ARIA – 16524
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*** SAFE 12/30/17 *** Meet Aria! This poor kitty is not feeling too well and could use some extra TLC @MACC
Aria is a 1 year old tortoiseshell spay female cat. She was found as a stray and the previous owner had her for a year. She was surrendered because the previous owner was moving to an apartment with no pets allow.
Manhattan Center
Hello, my name is Aria. My animal id is #16524. I am a desexed female tortoiseshell cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 19-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won’t allow.
Aria is at risk due to behavior, Adult Only determination. She should go to an experienced adult only cat family that will allow her to acclimate at her own pace as she is more fearful. There are no medical concerns for Aria at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 6.3 lbs
BARH scan negative As per owner spayed female unable to check spay scar due to behavior age as per owner 1 yr no tartar clean EEN clean coat hissed, growled, tried to bite, used net unable to CT NOSF
Sedated with 0.2mL Butorphanol from bottle # 1, 0.2mL Dexdomitor, and 0.2mL ketamine (bottle #9) IM at 11:00am. took two view abdominal and thoracic radiographs. blood obtained for blood smear.
administered AM treatment of Simbadol 1.8mg/mL. Gave 0.3 mL from bottle #46 at 10 25 AM. DVM: 1088 Given by:0811
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 1 year old Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on LVT intake History: Vomits “a lot”, unknown how long this has been going on. Ate dry and wet Fancy Feast, she preferred tuna varieties. Client took pt to a vet 1 month ago and was told that there was nothing wrong, to change the food. The client has tried everything and the problem comes and goes. Subjective: Pt defecated in the feral den on her way over to the intakes room. She stares with ears flat, and yowls and swats when we approach. Administered butorphanol 0.02 ml and Dexdomitor 0.2 ml IM for exam. The first injection did not affect the pt (possibly was “injected” into the air) so a second injection was done with the same doses. Pt continued to yowl, growl and jump around. Pt escaped and ran into a corner – after being caught, her anus was observed to be dilated. She became fractious again – yowling, biting, hissing, jumping in the air. She was caught and given an addditional 0.05 ml butorphanol IM. After 30 min she was still not sedate – still sitting up, yowling and growling and biting, too tense for exam. She was given Telazol 0.05 ml IV. After another 15 minutes, she was still yowling, struggling and tense, trying to escape, jumping off the exam table and biting. Exam was completed with difficulty. At this point, pt suddenly couldn’t close her mouth – somehow the skin ventral to her chin had gotten hooked over her left mandibular canine tooth and it was keeping her mouth open. The tissue was un-snagged using hemostats. No wounds or bleeding was noted. Objective BCS 5/9, MMs pink EENT: OS large amount of corneal and scleral pigmentation – mottled purple and black. The eye retropulses normally but appears buphthalmic. No discharge. OD NSF. No nasal discharge noted. Unable to look at ears. Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth PLN: Unable to palpate. H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Fluid-filled, soft and non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Anus no longer dilated. Normal externally. Assessment: 1. Ocular changes – R/O melanoma, lymphoma, glaucoma, other 2. Hx vomiting, anal dilation today – R/O IBD, food sensitivity, lymphoma, other 3. Self-trauma to skin under chin today – no wounds noted Prognosis: Open Plan: 1. CBC/chemistry/T4 2. Recommend abd ultrasound SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to unknown GI and ocular disease 1088
CBC: Elevated lymphocytes (7.88, ref 0.92-6.88), mild leukocytosis Chemistry: Hyperglycemia (295), hyperphosphatemia (9.4, ref 3.1-7.5), hypernatremia (173, ref 150-165) ASSESSMENT: Given pt’s history of vomiting, and her ocular changes, lymphoma cannot be ruled out. PLAN: Monitor clinical signs in shelter, recheck tomorrow. Consider sedated abd rads. 1088
Sedated with 0.2 ml ketamine/0.2 ml dexdomitor/0.2 ml torb IM for radiographs S/O -sedated for exam -no vomiting noted in cage, unsure of appetite -had small, firm feces in box -mm lgt pk, tacky; CRT 2 sec (changes likely due to dexdomitor) -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OS: severe, abnormal corneal pigmentation arising from dorsolateral limbus and covering approximately 2/3 of cornea; 3rd eyelid elevated and has abnormal spotted pigmentation -AU: clear -eupnic, heart/lungs WNL -soft abdomen; intestines thickened and ropey -urine staining in fur along hind end A 1. Chronic vomiting 2. Ocular abnormalities OS 3. Intestinal Thickening 4. Possible hepatomegaly 5. Lymphocytosis, mild to moderate P gave 150 ml SQF gave 0.3 ml cerenia SQ gave 0.3 ml simbadol SQ, continue SID x 3 days monitor for vomiting, inappetance, diarrhea recommend abdominal ultrasound +/- intestinal biopsies recommend enucleation long term prognosis: open, it is difficult to determine whether she has a few concurrent but treatable conditions including benign ocular disease in which enucleation is curative and mild intestinal disease (parasites vs IBD) but there is also some concern that they all may be related to underlying malignancy
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Aria had her tail tucked and eyes dilated upon intake. She was circling inside the carrier and digging with her claws. She attempted to flee. She was receptive to being touched but when the admissions counselor attempted to collar her she swatted and lunge. No further handling to mitigate inducing anymore stress.
Date of Intake: 12/19/2017
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Aria is a 1 year old tortoiseshell spay female cat. She was found as a stray and the previous owner had her for a year. She was surrendered because the previous owner was moving to an apartment with no pets allow.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
How is this cat around strangers?: She was shy for a few days around strangers. The previous owner stated that she open up faster to people who feed her.
How is this cat around children?: She was not socialized with children.
How is this cat around other cats?: She was not around other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: She was not around dogs.
Behavior Notes: Strangers have to approached her slowly because she will try to scratch. She enjoyed car rides while inside the carrier. She was not bothered by bath, picked up and held, placed inside the carrier or disturbed while sleeping. She enjoyed her coat brushed. She struggled while getting her nails trimmed.
Bite history:: She has no bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: High.
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Aria has a vomiting problem. She was taken to the vet 1 month ago for this problem but the problem still persists.
For a New Family to Know: She was described as a shy cat. She sat on the previous owner. She enjoyed playing with jingle bells. Her diet consisted dry/wet fancy feast and she preferred tuna varieties. Her litter box was uncovered and filled with crystal litter.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults Behavior toward strangers: She was shy for a few days around strangers. The previous owner stated that she open up faster to people who feed her. Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Energy level/descriptors: high Other notes: She was described as a shy cat.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Aria remains by the front crouched position looking around.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Aria becomes alert with eyes wide open, slowly increases distance.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Aria went to hide in the cat den, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Aria leans away from the assessor’s hand, avoiding contact but briefly allows touch on her head then softly paws the hand down to stop any further interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Curious,Timid,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Aria may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. 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 her new home and family at her own pace.
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