DRUSILLO – 20222
Safe - 2-22-2018 Brooklyn
*** SAFE 02/22/18 *** Introducing Super Affectionate Senior Guy Drusillo! @BACC found on the street. Needs medical care and a place to call home.
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Drusillo. My animal id is #20222. I am a desexed male brown tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 9 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 08-Feb-2018.
Drusillo is at risk for medical reasons. Drusillo is a geriatric cat with a number of underlying health issues including a heart murmur and dental disease. Drusillo presented at the care center in a dehydrated state and has been receiving fluids to address this. We have not conducted a formal behavior assessment of Drusillo, but he has been easy to handle whilst at the care center, and we have no reason to be concerned as to his behavior.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 9.74 lbs
8/02/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~9-11 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : stray found shaking and weak Subjective: QARH Observed Behavior – very sweet. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with moderate dental disease and fractured dentition, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, Grade 2/6 HM, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with plantigrade stance and cachexia especially around HLs, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, unkempt hair coat, trembling CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric-suspect underlying Grade 2/6 HM Dental disease Plantigrade stance/cachexia Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Temperature: 100 BG: 159 CBC pending Chem pending No flea meds given Prognosis: Good to fair pending bloodwork SURGERY: neutered
9/02/2018
ACR: Recheck geriatric/trembling cat-please inform NH once bloodwork is assessed S/O: Cat is Q/BAR. Muscle wasting. Eyes appear sunken OU. Increased skin tent. Heart/lungs – Grade III/VI murmur. Abdomen – no palpable masses. Amb x 4, but ataxic with carpal/tarsal hyperextension. Skin/coat – unkempt. Cat observed to be eating wet food. Water empty (spilled vs drank). Urine++ in litter. A: Carpal/tarsal hyperextension DDx: DM, Neurogenic, Polyarthritis, Open P: Bloodwork is pretty unremarkable. Mild elevation in BG – ruleout stress hyperglycemia vs DM. Check UA. Start SQ fluids – 100mLs SID. Keep in medical for monitoring. PROGNOSIS: Fair-Poor
9/02/2018
CBC Mild neutrophilia 13.38 (1.48-10.29). Rule-out stress vs inflammation. Chemistry Mild hyperglycemia 174 (74-159). Rule-out stress vs DM. Mild elevation in BUN 46 (16-36). Rule-out dehydration vs decreased cardiac output (creatinine wnl so less likely renal or post renal cause) Mild hyperglobulinemia 5.8 (2.8-5.1). Rule-out chronic inflammation vs hepatic dz vs FIP vs immune mediated vs neoplasia. Moderate elevation in cholesterol 359 (65-225). Rule-out postprandial vs DM vs liver dz vs pancreatitis
11/02/2018
Progress exam History : stray intake 2/8 found shaking and weak. BG: 159 T: 100 CBC Mild neutrophilia 13.38 (1.48-10.29). Rule-out stress vs inflammation. Chemistry Mild hyperglycemia 174 (74-159). Rule-out stress vs DM. Mild elevation in BUN 46 (16-36). Rule-out dehydration vs decreased cardiac output (creatinine wnl so less likely renal or post renal cause) Mild hyperglobulinemia 5.8 (2.8-5.1). Rule-out chronic inflammation vs hepatic dz vs FIP vs immune mediated vs neoplasia. Moderate elevation in cholesterol 359 (65-225). Rule-out postprandial vs DM vs liver dz vs pancreatitis 2/9-started on SQ LRS Subjective: QAR, ~5% dehydrated. Eating well. Normal U in box, BM noted yesterday. Walks in plantigrade stance but is no longer shaking. Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with moderate dental disease, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: purring, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with plantigrade stance and cachexia especially around HLs, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy haircoat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric-suspect underlying Grade 2/6 HM Dental disease Plantigrade stance/cachexia Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Continue SQ LRS until 2/12 Prognosis: Good to fair
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
During intake Drusillo allowed the counselor to collar him and take his picture with no problems.
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Basic Information:: Drusillo looks to be a 9 year old brown tabby and white neutered cat who was found on the street an d brought to the ACC as a stray.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Unknown information
Previously lived with:: Unknown information
How is this cat around strangers?: When meeting the staff at the ACC for the first time Drusillo was friendly and affectionate. He allowed the counselor to pick him up and take his picture with no problems.
How is this cat around children?: Unknown information
How is this cat around other cats?: Unknown information
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown information
Behavior Notes: Unknown information
Bite history:: Unknown information
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown information
Medical Notes: Unknown information
For a New Family to Know: Unknown information
KNOWN HISTORY:: Drusillo was brought into our care center as a stray so we have no previous history available. When meeting the staff at the ACC for the first time Drusillo was friendly and affectionate. He allowed the counselor to pick him up and take his picture with no problems.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 02/08/18 very sweet. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Drusillo makes eye contact with soft eyes as the assessor approaches.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Drusillo vocalizes and comes forward with his tail raised when spoken to softly.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Drusillo remains relaxed as the cage door opens.
Reaction to touch:: Drusillo allows petting while leaning in and continuing to make eye contact.
Reaction to being picked up:: Drusillo remains calm and allows the assessor to pick him up.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Playful,People oriented
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Drusillo 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.
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