PINKERTON – A1108169
Safe - 4-12-2017 Brooklyn
SAFE 4/12/17 Sweet Kitten With Heart Murmur NEEDS YOU NOW! Pretty PINKERTON at BACC!
Pinkerton is only 8 months old but has a loud heart murmur and is suspected to have heart disease – needs full vet evaluation and echocardiogram.
BROOKLYN CENTER
PINKERTON – A1108169
FEMALE, BLACK / WHITE, DOMESTIC SH MIX,8 mos
STRAY – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 04/07/2017, From NY 11207, DueOut Date 04/10/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8 months Microchip noted on Intake? no History : stray Subjective: bar Observed Behavior – calm Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 200 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: heart murmur 5/6 with thrill, holosystolic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment heart murmur. significant heart disease suspected Plan: recc echo cardiogram–in a cat this age such a loud murmur is very unusual. this is a murmur that must be evaluated Prognosis: guarded long term–echo will provide more info SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to murmur
Weight 5.7
BEHAVIOR:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Pinkerton was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home. She was friendly during intake and allowed all handling to be conducted.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Observed Behavior – Calm
EVALUATION:
Cage Condition: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor: Pinkerton approaches the front and is calm, relaxed, and friendly.
Reaction when softly spoken to: Pinkerton starts to knead and rubs against the cage door, soliciting attention.
Reaction to cage door opening: Pinkerton remains soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch: Pinkerton head-butts and arches her back, and then starts to purr. Her tail becomes a bit puffy when pet roughly and she may shift away, but with soft and gentle strokes she would lean in and continue soliciting attention.
Reaction to being picked up: Pinkerton remains calm when held.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate
VOCAL: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: Social, Sweet, Affectionate
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Average
Pinkerton 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.
MEDICAL:
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 8 months
Microchip noted on Intake? no
History : stray
Subjective: bar
Observed Behavior – calm
Evidence of Cruelty seen – n
Evidence of Trauma seen – n
Objective
P = 200 R = wnl BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: clean teeth
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: heart murmur 5/6 with thrill, holosystolic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: intact
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment
heart murmur. significant heart disease suspected
Plan:
recc echo cardiogram–in a cat this age such a loud murmur is very unusual. this is a murmur that must be evaluated
Prognosis:
guarded long term–echo will provide more info
SURGERY:
Permanent waiver due to murmur
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