FLUFFY – 33890
Safe - 7-22-2018 Staten Island
SAFE 7/22/18 Fluffy – Senior SWEET Thyroid kitty needs placement. Fluffy was surrendered because her owner is in the hospital. Sadly, family is unable to keep her and she is patiently waiting for a home. She is was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and will need medical follow up.
STATEN ISLAND CENTER
Fluffy 33890
Care Center Location: Staten Island
ZIP Code From: 10301
Intake Type: Owner surrender
Medical Behavior: Green
Age: 12 years
Sex: Spayed Female
Weight: 7 lbs
Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
10-Jul-2018
Blood Work Interpretation
Vet Notes: 4:14 PM
CBC:
mild eosinophilia- R/O allergy vs parasites vs other
Chemistry:
mildly decreased creatinine (0.6)
mildly increased ALT (183)- R/O hyperthyroidism vs cholangiohepatitis vs neoplasia vs other
TT4: severely increased at 18.6- consistent with hyperthyroidism
start methimazole 2.5 mg PO BID, recheck bloodwork in 2 weeks
VET 991385
10-Jul-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 3:03 PM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 12 years
History : owner surrender
Subjective:
Observed Behavior – friendly
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
BCS 4/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: moderate/severe dental calc
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Female spayed, spay scar seen
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment
underweight- R/O Gi disease vs endocrine disease vs renal diseae vs other
moderate/severe dental disease
Prognosis: fair
Plan:
CBC/chemistry/T4- consistent with hyperthyroidism
VET 991385
9-Jul-2018
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 5:42 PM
Microchip: NEG
Sex: FS
Age: 12YRS
Mentation: WNL
Eyes: WNL
Ears: WNL
Nose: WNL
Teeth: moderate tartar seen
If abnormal BCS: 3/9
Skin: WNL
Hair Coat: WNL
Declawed: NO
Any injuries: NO
Behavior: FRIENDLY,ALLOWED HANDLING.
NSF
This behavior note was written by the previous owner of this pet. Animal Care Centers of NYC provides this as a guide for optimal pet placement.
Please use these notes in conjunction with the information provided by NYCACC.
Animal ID: 33890
Animal Name: Fluffy
Breed: Domestic Medium Hair
This animal came from:
Origin Address
How is this cat around strangers?
Fluffy is shy around strangers.
How is this cat around children?
Fluffy is relaxed with children.
How is this cat around other cats?
Fluffy has not been around other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?
Fluffy is tolerant of dogs.
Bite history:
fluffy has no history of biting or scratching in her previous home.
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