CYRUS – 34063
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SAFE 7/25/18 Cyrus is an adult male cat that was surrendered to us due to the owner not being allowed to have cats. This most recent owner was given this cat by the original owner two months ago when that owner went to jail.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Cyrus 34063
Location: Manhattan
Intake Date: 7/11/18
Intake Type: Owner Surrender
Medical Behavior: Red
Sex: Spayed
Age: 7 years
Original Location: 10472
Medical:
11-Jul-2018
DVM Intake
Blood Work Interpretation
Vet Notes: 4:26 PM
CBC results:
Hct 35%
WBC 9 k/ul – diff WNL but bands suspected
Plt 301 k/ul
Chemistry results:
Glucose WNL (91)
Moderate-severe azotemia: BUN 45, creat 2.4
Elevated ALT (562), alk phos (143), normal GGT (0)
Assessment:
1. Azotemia – R/O pre-renal (stress, no water consumption) vs. renal
2. Elevated ALT and alk phos – R/O pancreatitis vs. cholangiohep vs. neoplasia vs. other cause
Plan:
1. Attempt SQF: LRS 150 ml SID x3 days – abort if behavior does not permit
2. Simbadol 0.4 ml SQ SID x4 days
3. Monitor appetite, monitor for vomiting etc.
4. Consider urinalysis
1088
Vet Notes: 1:05 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: Reported 3 years – exam is consistent with 3-8 years based on dental disease and emaciation
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg
History : Former owner had pt for 2 months, did not take him to a vet in this time. The person he got the cat from had reportedly taken pt to the vet annually. No known medical concerns; however when pt arrived at ACC he was hissing and swatting, open-mouth breathing, panting and drooling.
Subjective: Alert, open-mouth breathing/panting, drooling
Observed Behavior – Hissing and spitting in kennel, swatting, lunging and charging.
Evidence of Cruelty seen – None
Evidence of Trauma seen – None
0.4 ml gabapentin 200 mg/ml was administered PO at 11am. By 11:50am pt was hissing and growling slightly less, but when pt was removed from the carrier, he resumed hissing, spitting, twisting out of restraint and generally appearing very stressed.
Pt was sedated with 0.12 ml Dexdomitor and 0.1 ml butorphanol IM.
Objective
BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 3/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Moderate tartar. Right maxillary canine tooth is fractured at the base – root visible, pt’s mouth chatters when I touch it.
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Soft, not distended, no masses palpated
U/G: Female, linear ventral abdominal scar that is consistent with a spay scar
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, very fluffy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: Normal externally
Assessment:
1. Emaciated
2. Fractured tooth and dental disease
3. Open-mouth breathing and drooling on intake – R/O stress vs. oral pain vs. other
Prognosis: Good
Plan:
1. CBC/chemistry
2. Recommend dental cleaning and extraction of fractured canine tooth
3. Gabapentin 0.3 ml PO BID x7 days
Behavior:
Animal Behavior Saved At: 13-Jul-2018 15:44:5.000
Animal ID:
34063
Animal Name: Cyrus
Age: 7 Years (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Longhair
Gender: Female
Spayed / Neutered: Yes
Handler:
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
7/13/2018
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: 2 adults and a cat
Behavior toward strangers: friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children: Cyrus has been around children aged 3 years old. Around that child, he is relaxed and respectful.
Behavior toward cats: Cyrus lived with another cat of a similar age in his original home and was reported to get along well with that cat.
Behavior toward dogs: Cyrus has been around a large mixed breed. He got along well with that dog and was reported to be relaxed and respectful. They would not play, but they would be tolerant of each other.
Bite or Scratch history: none
Litter box trained: yes
Energy level/descriptors: Medium
Other notes: Cyrus is described as being friendly, affectionate, mellow, shy, and talkative.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
7/11/18
Observed Behavior – Hissing and spitting in kennel, swatting, lunging and charging.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
7/12/18
Laying in middle of cage, head down, lethargic. Lifted head when door opened, leaned slightly into head pets, then stood up. Grumbled and shifted away from pets along body, started hypersalivating. Seems unwell.
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Cyrus remains neutral, resting in her cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Cyrus remains soft in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Cyrus remains immobile in place, relax ears and forward.
Reaction to touch:
Cyrus accepts the touch, enjoys chin rubs and appreciates the interaction.
Reaction to being picked up:
She becomes antsy then jumps back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Laid back
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Calm
Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Average
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Cyrus interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
Profile:
Animal ID: 34063
Animal Name: Cyrus
Breed: Domestic Longhair
This animal came from:
Friend
Origin Address
Date of Intake
11-Jul-2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
Basic Information:
Cyrus is an adult male cat that was surrendered to us due to the owner not being allowed to have cats. This most recent owner was given this cat by the original owner two months ago when that owner went to jail.
Previously lived with:
2 adults
How is this cat around strangers?
Around strangers, Cyrus is friendly and outgoing.
How is this cat around children?
Cyrus has been around children aged 3 years old. Around that child, he is relaxed and respectful.
How is this cat around other cats?
Cyrus lived with another cat of a similar age in his original home and was reported to get along well with that cat.
How is this cat around dogs?
Cyrus has been around a large mixed breed. He got along well with that dog and was reported to be relaxed and respectful. They would not play, but they would be tolerant of each other.
Behavior Notes
While taking the subway on his way to MACC, Cyrus began crying, panting, and drooling. The most recent owner did not attempt to bathe Cyrus. He enjoys being brushed and picked up and held. He is not bothered when disturbed while sleeping or resting. He struggles when being placed into a carrier.
Bite history:
Cyrus has no bite or scratch history.
Energy level/descriptors:
Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
Medical Notes
Cyrus was not taken to the vet in the past two months with his most recent owner, but he reportedly did go to the vet annually with the original owner. when he arrived at MACC, he was panting and drooling excessively and appeared a bit underweight.
For a New Family to Know
Cyrus is described as being friendly, affectionate, mellow, shy, and talkative. When you are home, Cyrus likes to follow you around and sit on your lap. He likes to play with ball toys and wand toys. He has been kept indoors exclusively. Cyrus likes to sleep on the sofa. He has been fed dry food twice a day. He is fully litter box trained and used a litter box with a hood. Cyrus is declawed on all four paws so he did not use a scratching post.
Behavior Notes:
Upon intake, Cyrus displayed very fractious behavior. He swatted, hissed, spit, low growled, had airplane ears, and charged at admissions counselors. He allowed collaring and to scan for a microchip, but after he was collared and we attempted to place him into a carrier, he began swatting repeatedly, spitting, hissing, growling, and charging at counselors. A towel placed over his head to put him into a carrier. When he arrived at MACC, he was panting and drooling excessively.
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