GRAYCEE – 16628
Safe - 12-24-2017 Brooklyn Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 12/24/17 *** 4 pound GRAYCEE needs to put on some winter weight! @BACC She is emaciated, dehydrated with a chronic wound. Appear to be starved, may have been trapped, bridge wound may have been caused by pet trying to escape. She has a good prognosis if someone will step up for her and bring her back to good health!
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Graycee. My animal id is #16628. I am a female gray tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 20-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal health – too thin.
Graycee is at risk for medical concerns. Graycee is emaciated and dehydrated. Improvement of the cats general condition should be done somewhere that the cat could be monitored closely. Due to her condition her chances of contracting URI is much higher in the shelter setting.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 4.84 lbs
Animal arrived emaciated and dehydrated, but QAR. Temp 101.4 degrees, resp/hr WNL. Heavy concentration of diarrhea on fur and in carrier. Tested negative for panleukopenia. Cat not eating. VOC (SN) recommended 200cc LRS plus dewormer. Needs DVM intake plus vaccines, CT, etc.
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1yr Microchip noted on Intake none History : owner surrender Subjective: owner surrender Observed Behavior – hungry! Evidence of Cruelty seen -none Evidence of Trauma seen -neglect Objective very hungry, verybright but moderate dehydration mm pale pink tacky P = WNL R = WNL BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. wound across bridge of nose in various stages of healing crusted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: gallop rhythm, II/VI HM CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, diarrhea and litter stuck to haircoat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment emaciated dehydrated pet with soft stool and chronic wound. Appear to be starved, may have been trapped, bridge wound may have been caused by pet trying to escape Prognosis: excellent with nursing care and nutrition heart changes may be temporary due to emaciation Plan: keep in medical, reassess in 1 week, seek new hope placement no more sc fluids, cat is eating, wary of heart changes groomed pet will start metronidazole 35mg PO BID X 10 days on 12/22/17 SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to debilitated condition, heart changes that may resolve
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet is currently temporarily waived by the staff veterinarians from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to debilitated condition. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
No handling was done cat was taken to medical
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Graycee is a 2 year old gray tabby cat who was surrendered by her owner due to animal illness.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Unknown information (Cat ran away and has been outside since October)
Previously lived with:: Owner
How is this cat around strangers?: When around strangers Graycee is shy for a few minutes but will warm up. When playing with adults she is gentle.
How is this cat around children?: Graycee has not spent time in the home with children so it is unknown how she will react.
How is this cat around other cats?: Graycee has not spent time in the home around other cats so it is unknown how she will react.
How is this cat around dogs?: Graycee has not spent time in the home around dogs so it is unknown how she will react.
Behavior Notes: Owner stated that She isn’t bothered if she is held. She has never been bathed nor had her nails trimmed so it is unknown how she will react.
Bite history:: Graycee has no bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown information
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Under weight and Diarrhea.
For a New Family to Know: Owner described Graycee as friendly affectionate and shy. When at home she would follow her owner around. She likes to play with stuffed toys and cat nip. She has been kept indoors only but ran away and has been outside since October. Graycee eats both wet and dry food. She is used to an uncovered litter box with clumping litter. Graycee scratches on a post made out o rough rope and carpet.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/21/17 Crouched in front of kennel, tail tucked beneath body. She tolerates petting along her head and body while tilting her ears and vocalizing. Turns head to watch my hand and licks lips, whiskers pulled back. Needs more time to adjust.
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