TIGER – 17360
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***SAFE 1/23/18*** SWEET, CHIRPING, INJURED KITTY TIGER NEEDS A RESCUE ANGEL TONIGHT!! BEGINNER RATED!! TIGER was brought in by his owner. He has multiple puncture wounds of unknown origin and has a painful hind end and lameness. He needs further medical eval and a furever home. Tiger lived with his owner and 3 older children. He is super sweet and friendly and has a BEGINNER rating!! Please help this sweet boy get a home and the care he needs tonight!!
Please help him today!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Tiger. My animal id is #17360. I am a male gray tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 31-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal health – will need ongoing vet care.
ZIP Code From: 11385
Tiger is at risk for medical concerns. Tiger has multiple large wounds on his hind end. While these wounds are recovering, recovery in the shelter environment with a lowered immune system can lead to illness. Tiger has been friendly in the care center and allows all handling.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7.28 lbs
31/12/2017
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2yrs Microchip noted on Intake? no History: O/S – convoluted hx Subjective: Cat is BARH Observed Behavior – immediately social, chirps. Allows limited handling; is extremely painful in hind end. Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – yes Objective T = NA P = wnl R = wnl BCS 3-4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Grade 0-1/4 dental dz; fx of 104 and 204 PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male, both testicles palpable scrotally; bladder large, but soft and able to express steady stream MSI: Ambulatory but appears to be knuckling on one or both hind feet, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, multiple puncture wounds to caudal dorsum consistent bite wounds <10 days old. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: has anal and tail tone; rectals wnl, no blood on glove Assessment: Multiple bite wounds of unknown origin; appear <10 days old. Lameness and/or neuro deficits pelvic limbs. Prognosis: Fair-Good Plan: Gave 0.42mLs Simbadol SQ, continue SID for additional 2 days. Sedated with 0.15mLs Telazol IM. Applied artificial tears OU. Lateral and VD pelvic radiographs. Clipped and scrubbed wounds. Mild pocketing, flushed with dilute chlorhexidine soln. Gave 0.33mLs Onsior SQ. SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to bite wounds and DOH hold.
2/01/2018
Progress exam History: Intake 12/31 with multiple wounds of unknown origin. Sedated and area clipped/cleaned. Started on clavamox, simbadol, and given one dose of onsior. Pelvic rads nsf. Subjective: BARH. No c/s/v/d. Normal bm and u in litter box and is rubbing against the front of the cage purring and seeking attention. Does not seem painful even when examining bite wounds. Mild cachexia and ataxia in HLs. Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild dental disease PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic, purring ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x4 with cachexia in HLs and mild ataxia, no knuckling, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, multiple puncture wounds to caudal dorsum to both sides laterally, area has been shaved, no active d/c, healthy granulation tissue, no swelling CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Multiple puncture wounds of unknown origin r/o bite wounds vs other Lameness and/or neuro deficits pelvic limbs-IMPROVED Prognosis: Good Plan: Continue clavamox until 1/10 Monitor puncture wounds daily DOH hold
3/01/2018
Monitor puncture wounds/ataxia S/O: BARH. Very active and attention seeking. Allows all handling. Eating well EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge, pink mm HL: No sneezing, normal thoracic auscultation INTEG: Multiple healing wounds over caudal dorsum and base of tail- no swelling or discharge, healthy granulation tissue present MS/NEURO: Ambulatory x 4, mild ataxia, no knuckling UG: Male A: Healing wounds, ataxia P: Continue with current treatment and monitoring plan. Good prognosis
4/01/2018
Progress exam History: Intake 12/31 with multiple wounds of unknown origin. Sedated and area clipped/cleaned. Started on clavamox, simbadol, and given one dose of onsior. Pelvic rads nsf. Subjective: BARH. No c/s/v/d. Normal bm and u in litter box and is rubbing against the front of the cage purring and seeking attention. Does not seem painful even when examining bite wounds. Mild cachexia and ataxia in HLs. Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild dental disease PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic, purring ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x4 with cachexia in HLs and mild ataxia, no knuckling, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, multiple puncture wounds to caudal dorsum to both sides laterally, area has been shaved, no active d/c, healthy granulation tissue, no swelling CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Multiple puncture wounds of unknown origin r/o bite wounds vs other Lameness and/or neuro deficits pelvic limbs-IMPROVED Prognosis: Good Plan: Continue clavamox until 1/10 Monitor puncture wounds daily DOH hold
4/01/2018
Progress exam History: Intake 12/31 with multiple wounds of unknown origin. Sedated and area clipped/cleaned. Started on clavamox, simbadol, and given one dose of onsior. Pelvic rads nsf. Subjective: BARH. No c/s/v/d. Normal bm and u in litter box and is rubbing against the front of the cage purring and seeking attention. Great appetite. Wounds are healing well. Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild dental disease PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x4 with cachexia in HLs, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, multiple puncture wounds to caudal dorsum to both sides laterally, area has been shaved, no active d/c, healthy granulation tissue, no swelling CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Multiple puncture wounds of unknown origin r/o bite wounds vs other-healing well Lameness and/or neuro deficits pelvic limbs-RESOLVED Prognosis: Good Plan: Continue clavamox until 1/10 Monitor puncture wounds daily DOH hold
5/01/2018
Monitor wounds/ataxia in hindlimbs S/O: BARH. Attention seeking, allows all handling, eating well, soft stool in litterbox EENT: Pink mm, teeth clean, eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: Normal thoracic auscultation, no sneezing ABD: Tense, no masses palpable, small bladder INTEG: Multiple healing wounds and scar tissue at caudal dorsum and base of tail all healing well; full thickness skin wound with healthy granulation tissue forming had skin/scab slough off, ~1.5cm around MS/NEURO: Ambulatory x 4, posture in hind end slightly hunched under, very mild ataxia, did not fall over today when walking UG: Male A: Healing wounds hind end ataxia improving soft stool today P: Continue with current treatment and monitoring plan. Good prognosis
6/01/2018
Monitor wounds/ataxia in hindlimbs S/O: BARH. Attention seeking, allows all handling, eating well, normal stool in litterbox, small amount of litter EENT: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: Normal RR/RE, no sneezing ABD: Tense, no masses palpable INTEG: Multiple healing wounds and scar tissue at caudal dorsum and base of tail all healing well; full thickness skin wound at left flank, caudal margin is thickened with dead tissue and has serosanguinous discharge, healthy granulation tissue at cranial margin MS/NEURO: Ambulatory x 4, posture in hind end slightly hunched under, very mild ataxia, did not fall over today when walking UG: Male A: Most wounds completely healed or healing well with the exception of one wound at the left flank showing signs of early infection and necrosis hind end ataxia improving P: Adding nolvasan to treatments. May require additional oral antibiotics +/- primary closure of wound. Continue with current treatment and monitoring plan. Good prognosis
7/01/2018
Progress exam History: Intake 12/31 with multiple wounds of unknown origin. Sedated and area clipped/cleaned. Started on clavamox, simbadol, and given one dose of onsior. Pelvic rads nsf. 1/6-one of the wounds had serosanguineous d/c-started on nolvasan Subjective: BARH. No c/s/v/d. Normal bm and u in litter box. Good appetite. Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x4 with cachexia in HLs, mild ataxia especially when using the litter box but did not fall over during exam, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, multiple puncture wounds to caudal dorsum to both sides laterally, area has been shaved, no active d/c, wound on left flank has necrotic edges but no d/c, no swelling CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Multiple puncture wounds of unknown origin r/o bite wounds vs other Lameness and/or neuro deficits pelvic limbs Prognosis: Good Plan: Continue clavamox until 1/10 Continue nolvasan until 1/10 Monitor puncture wounds daily DOH hold
8/01/2018
[Progress Exam Template] S: bar O: easily moves from 1 part of cage to the other, but noticeably weak in hind due to decreased muscle mass, allowed exam EENT: overtly wnl Oral Exam: pink, mild tarter H/L: no overt murmur, fsp/clr lung fields Abd: no overt masses/pain, thin MSI: diffuse sarcopenia, but most pronounced hind end, bite wounds healing well, Left caudodorsolateral wound 1 cm x 1 cm w/ small piece of necrotic tissue <1/2 cm, but otherwise healthy tissue Mentation:bar A: bite injuries sarcopenia – secondary to trauma – likely more the issue than true neurologic P: may need debridedment of necrotic piece of tissue, continue to monitor for weight gain and return of muscle mass and loss of “ataxia” Is the Initial Medical Status being Changed? New Medical Status: Is the Initial Behavior Status being Changed? New Behavior Color:
9/01/2018
Progress exam History: Intake 12/31 with multiple wounds of unknown origin. Sedated and area clipped/cleaned. Started on clavamox, simbadol, and given one dose of onsior. Pelvic rads nsf. 1/6-one of the wounds had serosanguineous d/c-started on nolvasan Subjective: BARH. No c/s/v/d. Normal u in litter box. Good appetite. Mild ataxia. Wounds healing well. Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral: Adult dentition, mild dental disease PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic, purring ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x4 with cachexia in HLs, mild ataxia, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, multiple puncture wounds to caudal dorsum to left side (right lateral wounds have healed), no active d/c, wound on left flank has a scab that is peeling off but no d/c, no swelling CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Multiple puncture wounds of unknown origin r/o bite wounds vs other Lameness and/or neuro deficits pelvic limbs Prognosis: Good Plan: Continue clavamox until 1/10 Continue nolvasan until 1/10 Monitor puncture wounds daily-left flank wound may need debridement in the future DOH hold
10/01/2018
Monitor wound healing, ataxia S/O: BAR. Active, attention seeking, eating well EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: no sneezing, normal RR/RE INTEG: Multiple healed wounds at caudal half of body and base of tail, ~1.5cm wound at right flank has flap of necrotic skin ventrally, healthy granulation tissue over wound, no swelling, no discharge noted MS: Ambulatory x 4, very mild ataxia UG: Male A: Wounds of unknown origin Ataxia – resolving well P: Continue with current treatment and monitoring plan. Good prognosis Wound at right flank may need debridement in future
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Tiger was rushed back to medical due to his physical condition, minimal handling was done but he allowed counselor transfer and collar him.
Date of Intake: 12/31/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Tiger is a 2 year old, gray tabby, DSH male. He was purchased him 6 months ago and he was rehomed with someone, and just returned to the original owner. He came into the shelter with lameness in his rear legs of unknown reasons to the owner. He has not see a vet recently.
Previously lived with:: In home with owner and 3 kids
How is this cat around strangers?: Tiger is friendly and outgoing when meeting new people.
How is this cat around children?: Tiger has lived with an 11, 13, and 15 year old in his previous home, and was friendly and relaxed around them.
How is this cat around other cats?: Tiger has not spent time around other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: Tiger has not spent time around dogs.
Behavior Notes: Tigers owner has not bathed or groomed him previously, and he does not allow them to pick him up.
Bite history:: Tiger has no bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: Low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Tiger came in with rear leg lameness in both legs, and his tail appeared to be injured as well.
For a New Family to Know: Tiger was an indoor cat and eats wellness dry food. He was litter box trained using a hooded box with clumping litter. Tiger used a scratching post made from wood.
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Adults and children (ages 11,13,15) Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing Behavior toward children: Friendly and relaxed Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Immediately social, chirps. Allows limited handling; is extremely painful in hind end.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 01/02/18 At front of kennel, leaning against kennel door and reaching out towards me with soft paws. Remains calm and allows all petting for duration of session while leaning in and making eye contact with soft eyes. Sweet boy, doing well! 01/03/18 Comes forward as I approach, tail raised and body soft. Allows all petting while leaning in. Friendly and sweet – doing great! 01/04/18 Approaches the front and meows. Calm, relaxed, and friendly. Greets by the opening and is very sweet throughout interaction, continues to solicit attention and is very sweet. 01/06/18 Social and friendly. She comes forward quickly and rubs against my hand. He tail and body arch when pet, gives head butts and purrs. Doing great! Loves attention. 01/07/18 At front of kennel, head-butting and leaning against door. He remains calm as I open the kennel door and allows all petting, leaning in with tail raised. Sweet and social – doing great! 01/08/18 Comes forward as I approach, leans against kennel door. Walks towards back of kennel as cage door opens and scent marks kennel wall. Comes back forward to head-butt my hand. Allows all petting. Doing great! 01/09/18 At front of kennel as I approach, making eye contact and vocalizing. Remains calm as cage door opens and allows all petting, leaning in with tail raised and quivering. Very sweet, doing well! 01/10/18 At front of kennel, making eye contact and standing up to reach out towards me, paws soft. Allows all petting while leaning in with tail raised. Purrs. Sweet and social, doing great!
Cage Condition:: Cage is recently cleaned
Reaction to assessor:: Tiger was relaxed and comes forward immediately to greet the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Tiger’s tail quivers as he rubs against the kennel door.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Tiger is calm and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Tiger purrs softly, gives head butts and arches his back when pet along his back. He’s social, friendly and is very affectionate.
Reaction to being picked up:: Tiger was a bit tense when picked up, but he remains calm and allows all handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Affectionate,Easy going
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Tiger interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat can go to a beginner home.
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