KITT – 14918
Safe - 12-9-2017 Manhattan
***SAFE 12/09/17*** NEW PHOTO! A volunteer writes: With his silky black fur and gold eyes like shiny pennies, Kitt is a stunningly beautiful boy. During our meet and greet at the Care Center he was gentle but shy, eyeing me with warmth and curiosity from the safety of his cat loft. I could sense that he wanted to reach out to me, but he didn’t seem to feel sure about himself at that moment in the unfamiliar surroundings of the busy cat adoption room. This gentle giant comes to us from a home; he’s 21 pounds of soft, huggable, snuggly feline. He just needs that one new pet parent to help him come out of his shell and be the best friend he’s destined to be. Maybe you?
**9 year old KITT was dumped by his owner because he was supposedly having urinary issues. He is friendly and is being monitored to see if this is true. KITT is already neutered and needs a furever home. Adopt this panther boy today!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Kitt. My animal id is #14918. I am a desexed male black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 9 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 29-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- cannot afford to care for.
Original Location: 10031
Kitt is at risk due to medical condition, overweight and suspected lipidosis. He is currently not eating and vomiting. we recommend an abdominal ultrasounds and IV fluids at this time. He should go to an experienced cat home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: With his silky black fur and gold eyes like shiny pennies, Kitt is a stunningly beautiful boy. During our meet and greet at the Care Center he was gentle but shy, eyeing me with warmth and curiosity from the safety of his cat loft. I could sense that he wanted to reach out to me, but he didn’t seem to feel sure about himself at that moment in the unfamiliar surroundings of the busy cat adoption room. This gentle giant comes to us from a home; he’s 21 pounds of soft, huggable, snuggly feline. He just needs that one new pet parent to help him come out of his shell and be the best friend he’s destined to be. Maybe you?
My medical notes are…
Weight: 21.25 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020021741115 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows handling but somewhat tense, does not enjoy being in hand Sex: neutered male Estimated Age: reported 9y Subjective: owner states “history of bladder stones…drooling this AM and has not been eating his kibble and just eating his wet food so she thinks maybe he has something wrong with his teeth” Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: moderate staining Heart: WNL Lungs: NWL Abdomen: fatty but WNL, no pain Musculoskeletal: obese 8/9 BCS Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: obese older cat Plan: DVM intake
Per DVM 1088: placed RF cephalic IV catheter (22g) and running NaCl 0.9% at 30ml/hr. Gave 1.3mL (1.8mg/ml) Simbadol at 4:05pm from bottle #39 SQ. Gave 1mL Cerenia and 1mL Vit k SQ. 1215
Sedated for radiographs. Gave 0.2mL Ketmaine IV (bottle #8) and 0.3mL Midazolam IV (bottle #4) both at 2:50pm. Took lateral and VD views of both the abdomen and chest. Cycstocentesis performed using a 22g needle and 3mL syringe. 3mL Urine obtained from bladder. BLD- 4+ BIL- negative UBG- normal KET- negative Glu- neg Protein- 1+ LEU- 3+ pH-6 SG-1.024 via refractometer. Urine is very light in color/dilute in appearance. No odor present. DVM- 1382 Sedated by 1215
Nervous but friendly, allows all handling without any issues Urine noted in litter box BAR Clear OU/AU, nndc OP 2/4 tartar, minimal gingivitis PLN wnl H/L reg, no obvious murmur, ssp, lungs clear/eupenic, no coughing or sneezing ABD snp MSK amb x 4 Integ slightly dry and flaky, bruise medially LHL from blood draw last night? BCS 9/9 UG m/n Neuro alert and appropriate A:Obese Otherwise apparently healthy geriatric P:No tx needed Reported to have urinary issues, monitor drinking and urinating Recommend control feedings Consider weight loss diet Good prognosis
Hx: Hx bladder stones. Obese. When surrendered on 11/30/17, the previous owner reported that pt was drooling and not eating kibble, just wet food. S: Calm, allows all handling O: QAR-H, BCS 9/9, MMs pink EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. Moderate tartar. PLNs: Not significantly enlarged. H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, large, but no discrete masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. Seborrhea sicca and fur falling out. No skin lesions noted. Neuro: Alert and appropriate, no sign neurological deficiencies CBC/chemistry: Hemoconcentration (Hct 54.6%, T. protein 8.1, Cl 134) WBC count/diff unremarkable Elevated GGT (7 U/L), normal ALT, alk phos A: Vomiting, obesity, elevated GGT in the face of normal alk phos/ALT, hemoconcentration/dehydration – R/O cholangiohepatitis vs. hepatic lipidosis vs. pancreatitis vs. other Short-term prognosis: Fair P: 1. Move to Medical 2. Place IV catheter and start NaCl (not LRS) at 30 ml/hr 3. Simbadol 1.3 ml SQ SID x10 days 4. Clavamox 2.5 ml PO BID x10 days 5. Metronidazole 1.5 ml PO BID x10 days 6. Vit K 1 ml SQ BID x3 doses 7. Cerenia 1 ml SQ SID x5 days 1088
Hx: owner surrender, h/o urinary issues and recent vomiting/inappetance; elevated GGT, IVF running at 30 ml/hr S/O -QAR, shy/docile, allows handling -no appetite, gags when offered chicken to mouth -mm pk/lgt pk, tacky; CRT <2 sec; moderate to severe tartar build up -no nasal discharge or sneezing; OU-open and clear with geriatric changes to lens and dilated pupils secondary to simbadol -eupnic, heart/lungs WNL -soft, nonpainful abdomen but unable to palpate thoroughly due to BCS A 1. Vomiting/nausea/inappetance 2. Elevated GGt 3. h/o urinary issues 4. Obesity 5. Dental disease P Abdominal radiographs today Mirtazapine 1/4 tab PO today Discontinue clavamox, gave 1.3 ml convenia SQ to avoid further nausea with PO administration Entice to eat, start force feeding if no appetite
Sedated with 0.2 ml ketamine/0.3 ml midazolam IV for abdominal radiographs Abd rads, 2 view-liver appears small with normal margins; stomach has moderate gas distension but is in normal position; intestinal tract appears empty with mild multi-focal areas of gas distension and mild subjective thickening of intestinal wall; scant, formed fecal material in descending colon; large intra-abdominal fat pad Assessment: Small liver-concern for cirrhosis and/or liver failure Plan: -CWCT, consider EHR if no improvement over the next 24-48 hours due to concern for possible liver failure -If placed, recommend bile acids testing and abdominal ultrasound
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, Kitt had a tense body but allowed all handling. Kitt did try to sniff and explore but was quickly put back into his carrier.
Basic Information:: Kitt is an approximately 9 year old neutered domestic short hair that the owner has had since he was about a year old. The owner found Kitt on the street and decided to keep him. The owner is surrendering due to personal issues. Kitt’s last vet visit was 2 years ago when he got his rabies vaccines.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
How is this cat around strangers?: Kitt is described as friendly around strangers, the owner would walk Kitt on a leash but has not done so in 3 years.
How is this cat around children?: Kitt used to be very relaxed with children he saw on the street when he was walked.
How is this cat around other cats?: Kitt has never been around cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: Kitt has never been around dogs.
Behavior Notes: Kitt meows during car rides. The owner has never given Kitt a bath. Kitt struggles when his nails are trimmed and when he is picked up and held. Kitt is not bothered when he is brushed, when he is put into a carrier, or if he is disturbed while he sleeps.
Bite history:: Kitt has never bitten or scratched another animal or person.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: The owner reports Kitt to have a history of bladder stones.
For a New Family to Know: Kitt is described as friendly and independent. The owner’s favorite thing about Kitt is how sweet he is. Kitt’s favorite thing to do is play with wand toys. For the last three years, Kitt has been kept exclusively indoors but he is leash trained. Kitt sleeps anywhere he is comfortable. Kit is fed 1 can of Purina wet food, twice a day and 1/4 cup of dry food twice a day. Kitt uses an uncovered litter box with clumping litter. Kitt uses a fabric scratching post.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults Behavior toward strangers: Kitt is described as friendly around strangers, the owner would walk Kitt on a leash but has not done so in 3 years. Behavior toward children: Kitt used to be very relaxed with children he saw on the street when he was walked. Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Kitt is described as friendly and independent.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Nervous but friendly, allows all handling without any issues
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/30/17 In litter box, eyes fully dilated, pressed into back corner. Lay in place when door opened, tolerated pets, some lip licking. Couldn’t coax forward. Sprayed thunderease.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Kitt remains lying down in his cage cubby during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Kitt becomes alert with eyes wideopen.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Kitt began to slowly increase distance, sitting upright with ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Kitt accepts the touch, but seems unsure with the interaction and began to lip lick in place.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Curious,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Kitt tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
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