JEREMY – 15194
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***SAFE 12/10/17*** SECOND CHANCE — 7 year old Jeremy is a colony cat who was brought in with a wound/abscess on his right hind leg. He is already neutered and would love to have a real home where he can recuperate.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Jeremy. My animal id is #15194. I am a desexed male gray tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 02-Dec-2017.
ZIP Code From: 11218
Jeremy is at risk for medical reasons. Jeremy has a soft tissue mass on his hock, requiring a biopsy. Depending on the results of that and margins deemed necessary, it may be possible that Jeremy will need to have that leg amputated. Behaviorally, Jeremy has been assessed as suitable for most homes.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 13.6 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: mature older adult, ~ 7 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative History : found stray in neighborhood, colony cat? (left ear-tipped) Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – tense, allowed all handling, will try to flee Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – yes, large swelling on back of right hind leg Objective P = 232 R = 27 BCS 8/9 EENT: OU clear; AU clean; no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate tartar and gingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: nsf, NSR, NMA, CRT < 2; Lungs clear, eupnic, nsf ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, overweight U/G: neutered male, no palp. testes in sccrotum (left ear-tipped) MSI: Ambulatory x 4, firm golf-ball size ST mass at caudal part of right tarsus with small draining tract, FNA aspirate yielded serosanguineous ; skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal A: RHL ST mass/abscess (infected wound) vs neoplasia vs other at caudal tarsus – mod dental disease – overweight Prognosis: open depending on response to tx and further evaluation P: Clavamox 1.3 ml PO BID x 14 days Onsior 0.6 ml SQ SID x 3 days – rec’ sedated exam/explore of mass to determine etiology SURGERY: n/a neutered/ear-tipped
S/O -QAR, docile, allows handling -good appetite -mm pk, sl tacky -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: open and clear -eupnic, heart/lungs WNL -soft abdomen, no palpable abnormalities -RH: no obvious lameness noted; golf ball sized firm SQ mass associated with caudal aspect of tarsus, small draining tract with dried bloody discharge and scant, active serosanguinous discharge A Soft tissue mass, R tarsus-r/o chronic callous vs other P -sedated with 0.2 ml ketamine/0.2 ml dexdomitor IM -clipped hair on and around soft tissue mass, scrubbed with chlorhex sol’n -no abscess noted, FNA reveals bloody discharge -radiographs of RH: no obvious boney involvement at tarsus -suspect swelling is true mass, recommend biopsy after placement -simbadol 0.6 ml SQ x 3 days prognosis: open, depends on diagnosis of tarsal swelling/mass
S/O -QAR, docile and affectionate -good appetite -mm pk, moist -no nasal discharge or sneezing; OU-open and clear -eupnic -RH: grade I-II/IV lameness with mild off loading when standing; soft tissue mass/swelling along caudal aspect of tarsus; mild erythema over mass but draining tract appears to be resolving A Soft tissue mass P add onsior 0.5 ml SQ SID x 3 days continue simbadol recommend biopsy after placement; due to placement on limb, complete excision will likely be very difficult so depending on the nature of the mass, amputation may be reasonable treatment option in the future
Moderate amount of diarrhea seen in litterbox, watery, light brown consistency, strong odor. Using Yesterday’s News litter.
Per DVM 1382 gave 0.2 mL Butorphanol (bottle #1) 0.2mL ketamine (bottle #8) around 1:15 pm and 0.3mL Dexdomitor for sedation. All meds given IM in R epaxial muscles. Clipped and cleaned mass on RHL. Took radiographs of RHL. Trimmed nails. Gave 200mL SQ LRS. Gave 0.6mL Simbadol at 1:30 pm from bottle 38. Gave 0.1mL Antisden for reversal of Dexdomitor IM. 1215 via 1382.
Jeremy was scheduled for an AM tx of Simbadol 1.8mg/mL. Gave 0.6mL SQ from bottle number 38 at 8:17 AM. DVM 1382 1215
Jeremy was scheduled for an AM treatment of Simbadol 1.8mg/mL. Gave 0.6mL from bottle #38 at 8:19AM. DVM: 1088 Given by: 1215
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Jeremy was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – tense, allowed all handling, will try to flee
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Jeremy remains neutral, lying down with head up on his cage bedding.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Jeremy becomes alert with soft eyes.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Jeremy remains immobile in place, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Jeremy accepts the touch, rolls over during the petting and began to knead in place while purring.
Reaction to being picked up:: He becomes antsy then jumps back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Affectionate
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Jeremy 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.
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