OREO – 19118
Safe - 2-7-2018 Brooklyn
*** SAFE 02/07/18 *** *NEEDS VET CARE ASAP* Super Friendly Oreo Has a URI and UTI! @BACC . Oreo was a bit shy when he first came to the Brooklyn Care Center but has since opened up a lot and is actually very friendly and super adorable! Unfortunately he was on hold because of an incident in his previous home where he scratched two of the family members after being startled awake and wrapped in a blanket. He has been straining to urinate but is able to be expressed easily, and unfortunately his URI is worsening. He needs to go to a vet hospital as soon as possible to manage these issues
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Oreo . My animal id is #19118. I am a desexed male black cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a agency on 25-Jan-2018.
Oreo was placed at risk due to his medical condition; he is not able to urinate and will benefit from placement outside the shelter as soon as possible. Oreo can go to an Average home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 11.2 lbs
25/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2-3y Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :no history entered at this time Subjective: Observed Behavior -calm, allows exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =160 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:no treatment
29/01/2018
Progress exam History: Intake 1/25. Subjective: BARH. No csvd. Was noted by behavior to be straining in the litter box. Bladder palpated firm but was able to express urine easily. Objective P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, no oral lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, bladder moderate and firm but expressed easily U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: FLUTD Plan: Move to medical for observation Start prazosin 1mg PO BID x7d until 2/5 Start simbadol 0.24mg/kg SQ SID x5d until 2/2 (first dose given today) If still FLUTD rec AXR to check for stones and bw/UA-did not do today to allow him to settle in to medical Good prognosis
30/01/2018
Progress exam History: Intake 1/25. 1/28-noted to be straining in litter box. Bladder was firm but easily expressed. Started on prazosin and simbadol. Subjective: BARH. No csvd. Eating well. Small amount of urine in litter box with a moderate but soft bladder. Purring and friendly in the cage. Objective P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, no oral lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, bladder moderate but soft U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: FLUTD Plan: CTM daily for U Continue prazosin 1mg PO BID until 2/5 Continue simbadol 0.24mg/kg SQ SID until 2/2 If still FLUTD rec AXR to check for stones and bw/UA Good prognosis
31/01/2018
Monitor FLUTD S/O: BARH. Attention seeking, allows petting, rolling around cage. Did not allow abdominal palpation — wound tense and move away, placed front paw on arm to move away but didn’t draw nails Observed walking in and out of litterbox, straining to urinate, no urine produced. Good appetite — urination reported on symptoms sheet from last night and this morning but amount not specified EENT: Pink mm, teeth clean, eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge, ears WNL HL: Normal thoracic auscultation ABD: Unable to palpate — 2nd attempt, brief palpation, moderate sized bladder INTEG: Full healthy coat MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Neutered A: FLUTD P: Rec convenia 0.5ml SQ today. Continue with simbadaol and prazocin. Sprayed felaway. Requested Hills C/D – should arrive on transport tomorrow. If straining continues, will need to sedate and pass urinary cathetor
1/02/2018
Progress exam History: Intake 1/25. 1/28-noted to be straining in litter box. Bladder was firm but easily expressed. Started on prazosin and simbadol. 1/31-given convenia Subjective: BARH. No cvd but sneezed once during exam after hissing (no other signs of URI). Eating well. No urine in litter box this morning but urinated multiple times in litter box yesterday and bladder is soft this morning. Objective P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, no oral lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, bladder moderate but soft U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: FLUTD Plan: CTM daily for U Continue prazosin 1mg PO BID until 2/5 Continue simbadol 0.24mg/kg SQ SID until 2/2 If still FLUTD rec AXR to check for stones and bw/UA +/- UCS Good prognosis
2/02/2018
Monitor FLUTD S/O: BARH. Active, attention seeking, allows all petting, rolls around cage, only difficult to palpate abdomen. Small amount of urine in litter EENT: Pink mm, eyes clear, no ocular discharge, mild to moderate serous nasal discharge HL: Sneezed 2-3x, normal RR/RE ABD: Tense, medium sized bladder INTEG: Full healthy coat MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Neutered A: FLUTD P: Continue with current treatment and monitoring plan. CTM for signs of URI.
3/02/2018
Monitor FLUTD S/O: BARH. Attention seeking, allows all handling. No interest in food. No urine/stool seen in litter box. EENT: Eyes clear, moderate serous nasal discharge, pink mm, teeth clean HL: Normal thoracic auscultation, sneezing consistently, sneeze marks in cage ABD: Resents palpation, normal bladder INTEG: Full healthy coat MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Neutered A: FLUTD, URI P: Rec doxycycline 1.2ml PO q24 x 10 days (first dose given). Continue to monitor while at BACC. Good prognosis
4/02/2018
Progress exam History: Intake 1/25. 1/28-noted to be straining in litter box. Bladder was firm but easily expressed. Started on prazosin and simbadol. 1/31-given convenia 2/3-started on doxycycline for URI Subjective: BARH. Did not eat morning meal. Empty litter box and no u noted on medical sheet yesterday but bladder is normal in size and tone. Sneezing and congested. No cvd. Objective P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, no oral lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic but congested and sneezing ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, bladder moderate but soft U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: FLUTD URI 2+ proteinuria 1+ bilirubinuria 2+ pyuria r/o UTI Plan: CTM daily for U Continue prazosin 1mg PO BID until 2/5 Extend simbadol 0.24mg/kg SQ SID until 2/5 Continue doxycycline until 2/12 (for URI and possible UTI) AXR-lateral view, no stones noted, nsf Chem-nsf CBC-nsf UA-bilirubin +, protein ++, pH 6, USG 1.060, leukocytes ++ (bladder was easily expressed for UA, a large amount of yellow urine expressed until bladder was empty) If app still decreased tomorrow consider app stimulant Good prognosis
5/02/2018
Progress exam History: Intake 1/25. 1/28-noted to be straining in litter box. Bladder was firm but easily expressed. Started on prazosin and simbadol. 1/31-given convenia 2/3-started on doxycycline for URI 2/4- AXR-lateral view, no stones noted, nsf Chem-nsf CBC-nsf UA-bilirubin +, protein ++, pH 6, USG 1.060, leukocytes ++ Subjective: QAR, ~5-6% dehydrated. Untouched food. Congested and had an episode of coughing this morning along with sneezing. Empty litter box and no urine noted on monitoring sheet even though his bladder is soft. URI seems to be worsening. Objective P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, serous nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, no oral lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic but congested and sneezing/coughing ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, bladder moderate but soft U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: FLUTD URI-worsening 2+ proteinuria 1+ bilirubinuria 2+ pyuria r/o UTI Plan: CTM daily for U Last day of prazosin and simbadol Continue doxycycline until 2/12 (for URI and possible UTI) Start LRS 20mg/kg SQ SID x3d until 2/7 (first dose given) Start cerenia 1mg/kg SQ SID x3d until 2/7 (first dose given) Start nebulization SID x3d until 2/7 (first treatment given) If app still decreased tomorrow consider app stimulant +/- CXR when more stable for sedation Rec NH placement for hospitalization Good prognosis
6/02/2018
Progress exam History: Intake 1/25. 1/28-noted to be straining in litter box. Bladder was firm but easily expressed. Started on prazosin and simbadol. 1/31-given convenia 2/3-started on doxycycline for URI 2/4- AXR-lateral view, no stones noted, nsf Chem-nsf CBC-nsf UA-bilirubin +, protein ++, pH 6, USG 1.060, leukocytes ++ 2/6-URI worsening and dehydrated. Started LRs, cerenia, and nebulization Subjective: QAR, ~5% dehydrated. Eating well. Congested and sneezing. No urine noted on monitoring sheet even though his bladder is soft. Seems improved from yesterday but overall is declining and needs hospitalization. Normal BM in litter box. Objective P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, serous nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, no oral lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic but congested and sneezing ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, bladder moderate to large but soft , unable to express U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: FLUTD URI-worsening 2+ proteinuria 1+ bilirubinuria 2+ pyuria r/o UTI Plan: CTM daily for U Extend prazosin 1mg PO BID until 2/13 Continue doxycycline until 2/12 (for URI and possible UTI) Continue LRS 20mg/kg SQ SID until 2/7 Continue cerenia 1mg/kg SQ SID until 2/7 Continue nebulization SID until 2/7 Rec NH placement for hospitalization Good prognosis
4/02/2018
U/A free catch blood – neg urobilinogen – neg bilirubin – 2 protein- 100 nitrite – neg ketones – neg ascorbic acid- neg glucose – neg pH – 6 specific gravity – 1.015 leukocytes – 75 usg -refractometer – off the chart 1.060 concentrated
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake Oreo was timid and ran into the back or the carrier and giving whale eyes.
Date of Intake: 1/25/2018
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Basic Information:: Oreo is a 4 year old altered male Black and white DSH cat. He came into ACC as a stray with police after that owner reported behavior concerns.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 3 children
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers Oreo is timid and likes to hide.
How is this cat around children?: Oreo has lived with children before of ages 16,13, and 7 years old around the children he is gentle and relaxed.
How is this cat around other cats?: Oreo has never lived with cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: Oreo has never lived with dogs
Behavior Notes: Oreo will struggle during a bath. He only likes to be held for a short period of time. Oreo is’t bothered with going into the carrier and walks in when he sees it.
Bite history:: Oreo does have a bite history
Energy level/descriptors:: high activity level
Medical Notes: unknown
For a New Family to Know: Oreo is decribed as playful, mellow, and confident. He likes to play with laser pointer, catnip toys and strings. Oreo is feed dry and wet food twice a day. Oreo is litter boxed trained with an uncovered box and clay litter.
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Adults and children (ages 13, 16, 17) Behavior toward strangers: Timid/hides Behavior toward children: Gentle and relaxed. Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: Yes. The owner’s child jumped over him while he was sleeping and he jumped up and scratched him. Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Playful, mellow, and confident with a high activity level Other notes: He only likes being held for a short period of time and doesn’t mind going into a carrier. He likes to play with laser pointer, catnip toys and strings.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 01/25/18 Calm, allows exam
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 01/28/18 Sitting upright in kennel as I approach, ears forward and pupils dilated. Makes eye contact. He steps forward hesitantly as the cage door opens and sniffs my hand, tail lowered. He perks up once touched and leans in for petting, tail raising. Rolls over onto floor and with continued interaction and allows all further petting while rolling around. Sweet boy – doing well! 01/29/18 Straining in litterbox, seems unable to use the litterbox. I walk away and check back on him after several minutes and he’s on the other side of his kennel, pupils dilated and body low. Makes eye contact. Begins to strain again as if trying to use the bathroom. Tense, unsure today. May be feeling uncomfortable due to possible underlying medical condition. Notified vet. 01/30/18 Crouched in back of kennel, body tense and eyes wide. Pupils are dilated. He perks up once touched and leans in for petting. Leans in and rolls over onto his side, tail curled between legs as he turns his head to head-butt my hand. Sweet boy, allowed all petting for duration of session. Appreciates attention once approached. Did well today! 01/31/18 Crouched in back of kennel, pupils dilated and tail curled around feet. Makes eye contact. He leans in for petting once touched and rolls over onto his side. Allows further petting while continuing to roll around. Sweet and timid. Remains calm when picked up and held. Did well today! Not too interested in treats. 02/01/18 Lying in front of kennel, body low and pupils dilated. He allows petting along his head and body while rolling over onto his side and tucking his tail between his legs. He leans in and scoots towards me. Stands up to head-butt my hand, then plops over onto his side. Timid and very sweet boy, allows all petting for duration of session. 02/03/18 Relaxed and lying down in her litter box. She watches the assessor with wide, dilated eyes. Starts rolling around and scent marking on the cage furnishings. Nuzzles against my hand and appreciates attention. Still seems a little timid and tenses up whenever someone walked by or made a loud noise. Doing well! 02/04/18 Lying in front of kennel, body neutral and pupils dilated. He tolls over onto his side when touched and leans in for petting. Tail remains tucked between legs or wrapped around feet and pupils remain dilated. Begins to purr and continues to roll over. Timid boy – very sweet. Allows all petting. Did well today! Ate all treats given. 02/05/18 Crouched in back of kennel, tail curled around feet and ears forward. Pupils are dilated as he sniffles – congested with URI. He greets my hand with a head-butt as I reach towards him and allows petting along his head and body while leaning in, tail raised and body low. He allows further petting while rolling over onto his side and purring loudly. Head-butts my hand with energy. Sweet boy – allows all petting and handling for duration of session. Doing great!
Cage Condition:: Cage is recently cleaned
Reaction to assessor:: Oreo was lying down in his litter box, watching the assessor with wide, dilated eyes.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Oreo tilts his head and rolls around in the litter box.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Oreo remains calm and starts rubbing up against the cage furnishings.
Reaction to touch:: Oreo sniffs the assessor, nudges his hand and accepts gentle petting on his head and along his body. He gives head butts and slowly inches towards the front of the kennel with his body lowered. His body perks up with attention and he slowly builds up confidence over time.
Reaction to being picked up:: Oreo was a bit tense when picked up, but he remains calm and allows all handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Affectionate,Playful
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Oreo 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.
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