DUSTY – A1109467
Safe - 4-28-2017 Manhattan
*** SAFE 04/28/17 *** SECOND CHANCE!! ***Needs Immediate Vet Care*** Dusty’s retinas are both detached likely as a result of hypertension — please help him today @MACC!
Dusty was brought in because his owner is sick but Dusty was reported to have intermittent vomiting and diarrhea over the past 6 months – is not known if taken to vet. Dusty is afraid in the shelter and needs a new home asap. Already neutered and ready to go.
A volunteer writes: I learned from Dusty’s intake notes what I had already discovered in just a minute of interacting with him. The shelter is a particularly hard place for this beautiful boy, who is ten years old but doesn’t look a day over four. He has the biggest, roundest eyes, but they don’t see. It’s no wonder he is scared, and then shocked when he feels a touch that comes out of nowhere. But you can feel for sure that he yearns for the comfort and safety of a loving home, where the darkness will turn to light.
Manhattan Center
My name is DUSTY. My Animal ID # is A1109467. – P
I am a neutered male gray tabby and white domestic mh. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 04/20/2017 from NY 10010, owner surrender reason stated was OWNER SICK.
04/27/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Dusty A1109467 is at risk due to medical condition. Please see most recent exam notes below
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/27/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 7.9 LBS.
Hx: 6 month history of vomiting, as well as urinating/defecating outside of the litterbox. No hx of blindness. Noted to be blind and mydriatic on 4/23 re-exam – acting as though unused to being blind. CBC/chem/T4 done yesterday – mild nonregenerative anemia, moderate leukocytosis, borderline hyperglucemia, mild hyperglobulinemia, mildly increased GGT, normal T4. Sedated for abd rads and ophthalmologic exam – hydromorphone 0.2 ml and midazolam 0.4 ml IM. Growled when handled even after sedation. Lateral thoracic and lat/DV abd rads: normal cardiac silhouette, gas and feces in colon, no major abnormalities noted. O: BCS 4-5/9, MMs pink EENT: Full RETINAL DETACHMENT in both eyes! Retinas attached at the optic disc but billowed out everywhere else, in multiple vesicles. Small region of retinal hemorrhage in OS. No discharge OU, AU, nose. Moderate tartar and gingivitis. PLNs: Not enlarged. H/L: Grade 2-3/6 systolic heart murmur with possible gallop rhythm heard. Quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, no masses palpated M/S/I: Muscle wasting especially in hind legs. No skin lesions noted. A: 1. Retinal detachment in both eyes, likely since 4/23 or slightly earlier than then. This is likely secondary to hypertension and HCM although an echocardiogram and BP measurement is needed to confirm. 2. Dental disease 3. Muscle wasting 4. Chronic vomiting – R/O secondary to hypertension vs. other. (Thyroid disease less likely due to normal T4, CKD less likely due to no sign azotemia.) Short-term prognosis: Poor P: 1. Recommend immediate placement with BP measurement, echocardiogram, and ACE inhibitors + other meds as indicated. Vision will likely not return given the duration of detachment. 1088
04/20/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/20/17 14:47 Dusty is shy around strangers and usually takes a bit to warm up. Depending on the person, he’ll approach for a good sniff. He has not spent time around children, dogs, or cats but plays gently with his owner. He has never bitten another person or animal. Dusty was quiet and calm the few times he had ridden on the bus with his owner. As of six months ago, he has been peeing and pooping outside of his litterbox, daily. His owner believes he is sick because he would also vomit. His owner has never given him a bath but he is tolerant of nail clipping and enjoys being brushed. He tolerates his owner holding him and will struggle when being placed inside of a carrier. He isn’t bothered when awoken from his slumber. Dusty is friendly, affectionate, mellow, and independent with his owner. He has a low activity level and doesn’t really play with toys. He follows his owner around when she’s home but has been hiding in the closet a lot recently, most likely due to him being sick. He’s kept indoors only and sleeps on his owner’s bed. He is litterbox trained and before his accidents was solely using his uncovered litterbox full of pellets litter. He doesn’t scratch on anything. Dusty eats Friskies wet and dry food, about half a can of wet with a handful of dry, twice a day. He loves cheese. On intake, Dusty was hissing and growling so counselor did not handle due to nature of intake.
04/24/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: I learned from Dusty’s intake notes what I had already discovered in just a minute of interacting with him. The shelter is a particularly hard place for this beautiful boy, who is ten years old but doesn’t look a day over four. He has the biggest, roundest eyes, but they don’t see. It’s no wonder he is scared, and then shocked when he feels a touch that comes out of nowhere. But you can feel for sure that he yearns for the comfort and safety of a loving home, where the darkness will turn to light.
04/23/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: One adult Behavior toward strangers: Shy, takes time to warm up but will approach to sniff depending on the person Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats or dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, but has started eliminating outside his litter box 6 months ago Energy level/descriptors: Dusty is friendly, affectionate, mellow, and independent with a low activity level. Other notes: He tolerates his owner holding him and will struggle when being placed inside of a carrier. He follows his owner around when she’s home but has been hiding in the closet a lot recently and the owner believes it is due to him being ill. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Observed Behavior – growling, hissing when carrier is approached; trying to swat and bite; limited exam EVALUATION: Cage Condition: Cage is neat Reaction to assessor: Dusty approaches the front and sniffs around, calm and relaxed. Reaction when softly spoken to: Dusty looks in the assessor’s direction briefly, and then he seems to be staring off in the room with dilated eyes. Reaction to cage door opening: Dusty becomes alert, lowering his head. Reaction to touch: Dusty doesn’t appear to notice the assessor’s hand when extended and flinches when touched gently on his head. He initially gently pushes his head up against the hand, but after a few gentle strokes he begins to huff and growl. As the assessor removes their hand, he seems to be looking out into space and continues to growl. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Timid BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Please note that this cat is being treated for a medical condition at the time of evaluation. He also appeared to have poor eye sight during the evaluation, but this has not been confirmed by our medical team yet. It is difficult to determine at this time how his medical conditions may be affecting his behavior. RECOMMENDATIONS: – Experienced, adult home only – Dusty tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
04/20/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: owner reports 10 years old Microchip noted on Intake? History : owner surrender; reportedly has had intermittent vomiting and diarrhea for about 6 months Subjective: BAR, fractious Observed Behavior – growling, hissing when carrier is approached; trying to swat and bite; limited exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mm appear pk, moist; did not perform oral exam due to temperament PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: eupnic; growling during auscultation ABD: did not asses due to temperament U/G: neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4; no obvious masses or skin lesions but did not examine thoroughly due to temperament CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment 1. h/o vomiting/diarrhea-r/o IBD vs parasites vs metabolic Plan monitor for vomiting/diarrhea/inappetance/lethargy/weight loss; if any signs are noted, then rec’d CBC/chem and abdominal rads Prognosis: good SURGERY: neutered
04/27/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
Hx: 6 month history of vomiting, as well as urinating/defecating outside of the litterbox. No hx of blindness. Noted to be blind and mydriatic on 4/23 re-exam – acting as though unused to being blind. CBC/chem/T4 done yesterday – mild nonregenerative anemia, moderate leukocytosis, borderline hyperglucemia, mild hyperglobulinemia, mildly increased GGT, normal T4. Sedated for abd rads and ophthalmologic exam – hydromorphone 0.2 ml and midazolam 0.4 ml IM. Growled when handled even after sedation. Lateral thoracic and lat/DV abd rads: normal cardiac silhouette, gas and feces in colon, no major abnormalities noted. O: BCS 4-5/9, MMs pink EENT: Full RETINAL DETACHMENT in both eyes! Retinas attached at the optic disc but billowed out everywhere else, in multiple vesicles. Small region of retinal hemorrhage in OS. No discharge OU, AU, nose. Moderate tartar and gingivitis. PLNs: Not enlarged. H/L: Grade 2-3/6 systolic heart murmur with possible gallop rhythm heard. Quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, no masses palpated M/S/I: Muscle wasting especially in hind legs. No skin lesions noted. A: 1. Retinal detachment in both eyes, likely since 4/23 or slightly earlier than then. This is likely secondary to hypertension and HCM although an echocardiogram and BP measurement is needed to confirm. 2. Dental disease 3. Muscle wasting 4. Chronic vomiting – R/O secondary to hypertension vs. other. (Thyroid disease less likely due to normal T4, CKD less likely due to no sign azotemia.) Short-term prognosis: Poor P: 1. Recommend immediate placement with BP measurement, echocardiogram, and ACE inhibitors + other meds as indicated. Vision will likely not return given the duration of detachment. 1088
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