MONTANA – 17881
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*** SAFE 01/14/18 *** Poor Montana was brought in as a stray – he has diarrhea, is severely underweight, and had raw paw pads. He is being treated but needs follow up medical and a home to recuperate.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Montana. My animal id is #17881. I am a male black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 08-Jan-2018.
ZIP Code From: 10030
Montana is at risk for behavioral concerns, he is severely depressed and withdrawn in the shelter, and whilst he will accept a brief touch on the head, he slowly increases distance, and shows no interest in interaction. Medically, Montana was dehydrated on admission to the shelter. He still has some residual diahorrea and is underweight.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 10.54 lbs
8/01/2018
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with diarrhea and being underweight and the staff veterinarians are issuing a temporary waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
8/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-8 years based on secondary sex characteristics and overall impression Microchip noted on Intake? MC scanned negative – MC not placed due to pt being underweight, dehydrated and covered in feces History : Stray, covered in diarrhea with possible rectal prolapse and blood in stool. Escaped in the admissions room and ran all around the room. Subjective: Alert, at back of kennel Observed Behavior – Looking for escape route – bolts, tries to escape. Once pt was successfully covered with a towel, he was very tense and stiff, but he did allow most handling. Did not try to auscult pt. Objective BAR, estimated 8% dehydrated, BCS 3/9 with muscle wasting EENT: Severe debris AU – appears to be a mixture of dirt/feces and black granular debris. Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. Oral Exam: Unable to examine PLN: Unable to examine H/L: Eupnic, unable to auscult ABD: Tense, not distended, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact, testicles S/S MSI: Ventrum, tail and legs are soaked in brown watery feces. Alopecia and severe erythema to hocks and distal leg, and scrotum. Paw pads are raw. Ambulatory x 4, no masses noted. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: No current rectal prolapse – normal externally Parvo snap test (performed twice) – negative Assessment: 1. Underweight, severe diarrhea – R/O GI parasites, viral or bacterial enterocolitis, IBD, other 2. Possible ear mites Prognosis: Fair Plan: 1. Dewormed with ponazuril and pyrantel during exam 2. Administered praziquantel 0.5 ml SQ during exam 3. Administered ivermectin 0.1 ml SQ during exam – repeat in 10 days 4. Administered 200 ml LRS SQ during exam 5. Fortiflora 6. Metronidazole 50 mg/ml 0.7 ml PO BID x10 days SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to diarrhea and being underweight 1088
10/01/2018
Hx severe diarrhea – yesterday and it was reported this morning. Good appetite. Clean litterbox. S: At back of kennel, runs away (through portal) when I approach O: Alert, moves easily No ocular or nasal discharge, no sneezing or coughing Eupnic Amb x4 A: Diarrhea P: CWCT 1088
10/01/2018
Dehydrated, severe bloody diarrhea on intake; panleukopenia negative on intake; started on metronidazole and fortiflora S/O -QAR, unsocialized, hisses when approached -great appetite, no vomiting noted -several small episodes of liquid diarrhea with slightly formed stool and small amount of frank blood -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: mild blepharospasm, may be behavioral -appears eupnic A 1. Diarrhea P -CWCT -CTM appetite, hydration, diarrhea
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Upon intake, Montana was calm and quiet inside carrier. When trying to transfer Montana from one carrier to another Montana got loose inside admissions. Counselor and officer were able to use a towel to catch Montana and put inside carrier. Was unable to collar and take picture due to Montana trying to flee.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Montana was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 1/8/18 Subjective: Alert, at back of kennel
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 1/9/18 Severe stomach upset, seems rundown. Crouched on cat bed, eyes dilated, tense, very wary. Stood and started to move away when door opened, then paused. Tolerated a few brief pets, then fled to other kennel. 1/10/18 Crouched in litter box, head down, eyes dilated. Lay in place when door opened, leaned forward slightly to sniff treats, didn’t eat. Tolerated pets, shifted slightly in place, no other response.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Montana remains tense, crouched position with head down in his litter box at the back of the cage.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Montana becomes alert with an intense stare.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Montana body stiffens, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Montana accepts a brief touch on the head, but slowly increases distance and shows no interest with the interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Montana tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home who understands this cat may need time to warm up to his new home and family at his own pace.
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