ROYALTY – 12668
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*** SAFE 11/21/17 *** Gorgeous Young Calico Is Pure ROYALTY!
Royalty is a 1 year old Calico. She was found as a stray bottle baby and is being surrendered today because she has a foreign body and the owner does not have the ability to care for her recovery if the surgery was performed. She ate a nurf dart Friday and now has a foreign body. On exploratory laparotomy/spay a small foreign body was bound in the jejunum and removed via enterotomy. Please help Royalty find a loving home.
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Royalty. My animal id is #12668. I am a desexed female calico cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 6 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 15-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal health – cannot afford vet bill.
Royalty is at risk for behavior concerns (Experience determination). She has been fearful in care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior. Royalty does not allowed any handling.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 10.12 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 year Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : o/s Subjective: BAR, ~5% dehydrated (dry gums). No c/s/v/d noted Observed Behavior – Once out of the carrier started striking and trying to flee. Had to be sedated for PE. Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Vomiting Inappetence Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC 2 view AXR-nsf, no sign of foreign body, empty stomach, feces in colon LRS SQ 20mll/kg SID x3d Cerenia 1mg/kg SQ SID x3d Recheck daily for vomiting/appetite +/- add mirtazapine tomorrow +/- BW depending on how she progresses Will be spayed today since already sedated Sedated with telazol 0.1ml IM Convenia 8mg/kg SQ once **ADDENDUM 1:33pm On exploratory laparotomy/spay a small foreign body was bound in the jejunum and removed via enterotomy-see surgery note** Prognosis: Good SURGERY: ok for surgery today
OHE/Abdominal exploratory: HX: history of ingestion of foam toy about 1 week ago per owner, xrays taken by RDVM yesterday with possible small intestinal obstructive pattern. No obvious foreign body noted. Ventral midline incision: Exploration of small intestine reveals 1 cm piece of foam obstructing mid-jejunal region. Bowel appears healthy. Remainder of the small intestine explored, no other foreign bodies noted. Stomach and pyloric region palpate normally as well. Simple enterotomy performed 1 cm proximal to obstruction. Area flushed with sterile saline, closed in single simple interrupted pattern with 3/0 pds. Omentum tacked down to surgical site. OHE: Ovarian pedicles and uterine body double ligated and transfixed with pds. Incision closed with PDS in 3 layers. Green linear intradermal tattoo placed. Recovery uneventful. Given intra-op: 1. 100 ml LRS SQ 2. 0.45 ml onsior SQ 3. 0.6 mlsimbadol SQ 4. 0.45 ml convenia SQ Plan: continue analgesics and anti-inflammatories for another 2-3 days. Monitor appetite/attitude, vomit/diarrhea, etc.
Progress exam-1 day post op enterotomy and spay History : o/s 11/15-had foreign body (part of a nerf toy). In surgery a single enterotomy was performed to remove the foreign body in the mid-jejunum. A routine spay was also performed. Started on LRS, cerenia and given convenia intra-op. 11/15: 2 view AXR-nsf, no sign of foreign body, empty stomach, feces in colon Subjective: BAR, No c/s/v/d noted. Does not eat wet food but ate dry food when offered. No bm/u noted but there was no litter box in the cage. Resting comfortably. Limited exam due to behavior-will growl and try to attack when cage door is opened. Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted H/L: eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: 1 day post op enterotomy and spay Vomiting-resolved Inappetence-improved Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC LRS SQ 20ml/kg SID until 11/18 Cerenia 1mg/kg SQ SID until 11/18 Recheck daily for vomiting/appetite tomorrow Continue simbadol until 11/18 Continue onsior until 11/17 Prognosis: Good
Recheck vomiting and appetite – enterotomy/FB removal and spay on 11/15 S/O: BAR. Growling and hissing on approach. Wet food untouched, appears to be eating dry food. No vomiting noted. No feces seen EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing A: Two day post-op enterotomy and spay, appears to be doing well. Vomiting and anorexia resolved P: Continue with current treatment and monitoring plan. Good prognosis
Recheck vomiting/appetite S/O: BAR. Front of cage, head butting cage door, solicits attention then starts to low growl. Dry food available with empty dry food bowls. Small amount of urine, normal stool in litterbox. No vomit or diarrhea EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing A: Three day post op spay and FB removal via enterotomy, doing well, stable at this time P: Continue with current treatment and monitoring plan. Excellent prognosis
Progress exam-Post op enterotomy and spay History : o/s 11/15-had foreign body (part of a nerf toy). In surgery a single enterotomy was performed to remove the foreign body in the mid-jejunum. A routine spay was also performed. Started on LRS, cerenia and given convenia intra-op. 11/15: 2 view AXR-nsf, no sign of foreign body, empty stomach, feces in colon Subjective: BARH, No c/s/v/d noted. Has not touched morning meal but is very nervous. Normal bm and u in litter box. When attempted PE started to growl and strike. Fled from cage and was examined in a net. Objective BCS 5/9 HR=wnl RR=wnl EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: RR, NMA, Lungs C&E ABD: SNP, NMP INT: GHC, surgical incision cdi MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Post op enterotomy and spay (11/15) Vomiting-resolved Inappetence-improved, picky eater Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Ok to move out of medical Prognosis: Good
Pre Medication Simbadol- .61cc SQ Anesthetic Induction Telazol: .1cc IM Gas Maintenance: Isoflorane % : 2 NSAID Robenicoxib- .45cc SQ other meds- 100ml LRS SQ .45cc convenia SQ Green linear tattoo placed in ventral abdomen Surgeon- DR. 1431
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Royalty hissed, growl, and swatted when handled for pictures and collar. The counselor was still able to collar, photograph, and transfer to another carrier with limited handling.
Date of Intake: 11/15/2017
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Royalty is a 1 year old Calico. She was found as a stray bottle baby and is being surrendered today because she has a foreign body and the owner does not have the ability to care for her recovery if the surgery was performed.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults and 1 child
How is this cat around strangers?: Royalty will growl and hiss at new people is not familiar with.
How is this cat around children?: Royalty lived with a 7 and 16 year old. She was very playful and affectionate with the children. She was gentle when playing with them but could be exuberant when she started to run around the house.
How is this cat around other cats?: She has not been around other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: Royalty spent 2 weeks with a bulldog puppy. She was interested in him but kept her distance.
Behavior Notes: She is quiet during care rides and likes to be out of the carrier and sit by her owner. She has never been bathed or have her nails trimmed. She will try to run away when brushed. She enjoys being picked up and held by people that she knows. She struggles when being placed in the carrier.
Bite history:: She has no bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: She ate a nurf dart Friday and now has a foreign body.
For a New Family to Know: Royalty is described by her owner has friendly and affectionate to people she knows, playful, mellow, confident, independent, and quiet. She follows her owner all through the house. She likes to play with stuffed toys and balls. She was kept indoors. She sleeps in her owner’s bed. She was free fed Meow Mix. She is litter box trained and is used to a covered box with clumping litter. She was not given a scratching post so she scratched on the leather couch.
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 Adults, 1 Child Behavior toward strangers: Displays distance increasing behaviors Behavior toward children: Playful and affectionate Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Spent 2 weeks with a Bulldog puppy and mostly kept her distance Bite or Scratch history: Litter box training: Energy level/descriptors: Friendly and affectionate with a high activity level Other notes: She enjoys being picked up and held by people that she knows. She struggles when being placed in the carrier.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Once out of the carrier started striking and trying to flee.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/16/17 Sitting in front of kennel, feet folded in front of her and eyes closed. She makes eye contact as I approach and begins to growl. She backs away and hisses as the bear-claw reaches towards her and gives it one hard swat before it can touch her. Needs more time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is recently cleaned
Reaction to assessor:: Royalty was tense and started to grumble when the assessor approached the kennel.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Royalty remains motionless, her eyes are dilated and she continues to vocalize.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Royalty hisses then backs away and retreats to her litter box.
Reaction to touch:: Royalty’s ears bend flat and she continues to hiss when the assessor extends his hand out. She leans forward to sniff then quickly bats at the assessor’s hand with her claws retracted. Her body remains tense and she is very wary of her surroundings.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide her with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New hope only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: New Hope Only is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and may require further investigation before placement in a home. She has tried to swat, is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. She may have a known history of behavioral issues that need to be addressed. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
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