SANDY – 28495
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SAFE 5/26/18 SANDY HAS 2 VIDEOS! 16 year old SANDY and her two sixteen year old housemates was dumped by owner at the shelter. SANDY is emaciated, has cataracts and seems to by hyperthyroid. SANDY needs a home with follow up vet care. Please help her today.
A volunteer writes: Let me introduce you to the third of the Triplets of Belleville. Sandy is the kind of cat who only allows her person a certain amount of personal space, and only at certain times of the day (usually when she’s sleeping, unless she’s snoozing on you). They say good things come in three’s, and that’s never been truer than it is with Sandy and her two sweet sisters. One could not be sweeter than the other. Unlike her grey and white sisters, Sandy’s coat is a soft muted orange color. There’s no doubt they are siblings, though; what are the chances that random cats of the same age could have the same spectacular temperaments. You’ve heard of the phrase “Three Dog Night” (how Alaskans keep warm during the coldest of nights, and a great oldies song); well, life with the trio of Sticky, Jada, and Sandy would be a series of three-cat-nights that could send the most hardcore insomniac off into slumber. If you’ve found yourself a little blue or lonely, these ladies will rival any ritual or pill you could take. After 16 years with one owner, the bad news is that they have been dumped at a shelter, but, the good news is that its staff and volunteers will try to move heaven and earth to find them a loving home together, and a person who deserves the joy they will bring. Come over to meet the triplets and tell everyone you know about them.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Sandy 28495 *Came in with Sticky 28496 & Jada 28497*
Location: Manhattan
Intake Date: 5/19/18
Intake Type: Owner Surrender
Medical Behavior: Blue
Sex: Spayed
Age: 16 years
Weight: 5 lbs
Zip Code: 10941
Medical
Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
22-May-2018
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 9:15 PM
Hx: Cataracts. Hyperthyroid, started treatment 5/19/18 at ACC. Diarrhea was noted yesterday and today. Housemates (surrendered with Sticky and Jada) also have watery bloody diarrhea.
S/O: At front of kennel, purring and meowing. Right eye is white – did not examine closely. No coughing or sneezing noted.
A: Diarrhea – R/O GI parasites
P:
1. Praziquantel 0.4 ml SQ
2. Panacur 1.2 ml PO SID x5 days
1088
VET 991088
19-May-2018
Blood Work Interpretation
Vet Notes: 12:22 PM
CBC – Mild Neutrophilia
Chemistry – ELEVATED Total T4 – 7.7
A – HYPERTHROID
Methimazole 5mg SID PO Indefinitely
WILL NEED HYPERTHYROID MEDICATION LONG TERM
The amount of methimazole required is variable but a starting dose of 2.5 mg PO q 12 hrs or 5 mg PO q 24 hrs is reasonable.1 Transdermal methimazole can be administered at the same dosage and has been shown to suppress T4 concentrations at either daily or twice daily dosing.8,28 Most cats become euthyroid within 2-3 weeks after starting therapy. In one study, 9/11 cats treated with methimazole at 2.5 mg PO q 12 hrs and 14/21 cats treated with transdermal methimazole were euthyroid within 4 weeks.4 Most cats require <10 mg of methimazole daily to maintain euthyroidism.1
VET 991493
19-May-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 10:59 AM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 16
Microchip noted on Intake? n
Microchip Number (If Applicable): n
History : OS – NOTE IN ANIMAL DETAILS SUGGESTING PATIENT IS HYPER-THYROID
Subjective: BARH, emaciated, dull hair coat
Observed Behavior – allowed for full PE
Evidence of Cruelty seen – n
Evidence of Trauma seen – n
Objective
T = –
P = 220
R = wnl
BCS = 3/9
EENT: Bilateral catracts – OD Mature, OR Immature ears clean, minimal vision, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: 104 fractured canine – staining and calculus on canines
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: externally normal – Reported spayed
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: externally normal
Assessment – Geriatric –
1) Bilateral cataracts
2) Emaciation
3) Possible underlying conditions
Prognosis: Fair
Plan: Complete intake txs
PERFORMED CBC CHEMISTRY TO RULE OUT ANY UNDERLYING CONDITIONS
Behavior
Animal Behavior Saved At: 22-May-2018 13:1:1.000
Animal ID:
28495
Animal Name: Sandy
Age: 16 Years
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Female
Spayed / Neutered: Yes
Handler:
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
5/22/2018
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: 4 cats, 3 adults, 1 child
Behavior toward strangers: friendly
Behavior toward children: Sandy has been with a one year old child and is calm and friendly.
Behavior toward cats: Sandy is calm and friendly with other cats.
Behavior toward dogs: Sandy has been around 1 small and 1 large dog. She hisses and tries to escape when around the dogs.
Bite or Scratch history: none
Litter box trained: yes
Energy level/descriptors: Low
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
5/19/18 Observed Behavior – allowed for full PE
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
At the front on approach, soft eyes and body, rubbing against the bars and meowing loudly. Stayed at the front when door opened, leaned and arched into pets, purred. Ideal event cat.
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Sandy engages when approached by the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Sandy meows when softly spoken to.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Sandy seeks affection, leans forward with tail up and remains at the front of the cage, soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:
Sandy head bunts the assessor’s hand and appreciates petting on the head and body.
Reaction to being picked up:
She briefly allows the pickup then jumps back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Lively
VOCAL:
Talkative
CHARACTER TYPE:
Social
Sweet
Affectionate
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Beginner
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Sandy interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
Profile
Animal ID: 28495
Animal Name: Sandy
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
This animal came from:
Origin Address
Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
Basic Information:
Jada is a 16 year old spayed female DSH. Moises came in to surrender her and two other cats on behalf of his mother-in-law because she is elderly and cannot take care of the cats anymore.
Previously lived with:
4 cats, 3 adults, 1 child
How is this cat around strangers?
Sandy is friendly around strangers.
How is this cat around children?
Sandy has been with a one year old child and is calm and friendly.
How is this cat around other cats?
Sandy is calm and friendly with other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?
Sandy has been around 1 small and 1 large dog. She hisses and tries to escape when around the dogs.
Behavior Notes
Sandy has never bitten another person or animal. She scratches furniture. In the car ride she meowed. She does not play. Sandy is not bothered by bathing, nail trims, or being brushed. She enjoys being held. She does not like being put into her carrier. Sandy has been described as quiet, friendly, affectionate, playful, and mellow. She is an indoors only cat.
Bite history:
Sandy has never bitten any animal or person.
Energy level/descriptors:
Low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
Yes
Medical Notes
Sandy has a possible thyroid condition. Sandy has cataracts in her right eye. She went to the vet a month ago and received Ciprofloxacin drops to take 3x a day. She was only being given them once a day.
For a New Family to Know
Sandy is a 16 year old friendly medium energy cat. She likes to follow you around, cuddle, and sleep. She eats one cup of food once a day. She’s litter box trained and loves using her scratching post.
Behavior Notes:
Sandy scanned negative for a microchip. Sandy allowed handling, but tried to run and hide when having her picture taken.
A volunteer writes: Let me introduce you to the third of the Triplets of Belleville. Sandy is the kind of cat who only allows her person a certain amount of personal space, and only at certain times of the day (usually when she’s sleeping, unless she’s snoozing on you). They say good things come in three’s, and that’s never been truer than it is with Sandy and her two sweet sisters. One could not be sweeter than the other. Unlike her grey and white sisters, Sandy’s coat is a soft muted orange color. There’s no doubt they are siblings, though; what are the chances that random cats of the same age could have the same spectacular temperaments. You’ve heard of the phrase “Three Dog Night” (how Alaskans keep warm during the coldest of nights, and a great oldies song); well, life with the trio of Sticky, Jada, and Sandy would be a series of three-cat-nights that could send the most hardcore insomniac off into slumber. If you’ve found yourself a little blue or lonely, these ladies will rival any ritual or pill you could take. After 16 years with one owner, the bad news is that they have been dumped at a shelter, but, the good news is that its staff and volunteers will try to move heaven and earth to find them a loving home together, and a person who deserves the joy they will bring. Come over to meet the triplets and tell everyone you know about them.
CAME IN WITH
Sticky 28496
Jada 28497
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