TINA – 32195
Safe - 7-2-2018 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
SAFE 7/2/18 TINA was dumped by her owner at the shelter. Owner stated she was hit by a car 4 months ago but he never took her to the vet. She drags her hind limbs around and has little movement in them. She can use an uncovered litter box or pee pad. She needs x-rays to determine the extent of her injuries but TINA has nerve damage to her hind legs and needs a special adopter who can give her the care she needs. She also needs some grooming to get some paint off her fur. This poor girl is only one year old!! This is the epitome of negligence. Please be her rescue angel today.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Tina 32195
Care Center Location: Manhattan
ZIP Code From: 11368
Intake Type: Owner surrender
Medical Behavior: Blue
Age: 1 year
Sex: Female
Weight: 4 lbs
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: Reported 1 year and 1 month – exam is consistent with this
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative
History : Hit by a car 4 months ago, never saw a vet. Lost most motor activity in back legs but pt drags herself with front legs and gets around competently. She urinates on pee pads or in an uncovered litter box.
Pt received 6 mg Onsior PO last night.
Subjective: Alert, lying down at back of kennel
Observed Behavior – Slightly tense, but allows all handling
Evidence of Cruelty seen – None
Evidence of Trauma seen – Paraparesis
Objective
BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Mild tartar
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Soft, non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Bladder soft, moderately large. Female, no SS palpated.
MSI: FLEA DIRT crusted all over pt’s chin, dorsal neck, back, tailhead etc. Weak motor activity in hind legs. Pt primarily drags herself around with front legs. Paint crusted on fur of hind legs and abdomen.
CNS: Mentation appropriate. Strong flexor pain withdrawals and deep pain sensation in hind legs.
Rectal: Normal externally – good anal tone.
Assessment:
1. HBC 4 months ago, apparent nerve damage to hind legs although pt seems to ambulate adequately
2. Flea dirt
3. Paint on hind legs and body
4. Mild tartar
Prognosis: Fair
Plan:
1. Needs all intake tasks
2. Sedate with Dexdomitor 0.1 ml IM and butorphanol 0.05 ml IM for pelvic and HL rads, and grooming paint off if possible
3. Recommend placement in a home with adequate supervision to ensure pt can get around and eliminate comfortably
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
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