MARCO – 20462
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***SAFE 02/17/18**FIV POSITIVE**MARVELOUS MARCUS IS A GOOD BOY WHO NEEDS TLC AND YOU!FOUR YEAR OLD MARCO who has a *Fractured Fibula* and was brought to the shelter with a painful hind legs – he is walking gingerly and needs further medical evaluation to determine the cause. He also tested positive for FIV. MARCO needs a furever home where he can get some TLC. FIV POSITIVE KITTIES CAN LEAD LONG AND HAPPY LIVES WITH OR WITHOUT OTHER CATS. PLEASE GIVE THIS GREAT GUY A CHANCE BY OFFERING TO FOSTER OR ADOPT. WHEN YOU FOSTER, ALL REASONABLE MEDICAL EXPENSES ARE COVERED. CONTACT OUR HELP DESK FOR ASSISTANCE. MUST BE RESERVED BY NOON TOMORROW.
MANHATTAN CENTER
**FIV POSITIVE**
Hello, my name is Marco. My animal id is #20462. I am a male black tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 11-Feb-2018.
ZIP Code From: 10472
Marco is at risk due to medical conditions, fibular fracture and FIV positive. Marco may also have joint issues from previous injuries and should go to a home prepared to manage and care needed. There are no behavior concerns for him at this time, beginner determination.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 9 lbs
11/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4y Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable):n History : stray Subjective:bar Observed Behavior – allowed all aspects of exam, painful hind legs Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen – possible – abscess vs other trauma Objective T = P = wnl 240 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:mild tarter, scab lesion mid ventral lip PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: mi x 2 MSI: walking gingerly on hind paws, both are very swollen left > right, skin free of parasites, abrasion caudal right paw, no masses noted, dry hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: ne Assessment: abscess vs other trauma (pelvic or other distal fracture) ventral lip lesion – trauma vs other FIV+ Prognosis: good to excellent Plan: simbodol 0.55 cc sq convenia 0.4 cc sq onsior 0.4 cc sq 100 cc lrs sq sedate tomorrow to more thoroughly look for abscess and/or possible rads/bloodwork sg>1.060 SURGERY: Okay for surgery
12/02/2018
S/O : BAR, no urination or BM this morning, no c/s/v/d, eating and drinking normally. Friendly but started to growl after medical handling. T = P = wnl R = eupnic BCS 5/9 MM pink and moist, normal skin turgor EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild tarter, scab lesion mid ventral lip PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: Gallop arrhythmia, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI x 2 MSI: ambulatory x 4, walks gingerly on hind legs R>L, toe touching lameness on right RHL. Previous swelling of both HL’s appears improved/resolved. Abrasion caudal right paw. Pelvic rads NSF. HL rads revealed a distal fracture of the right fibula. No obvious puncture or bite wounds seen on HL’s (did not shave). p growled and resisted flexion/extension of right hind hock. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: NE Assessment: RHL fracture of distal fibula — trauma vs other ventral lip lesion – trauma vs other FIV+ Gallop arrhythmia Prognosis: fair to good Plan: – Pelvic/HL rads and examination today under sedation – butorphanol 0.2mg/kg IM and dexdomitor 10mcg/kg IM – CTM in medical assessing comfort. Recheck gallop arrhythmia, if still present, consider echocardiogram post placement/adoption. – Medical management and cage rest for the fibular fracture. – continue simbadol 0.55 cc sq x 5 days. Extend course PRN – continue onsior 6mg tab PO SID x 3 days – Received convenia 0.4 cc sq on 2/11/18 SURGERY: Okay for surgery pending recheck of Gallop arrhyhmia
13/02/2018
Presented with RH lameness and tarsal swelling; radiographs showed distal fibular fracture on RH; started on onsior and simbadol S/O -BAR/QAR, docile and friendly -good appetite -mm pk, sl tacky; CRT <2 sec -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: open and clear -eupnic, gallop rhythm, initially thought there was a grade II-III L parasternal murmur but upon reauscultated, it was clear -soft abdomen, no palpable abnormalitites -RH: toe touching lameness, minimal tarsal swelling A 1. R fibular fx 2. Gallop rhythm P -continue simbadol and onsior -add gabapentin tomorrow -recommend cage rest for 6-8 weeks, recheck rads in 3-4 weeks to ensure proper healing
14/02/2018
S/O -QAR/BAR, docile and affectionate -good appetite -mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; missing multiple lower incisors and upper incisor -mild abrasion on lower lip -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: open and clear -eupnic, clear lungs, no gallop rhythm noted today -soft abdomen -LH: normal weight bearing; non painful, boney swelling on medial aspect of tarsus and mild to moderate decreased range of motion with no obvious discomfort -RH: grade I/IV lameness with non painful boney swelling over medial aspect of joint; no palpable crepitus; moderately decreased range of motion -sedated with 0.2 ml dexdomitor/0.2 ml ketamine for better tarsal views -tarsal radiographs shows bilateral, significant changes to tarsal bones with blurring of tarsal joints; sclerotic changes to medial aspect of L distal tibia; R fibular fracture A 1. Bilateral damage to tarsal joints, suspect old fractures to multiple tarsal bones that has healed with partial arthrodesis of tarsal joints 2. L fibular fx 3. FIV positive P -add gabapentin 0.5 ml PO BID x 7 days -suspect old injuries to both tarsal joints that have appeared to heal without intervention -it is likely that he may always have slightly abnormal gait in hindlimbs due to decreased range of motion in both tarsal (ankle) joints; he is unlikely to require surgery but he does have arthritic changes in the joints already which may progress -long term joint supplement such as Cosequin is recommend as is long term weight management to support joint health
12/02/2018
Sedated per DVM 1459 with Butorphanol- 0.08mL (10mg/ml, Bottle # 3, 12:45pm) and 0.08mL Dexdomitor Both given IM. Radiographs taken- 3 views. Pelvis & RHL 1215
13/02/2018
Marco was scheduled for an AM tx of Simbadol 1.8mg/mL. Administered 0.55mL SQ from bottle # 61 at 8:26am. 1382 DVM 1215 LVT
14/02/2018
Marco was scheduled for an AM TX of Simbadol 1.8mg/mL. Administered 0.55mL SQ at 8:23am from bottle # 62. DVM 1382 LVT 1215
14/02/2018
Sedated for repeat radiographs. Ketamine- 0.2mL IM at 11:00am from bottle #13 (100mg/ml) Dexdomitor- 0.2mL IM three views of metatarsals taken. Administered 100mL LRS SQ Reversed with 0.1mL Antiseden.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Marco was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 2/11/18 Observed Behavior – allowed all aspects of exam, painful hind legs
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Resting towards back, soft eyes and body. Sat up when door opened, started eating treats from my hand. Leaned hard into pets, purred, closed eyes.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Marco engages when approached by the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Marco remains soft in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Marco seeks affection, leans forward with tail up and remains at the front of the cage, soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Marco head bunts 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:: Lively
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Affectionate
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Marco 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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