FLUFFY – 18349
Safe - 1-20-2018 Brooklyn Rescue: Hurricane Pets Rescue Please honor your pledges: http://www.hurricanepetsrescue.org/
*** SAFE 01/20/18 *** FLUFFY is a DECLAWED 18-Year Old Long-Haired Calico With Kidney Disease. Family said they couldn’t afford vet so here she is. FLUFFY is clearly unhappy and really needs a home where she can decompress. She lived with another cat and a dog, who she ignored. She was also only fed dry food. Wet food will help manage her kidneys. Please be the home for this golden oldie!
Brooklyn Center
*DECLAWED*
Hello, my name is Fluffy. My animal id is #18349. I am a desexed female calico cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 18 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 14-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as animal health – cannot afford vet bill.
Fluffy is at risk for medical concerns, he is geriatric with possible underlying conditions. A full veterinary geriatric work up including blood work is strongly recommended upon placement or adoption. Fluffy is stressed in the care center and may get too overwhelmed with extended handling.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 5.38 lbs
15/01/2018
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: hissing, lunging, trying to bite. Declawed front feet. Sex: SF (scar unseen; inferred from declawing) Estimated Age: 18 years re: owner Subjective: highly aggressive, will flee. No previous medical history provided Eyes: cloudy Ears:clear Oral Exam: teeth intact, stained. Mild gingivitis Heart: unable to auscultate Lungs: Abdomen:tense Musculoskeletal: No visible injuries. Coat matted along abdomen and at neck/shoulders. Mentation: appropriate Preliminary Assessment:Owner states animal has kidney failure. BW completed, shown to Dr. 1416; gave 100 cc LRS SQ per vet. Does not appear to be in distress at this time. Plan: Needs DVM and RV.
16/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 18 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : o/s-reported to not be going to the bathroom for a few days Subjective: BARH. No csvd. Normal bm and u in litter box. Great appetite. Observed Behavior -Will purr and rub on the front of the cage but then starts growling and tries to bite with excessive handling. Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear with nuclear sclerosis ou, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with moderate dental disease, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Unable to palpate due to behavior U/G: F (unknown), no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, declawed front feet CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric Dental disease Nuclear sclerosis Stress hyperglycemia Azotemia r/o CKD Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Chem-mild hyperglycemia 236 (71 – 159 mg/dL), azotemia creatinine 2.6 (0.8 – 2.4 mg/dL ), BUN 46 (16 – 36 mg/dL, mild hyperglobulinemia 5.3 (2.8 – 5.1 g/dL) CBC wnl T4 wnl Rec IM consult with placement, will likely need SQ LRS daily but due to behavior did not start in shelter Rec NH placement Prognosis: Fair SURGERY: permanent waiver, suspect spayed, geriatric
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Food: Fluffy was fed 1/2 X’s a day. Food brand: Fancy Feast (dry) Litter box: always uses litter box with no accidents. Last Vet visit: 1/13/18 Toys: Dangling toys with strings and toys with cat nip.
How is this cat around strangers?: Pretty shy around strangers.
How is this cat around children?: Unknown.
How is this cat around other cats?: Fluffy has lived with one other cat and she just ignored the other cat.
How is this cat around dogs?: Fluffy had lived with one other dog and she just ignored that other dog.
Bite history:: No bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: Mostly shy
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: According to the owner, Fluffy was diagnosed with kidney failure and has not passed her bowels in 2-3 days.
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Behavior toward strangers: Shy around strangers. Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Lived with another cat and didn’t spent much time with them Behavior toward dogs: Lived with a dog and didn’t spent much time with them Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Mostly shy
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 01/14/18 hissing, lunging, trying to bite. Declawed front feet. 01/16/18 Will purr and rub on the front of the cage but then starts growling and tries to bite with excessive handling.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 01/16/18 At front of kennel, vocalizing and making eye contact as I approach. She allows petting along her head and body while leaning in and raising her tail. Pretty senior lady – doing well!
Cage Condition:: Cage is recently cleaned
Reaction to assessor:: Fluffy was lying down and relaxed on her blanket when the assessor approaches.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Fluffy slow blinks, then rolls over on her side.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Fluffy flinches slightly and lip licks.
Reaction to touch:: Fluffy leans forward to sniff the assessor when he extends his hand out. She accepts petting, rolls over and gives head butts when pet on her head. When the assessor pet her along her body she quickly whipped around, hissed and tried to bite. She seems conflicted and allows gentle petting on her head, but may get too overwhelmed with extended handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Fluffy tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her 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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