LOLA – A1111480
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SAFE 5/14/17 2 yr old LOLA was dumped for pet health. She has some intestinal issues – was vomiting. Needs more medical testing to determine what is cause.
Meet Lola: Although Lola is an independent feline lady, she is also very friendly and social, and loves making new friends. Lola is currently hoping to find a home where she can be her best self!
MANHATTAN CENTER
LOLA – A1111480
SPAYED FEMALE, BRN TABBY / WHITE, DOMESTIC SH MIX,2 yrs
OWNER SUR – AVAILABLE, NO HOLD Reason PET HEALTH
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 05/09/2017, From NY 10027, DueOut Date 05/09/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: reported to be 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : reportedly ate a piece of plastic last week and has vomiting, lethargic since then; also has had decreased bowel movements Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – friendly but tries to escape when handled Evidence of Cruelty seen – Evidence of Trauma seen – Objective BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mm pk, tacky; CRT 2 sec; mild tartar/staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: soft, doughy, nonpainful; hard fecal balls palpable in colon; intestines gaseous U/G:reportedly spayed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: firm fecal material at rectum Assessment 1. Vomiting-r/o foreign body vs gastroenteritis/pancreatitis vs IBD vs other Plan Abd rads-firm, irregular fecal material present in colon; focal gas distension of SI with thickening of intestinal wall in some areas; possible foreign material seen mid abdomen on lat view-unable to see on v/d view and also poss foreign material in fecal ball present in colon; bladder moderately sized with poss sludge Place IVC-bolus 150 ml then continue at 15 ml/hr x 24 hours, then decrease to 10 ml/hr Cerenia 0.4 ml IV x 3 days Metronidazole 0.7 mL (100 mg/ml) BID x 7 days famotidine-1 mg (2 mg/kg) IV SID x 3 days Recheck radiographs as needed if vomiting persists; recheck in 24 hours if doing well Monitor fecal production, add enema +/- miralax if needed Prognosis: good to excellent SURGERY: temp waiver due to vomiting
Weight 9.8
DVM Exam (05/09/17)
Estimated age: reported to be 2 years
Microchip noted on Intake? neg
History : reportedly ate a piece of plastic last week and has vomiting, lethargic since then; also has had decreased bowel movements
Subjective: BAR
Observed Behavior – friendly but tries to escape when handled
Evidence of Cruelty seen –
Evidence of Trauma seen –
Objective
BCS 4/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: mm pk, tacky; CRT 2 sec; mild tartar/staining
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: soft, doughy, nonpainful; hard fecal balls palpable in colon; intestines gaseous
U/G:reportedly spayed
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: firm fecal material at rectum
Assessment
1. Vomiting-r/o foreign body vs gastroenteritis/pancreatitis vs IBD vs other
Plan
Abd rads-firm, irregular fecal material present in colon; focal gas distension of SI with thickening of intestinal wall in some areas; possible foreign material seen mid abdomen on lat view-unable to see on v/d view and also poss foreign material in fecal ball present in colon; bladder moderately sized with poss sludge
Place IVC-bolus 150 ml then continue at 15 ml/hr x 24 hours, then decrease to 10 ml/hr
Cerenia 0.4 ml IV x 3 days
Metronidazole 0.7 mL (100 mg/ml) BID x 7 days
famotidine-1 mg (2 mg/kg) IV SID x 3 days
Recheck radiographs as needed if vomiting persists; recheck in 24 hours if doing well
Monitor fecal production, add enema +/- miralax if needed
Prognosis: good to excellent
SURGERY: temp waiver due to vomiting
Re-Exam (05/10/17)
Hx: owner surrender yesterday; apparently ate piece of plastic about 1 week ago and has been vomiting ever since then; rads show some irregularities but no obvious obstruction; unknown if had bm overnight, no vomiting
S/O
BAR, sweet, interactive and likes to be pet
mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec
sneezed twice
eyes clear
purring on auscultation
abdomen soft, nonpainful; doughy-unable to palpate any fecal material in colon
did not perform rectal
ate a little canned food
A
vomiting-r/o pancreatitis vs FB vs IBD vs other
P
continue fluids 10 ml/hr today
continue cerenia, famotidine, metronidazole
recheck radiographs
Re-Exam (05/11/17)
Hx: owner surrender yesterday; apparently ate piece of plastic about 1 week ago and has been vomiting ever since then; rads show some irregularities but no obvious obstruction; unknown if had bm overnight, no vomiting
S/O
BAR, sweet, interactive and likes to be pet
mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec
sneezed twice
eyes clear
purring on auscultation
abdomen soft, nonpainful; doughy-unable to palpate any fecal material in colon
did not perform rectal
ate a little canned food
A
vomiting-r/o pancreatitis vs FB vs IBD vs other
P
continue fluids 10 ml/hr today
continue cerenia, famotidine, metronidazole
recheck radiographs
Re-Exam (05/12/17)
Hx: owner surrender; reported to have eaten a piece of plastic about 1 week ago and started vomiting after that. Rads showed a possible FB in the abdomen but no obvious obstruction. Treated with IVF, Cerenia, famotidine, metronidazole. No further vomiting, also hasn’t defecated in a few days. Rads repeated 5/11 – FB not visible, colon full of poop but no signs obstipation or GI obstruction.
S: Quiet, in back of kennel
O: MMs pink and moist, BAR-H
EENT: Clean eyes, ears, nose
H/L: Not ausculted, eupnic
Abd: Soft, nonpainful, no masses palpated. Bladder full.
M/S/I: Amb x4, no lesions noted
A:
1. Hx vomiting – R/O pancreatitis vs. FB vs. IBD vs. other
2. Hasn’t defecated – R/O FB blocking passage of stool vs. dehydration vs. GI ileus vs. othe
P: Perform rectal exam, continue tx as indicated, monitor for vomiting. If vomiting continues, recommend abd ultrasound
Re-Exam (05/13/17)
S/O: IV fluids off, as per overnight staff was off when came in.
FL questionably enlarged, unsure if IV cath intact
no feces observed overnight, no vomitus or feces in cage
GEN: very friendly, sweet, playful, rolling over and purring when attempting to examine
ABN: SNP, no palpable abN, not palpating large amounts of stool
H/L: purring, but eupneic, unable to fully ascult cardiac sounds d/t purring
EENT: mild gingivitis, pink gums, euhydrated
M/S: amb x4, BCS 5/9
A: h/o V- none seen
no defecation seen, no appreciable amount palpated
P: recheck IV cath, start on 10ml/hr to promote stool softening and defecation
check app, check V, check BM
offered canned food ate readily
Behavior
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow
VOCAL: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: Social, Sweet, Affectionate
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with:
Behavior toward strangers: social butterfly and friendly
Behavior toward children: affectionate and relaxed
Behavior toward cats: independent and tolerant
Behavior toward dogs: respectful and tolerant
Bite or Scratch history: none
Litter box training: yes
Other notes: described Lola as friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow, confident, independent and talkative.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
5/9/17-Observed Behavior – friendly
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
5/10/17-Resting on bedding, soft eyes and body. Chirped and came to the front when spoken to. Sniffed hand, started rubbing against the bars. Leaned and arched enthusiastically into pets, purred. Resumed rubbing against bars when door closed.
EVALUATION:
Cage Condition: No change
Reaction to assessor: Lola immediately comes soliciting at the front of the cage.
Reaction to door opening: Lola remains standing at the front of the cage, relaxed body posture, soliciting attention.
Reaction to touch: Lola 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.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Beginner
Lola interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting.
This cat can go to a beginner home.
Profile
Basic Information: Lola is a 2 year old altered domestic shorthair. She was given to owner from a foster from other shelter when she was 6 weeks old. Lola has been sick for a week and hasn’t been to the vet for this reason. Owner surrendered Lola for pet health issue.
Social Life and Personality: Lola lived with 3 adults and an 18 month old. Owner stated Lola is a social butterfly and friendly towards everyone in the house and visitors. Owner stated she is affectionate and relaxed towards children as well. Lola lived with two other cat’s one male and the other female. Owner stated Lola was independent and tolerant the cat but wasn’t hyper like the others. Lola also lived with a Shih Tzu and she was respectful and tolerant towards. Lola was indoors only and activity level was medium. Owner describes Lola as friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow, confident, independent and talkative.
Behavior: Lola has never bitten or scratched anyone owner stated. She’s quiet in car rides but doesn’t go out the house much. She isn’t bothered by taking baths and getting nails trimmed. She enjoys being brushed and held. She doesn’t struggled when put in carrier or disturb while sleeping.
For a New Family to Know: Lola is trained to use litter box that’s hooded. She likes to sit by windowsill and look at the sun owner stated. She will carry her toys in her mouth and walk around the house whether it’s balls or stuffed toys. She eats wet and dry food called Science diet with a self-feeder. She uses a scratching post made out of cardboard.
Intake Behavior: Upon intake Lola attempted to flee and hide in close areas. She scanned negative for a microchip and allowed all handling when approached slowly.
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