PIKACHU – 25444
Safe - 4-21-2018 Manhattan
SAFE 4/21/18 PIKACHU is a shy neutered kitty whose owner left him at the shelter. He is a bit overweight and should have some follow up dietary care.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Pikachu 25444
Care Center Location: Manhattan
ZIP Code From: 10029
Intake Type: Owner surrender
Medical Behavior: Blue
Age: 7 years
Sex: Neutered male
Weight: 19 lbs
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age:reported to be 7, age consistent with exam
Microchip noted on Intake? neg
Microchip Number (If Applicable):
History : owner surrender
Subjective:QAR
Observed Behavior -shy but docile and allows all handling
Evidence of Cruelty seen -n
Evidence of Trauma seen -n
Objective
BCS 9/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam:mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; moderate tartar/staining; slab fracture of R upper 4th premolar
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: male neutered
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, matting over dorsum
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal:grossly normal
Assessment
1. Obesity
2. Matting over dorsum, likely secondary to BCS
Prognosis:good
Plan:
-recommend weight loss through dietary management
-recommend dental cleaning with possible extraction
SURGERY:neutered
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