MACHO – 19903
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MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Macho. My animal id is #19903. I am a male brown tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 03-Feb-2018.
ZIP Code From: 10306
Macho is at risk due to medical condition, possible IBD. At this time it is not confirmed, but he has had chronic diarrhea for approximately one week. There are no behavior concerns for Macho at this time, but he should go to a home prepared to investigate potential IBD further.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 10.5 lbs
3/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4 Microchip noted on Intake? n Microchip Number (If Applicable): n History : OS Subjective: Stray Observed Behavior – Timid, painful from forelimb injury Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – suspect bite wound to left front Objective T = – P = 220 R = WNL BCS = 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: UR PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Two descended testicles MSI: None wiehgt bearing lame on front left – 4-5 circular wounds around leg, inflamed, mild purlent discharge, suspect potential bite wound on front forelimb, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: n/a Assessment: Left forelimb injury with puncture holes – suspect bite wound Prognosis: Good Plan: During intake gave 1cc Convenia SQ and 0.5 CC Onsior SQ Recommend: Sedating and examine the severity of the lesion +/- x rays 1) Lavage with water for 10 minutes 2) Clean with disinfectant (e.g. chlorhexidine, betadine) 3) +/- bandage 4) 0.6 cc Simbadol SID SQ for 3 days (did not give first dose in intake) SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to potential bite wound/doh hold
4/02/2018
S/O -QAR, docile and friendly, allows gentle handling; leans in for pets -good appetite -mm pk, tacky -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: open and clear -AU: moderate erythema, dark discharge, pruritic -eupnic -soft abdomen -LF: toe touching lameness, very sensitive; mild to moderate swelling of antebrachium and paw, multiple suspected bite wound circumferentially around mid-antebrachium; minimal serosanguinous discharge A 1. Suspected bite wounds LF 2. Ear mites P -ivermectin 0.15 ml SQ once now and again in 2 weeks -CWCT -sedate for radiographs today
4/02/2018
To Whom it May Concern, Macho is an approximately 4 year old male, intact Domestic Shorthair cat that presented to MACC on 2/3/18 with wounds on the left front limb that are consistent with bite wounds. According to the finder, the wounds appeared 2 days prior to intake. At this time, Macho is neurologically appropriate with no concerns of Rabies. Sincerely, Erika Elmore, DVM, CCRT
5/02/2018
S/O -BAR, very interactive and affectionate, allows all handling; mild euphoria secondary to simbadol -good appetite, normal urination in box -mm pk, moist -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: open and clear -eupnic, purring loudly on auscultation -LF: multiple superficial bite wounds circumferentially around antebrachium with hair loss and mild to moderate erythema; swelling appears improved today, toe touching lameness; minimal serosanguinous discharge A 1. Bite wounds, suspected, healing appropriately P -CWCT, consider switching to gabapentin tomorrow vs extending simbadol
6/02/2018
S/O -BAR, friendly and affectionate, allows all handling; mild euphoria secondary to simbadol -soft stool in box -mm pk, moist -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: open and clear -eupnic, purring loudly on auscultation -soft abdomen -RF: weight bearing today! bite wounds healing appropriately with minimal serosanguinous oozing from wound on dorsolateral aspect of antebrachium; mild swelling A 1. Bite wounds, LF, improving P -extend simbadol x 3 days -add fortiflora 1/2 packet BID x 5 days
7/02/2018
S/O: QAR, eating and drinking. Marked improvement in lameness, inflammation has reduced and no dis-charge evident. A: Marked improvement Plan: Continue on current tx plan
8/02/2018
S/O -BAR/QAR, interactive and very affectionate but seems subdued today -good appetite -small episode of light brown diarrhea in box -mm pk, moist; mild hypersalivation -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: mild blepharospasm, epiphora -eupnic but has periods of tachypnea (RR 45) at rest, lung sounds are clear/purring; no murmurs or arrhythmias -soft abdomen -LF: good weight bearing today, minimal swelling and minimal erythema along bite wounds on antebrachium; no significant discharge A 1. Bite wounds, healing appropriately, no concerns of Rabies 2. Diarrhea 3. Intermittent tachypnea-r/o behavioral vs feline asthma vs other 4. Possible early URI P -metronidazole 50 mg/ml: 1 ml PO BID x 5 days -continue simbadol through tomorrow, add gabapentin 50 mg/ml: 0.7 ml PO BID x 7 days
9/02/2018
S/O: Looks comfortable, Eating and drinking. no signs of diarrhea or report of today. MSK: Inflammation in leg great reduced. Non painful. Able to palpate without a response. Discontinue simbadol. No signs of pain to indicate addition of gabapentin. A: No signs of a URI. Leg healing appropriately Plan: Continue on current tx plan
10/02/2018
S/O: Moderate amount of diarrhea found in kennel. History of a bite wound to foreleg. Wound is looking healthy and no signs of infection present, non painful. QAR, eating and drinking. A: Diarrhea ddx; dysbiosis, bacterial colitis, stress colitis Plan: Give 1 dose of diagel PO. Repeat in two days. Place on I/D and add fortiflora
12/02/2018
Brief recheck on 5 day history of diarrhea. S/O: -BAR -No reports of c/s/v -No diarrhea reported today Plan: Currently on tx for diarrhea Consider running fecal float/fecal panel if he still has diarrhea
13/02/2018
Presented with suspected bite wound on LF; treated with convenia, 3 days of onsior, simbadol and gabapentin; developed diarrhea on 2/8 and was placed on metronidazole and fortiflora which appeared to improve signs but has continued to have soft stool; metronidazole finished yesterday S/O -BAR/QAR, docile and affectionate, allows handling -good appetite -liquid, light brown diarrhea in box this morning -no nasal discharge or sneezing noted or reported -OU: open and clear -eupnic, purring -soft, nonpainful abdomen, slightly doughy -bite wound on LF appears resolved A 1. Diarrhea, chronic-r/o stress induced IBD vs persistent parasites vs other P -metronidazole 1 ml PO BID x 7 days -gave dexamethasone SP 4 mg/ml: 0.25 ml SQ -recommend diet trial with z/d
14/02/2018
Has had diarrhea since 2/8 and has been minimally responsive to metronidazole, deworming and fortiflora; yesterday was given a dexamethasone injection and started on diet trial with z/d S/O -BAR/QAR, handsome and docile, allows all handling -good appetite, no diarrhea noted in cage or reported today!!! -mm pk, moist -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: open and clear -eupnic -soft abdomen A 1. Diarrhea, chronic-r/o stress induced IBD vs fiber responsive vs dysbiosis vs other P -continue diet trial with z/d, if doing well in several weeks, can try to gradually switch back to maintenance diet and if diarrhea reoccurs, then consider continuing z/d (or other hypoallergenic diet) for possible IBD vs further GI work up including abdominal ultrasound, cobalamine/folate levels +/- endoscopy
4/02/2018
Administered Simbadol 1.8mg/ml 0.6ml SQ at 2:35PM from Bottle # 57 1498
5/02/2018
MacHo was scheduled for an AM Tx of Simbadol (1.8 mg/mL) Administered 0.6 mL SQ from bottle number 58 at 8:49 AM DVM 1382 LVT 1461
6/02/2018
MacHo was scheduled for an AM Tx of Simbadol (1.8 mg/mL) Administered 0.6 mL SQ from bottle number 58 at 8:44 AM DVM 1382 LVT 1461
7/02/2018
MacHo was scheduled for an AM Tx of Simbadol (1.8 mg/mL) Administered 0.6 mL SQ from bottle number 58 at 8:59 AM DVM 1493 LVT 1461
8/02/2018
Was scheduled for an AM tx of simbadol (1.8 mg/mL) Gave 0.6 mL from bottle number 59 at 8.20 AM LVT 1154
9/02/2018
Administered 0.6mls SQ Simbadol 1.8mg/ml @ 10:40am.
8/02/2018
Macho has been passing large amounts of soft, chalky stool in his litterbox. This evening (~10PM) a noticeable amount of frank blood was present in his stool.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Macho headbutted extended hand and purred when pet. He allowed me to pet and collar him. He leaned into pets and went into his carrier easily once offered food.
Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes
Basic Information:: Macho is a brown tabby and white male cat, estimated to be about 4 years old. He is a neighborhood cat that has been around for at least a year. He was brought in as a stray because he was injured. His finder kept him in her home for 2 days.
If yes, Please elaborate:: While with his finder for 2 days, Macho urinated in the litter box but defecated outside of it. He went next to it.
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers, Macho is friendly and outgoing and gentle when he plays with adults. When he was around a lot of people he was shy for a few minutes.
How is this cat around children?: Macho lived with a 4 year old child for 2 days and was relaxed and affectionate.
How is this cat around other cats?: Macho lived with 2 neutered male cats and ignored them. He did not play.
How is this cat around dogs?: Macho was not around dogs while with his finder.
Behavior Notes: Macho lived with a hampster for 2 days and ignored him as well. He enjoys being wipes with wet wipes and being brushed. He isn’t bothered when picked up and held and cried when placed in a carrier but tolerates being placed in.
Bite history:: Macho did not attempted to bite a person or animal while with his finder.
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Macho has a wound on his paw.
For a New Family to Know: Macho is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow, confident and talkative. His finder liked that he is friendly. When she was home he followed her around. He likes to play with balls and was an outdoor cat. He slept in a cat bed and ate both wet and dry cat food. He used an uncovered litter box and clay litter.
KNOWN HISTORY:: MacHo was brought in as a stray so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 2/5/18 Relentlessly affectionate! At the front on approach, soft eyes and body, rubbing back and forth energetically against and reaching through the bars. Stayed at the front when door opened, head-butted, leaned hard into pets. Resumed rubbing against the bars when door closed. 2/6/18 Came to front on approach, soft eyes and body, started rubbing energetically against the bars. Stayed at the front when door opened. Head-butted, leaned and arched enthusiastically into pets. Allowed pickup, but wiggly. 2/8/18 Engages the front, body leans into the petting and enjoys chin rubs while purring. During his meal time he also accepts the attention and appreciates the interaction.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: MacHo comes to the front, soft eyes and body, starts to rub against the bars.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: MacHo stays at the front, still rubbing against the bars.
Reaction to cage door opening:: MacHo stays at the front, tries to walk out of the cage.
Reaction to touch:: MacHo head-butts the assessor’s hands, leans and arches enthusiastically into the stroke.
Reaction to being picked up:: MacHo allows the pickup, but continues to squirm around to solicit attention.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Energetic
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Affectionate,Insistent,People oriented
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Other
Potential challenges comments:: 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.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: MacHo 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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