. Decreased appetite and no c/s/v/d. Objective EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat. Missing 1/2 tail with ~4cm of skin missing on the end of the tail with an irritated but healthy granulation bed. Assessment: Severe tail injury/degloving wound Prognosis: good Plan: Recommend tail amputation at time of neuter. Recheck daily Start simbadol 0.24mg/kg SQ SID x3d
Visual recheck of tail wound Hx: stray intake 11/13 with degloving wound at distal tail. buprenorphine and convenia given on intake S/O: BAR, very nervous, will flee, immediately runs to other side of cage on approach. Eating well. EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: No sneezing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat. Missing 1/2 tail with ~4cm of skin missing at distal tail A: Severe tail injury/degloving wound P: Tail amputation scheduled for tomorrow. Good prognosis
Pre-neuter exam: BAR, hydrated EENT: clear au/ou, no ocular or nasal discharge noted. PLN: nsf H/L: nsf ABD: bengin U/G: male intact MSI: ambulatory x 4, in good flesh, good coat. Tail wound as before. Neuro: nsf A: Tail wound as before, in apparent good health otherwise. P: Okay for neuter and tail amputation
Neuter: Routine self tie castration Green linear intradermal tattoo placed Tail amputation: Placed in sternal recumbency. Tail clipped and prepped. Amputation performed via sharp dissection 2 cm distal to tail head. Vessels ligated/transfixed with PDS. Incision closed in 3 layers with PDS. Small wound right antebrachium: Clipped and flushed, skin sharply debrided to bleeding edges. Closed in 2 layers with PDS. Recovery uneventful. To remain with e-collar for 7 days Continue analgesics for 3 days Suture removal in 10-14 days.
Visual exam of tail amputation/repair -11/16 S/O: QAR. Resting in corner, tense on approach, flees to other side of cage. Ate well overnight. Normal urine and stool in litter EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing INTEG: (Visual exam only) sutures appear in place, no signs of dehisence or discharge MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Neutered A: Severe tail wound/gloving injury on presentation, tail amputation performed yesterday — stable condition, doing well at this time P: Continue with current treatment and monitoring plan. Good prognosis
[Anesthesia Template] Record in Mgs or MLS (identify which one) and Route of Administration Pre Medication Simbadol: 0.7cc SQ Anesthetic Induction Telazol:0.2cc IM Gas Maintenance: Isoflorane % : 2 NSAID Robenicoxi: 0.53cc SQ Other Meds 0.51cc Convenia SQ
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Upon intake Isle was very timid and while in the Feral Den it swatted at the door when the counselor tried to approach it.
Date of Intake: 11/13/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Isle is an approximately 4 year old Black Large DSh cat. isle was found as a stray.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this cat around strangers?: Unknown
How is this cat around children?: Unknown
How is this cat around other cats?: Unknown
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown
Behavior Notes: Unknown
Bite history:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Medical Notes: Isle has an severe injury on its right hing Leg. Possible broken Bone.
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
KNOWN HISTORY:: Isle was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Hissing, lunging
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/14/17 Lying in back of kennel, body tense. Flattens ears and makes eye contact when spoken to. He watches the bear-claw as it reaches towards him and gives it one hard swat before it can touch him, knocking it out of the way with his ears flattened. May be uncomfortable due to medical condition. 11/15/17 Lying in back of kennel with a low, tense body. Makes eye contact and flattens ears as I open the kennel door. Tenses up as I reach towards him with the bear-claw and swats it out of the way before it can touch him. Hisses. May be uncomfortable due to medical condition. Needs more time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Isle was tense and crouched in the back of the kennel with his eyes focused on the assessor’s movements.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Isle’s ears bend flat and he slow blinks when the assessor tried coaxing him forward.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Isle remains tense and motionless.
Reaction to touch:: Isle arches his back, lip licks and starts to low growl when the assessor extends his hand out. He hisses, displays distance increasing behaviors and currently doesn’t allow any handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Isle has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide him with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New hope only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Lily is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and may require further investigation before placement in a home. He has tried to swat, is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
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