MUFFIN – A1087540
Safe - 9-3-2016 Manhattan
*** SAFE 09/03/16 *** LOVELY SENIOR DUMPED FOR NEW BABY…..A volunteer wrote: My name is Muffin, and I’m a 14 year old mature lady. I’m also 16 lbs of love! I love talking and spending time with my human friends, especially when they give me head rubs. Those are the bestest. I would love the chance to be a furry companion again. I hope you will consider helping me find a safe and loving forever home……MUFFIN is already SPAYED. She has been having litterbox issues and her owner said they didn’t know why it was happening but also didn’t take her to a vet!! WELL, it turns out that MUFFIN is possibly DIABETIC. Diabetes in cats can be managed with diet and meds and cats can often go into remission. MUFFIN needs a thorough vet check!! PLEASE DON’T LET THIS LOVELY LADY DIE TOMORROW!! She is a sweet, wonderful cat who doesn’t deserve this in any way, shape or form!! IF YOU CAN HELP, EMAIL US AT [email protected]
Manhattan Center
My name is MUFFIN. My Animal ID # is A1087540. – P
I am a spayed female brn tabby domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 14 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/27/2016 from NY 11224, owner surrender reason stated was NEW BABY.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/02/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 16.0 LBS.
9/2/16 S/O-BAR, eating great, urine in litter box, started on 1.5 U Lantus yesterday and no reactions P-continue with 1.5 U Lantus BID 1.5 U lantus given at 11 AM 9/1/16 S/O-QAR, eating GI diet wet well, pink mm, hydrated EENT-CAU, COU, no nasal d/c H/L-purring GI-negative oral, SNP, NMP MSI-BCS 4/5, amb x 4, good haircoat Neuro-a and a A-R/O DM P-BG 331 mg/dl 1.5 U lantus SQ at 11:30 AM, repeat again tonight at 11 PM keep in medical to monitor response to insulin prognosis fair with treatment and management 8/31/16 Reported polyuria. Bloodwork shows mild leukocytosis, hyperglycemia (304). R/O diabetes vs. UTI vs. both vs. other Move to Medical, repeat BG tomorrow and re-evaluate. 1088 —- 08/28/16 17:17 Appears to be drinking a lot-polyuria? BAR, hissing with a lot of handling Clear OU/AU, nndc OP 2/4 ddz PLN wnl H/L difficult to auscult heart clearly, lungs clear/eupenic ABD snp MSK amb x 4 Integ slightly greasy BCS 7/9 Neuro A/A A:Overconditione Possible polyuria P:Full bloods-cbc/chem 8/27/16 scan negative ear mite negative flea comb negative- treated with activyl GERIATRIC overweight tense, nervous during exam
08/27/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/27/16 15:15 Basic Information Muffin is a 14 year old spayed domestic short hair who is being surrendered due to owner being pregnant and Muffin having too many litter box accidents. Owner got Muffin from a friend when she was a little kitten. Owner stated Muffin has been throwing up and pees and poops out of the litter box. Last time Muffin saw a vet was 12 years ago. Socialization Muffin is friendly around strangers. She lived with a 2 year old child and has been around other children she is relaxed and tolerant of them. Owner stated she would simply go away if the kids became too playful. Muffin does not play with kids or adults. She lived with a 1 year old male cat. She was fearful and defensive around him. She would hiss and swat when the 1 year old cat would pounce on her. She has never bitten or scratched a person or animal. Behavior Owner stated Muffin has daily litter box issues. She pees and poops outside the litter box. She has been conducting this behavior for about 6 months. Owner has not taken her to a vet for these issues and does not know why it is happening. Owner has never given her a bath or trimmed her nails. She likes having her coat brushed. She is not bothered if picked up or placed in a carrier. She will struggle, hiss, and growl when being placed in a carrier. For a New Family to Know Owner describes Muffin as friendly, affectionate, mellow, and talkative with a low to medium activity level. Owner likes that Muffin will talk on the phone. She would meow at the phone when she hears owner’s voice. She would stay at her favorite spot when home. Muffin does not play and she is kept indoors only. She sleeps in her own bed. She is fed dry and wet food. One can of wet Friskies cat food once a day and dry food left out. Muffin has litter box accidents daily but has an uncovered litter box with clay style litter. She uses a cat castle made out carpet as her scratching post. Behavior during Intake Muffin tolerated all handling during intake. She purred and arched her back when I transferred out of her carrier into our carrier. She did not display any signs of aggression.
08/31/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer wrote: My name is Muffin, and I’m a 14 year old mature lady. I’m also 16 lbs of love! I love talking and spending time with my human friends, especially when they give me head rubs. Those are the bestest. I would love the chance to be a furry companion again. I hope you will consider helping me find a safe and loving forever home.
08/30/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Muffin’s former owner stated she is friendly around strangers. She lived with a 2 year old child and has been around other children she is relaxed and tolerant of them. Owner stated she would simply go away if the kids became too playful. Muffin does not play with kids or adults. She lived with a 1 year old male cat. She was fearful and defensive around him. Also, described Muffin as friendly, affectionate, mellow, and talkative with a low to medium activity level. Reaction to assessor: Muffin looks neutral, lying down by the front when approached by the assessor. Reaction to door opening: Muffin remains in place, relaxed body posture, meowing attention. Reaction to touch: Muffin leans into the assessor’s hand and appreciates petting on the head and body. Reaction to Being Picked up: She becomes antsy then jumps back into the cage. Placement determination: Average Muffin 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.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
08/27/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
scan negative ear mite negative flea comb negative- treated with activyl GERIATRIC overweight tense, nervous during exam
09/02/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
9/2/16 S/O-BAR, eating great, urine in litter box, started on 1.5 U Lantus yesterday and no reactions P-continue with 1.5 U Lantus BID 1.5 U lantus given at 11 AM 9/1/16 S/O-QAR, eating GI diet wet well, pink mm, hydrated EENT-CAU, COU, no nasal d/c H/L-purring GI-negative oral, SNP, NMP MSI-BCS 4/5, amb x 4, good haircoat Neuro-a and a A-R/O DM P-BG 331 mg/dl 1.5 U lantus SQ at 11:30 AM, repeat again tonight at 11 PM keep in medical to monitor response to insulin prognosis fair with treatment and management 8/31/16 Reported polyuria. Bloodwork shows mild leukocytosis, hyperglycemia (304). R/O diabetes vs. UTI vs. both vs. other Move to Medical, repeat BG tomorrow and re-evaluate. 1088 —- 08/28/16 17:17 Appears to be drinking a lot-polyuria? BAR, hissing with a lot of handling Clear OU/AU, nndc OP 2/4 ddz PLN wnl H/L difficult to auscult heart clearly, lungs clear/eupenic ABD snp MSK amb x 4 Integ slightly greasy BCS 7/9 Neuro A/A A:Overconditione Possible polyuria P:Full bloods-cbc/chem 8/27/16 scan negative ear mite negative flea comb negative- treated with activyl GERIATRIC overweight tense, nervous during exam
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