DOREN – 16315
Safe - 12-26-2017 Brooklyn
***SAFE 12/26/17***DARLING DOREN NEEDS TLC AND YOU**NEEDS FOLLOW UP CARE! ADORABLE DOREN at BACC, Black & White kitty! ** Sweet four year old, DOREN has a severe URI, possibly other issues. He needs urgent medical and further eval. Please offer to foster so he can get the care he needs!! BE HIS HERO! ONLY HAS TIL NOON TOMORROW!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Doren. My animal id is #16315. I am a male black cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 17-Dec-2017.
ZIP Code From: 11385
Doren is at risk due to being diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other cats.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7.34 lbs
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Upper Respiratory Illness] Your newly adopted animal is in treatment for an upper respiratory illness. The veterinarian is temporarily waiving this animal from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY until such time as the illness has resolved and the pet has sufficiently recovered. At that time, this animal must come into compliance with the spay/neuter requirements.
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Stray Subjective: QAR, dull, 7% dehydrated based on moderately prolonged skin turgor Observed Behavior – Very dull, nervous but allowed all medical handling and treatments. Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective T = NT P = 240 R = eup W: 7.34 kg BCS 2-3/9 EENT: Marked crusting on eyes, nose, entire face, marked conjunctivitis, moderate blepharospasm OU; Marked mucopurulent nasal discharge Oral Exam: 104 traumatized associated mandibular lip; 1/3 rostral tongue ulcerated, psylism; R max quadrant some furcation exposure of some of the teeth, otherwise mild calculus, gingivitis; abrasions on chin PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, grade I-II/VI L apical HM, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: 2 desc testicles, subjectively plump kidneys (could be normal for intact male/thin animal); bladder small/soft MSI: Weakly ambulatory x 4, copious flea dirt, marked hypotrichosis caudal dorsum/proximal tail, hair coat brittle, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Poor musculature. CNS: Mentation appropriate but very quiet – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: NP Assessment: 4 year old M DSH 1. Severe URI with lingual ulcer 2. Severe conjunctivitis 3. Poor BCS 4. Dehydration 5. Hypotrichosis (with flea dirt) 6. HM 7. Dental dz 8. Azotemia r/o prerenal +/- renal v other 9. Hyperglobulinemia r/o inflammation +/- infection 10. Hyperbilirubinemia r/o post hepatic/early HL secondary to severe URI v primary hepatic v pre 11. Hyperphosphotemia r/o renal v other Chemistry: BUN 105, Crea 0.6, Glob 6.4 (TP>9); tbili 1.4, P 11.1 Prognosis: Fair to Poor pending reponse in supportive care Plan: -200 ml SQ LRS (start on 150 ml BID) -Simbadol 0.24 mg/kg SQ SID x 5 days -Doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID x 10 days -Terramycin OU BID x 7 days -Daily checks x 3 days to monitor hydration, appetite, etc. -Retro: negative -CBC/Chem today: only chem available; get cbc tomorrow -Flea treatment -Vaccines -Consider placement ASAP SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to Severe URI
[Progress Exam Template] S: P dehydrated and thin, hx of elevated BUN and anorexia Food bowls both empty today O: EENT: Injected sclera OU, crust around nostrils, no sneezing during exam Oral Exam: H/L: No m/a, Eup Abd: SNP, plump kidneys MSI: Amb x 4, BCS 2/5, diffusly thin haircoar especially caudal half of body, prolonged skin tent Mentation: QAR, growls when approached but allows handling A: 1. Severe URI with lingual ulcer 2. Severe conjunctivitis- 3. Poor BCS 4. Dehydration 5. Hypotrichosis (with flea dirt) 6. HM- not ausculted today 7. Dental dz 8. Azotemia r/o prerenal +/- renal v other 9. Hyperglobulinemia r/o inflammation +/- infection 10. Hyperbilirubinemia r/o post hepatic/early HL secondary to severe URI v primary hepatic v pre 11. Hyperphosphotemia r/o renal v other URI signs appear improved today and p ate well P: Continue current tx plan, placement with New Hope, consider IVF if unable to place soon Is the Initial Medical Status being Changed? New Medical Status: Is the Initial Behavior Status being Changed? New Behavior Color:
S/O: BAR. Hissing and growling on approach. EENT: Eyes clear, mild mucoid ocular discharge, mild to moderate active and crusted seromucoid nasal discharge HL: Normal RR/RE, sneeze marks in cage, no sneezing observed MSI: Thin hair coat, appears underweight A: URI, alopecia, underweight Previous blood work shows azotemia, hyperphospotemia, hyperbilirubinemia, hyperglobulinemia P: Rec repeat chemistry 12/21 to recheck abdominal values. Fair/good prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Cat found as stray-no Hx available Did not allow handling scooped in to feral den Lots of crust and discharge around eyes/nose
Date of Intake: 12/17/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
KNOWN HISTORY:: Doren was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Very dull, nervous but allowed all medical handling and treatments.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/19/17 Crouched in back of kennel with a tense, low body. He leans away from my m hand as I reach towards him and flattens his ears. Tolerates petting along his head and body while lowering himself further and wrapping his tail around his body. Turns head to watch my hand. Nervous, needs more time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Doren was curled up in the back of the kennel with his body lowered and his tail wrapped by his side.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Doren slow blinks at the assessor, then slowly turns his head away.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Doren remains alert and motionless.
Reaction to touch:: Doren lip licks and shrinks his body when the assessor extends his hand forward. His ears bend flat and he starts to grumble, but he tolerates gentle petting on his head with a slow approach. The end of his tail flicks with ever pass and he hisses when he’s had enough attention.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Doren has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and may dislike certain types of handling. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide him 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.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Doren tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his 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.
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