DEBARGE – 29949
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SAFE 6/10/18 *BLIND* DEBARGE was brought in when someone called and said cat was hit by car and was unwilling to walk. Debarge has a possible fracture of the left hind leg and need further medical eval. She is a bit ataxic and may also have vision issues. Please help this tortie girl today.
MANHATTAN CENTER
*BLIND*
Debarge 29949
Location: Manhattan
Intake Date: 6/1/18
Intake Type: ACO Impound
Medical Behavior: Blue
Sex: Female
Age: 5 years
Weight: 3.7 lbs
Original Location: 11412
Medical:
4-Jun-2018
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 4:24 PM
SO
QAR in kennel.
Ate well overnight.
No sneezing, coughing or oculonasal discharge.
Head tilt resolved!
Corneal ulcerations, OU with melting ulcer OS. — healing well
A
left head tilt — resolved
otitis externa
corneal ulcerations, OU — under tx
P
Continue with current tx plan.
move to east holding
3-Jun-2018
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 4:02 PM
SO
BAR in kennel.
Ate well overnight.
No sneezing, coughing or oculonasal discharge.
Left head tilt.
Corneal ulcerations, OU with melting ulcer OS.
A
left head tilt
corneal ulcerations, OU
P
Continue with current tx plan.
3-Jun-2018
Vet Notes: 4:04 PM
Rabies Vxn given
2-Jun-2018
Spay-Neuter Waiver Documentation
Vet Notes: 4:56 PM
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition]
Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with bilateral corneal ulcerations, left head tilt and the staff veterinarians are issuing a temporary waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
2-Jun-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 4:51 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 5-8 yrs based on PE.
Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative by LVT on intake. MC placed on intake.
History : reported to be HBC and unable to use back legs. PE revealed back legs are fine and no evidence of trauma.
Subjective / Observed Behavior – BAR, allows handling but hisses when scruffed. Did not progress to aggression
Evidence of Cruelty seen – none
Evidence of Trauma seen – none
Objective
BCS 5/9
EENT: Corneal ulcers, OU with melting corneal ulcer OS; ears contain moderate black exudate, AU; no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: dc 1/5; pd 1/5
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: No murmur ausculted; CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: no spay scar or tattoo seen. prominent nipples
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate; left head tilt
Rectal: grossly normal
Assessment
melting corneal ulcer, OS
corneal ulceration OD.
otitis externa r/o interna
left head tilt r/o neurologic disease vs otitis interna
dental disease
intact female
Prognosis:
fair to good
Plan:
ear cleaning — performed during intake
tresaderm AU q12h x 7 days
erythromycin ophthalmic ointment q12h x 7 days
onsior 1 tablet PO q24h x 2 days
SURGERY:
temporary waiver due to medical condition
2-Jun-2018
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 1:50 AM
[LVT Intake Exam]
Microchip Scan: negative, placed
Evidence of Cruelty: no
Observed Behavior: allows handling, hisses and easily startled but does not aggress
Sex: intact female
Estimated Age: appx
Subjective: finder reports “hit by car” due to lameness, cat is unwilling to walk, laxity and swelling around femur in LHL and crepitus when palpated, slower withdrawal noted, does not object to handling of limb; injury to OU and possible yeast infection vs other AU
Eyes: OU central ulceration/thickened lens, no noticable PLR or menace, cat seems startled by touch so possibly not visual/compromised vision
Ears: thick d/c AU with more obvious d/c in AS (removed a “plug” when cleaning, cat has slight head tilt to left)
Oral Exam: moderate staining
Heart: WNL
Lungs: WNL
Abdomen: WNL
Musculoskeletal: underweight 3.5/9 BCS
Mentation: BAR, dehydrated (prolonged turgor, tacky mm)
Preliminary Assessment: ataxia, possible LHL fx vs other lameness, OU ulcerations
Plan: DVM intake, gave 200ml LRS SQF, observe in medical
Behavior:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Debarge was brought in as a stray so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
6/2/18
allows handling, hisses and easily startled but does not aggress
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Debarge rests on her bedding with soft posture.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Debarge lays in place, tilts her head slightly towards the assessor.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Debarge remains calm and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:
Debarge hisses, then allows and slightly leans into the stroke, but remains tense.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Mellow
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Skittish
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
Fearful
Other
Potential challenges comments:
Debarge has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide her with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.
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.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experience
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Debarge 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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