SULLY – 19367
Safe - 2-4-2018 Manhattan
SAFE 2/4/18 Gorgeous flame point boy Sully wants a human to call his own! Are you available? Meet him @MACC. SULLY was dumped by his owner. He is a bit hissy right now and needs a new furever home this time.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Sully 19367
Care Center Location: Manhattan
ZIP Code From: 10459
Intake Type: Owner surrender
Medical Behavior: Yellow
Age: 2 years
Sex: Neutered Male
Weight: 9 lbs
Medical
Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
1-Feb-2018
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 10:35 AM
Neutered yesterday, pt has scrotal hematoma today. There is moderate bruising around the right half of the scrotum , extending ~5 cm towards the leg.
Cleaned dried blood off scrotum and applied HemaBlock.
Continue Onsior 9 mg PO SID x3 days.
1088
VET 991088
1-Feb-2018
Post Op Exam
Vet Notes: 9:32 AM
Neutered yesterday, was noted to have mild to moderate scrotal bleed overnight that resolved without treatment
S/O
-QAR, friendly and docile, allows all handling
-mm pk, tacky; CRT 2 sec
-no nasal discharge or sneezing
-OU: open and clear
-eupnic, heart/lungs WNL
-soft abdomen
-fresh blood staining along hindlimbs and tail; blood clot present around scrotum with no significant active bleeding; moderate swelling and mild to moderate bruising of scrotum and prepuce
A
1. Scrotal hemtoma post op
P
-150 ml SQF today
-monitor in medical today, if no further bleeding then okay to go back to adoptions
VET 991382
1-Feb-2018
Progress Exam
L V T Notes: 12:33 AM
Cat was noted by ACS to be bleeding from surgical site. Hematoma forming but site already clotted. Moved into medical for observation.
LVT-E 991033
31-Jan-2018
Spay/Neuter Summary
Medical Assistant: 11:46 AM
Feline Neuter
Pre Medication/Induction:
Ketamine 100mg/mL injectable, 0.45 mL IM, once at 10:23 am
Dexdomitor 0.5mg/mL injectable, 0.09 mL IM, once at 10:23 am
Butorphanol 10mg/mL injectable, 0.04 mL, IM once at 10:23 am
Anesthesia Notes:
Pet did not require intubation for procedure.
NSAID:
Robenicoxib 20mg/mL injectable, 0.45 mL, SQ, once, for post operative pain relief at 10:34 am. Given post operatively.
Other:
Simbadol 1.8mg/mL injectable, 0.6 mL SQ, once, for post operative pain relief at 10:34 am. Given post operatively.
Recovery uneventful.
0.04 ml antisedan 5 mg/ml IM given at 11:20 am.
Anesthesiologist/Surgical Monitor:
0811/1415
Vet Notes: 11:35 AM
Surgery report
Once pt was sedated, a more thorough exam was done:
O: Appropriately hydrated, BCS 5/9, MMs pink
EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. Mild tartar, fractured left mandibular PM2 – appears to have been recent because the fractured piece of tooth is hanging from a thread in the mouth. The pulp cavity is visible. There are bite marks on the tongue as if from a bite this morning.
PLNs: Not significantly enlarged.
H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds.
Abd: Soft, no masses palpated
M/S/I: Several nails on all feet are broken near the quick and there is a small amount of bleeding. No wounds, swelling or injuries noted.
UG: Male intact, testicles soft and symmetrical.
A/P:
1. Fractured tooth – recommend rads and likely extraction
2. Broken nails
3. Pt appears to have bitten his tongue this morning
Was this cat a Cryptorchid? No – normal feline
Routine Feline Neuter
Closed scrotal approach
Self tie of spermatic cord
Green linear tattoo near incision site to denote neuter status.
Surgeon: 1088
Vet Notes: 11:29 AM
Pre-op exam
S: Growls, hisses and swats from the feral den. Visual exam only.
O: BAR, MMs pink
EENT: No discharge OU, nose.
H/L: Eupnic. No coughing or sneezing.
Abd: Unable to palpate
M/S/I: No skin lesions noted.
A: Apparently healthy
Short-term prognosis: Excellent
P: Neuter today
1088
VET 991088
30-Jan-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 10:45 AM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age:1-2y
Microchip noted on Intake?n
Microchip Number (If Applicable):
History 😮 surrender
Subjective: very difficult exam due to temperament
Observed Behavior -attacking net, striking +++
Evidence of Cruelty seen -n
Evidence of Trauma seen -n
Objective
T =
P =200
R =wnl
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: clean teeth
PLN: No exam
H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: no exam
U/G: confirmed intact
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: neuter in-house
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
VET-P 991027
28-Jan-2018
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 10:54 PM
BARH
scan negative
male intact
nervous, hissing, swatting
appx 3 yrs old
mild tartar
clean EEN
clean coat
BCS 5/9
NOSF
LVT-E 990632
Behavior
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previous lived with: 3 Adults, 2 Children (Ages 16/17)
Behavior toward strangers: Sully is shy around strangers and tends to hide for a few minutes until he feels comfortable.
Behavior toward children: Sully lived with 2 children and was very relaxed around them and would lay on their laps.
Bite or Scratch history: none
Litter box training: yes
Energy level/descriptors: Medium Energy, Shy, Mellow
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
1/30/18 Observed Behavior -attacking net, striking
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
1/29/18
Lying down by the back, flat behind his bedding. He looks up with dilated eyes and ears tilted to the side. His breathing becomes rapid and he starts to shiver as I extend my hand, very scared. He flinches when touched and presses his head, facing the cage wall. Needs more time to adjust.
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Sully hissed, sitting upright at the back of the cage during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Sully becomes alert with eyes wide open and pupils dilated.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Sully he stiffens up in place, seems unsure, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:
Sully slowly leans away, but accepts the touch and closes eyes while low grumbling. He becomes agitated after a few strokes then attempts to bite the assessor’s hand.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Laid back
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Curious
Timid
Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Sully tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home who understands this cat may need time to warm up to his new home and family at his own pace.
Profile
Date of Intake
28-Jan-2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
Basic Information:
Sully is a male champagne point tabby that is estimated to be 2 years old. His previous owner got him from someone that was giving a litter of kittens away and stayed with them until he began to be aggressive towards people at home.
Previously lived with:
3 Adults, 2 Children (Ages 16,17)
How is this cat around strangers?
Sully is shy around strangers and tends to hide for a few minutes until he feels comfortable.
How is this cat around children?
Sully lived with 2 children and was very relaxed around them and would lay on their laps.
How is this cat around other cats?
Sully was not around other cats in his previous home.
How is this cat around dogs?
Sully was not around other dogs in his previous home.
Behavior Notes
Sully will at times wander outside if he sees an open door and will usually come back inside but once in a while they would have to go outside to bring him back in. He does hide whenever he feels scared and will make himself very difficult to find. He is relaxed in car rides as well as being in carriers. He will run away if he hears running water and makes giving him a bath very difficult. He does not like people trimming his nails and will prefer to use a scratching post. He is comfortable being picked up and held and having someone brush her.
Bite history:
Sully has a history of biting and scratching people. He tends to jump at peoples feet and legs when they walk by. the most recent incident was when moving a piece of furniture that she was unknowingly under she jumped and scratched at his owner’s legs then ran away.
Energy level/descriptors:
Medium Energy, Shy, Mellow
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
Medical Notes
Sully has been to the vet in the last 2 years.
For a New Family to Know
Sully is a mellow cat that enjoys sleeping and playing with his stuffed toys. He will follow people around the house when he wants attention if not he will hide under furniture sleeping. He is very litter box trained and uses a covered litter box. He is used to eating dry cat food and some human food as well.
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