ALLANA aka ALLAN – 17066
Safe - 1-7-2018 Manhattan
*** SAFE 01/07/18 *** ALLANA was a neighborhood stray kitten who was brought to the shelter because she looked sick. Allana has a URI, conjunctivitis, diarrhea and is underweight. She needs a foster or adopter to give her a place to recuperate.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Allana. My animal id is #17066. I am a female gray tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 11 months old. – P
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 27-Dec-2017.
ZIP Code From: 10453
Allana is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Upper Respiratory Infection, which is contagious to other cats. Allana also has conjunctivitis and is underweight. behaviorally, we have no concerns for Allana, whom we believe would be suitable even for a beginner cat home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 2.8 lbs
Microchip: Negative, Implanted #981020025098913 Sex: Female Age~ Approx- 4 months Very underweight and emaciated Dehydrated cat AMBX4 Eyes: Clear / wnl Ears: Clean/ wnl Nose: Clear / wnl Teeth: Very Slight dental tartar BCS: 3 Skin: APH / WNL Hair Coat: WNL Behavior: Friendly behavior during exam Medication: As per Dr.1088- 50 ml LRS given SQ NOSF
50ml LRS SQ Cerenia 0.2ml SQ at 10 am
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:9-12 months Microchip noted on Intake? placed on intake Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :stray neighborhood cat brought to MACC because it appeared sick Subjective:QAR Observed Behavior -friendly and docile, allows all handling; moderate appetite Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective BCS 3/9 EENT: OU: crusted shut with mucoid discharge, globes appear intact with mild conjunctivitis after cleaning around eyes AU: dark brown discharge, pruritic, mild erythema mild mucoserous nasal discharge Oral Exam:mm pk, tacky; CRT <2 sec; all adult dentitia with some staining around gumline PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: soft, nonpainful, slightly doughy; intestines feel fluid filled and slightly ropey U/G:female, suspect intact, no obvious spay scar or tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4, mild flea debris, severely underweight CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: light brown diarrhea staining around rectum Assessment 1. URI/conjunctivitis 2. Underweight 3. Diarrhea, thickened intestines-suspect parasitism 4. Suspect ear mites Prognosis:fair to good Plan: -dewormed last night on intake -move to medical isolation -50 ml SQF SID x 3 days -cerenia 0.2 ml SQ SID x 3 days -doxycycline 0.3 ml PO SID x 10 days -terramycin OU BID x 10 days -tresaderm AU SID x 10 days SURGERY:temp waiver due to underweight
Recheck in med-iso for URI, poor BCS, dehydrated, diarrhea: S/O: Quiet, mildly depressed in kennel but perks up when handled for PE – mod. dehydrated, BCS 2/9, very skinny/underweight – good appetite, soft formed stool in litter – EENT: OU mild crusting discharge; AU mild dark granular d/c; mild mucoid nasal discharge – H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic – amb x 4, snp abd – nosf A: mod URI, poor BCS, dehydrated, diarrhea resolving P: cwct, monitor appetite and weight
Recheck in med-iso for URI, poor BCS, dehydrated, diarhea: S/O: Quiet, mildly depressed in kennel but perks up when handled for PE – Mild crusting d/c OU and around nares; face was cleaned and body partially wiped clean of feces – mod. dehydrated, BCS 2/9, very skinny/underweight – good appetite (esp. when hand fed), soft formed stool in litter – H/L mild congestion/upper airway sounds, nosf – amb x 4, snp abd – nosf A: mod URI, poor BCS, dehydrated P: cwct, monitor appetite (hand feed) and recheck weight
Recheck in med-iso for URI, poor BCS, dehydrated, diarhea: S/O: Quiet, sitting at front of kennel, appears brighter today – OU mild ocular discharge; only mild crusting discharge around the nose – mod. dehydrated, BCS 2/9, very skinny/underweight – good appetite (esp. when hand fed), soft formed stool in litter – amb x 4, snp abd – nosf A: mild/mod URI resolving; mildly dehydrated P: cwct, monitor appetite (hand feed) and recheck weight
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
KNOWN HISTORY:: Allana was brought in as a stray so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior -friendly and docile, allows all handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Older kitten, emaciated, URI. Curled up asleep on bedding, woke when touched. Immediately stood and came to the front, leaned and arched into pets, ate offered treats.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Allana is asleep on approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Allana wakes up and comes to the front of the cage, soft eyes and body.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Allana remains calm and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Allana leans and arches into the stroke and begins to purr.
Reaction to being picked up:: Allana sits calmly in the assessor’s arms and looks around.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Affectionate
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Other
Potential challenges comments:: Please note that Allana is being treated for an upper respiratory infection at the time of the behavior assessment. This condition may affect some of the behaviors shown during evaluation.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Allana interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
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