FIFA – 17005
Safe - 1-12-2018 Manhattan
***SAFE 1/12/18*** SAD KITTY FIFA IS GRIEVING THE LOSS OF HER OWNER AND NOT EATING AND NEEDS A RESCUE ANGEL TONIGHT!! FIFA was brought in to the shelter by police when her owner died. She is about 6 yrs old and already spayed. FIFA is depressed and not eating and needs someone who can help turn her around and make her feel loved again. FIFA needs follow up medical to monitor her appetite. She is nervous in the shelter and the ACC says she must exit now!! CAN YOU HELP THIS POOR GIRL TONIGHT? PLEASE SAVE FIFA BY RESERVING HER BY NOON!!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Fifa. My animal id is #17005. I am a desexed female brown tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years 2 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 27-Dec-2017.
ZIP Code From: 10023
Fifa is at risk for both behavioral and medical reasons. Fifa is stressed in the shelter and her demeanor is deteriorating. She is refusing to eat and is at high risk of developing hepatic lipidosis secondary to prolonged anorexia. Fifa is at the same time overweight, and once comfortable and eating again this will need to be appropriately managed. Due to these complexities, we suggest that Fifa would be best suited to an experienced cat home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 13.1 lbs
27/12/2017
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6yrs Microchip noted on Intake? yes Microchip Number (If Applicable):985121004319255 History : owner died, cat was brought in by police Subjective: a little shy, but allows petting Observed Behavior -allows all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective P =170 R =30 BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:focal mild to moderate dental tartar most notably on upper dental arcades PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS, spay scar visible MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, BCS 7/9 CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment mild to moderate dental tartar overweight Prognosis:good with appropriate care Plan: ok for adoptions long term rec monitoring weight, weight loss of approx 2-3 lbs to be done slowly and safely under the supervision of a veterinarian. Long term consider a dental procedure to clean the teeth SURGERY: N/A- already spayed
30/12/2017
Recheck appetite: S/O: QARH BCS 8/9 – no c/s no v/d observed/reported – does not appear to be eating dry/wet food offered – h/l nsf – amb x 4, snp abdomen, no masses palp., obese BCS A: obese cat with poss. anorexia P: monitor appetite, offer tuna and other new foods to stim. appetite + 1/4 of a Mirtazapine 15 mg tab PO EOD x 3 doses
8/01/2018
Has had poor appetite since intake; given 3 doses of mirtazapine q72h but unknown if it was effective S/O -QAR, very shy, regresses when approached but allows handling -no obvious appetite -mm pk, sl tacky; CRT <2 sec -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: open and clear -eupnic -soft abdomen but difficult to thoroughly palpate due to BCS and behavior A 1. Obesity 2. Inappetance, suspect behavioral but is at high risk for hepatic lipidosis from prolonged anorexia due to BCS P -repeat miratazapine 1/4 tab PO tonight -cerenia 0.6 ml SQ SID x 3 days -force feed if no appetite
10/01/2018
Hx inappetence – no app this morning. Reweigh.
10/01/2018
Obese, poor appetite since intake; started on cerenia, mirtazapine S/O -QAR, skittish, hiding in back of kennel; regresses when approached; growls when pet but does not try to bite or lunge -no obvious appetite -mm pk, tacky; CRT <2 sec -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: open and clear -eupnic -does not allow abomdinal palpation, appears comfortable A 1. Obesity 2. Inappetance/anorexia-suspect behavioral but is at high risk for developing hepatic lipidosis secondary to prolonged anorexia P -repeat mirtazapine 1/4 tab PO tomorrow -CBC/chem scheduled for tomorrow -recommend immediate transfer out of shelter into a more comfortable environment where he is more likely to eat
28/12/2017
Did not eat overnight.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
upon intake, Fifa was meowing inside the carrier. He was allt he way to the back of carrier. he allowed counselor to pick him up and place on intake background. He kept trying to flee. He allowed to be scanned, collared, and ran into carrier on his own.
Basic Information:: Fifa was brought in as a stray so behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around strangers?: Officers reported Fifa being friendly and letting them pick him up and placing in carrier.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Fifa was brought in with limited information on their behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment. Fifa was friendly and letting the finder pick her up and placed in the carrier before intake.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 12/27 Subjective: a little shy, but allows petting
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/28/17 Curled up at back of cubby, head in litter box, eyes dilated. Lay in place when door opened, allowed pets, minor lip licking, no other response. Seems depressed. 12/29/17 Crouched position with head up hiding behind the litter box in the cage cubby. Places head down during the touch while she remains cautious with her surroundings. 12/31/17 Curled up at back of cubby, head pressed into corner, eyes dilated. Lay in place when door opened, stiff posture. Tolerated pets, minor skin twitching and lip licking, otherwise held completely immobile, no other response. 1/2/18 Curled up at back of cubby, hidden behind bedding. Lowered head and tried to hide face when bedding moved, tense posture, eyes dilated. Tolerated pets, held immobile, no response. 01/03/18 Crouched down, low body behind blanket. Focuses on me with ears tilted to the side. Ducks head when door opens and hides behind blanket when pet, immobile. Remains tense throughout interaction, very nervous. 1/4/18 Curled up at back of cubby, tense, eyes dilated. Put ears sideways, lowered head, hid face when door opened. Tolerated pets, but grumbled quietly. Still seems very uncomfortable. 1/7/18 Curled up behind bedding in bottom cubby, eyes fully dilated, very tense posture. Lowered head and hid face when door opened. Tolerated head pets, growled very quietly when pet along body. After a moment, turned away and pressed face into back corner. Very uncomfortable here. 1/8/18 Still no improvement. Curled up in cubby behind bedding. Lowered head and hid face on approach. Briefly raised head when door opened, eyes dilated. Hid face again when pet, started growling quietly. 1/9/18 Reported not eating. Curled up in litter box, eyes dilated, face pressed into back corner. Lay in place when door opened, started lip licking. Leaned the slightest bit forward to sniff treats and wet food, but didn’t eat. Held immobile when pet, growled quietly. 1/10/18 Curled up in litter box, face pressed into back corner, eyes dilated. Started lip licking when door opened. Leaned forward to sniff wet food, but didn’t eat. Deep growled loudly when attempted touch today.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Fifa remains tense, crouched position facing the back hiding in the cage cubby.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Fifa becomes alert with eyes wide open.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Fifa stiffens up in place, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Fifa accepts the touch, but after a few strokes she becomes agitated and growls at the assessor’s hand.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Fifa may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
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