EDDIE – 15994
Safe - 12-18-2017 Brooklyn Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
***SAFE 12/18/17***SWEET, YOUNG CREAMSICLE NEEDS FOLLOW UP VET CARE–BE EDDIE’S HERO! Handsome Orange Tabby, Excellent EDDIE With Hind Limb Paresis NEEDS YOU NOW!**He’s a friendly and loving boy who desperately needs a new “leash” on life and the chance to recover and be loved. Don’t forget when you foster, all reasonable medical expenses are covered. So don’t hesitate to lend a helping hand and paw to this deserving dude. ONLY HAS TIL NOON TOMORROW!
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Eddie. My animal id is #15994. I am a male orange tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 12-Dec-2017.
Eddie was placed at risk for medical concerns. Eddie has hind end paraparesis possible from spinal trauma. He ideally needs a veterinary neurological work up with a CT/MRI of the spine. Eddie may also require rehab to stimulate peripheral nervous system to get movement. Eddie has been friendly and allowed handling for examinations while in the care center.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 8.2 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~3-5yrs Microchip noted on Intake? no History : Suspect HBC, Stray Subjective: QARH Observed Behavior – Allows all handling, very calm Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild dental staining, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male MSI: Ambulatory x 2, dragging hind limbs, no palpable fractures, no deep pain, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, normal tail and anal tone CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Hind end paresis – R/O caudal neuropathy (‘tail pull’ injury) vs other Plan: Simbadol 0.48ml given. Continue with pain management for 5 days. Xrays pending Prognosis: Fair/open pending diagnostics SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to hind end paresis
Lateral and pelvic VD – No fractures of long bones, pelvic or spine noted. All intervertebral spaces uniform/wnl. No dislocations noted. Food in stomach, normal feces in colon. Liver, kidneys, spleen WNL R/O Caudal neuropathy vs other
Monitor condition – hindlimb paraparesis S/O: QARH. Allows all handling. Dried feces in cage. Small amount of urine. Minimal interest in food. ~5% dehydrated EENT: Pink mm, teeth in good condition, eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge, ears WNL HL: Normal thoracic auscultation ABD: Soft, non tender, small bladder INTEG: WNL MS: Non ambulatory in hind end, deep pain in right hind, knuckling over on left hind paw, normal tail and anal tone UG: Male A: Hind end paresis, caudal neuropathy, appears slightly improved since intake yesterday Dehydrated today P: Rec LRS 100ml SQ q24 x 3 days, adding onsior 0.36ml SQ q24 x 3 days Continue to monitor while at BACC. Fair prognosis
Monitor condition S/O: QAR. SQF present. Allows all handling. Normal urine on bedding. Decreased appetite, ate small amount of tuna and baby food when offered. BCS 4/9 EENT: Teeth clean, pink mm, eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge, ears WNL HL: Normal thoracic auscultation ABD: Soft, non tender, bladder small soft INTEG: Healthy hair coat MS: Non ambulatory in hind end, decreased motor and deep pain in right hind limb, none in left hind limb, normal tail and anal tone UG: Male, urinating normally A: Hind end paraparesis – R/O caudal neuropathy (NSF on radiographs) P: Continue with current treatment and monitoring plan.
[Progress Exam Template] S: bar, allows handling but tries to get away noted as eating a small amount (started with syringe feeding last evening) O: hindlimb paralysis, presumptive trauma/hbc EENT: wnl Oral Exam:wnl H/L: no murmur/no arrhythmia, 5-8% dehydrated Abd: small bladder, urine reported yesterday MSI: drags hind end, no deep pain or voluntary movement, tail and anal tone ok Mentation:bar A: r/o spinal trauma P: continue to monitor. ideally needs further neuro wu – ct/mri spine rehab to stimulate peripheral nervous system to get movement monitor elimination ability continue sqf and start mirtazapine q 3 days 1/4 15mg tab poor px – guarded to poor for normal ambulation and movement Is the Initial Medical Status being Changed? New Medical Status:n Is the Initial Behavior Status being Changed? New Behavior Color: n ADDENDUM: Cat appears brighter this afternoon and eating more food. Urinated on bedding AND in litterbox
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Basic Information:: Eddie is a orange and white tabby. Eddie was collared, scanned and photographed, allowed handling at intake.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Eddie was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Allows all handling, very calm
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/14/17 Lying in back of kennel with a neutral body position. He tolerates petting along his head and body initially, face slightly tensed, then begins to relax and lean into petting with eyes closed and ears forward. Turns head to head-butt my hand gently.
Cage Condition:: Cage is recently cleaned
Reaction to assessor:: Eddie was lying down and relaxed at the front of the kennel.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Eddie seems curious and leans forward to investigate. He sniffs around, then rolls over on his side.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Eddie remains calm and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Eddie lifts his head up to sniff, then nudges the assessor’s hand and accepts gentle petting along his body. He leans in for rubs, purrs and is very affectionate.
Reaction to being picked up:: Eddie was calm, relaxed and allowed all handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Affectionate,Easy going
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Eddie interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner hom
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