JESSICA – A1113150
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*** SAFE 06/06/17 *** 10 year old JESSICA lost her home when her owner died. she is nervous in shelter – has some dental issues and also may have chronic renal failure which will need a special diet after adoption.
Brooklyn Center
My name is JESSICA. My Animal ID # is A1113150. – P
I am a spayed female calico domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 05/25/2017 from NY 11364, owner surrender reason stated was OWNER DIED.
05/29/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1113150 Jessica is At risk for medical reasons, please see exam below
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/26/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 10.0 LBS.
5/26/17 MONITOR APPETITE, WATER CONSUMPTION – DIAGNOSED WITH CRF YESTERDAY AT INTAKE, HAD TO BE SEDATED DUE TO BEHAVIOR S/O: Cat is at back of cage, eyes wide, ears lowered. Food appears untouched and water dish is full; no urine or BM in litterbox. A: CKD (IRIS Stage 3-Moderate renal azotemia); unsure if clinical signs present (i.e. PU/PD, etc.) P: Recommend rescue placement ASAP (for medical and behavioral reasons); cat needs supportive care unable to be provided in shelter setting (i.e. renal diet +/- postassium supplementation +/- SQ fluids). PROGNOSIS: Fair in non-shelter setting with renal supportive care Poor in shelter setting without supportive care, especially if cat continues to be anorexic
05/25/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/25/17 14:31hrs Cat kept running away and trying to hide.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
05/28/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Jessica was brought into our care center as a stray sot there is no known history available MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Fearful, wide eyed in back of carrier. Hisses when approached, then progresses to striking. ENRICHMENT NOTES: Lying in back of kennel with a low body and flattened ears, head resting against kennel floor. She makes eye contact when spoken to and remains in the back as the bear-claw reaches towards her. She tolerates petting along her head and body while turning her head to watch the bear-claw pass along her back, eyes wide and ears titled. Needs more time to adjust. EVALUATION: Cage Condition: Cage is neat Reaction to assessor: Jessica is lying in the back of the kennel with a low body and ears flattened as the assessor approaches Reaction when softly spoken to: Jessica makes eye contact when spoken to Reaction to cage door opening: Jessica lifts her head off the floor slightly and flattens her ears further down as the cage door opens Reaction to touch: Jessica tolerates touch along her head and body while lowering her body further and turning her head to watch the assessor’s hand pass along her back with wide eyes ACTIVITY LEVEL: Laid back VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Timid, Independent POTENTIAL CHALLENGES: – Fearful Jessica 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 her 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. RECOMMENDATIONS: – Experienced, adult home only Jessica tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. The behavior team recommends that Jessica goes to a home with adult pet parents only.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
05/25/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
05/25/17 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? No. History : Previously owner but owner passed away, no medical concerns noted. Subjective: Observed Behavior – Fearful, wide eyed in back of carrier. Hisses when approached, tne progresses to striking. Will not allow handling. Sedated with Telazol 0.1 ml IM to facilitate exam and treatments. Evidence of Cruelty seen – No. Evidence of Trauma seen – No. Objective: BARH prior to exam. mm=lt pink, moist, CRT<2 s. HR=200, RR=24. BCS=5/9. ORAL: Mild calculus, gingivitis, dental wear. EENT: No ocular discharge or chemosis. No nasal discharge or sneezing PLN: No enlargements noted. H/L: Lungs clear, no murmurs/arrhythmias, no dyspnea. ABD: No masses/organomegaly palpated. U/G: Female, spay scar found. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no lameness prior to sedation but full gait analysis not performed. Mild muscle loss over spine and pelvis. Full, slightly scruffy haircoat with several mats over caudal dorsum. No fleas or skin lesions. CNS: Mentation appropriate prior to sedation. A: Geriatric cat with mild dental disease, matting. P: Run CBC/CHEM/T4. Mats removed – able to comb out easily. Monitor while at BACC. Good prognosis. Addendum: Lab test results: CBC: WBC WNL. HCT 29.9% (30.3-52.3). Rest WNL. CHEM: BUN 63 mg/dL (16-36), CREA 3.1 mg/dL (0.8-2.4), PHOS 5.2 mg/dL (3.1-7.5), K 3.1 mmol/L (3.5-5.8). Rest WNL. Assessment – Chronic renal failure. Monitor appetite, water consumption while at BACC. Fair to good prognosis with appropriate management. Rec. start a renal diet when placed.
05/26/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
5/26/17 MONITOR APPETITE, WATER CONSUMPTION – DIAGNOSED WITH CRF YESTERDAY AT INTAKE, HAD TO BE SEDATED DUE TO BEHAVIOR S/O: Cat is at back of cage, eyes wide, ears lowered. Food appears untouched and water dish is full; no urine or BM in litterbox. A: CKD (IRIS Stage 3-Moderate renal azotemia); unsure if clinical signs present (i.e. PU/PD, etc.) P: Recommend rescue placement ASAP (for medical and behavioral reasons); cat needs supportive care unable to be provided in shelter setting (i.e. renal diet +/- postassium supplementation +/- SQ fluids). PROGNOSIS: Fair in non-shelter setting with renal supportive care Poor in shelter setting without supportive care, especially if cat continues to be anorexic
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