JOSH – A1093673
Gone - 10-21-2016 Manhattan
***GONE 10/21/16 *** SUPER SENIOR HAPPY TO BE OFF THE STREET!!…..JOSH has seen better days!!…He’s a NEUTERED, fifteen year old guy who must have had a home at one time….how he lost that home we don’t know. But we do know that he needs a new one tonight!!
JOSH is suspected to be hyperthyroid. Easily treatable by inexpensive meds…..He is underweight and dehydrated but those things are fixable. He has a great appetite and would like to live the rest of his life in a warm and cozy home!!
He is an older gent who has not been well cared for, so a competent vet visit is in order….
JOSH IS NOT GETTING OLDER, HE’S GETTING BETTER!! Please don’t let the ACC end JOSH and his hopes tomorrow at NOON!! APPLY to FOSTER & ADOPT HIM NOW!!
Manhattan Center
My name is JOSH. My Animal ID # is A1093673. – P
I am a neutered male black and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 15 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 10/16/2016 from NY 11365, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY. I came in with Group/Litter #K16-078181.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/20/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 8.5 LBS.
10/20/16 10:58 BAR, does not like restraint but friendly without restraint, eating very well, pu/pd Clear OU, mild debris AU, nndc, thyroid nodule OP 2-4 ddz, does not seem painful PLN wnl H/L gallop rhythm, no obvious murmur, ssp, lungs clear/eupenic ABD resents palpation caudal abdomen, small kidneys MSK amb x 4 Integ umkempt matted hair coat, urine staining perineum and hindlimbs BCS 4/9 with significant dorsal muscle wasting UG m/c Neuro a/a A:pu/pd suspect hyperthyroid gallop rhythm (related to thyroid vs. heart dz vs. other) abdominal pain vs. temperment unkempt hair coat urine staining hx of oral pain P:Recommend NH placement Needs full bloods-cbc/chem, t4 Continue buprenex If does not leave within 48 hours consider starting methimazole Prognosis guarded 10/18/16 11:00 Brought to medical because urinating huge amounts and belly seems uncomfortable. S) Covered in urine. Soft light bown BM. Polydipsic. Polyphagic. QAR. Resists handling – hissing. O) Mod decrease skin turgor. MM pale pk. EENT: Nuclear sclerosis. Mod ddz, some oral pain. Enlarged thyroid – significantly on L side. MSI: Mod dorsal muscle wasting. Thin. Hair markedly matted. Dirty haircoat but skin not markely irritated/ red. CV: HR= 200, gallop rhythm. L: clr bilat. Abd: Resents palpation ventral and caudal abd. UG: Kidneys small bilat. Urinated on table – no blood noted. MC. Urine SpGr=1.022. Dipstick – no gluc, leuk +, prot + A) Geriatric. Moderate dehydration. Marked PU/PD – suspect hyperthryoid, possibly concurrent renal dz. Abdominal pain – r/o bladder pain (UTI/ cystitis) vs mass P) Buprenex 0.25 cc IM given then BID x 3 days. Pen G 0.5 cc SQ. Clavamox 0.9 cc po bid started for possible UTI and for skin irritation. Monitor in medical. On ID hold. If status not significantly improved (pain or urinating all over) by tomorrow, recom EHR. PROGNOSIS: POOR. 10/17/16 11:13 matted fur hisses when examined but did not strike etc advanced dental disease previously described urine scald seems better–using litterbox gallop rhythm noted recc geriatric workup after placement
10/16/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/16/16 15:14 Unable to take picture or place collar, Josh began to hiss and strike when being handled by staff.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
10/19/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Reaction to assessor: Josh looks neutral, lying down by the front when approached by the assessor. Reaction to door opening: Josh remains immobile in place. Reaction to touch: Josh slowly leans into the assessor’s hand and appreciates petting on the head and body. Reaction to Being Picked up: He allows the pickup, but prefers to walk and explore on his 4 paws. Placement determination: Average Josh 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.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
10/16/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
scanned negative neutered male OU cloudy AU slight dirty teeth:severe tartar no nasal discharge haircoat:heavily matted flea dirt skin:urine scald rear legs ventral abdomen behavior:hissing and swatting during exam Injuries:cat has limp noticed on hind legs .taken straight to vet declawed:no BCS:2.5 slight underweight skinny PE:appears dehydrated BAR nosf
10/20/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating AVERAGE
10/20/16 10:58 BAR, does not like restraint but friendly without restraint, eating very well, pu/pd Clear OU, mild debris AU, nndc, thyroid nodule OP 2-4 ddz, does not seem painful PLN wnl H/L gallop rhythm, no obvious murmur, ssp, lungs clear/eupenic ABD resents palpation caudal abdomen, small kidneys MSK amb x 4 Integ umkempt matted hair coat, urine staining perineum and hindlimbs BCS 4/9 with significant dorsal muscle wasting UG m/c Neuro a/a A:pu/pd suspect hyperthyroid gallop rhythm (related to thyroid vs. heart dz vs. other) abdominal pain vs. temperment unkempt hair coat urine staining hx of oral pain P:Recommend NH placement Needs full bloods-cbc/chem, t4 Continue buprenex If does not leave within 48 hours consider starting methimazole Prognosis guarded 10/18/16 11:00 Brought to medical because urinating huge amounts and belly seems uncomfortable. S) Covered in urine. Soft light bown BM. Polydipsic. Polyphagic. QAR. Resists handling – hissing. O) Mod decrease skin turgor. MM pale pk. EENT: Nuclear sclerosis. Mod ddz, some oral pain. Enlarged thyroid – significantly on L side. MSI: Mod dorsal muscle wasting. Thin. Hair markedly matted. Dirty haircoat but skin not markely irritated/ red. CV: HR= 200, gallop rhythm. L: clr bilat. Abd: Resents palpation ventral and caudal abd. UG: Kidneys small bilat. Urinated on table – no blood noted. MC. Urine SpGr=1.022. Dipstick – no gluc, leuk +, prot + A) Geriatric. Moderate dehydration. Marked PU/PD – suspect hyperthryoid, possibly concurrent renal dz. Abdominal pain – r/o bladder pain (UTI/ cystitis) vs mass P) Buprenex 0.25 cc IM given then BID x 3 days. Pen G 0.5 cc SQ. Clavamox 0.9 cc po bid started for possible UTI and for skin irritation. Monitor in medical. On ID hold. If status not significantly improved (pain or urinating all over) by tomorrow, recom EHR. PROGNOSIS: POOR. 10/17/16 11:13 matted fur hisses when examined but did not strike etc advanced dental disease previously described urine scald seems better–using litterbox gallop rhythm noted recc geriatric workup after placement
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