KIWI – 16709
Safe - 1-6-2018 Manhattan
***SAFE 01/06/18***TERRIFIC TUX NEEDS FUREVER FRIEND! Poor Kiwi is not feeling too well but is doing much better now @MACC. Two year old, KIWI is a very sweet girl who was found in a building stairwell. She is underweight, has some diarrhea and should have follow up care. Please give her a home for the New Year! Don’t forget when you foster, all reasonable medical expenses are covered. So don’t hesitate to help Kiwi. ONLY HAS TIL NOON TOMORROW!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Kiwi. My animal id is #16709. I am a female black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 21-Dec-2017.
Original Location: 10029
Kiwi is at risk for medical reasons. Kiwi has been diagnosed with Upper Respiratory Infection, which is contagious to other cats. Kiwi also suffers from diahorrea and bouts of vomiting, which may be due to Irritable Bowel Disease. We recommend an abdominal ultrasound following placement. Behaviorally, we have no concerns for Kiwi, whom we believe would be suitable even for a beginner cat home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 4.375 lbs
22/12/2017
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020019243121 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows all handling, friendly Sex: intact female Estimated Age: appx 1y+ Subjective: underweight animal, dehydrated, urine and feces covered haircoat, appears older in body condition but teeth are good Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: minimal staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: underweight 3.5-4/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: underweight animal, otherwise healthy animal Plan: DVM intake (eval age), 50ml SQF LRS
30/12/2017
Placed catheter, gauge 22 in right front cephalic vein. Started fluids at 7 ml per hour. Removed catheter from left cephalic vein since it was not fully functional. As per Dr. 0577.
22/12/2017
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Microchip noted on Intake? History : Subjective: Stray cat found in building stairwell Observed Behavior – Very sweet, allowed exam, temp and clipping of abd to check for evidence of spay (to a point) without struggling Evidence of Cruelty seen – None observed Evidence of Trauma seen – None observed Objective T = P = 200 R = wnl BCS 2/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: nsf PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI no evidence of spay scar or tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, scaley coat, diarrhea/fecal material on paws, minimal palpable fat, prominent long bones and spine CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: underwgt r/o nutritional, gi dz (parasites, inf other) diarrhea r/o parasites, nutritional other Parvo cite neg Prognosis: good if can gain weight Plan: TID feedings Metronidazole 50 mg/ml 0.4 ml po bid x 10 days Vet recheck in 1 week prespay SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to underwgt and diarrhea
23/12/2017
[Progress Exam Template] S: QAR O: underweight and tx for diarrhea of unknown origin EENT:wnl Oral Exam: wnl H/L:no murmur/no arrythmia, fsp, 5% dehydrated Abd:thickened gi loops MSI: thin w/ decreased muscle mass Mentation:bar A: r/o malnourished vs endopara vs other inflammation P: 100 cc lrs sq continue to monitor weight Is the Initial Medical Status being Changed? New Medical Status:n Is the Initial Behavior Status being Changed? New Behavior Color: n
26/12/2017
Hx: Underweight, diarrhea, suspected parasitism. Given metronidazole and dewormed appropriately; later noted to be dehydrated so pt was given SQF. S: Alert in kennel, compliant for exam O: QAR, estimated 8-10% dehydrated based on decreased skin turgor, BCS 1-2/9 EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose H/L: Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. NSR, NMA. Abd: Soft, nonpainful M/S/I: Amb x4, no lesions noted UG: Female Neuro: Mentally appropriate, no sign neurological deficits A: Emaciation, dehydration – R/O IBD, neoplasia, parasitism, metabolic disease, other P: 1. Bring down to medical 2. Run CBC/chem/T4 3. Start IV LRS at 15 ml/hr 1088
27/12/2017
Hx: Came in to shelter underweight and with diarrhea – R/O parasites; pt was dewormed and started on metronidazole. Today pt was dehydrated and she continues to be underweight and dehydrated despite TID canned food. Pt brought down to Medical and an IVC was placed for fluid resuscitation. CBC: Hct 32.4%, WBC 4.83 k/ul, plt 10 k/ul – R/O lab error vs. consumption (GI blood loss) despite normal Hct and no evidence of RBC regeneration Chemistry – creat slightly decreased, alk phos decreased, cholesterol decreased. R/O low glucocorticoids vs. GI parasites vs. liver shunt vs. other Plan: 1. Dexamethasone SP 0.2 ml SQ 2. Praziquantel being administered this evening 3. If pt relapses again, recommend further testing for endocrine disease/other 1088
27/12/2017
Hx: underweight with diarrhea on intake and was started on metronidazole and SQF; yesterday noted to be dehydrated and still underweight despite TID feeding; given praziquantal, dexamethasone and started on IVF at 15 ml/hr S/O -QAR, shy but docile and sweet -appears interested in food and approaches but then backs away; offered different flavor and she took a few licks -mm pk/lgt pk, sl tacky; mild hypersalivation, no obvious oral ulcerations -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: open and clear -eupnic -soft, nonpainful, doughy abdomen -underweight, BCS 3.5/9 A 1. Dehydration, improving 2. Diarrhea-none seen this morning, r/o parasites vs IBD vs other 3. Underweight 4. Inappetance, suspect mild nausea P -decrease IVF to 10 ml/hr, reassess rate in AM -cerenia 0.3 ml IV SID x 3 days, first dose given -continue metronidazole
28/12/2017
Hx: underweight with diarrhea, started on IVF due to dehydration on 12/26 and was also given dexamethasone injection and praziquantal due to severe, persistent diarrhea; also on cerenia and metronidazole; IVF running at 10 ml/hr today S/O -BAR, much more interactive today! very affectionate -good appetite, fed RC Selected Protein PR canned -small to moderate urination in box, no bowel movement overnight -mm lgt pk, moist -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: open and clear -eupnic -soft, nonpainful, doughy abdomen -underweight A 1. Diarrhea-none seen for 2 days, r/o severe parasite load vs IBD vs other 2. Underweight-r/o parasites vs IBD vs other P -okay to d/c IVF today -recommend diet trial with novel protein diet such as RC PR (potato and rabbit) vs z/d or RC hypoallergenic; will feed PR in shelter
29/12/2017
Recheck in medical for hx of underweight/diarrhea: S/O: BAR, frienldy, mildly dehydrated, BCS 2/9 – e/d u/d all ok – EENT clean/clear – H/L nsf – amb x 4, overall poor/skinny BCS; snp. abdomen A: no diarrhea observed, poor BCS r/o severe parasite load vs IBD vs other P: CWCT (currently being fed PR diet), monitor weight gain and bowel movements
30/12/2017
Recheck in medical for hx of underweight/diarrhea: S/O: QAR + mod. dehydrated this AM – poss. vomit of wet food this morning, mild hypersalivation observed – EENT clean/clear – H/L nsf – amb x 4, overall poor/skinny BCS; snp. abdomen A: no diarrhea observed today but possibly vomited this AM + mod. dehydrated P: CWCT + placed back on IV LRS @ 7 ml/hr and reassess tomorrow *appears much brighter after starting IVF
31/12/2017
Recheck in medical for hx of underweight + v/d?: IVF LRS @ 7 ml/hr S/O: QAR + mildly dehydrated this AM – eats soft food well, esp. after handling, will come to front of the cage for attention – no vomit observed; urine in litter, no feces – EENT clean/clear, no c/s – H/L nsf – amb x 4, overall poor/skinny BCS; snp. abdomen A: no vomit observed this AM, has good appetite + mildly dehydrated P: CWCT + incr. IV LRS to 9 ml/hr and reassess tomorrow
3/01/2018
Hx: Diarrhea, dehydration. Seemed to respond to dexamethasone SP and to IVF but became dehydrated when IVC pulled. No change with metronidazole or praziquantel. Being fed Royal Canin selected protein potato and rabbit. Urine in litterbox, no stool. S: Comes to the front of the kennel. Social eater – good appetite this morning. Allows all handling. O: BAR, estimated 5% dehydrated based on decreased skin turgor. BCS 3/9. EENT: No ocular discharge, nose is moist. Clean adult teeth. H/L: NSR, NMA. Sneezing. Quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, nonpainful. Intestines slightly thickened. M/S/I: Soft fatty non-reducible umbilical hernia today. A: 1. Diarrhea, vomiting, poor weight gain – R/O IBD vs. food sensitivity vs. pericardial-diaphragmatic-hernia vs. other 2. URI 3. Umbilical hernia P: 1. Move to med iso 2. Pull IVC, start LRS 50 ml SQ SID 3. Take abd and chest rads 4. Recommend abd ultrasound 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Kiwi was head butting against Counselor’s hand. Kiwi was purring and soft meowing. Kiwi appreciated treats.
Basic Information:: Kiwi was found as a stray so information on her is very limited to finder information and intake behavior.
How is this cat around strangers?: The finder reports that Kiwi is very friendly with strangers and walked right up to him.
How is this cat around children?: Kiwi was interacting with children from the finder’s building and was so friendly, they wanted to take her home!
KNOWN HISTORY:: Kiwi was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – Very sweet, allowed exam
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Kiwi engages when approached by the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Kiwi remains soft in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Kiwi seeks affection, leans forward with tail up and remains at the front of the cage, soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Kiwi head-butts the assessor’s hand and appreciates petting on the head and body.
Reaction to being picked up:: Allows the pickup and remains calm.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Talkative
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Affectionate
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Kiwi interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
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