LUCAS – 17944
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*** SAFE 01/18/18 *** FIV POSITIVE & HAS URI. – Lucas comes forward when approached and head-butts my hand in greeting. Allows all petting while leaning in and giving head-butts. Friendly and sweet despite medical condition. Doing well behaviorally.
Brooklyn Center
FIV POSITIVE
Hello, my name is Lucas. My animal id is #17944. I am a desexed male orange tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 09-Jan-2018.
Lucas is at risk for medical concerns. Lucas tested positive for feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). In infected cats, FIV attacks the immune system, leaving the cat vulnerable to many other infections. Follow up with a veterinarian for ongoing treatment is strongly recommended. Lucas has been friendly and allowed handling in the care center.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 9.78 lbs
9/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~5-6yrs Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Stray Subjective: BAR. ~5% dehydration Observed Behavior – Allowed all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – yes Objective T= 103/4F P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, mild conjunctivitis with mucoid ocular discharge OU, ears clean, mild mucoid nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate dental tartar/gingivitis, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male MSI: Ambulatory x 3, LF lameness with swelling proximally, large amount of flea dirt, ~4cm soft raised mass at caudal dorsum (FNA reveals purulent discharge), dirty hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: CT positive for — FIV+ URI, conjunctivitis, dental disease, fleas, lameness LF – R/O abscess proximally, large abscess at caudal dorsum, dehydrated Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Rec doxycycline 1ml PO q24 x 10 days and pradofloxacin 1.4ml PO q24 x 7 days, erythromycin OU q12 x 10 days, LRS 100ml SQ q24 x 3 days, simbadol 0.58ml SQ q24 x 3 days — first dose of given of all medications. Plan to sedate tomorrow to lance abscess, flush wound, +/- drain placement, will neuter at that time. Radiographs pending. Prognosis: Fair SURGERY: OK for surgery –simbadol not available at this time – buprenex 0.45ml given by LVT
10/01/2018
Sedated exam for treatment of abscess No obvious fractures or other injuries on xrays – pelvis intact, long bones of left front limb intact, no swelling suggesting abscess formation S/O: BAR. ~5% dehydration. Attention seeking, allows all handling EENT: Mild conjunctivitis, mild mucoid nasal discharge HL: Congestion/upper respiratory noise, clear lung sounds, normal heart sounds ABD: Soft, non tender MSI: Mild swelling of LFL, toe tapping lameness, reluctant to walk about, possible hind limb ataxia, ~4-5cm soft raised swelling at caudal dorsum UG: Male A: Abscess at caudal dorsum URI, conjunctivitis FIV+ Mild dehydration LF lameness – suspected abscess formation but no findings on xrays or exam; R/O soft tissue injury vs nerve damage vs other P: Sedate for treatment of abscess and neuter today
10/01/2018
Sedated with telazol 0.1ml IM (simbadol given earlier in day for AM treatments), onsior 0.45ml SQ given. Maintained on isoflurane Routine Feline Neuter Self tie of spermatic cord Area of abscess clipped and cleaned using aseptic technique. One healed wound at cranial aspect of abscess. #15 blade used to lance abscess at right and left flanks at ventral margins. >60ml purulent fluid expressed from abscess site. Flushed with dilute nolvasan, then sterile LRS. Penrose drain placed through abscess site exiting at right and left lancing sites. Clipped left front limb, multiple scars along proximal limb, one small wound just distal to elbow on dorsolateral aspect, no signs of abscess formation. Routine recovery from anesthesia. Ecollar placed Surgeon: 0844
11/01/2018
Progress exam History : Stray intake 1/9-several abscesses started on doxycycline, pradofloxacin, erythromycin, LRS, simbadol. No obvious fractures or other injuries on xrays – pelvis intact, long bones of left front limb intact, no swelling suggesting abscess formation 1/10-neutered, wound treatment, and drain placement. ~60ml purulent debris from abscess on back. Subjective: BARH. No csvd but is audibly congested. Moderate ataxia. Vigorously eating. Normal u in litter box but no bm noted. No active d/c from drain. Overall seems to be much improved. Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes have mild crusty debris, ears clean with crumpled pinna AS, mild serous nasal discharge noted with audible congestion Oral Exam: Moderate dental disease, oligodontia, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN, neuter site cdi MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no LFL lameness noted today, moderate ataxia, 2 drains placed left and right laterally from previous large abscess on caudal dorsum with no active d/c, no swelling, incisions cdi CNS: mentation appropriate – moderate ataxia Assessment: FIV+ Large abscess on caudal dosrum-lanced and drain placed 1/10 Lameness LFL r/o abscess-not noted today Moderate ataxia URI Conjunctivitis Dental disease Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Continue doxycycline until 1/18 Continue pradofloxacin until 1/15 Continue erythromycin until 1/18 Last day of LRS today Extend simbadol until 1/13 Monitor daily +/- remove drain 1/15 Rec neuro consult for ataxia Prognosis: Fair to poor
12/01/2018
Monitor condition — check drain, lameness, ataxia S/O: Q/BAR. ~5% dehydration. Eating well. Litter clean. Allows handling, more difficult today (low growl, grumbling) EENT: Conjunctivitis OU, mild mucoid nasal discharge, sounds congested HL: Clear lung sounds INTEG: Drain in place exiting at left and right flank, minimal drainage, surrounding skin appears healthy MS: Ambulatory x 4, left front lameness, ataxic with wide based stance in hind end UG: Neutered A: FIV+ Abscess – resolving well URI Dehydration LF lameness – R/O neuropathy vs other Ataxic – improving but still present P: Adding LRS 100ml Sq q24 x 3 days and nebulization q24 x 3 days. Consider drain removal tomorrow if continues to be non-productive. Good prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lucas was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 01/09/18 Allowed all handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 01/10/18 Comes forward as I approach and head-butts my hand in greeting. Allows all petting while leaning in and giving head-butts. Friendly and sweet despite medical condition. Doing well behaviorally.
Cage Condition:: Cage is recently cleaned
Reaction to assessor:: Lucas was tense and sitting up in the back of the kennel with his tail wrapped around his body.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Lucas makes eye contact with the assessor, but seems unsure of his surroundings and wouldn’t come forward when coaxed.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Lucas remains calm.
Reaction to touch:: Lucas slow blinks when the assessor approaches, then leans in and accepts gentle petting along his body. He arches his back when pet, gives head butts and slowly comes forward seeking attention.
Reaction to being picked up:: Lucas was tense when picked up and struggled to be put down.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Affectionate
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Please note that this cat is being treated for a medical condition at the time of evaluation. It is difficult to determine at this time how the medical condition may be affecting the behavior. Lucas 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.
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