BARRY – A1105666

BROOKLYN CENTER

BARRY – A1105666

NEUTERED MALE, BRN TABBY / WHITE, DOMESTIC SH,8 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 03/08/2017, From NY 11208, DueOut Date 03/11/2017,

Basic Info:

Barry is altered male domestic short hair with a mackerel brown tabby pattern. He was found as a stray a week ago and is being surrender because the finder is concerned for Barry’s health. Barry appears to have blood in his urine.

Socialization:

Finder states that Barry was shy for the first few days but warmed up to him shortly after. It is unknown if Barry has been socialized with other dogs cats or children.

Behavior:

Upon arrival to the ACC the finder stated that he was able to put Barry in the crate with no problems, but during the car ride here Barry did meow and cry.

For a new family to know:

The finder describes Barry as a friendly cat that likes to lie around and has a low activity level.

Admissions behavior:

During handling the counselor was able to pick Barry up and move him to another carrier with no issues and collar him. He also was very friendly and chooses to just lie in the carrier even when the carrier door was open.

BEHAVIOR: BEGINNER

KNOWN HISTORY:

Found as a stray, but lived indoors with the finder for a week

Previously lived with: Adults

Behavior toward strangers: Shy for the first few days, but warms up

Behavior toward children: Unknown

Behavior toward cats or dogs: Unknown

Bite or Scratch history: None

Energy level/descriptors: The finder describes Barry as a friendly cat that likes to lie around and has a low activity level.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

Observed Behavior – Allows all handling

ENRICHMENT NOTES:

03/09/17

Big boy, immediately comes to me for attention, very social cat. Quiet. Lets me pet all over and pick up an hold. His tail swishes throughout our interaction but is always social and receptive to handling (and he’s on the bottom cage right by the door, stressful for even the most easygoing cat). Needs some TLC. Gave some treats and wet food.

EVALUATION:

Cage Condition: Cage is neat

Reaction to assessor: Barry looks at the assessor and is calm, relaxed, and friendly.

Reaction when softly spoken to: Barry continues to look with almond-shaped eyes.

Reaction to cage door opening: Barry gets up and greets the assessor by the opening.

Reaction to touch: Barry head-butts, leans in for petting, and nuzzles against the assessor. He purrs and is very sweet throughout the interaction.

Reaction to being picked up: Barry remains calm and continues to purr when held.

ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow

VOCAL: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: Social, Sweet, Affectionate

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Beginner

Barry interacts with the observer, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat can go to a beginner home.

MEDICAL:

03/12/17

Monitor urination/hematuria.

S/O: BARH. Active, eating/drinking well. Small amount of urine and formed feces in litterbox.

EENT: No oculonasal discharge, no sneezing.

ABD/UG: Soft, non-painful, urinary bladder not palpable.

A: Appears comfortable, no signs of urinary problems. Resolving FLUTD.

P: Continue current therapy.

Good prognosis, although recurrence is possible given the nature of this condition. Rec. a canned food only diet and provide a stress free home environment when placed.
03/09/17

Monitor condition, hematuria on intake

S/O: BARH. Front of cage, attention seeking, appetite OK. Two small areas of red tinged urine.

ABD: Soft, small bladder

A: Cystitis

P: Continue with current treatment and monitoring plan. Good prognosis

3/8/17

DVM Intake Exam Findings

History ~8yrs, neutered. Stray cat, finder reports hematuria

Subjective BARH.

Observed Behavior — Allows all handling-

Evidence of Cruelty seen – No

Evidence of Trauma seen – No

Objective

P = R = ~200 BCS 7/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted

Oral Exam: Moderate dental tartar/gingivitis

PLN: No enlargements noted

H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic

ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, firm bladder, moderate size

U/G: Easily expressed urine, bloody; neutered

MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat

CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment: Senior pet. ~8yrs. R/O cystitis vs other

Plan: Administered convenia 0.71ml SQ and buprenex 0.7ml. Rec LRS 150ml sq q24 x 3 days, buprenex 0.7ml q12 x 3 days and prazocin 1/2gram po q12 x 7 days, monitor daily for 3 days, add rechecks as needed

Scheduled for abdominal radiographs to rule out stones. Good prognosis with appropriate management

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