MIDNIGHT – 10487
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***SAFE 11/01/17***MARVELOUS MIDNIGHT SUPER SWEET YOUNG BOY NEEDS YOU! Three year old Midnight was surrendered by his owner because he was in pain and had hematuria which possibly can be a urinary obstruction. Poor Midnight has an enlarged kidney also. He needs immediate vet care. He is already neutered and needs a home where he will be given all the follow up vet care he needs. Don’t forget when you foster, all reasonable medical expenses are covered by a rescue. So don’t hesitate to help Midnight. MUST BE RESERVED BY NOON TOMORROW.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Midnight. My animal id is #10487. I am a desexed male black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 22-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal health – cannot afford vet bill.
Midnight 10487 is at-risk for Feline Idiopathic Cystitis with obstruction. Behaviorally, he is curious and appreciates petting and attention. We recommend an adopter with an average amount of cat experience.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 11.2 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3y (reported) Microchip noted on Intake? N History : pain / distress x2ays, hematuria Subjective: QAR, slightly dull mentation Observed Behavior – compliant Evidence of Cruelty seen – N Evidence of Trauma seen – N Objective T = DNP P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Painful firm, baseball-sized bladder; hematuria on palpation; L kidney enlarged U/G: Neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation slightly dull Rectal: DNP Assessment: partial vs. complete urinary obstruction vs. cystic calculi vs. other Prognosis: fair to good Plan: transfer to medical for bloodwork / rads / relieve obstruction SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to illness.
Suspected urinary obstruction on intake; sedated with 0.2 ml torb/0.2 ml ketamine/0.2 ml dexdomitor IM for urinary catheter placement -moderately distended, firm bladder; able to express manually with moderate pressure while sedated; urine is very viscous and hemorrhagic -tomkat catheter placed, mild obstruction around pelvic canal but otherwise easy to pass -severely hemorrhagic urine expressed, initially was not flowing through catheter well but began flowing well after flushing with sterile NaCl -flushed bladder with copious amount of sterile NaCL until urine ran more clear (still slightly blood tinged) -tacked tomkat catheter in place using 3-0 Monocryl -placed IVC, started LRS at 15 ml/hr -lateral radiograph showed severe thickening of bladder wall but no radioopaque stones A FLUTD, first obstruction P LRS @ 15 ml/hr Convenia injection, 0.5 ml SQ Onsior 0.5 ml SQ SID x 3 days, gave first dose Simbadol 0.55 ml SQ SID x 5 days Consider pulling u-cath in 24-48 hours, depending on how he is doing prognosis: good with indefinite prescription urinary diet
Presented with urinary obstruction yesterday; u-cath placed, severely hemorrhagic urine noted; started on IVF @ 15 ml/hr, simbadol and onsior; no urinary stones on rads S/O QAR, allows gentle handling but becomes tense and resistant with added restraint mm pk, moist no nasal discharge or sneezing OU: open and clear, pupils dilated secondary to simbadol eupnic soft abdomen urinary catheter in place and flowing well, slight blood tinged urine mild “fat paw” on RF secondary to catheter placement A FLUTD, first obstruction P d/c IVF remove u-cath tomorrow rec’d urinary prescription diet indefinitely to prevent reoccurence
Hx: Presented on 10/22/17 with urinary obstruction, 1st occurrence. Tomkat u-cath was placed but not hooked up to closed collection system. Pt put on IVF overnight; d/ced the following day. Today pt is alert, curled up in litterbox. He allows petting of face (clean eyes, ears, teeth and nose) but uses all four legs to push me away when I try to examine anything else. Urine is draining from the catheter – slightly orange-tinged. Rec wait until tomorrow morning and pull u-cath then, to allow more inflammation to subside. Continue Simbadol, add prazosin – 0.5 mg PO BID x7 days, consider continuing long-term. 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Midnight allowed all handling. Midnight had dilated pupils but was receptive to touch.
Basic Information:: Midnight is a 3 year old neutered domestic short hair that the owner got as a gift a year and a half ago. The owner is surrendering due to cost of care for Midnight. The owner last took Midnight to the vet last year to be neutered and for vaccines.
Previously lived with:: 3 children and 2 adults
How is this cat around strangers?: Midnight is described as very friendly around strangers.
How is this cat around children?: Midnight is very relaxed and respectful around children. Midnight plays exuberantly with children.
How is this cat around other cats?: Midnight has never been around other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: Midnight has never been around children.
Behavior Notes: Midnight meows during car rides. The owner has never bathed Midnight, trimmed his nails, picked him up to hold him, or disturbed him while he was sleeping. Midnight is not bothered when he is brushed or when he is put into a carrier.
Bite history:: Midnight has never bitten or scratched another animal or a person.
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
For a New Family to Know: Midnight is described as very friendly. The owner’s favorite thing about Midnight is how quiet he is. Midnight follows the owner’s children around when they are home. Midnight likes to play with all toys. Midnight has been kept indoors only. Midnight sleeps anywhere. Midnight is free fed Mewo Mix dry food. Midnight’s favorite treats are temptations. Midnight uses an uncovered litter box with clumping litter.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 3 children and 2 adults Behavior toward strangers: Very friendly Behavior toward children: Very relaxed and respectful, playing exuberantly Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, uses an uncovered litter box with clumping litter Energy level/descriptors: Midnight is described as very friendly and has a medium activity level. Other notes: Midnight follows the owner’s children around when they are home. Midnight likes to play with all toys.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Allows gentle handling but becomes tense and resistant with added restraint
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Resting in middle of cage, soft posture but eyes dilated. Lay in place when door opened, leaned into pets, purred, closed eyes.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Midnight was crouched over, looking around with dilated eyes.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Midnight sits upright and continues to make eye contact with the assessor, lip licking.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Midnight remains soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Midnight sniffs the assessor’s hand and accepts petting. He has dilated eyes throughout the interaction, but he leans in for cheek and chin rubs.
Reaction to being picked up:: Midnight is a bit tense during pick up, but he remains calm and allows handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Midnight interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
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