BAILEY – 15705
Gone - 12-12-2017 Manhattan
***GONE 12/12/17*** QUIET AND MELLOW BAILEY NEEDS YOUR HELP TONIGHT!! BAILEY liked hanging around a repair shop. He was brought in because the shop owner thought he looked sick. Bailey has a heart murmur and some dental issues which include oral ulcers. He may also have ringworm. All this is treatable with good vet care. Bailey is 4 yrs old and already neutered. He deserves a chance to get the medical care he needs and have a happy ending to his story. PLEASE HELP BAILEY BY RESERVING HIM BY NOON!!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Bailey . My animal id is #15705. I am a desexed male black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 08-Dec-2017.
Original Location: 11373
Bailey is at risk for medical reasons. Bailey is suffering from a number of medical conditions, including oral ulcers, a heart murmur, and possible ringworm infection. Due to Bailey’s health, we have not formally assessed his behavior at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 8.7 lbs
Microchip: Negative, Implanted-#981020025134055 Sex: Neutered male Age~ Approx- 4 yrs Nasal discharge and sneezing,potentially URI Mouth open AMBX4 Eyes: Clear Nose: Discharge and crusty Teeth: Moderate dental tartar and dental disease BCS: 4 Skin: APH / WNL Behavior: Nervous and try to flee during exam NOSF
Microchip: Negative , implanted 981020025134055 Sex: Neutered male Age~ Approx- 4 yr Left ear tipped Nasal discharge, potentially URI Open mouth, tip of tongue outside the mouth,salivation Little bit breathing difficulty AMBX4 Eyes: Clear / wnl Nose: Discharge and crusty Teeth:Mild to moderate dental tartar BCS: 4 Skin: APH / WNL Hair Coat: WNL Behavior: Nervous and willflee during exam Medication: None NOSF
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4yo Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : p hangs around finder’s repair shop. Finder brought p in bc noticed p breathing heavy and drooling. Subjective: Q-BAR, very nervous and tries to flee, but no signs of aggression. Needed to restrain tightly, PE was limited. Observed Behavior – Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = P = wnl R = eup BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears black ceruminous debris AU, left ear tipped, nasal discharge noted on LVT intake but not on DVM intake Oral Exam: tongue sticking outside mouth, mouth slightly open. mod dd and stomatitis, lingual ulcers, left maxillary molars diseased and bleeding, overall teeth chattering when gums palpated with tongue depressor PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, Grade III/VI left systolic HM, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no masses noted, dirty unkempt hair coat, all 4 paws dirty and soiled. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal externally Assessment: mod to severe dental disease lingual ulcer — r/o URI (calici) vs related to dd vs other dehydrated dyspnea reported on LVT intake — not appreciated during DVM intake. Open mouth and tongue sticking out, likely due to oral disease, may have been mistaken as dyspnea Heart murmur Prognosis: fair Plan: LRS 80mL SQ Simbadol 0.53mL SQ SID x 5 days, extend PRN Convenia 0.4mL SQ once Vet recheck mouth, any URI signs, and if eating 12/10 Recommend Echo post placement
Hx: presented with oral ulcers and heart murmur, had episode of dyspnea which resolved with no treatment during intake exam-suspect behavioral; was given convenia injection due to behavior; also on simbadol S/O -QAR, unsocialized; hiding in feral den; regresses and hisses when approached -good appetite -hypersalivation, holding mouth slightly open-related to pain and not dyspnea -appears eupnic -unthrifty hair coat, crusting patch of alopecia on tail A heart murmur, noted on intake lingual ulcers, noted on intake area of alopecia P sedate today for oral exam and CXR
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Upon intake bailey was nervous and alert. Bailey allowed her back to be touched while she faced the back of the carrier. Bailey did hiss when removed from the carrier. Allowed limited handling.
Date of Intake: 12/8/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Bailey is a stray cat that was found early this afternoon outside of the finder’s repair shop. Bailey appeared to have labored breathing when found by the client. Bailey appears to be nervous and shy.
Previously lived with:: found stray
How is this cat around strangers?: Bailey appeared to be nervous with the staff. Bailey did hiss out of fear.
How is this cat around children?: unknown
How is this cat around other cats?: unknown
How is this cat around dogs?: unknown
Behavior Notes: Bailey hissed at a staff member.
Bite history:: n/a
Energy level/descriptors:: medium-low
Medical Notes: Bailey appears to have labored breathing with a possible mouth infection.
For a New Family to Know: n/a
KNOWN HISTORY:: Bailey was brought in as a stray, so there is no information on their behavior history or tendencies in a home environment. Upon intake, Bailey was nervous and alert. She allowed her back to be touched while she faced the back of the carrier, but hissed picked up. Limited handling was done to avoid further stress.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Subjective: Very nervous and tries to flee, but no signs of aggression. Needed to restrain tightly, PE was limited.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Bailey was hunched over by the back and appears tense.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Bailey averts his gaze.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Bailey remains motionless.
Reaction to touch:: Bailey remains immobile and allows petting on his head and body. He doesn’t offer much of a reaction, but his body remained tense throughout the interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Please note that this cat is being treated for a medical condition at the time of evaluation. It is difficult to determine at this time how the medical condition may be affecting the behavior. Bailey tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
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