GREY – A1009276
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*** SAFE 07/19/16 ***SECOND CHANCE FOR GORGEOUS GREY!! MAE IT COUNT TONIGHT!! HANDSOME & SWEET BLUE AND WHITE FAB FELLA NEEDS YOU! Sad sigh! Grey was adopted from the ACC as a kitten and was just dumped back due to “personal problems.” He is such a good and handsome boy! This poor 6 year old also just had a urinary catheter removed and he’s not yet begun to get better before they throw him back to the wolves! Already NEUTERED so he’s ready to go home to just the right FOSTER OR ADOPTER! The “personal problems” his former owners cited are NOTHING COMPARED TO WHAT THIS BOY IS GOING THROUGH! OFFER TO FOSTER OR ADOPT GREY TODAY… SO WITH YOU HE CAN STAY….AND NEVER, EVER BE SENT AWAY!
**RETURN**
Manhattan Center
My name is GREY. My Animal ID # is A1009276. – P
I am a neutered male blue and white domestic mh. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/15/2016 from NY 10029, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB. I came in with Group/Litter #K16-065668.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/17/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 7.4 LBS.
07/17/16 11:36 S/O: QAR, moderately dehydrated (~6-8%), large and somewhat firm urinary bladder on palpation – expressed fully with gentle pressure (urine WNL in appearance), feces in colon on palpation (reported to have passed some feces overnight), no URI signs, underweight body condition (3/9) with matted haircoat, moderate to severe hind limb ataxia (hind limbs splay out when he tries to walk), no pain elicited on spinal palpation, IV catheter not connected to IV fluid line when examined in AM – catheter clotted and paw is edematous (“fat paw”), matted fur with feces around penis and anus (clipped and cleaned on exam and removed stay sutures), penis pink and WNL, male neutered, eating wet food well on exam A: hind limb ataxia: r/o trauma vs. disc disease vs. neoplasia vs. other dehydration constipation hx of possible UO and urinary catheter placement – no u cath in today, bladder expressing normally today P: express bladder BID (DVM to do) removed IVC, d/c IVF, start LRS 100 ml SQ BID continue lactulose d/c ampicillin, start amoxi/clav BID due to urinary catheter risk of bladder infection rec NH placement prognosis: fair to poor — neurologic disease may be contributing to constipation and urine retention S-Cat was slow to wake from anesthesia from yesterday, did pass stool and ucath was in place with hematuria. eating well O-QAR, pink mm, +/-hydrated EENT-mucoid d/c OU, no nasal d/c, mild d/c AU GI-negative oral, SNP, firm fecal palpable in mid-abdomen GU-MN, small bladder with ucath MSI-BCS 3/5, amb x 4 with IVC in LFL, slightly unkempt haircoat Neuro-QAR, normal cranial nerves, amb x 4 without ataxia A-constipation with secondary UO P-pulled urinary catheter after flushing with 20 ml NaCl and monitor urination today sutures for ucath not removed in case of reblockage continue IVF and taper today to maintenance continue monitor appetite and defecation start lactulose 1 ml PO BID
07/15/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/15/16 12:32 Basic Information Grey was brought in as a stray due to owner and family going through personal problems. Grey has been with his owner since he was a kitten, and was last seen by the vet at AC&C in 2014. Socialization & Behavior Grey is said to be initially shy when meeting strangers. He lived with a 9-month old. And client says he is tolerant but normally avoids the child. Grey lived with two male cats and owner says they are playful and loving towards each other. Grey lives with a small dog mix, and owner says he is tolerant towards it. Client says there have been no issues of Grey biting anyone or another animal. Grey does not like being brushed and will attempt to run. Grey is unbothered with being held and easily placed into the carrier. For a New Family to Know Grey is described as shy, quiet, and mellow with a low activity level. When home he is normally following his owner and kept indoors only. Grey was fed Purina dry food and is litter-box trained with a hooded litter-box. Grey occasionally scratches on boxes. Behavior during Intake Grey was friendly during intake. He accepted food and allowed petting. Grey allowed all handling to be conducted and showed no signs of aggression during intake.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
07/17/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Grey’s previous owner reports he is initially shy when meeting strangers. He lived with a child and was tolerant, but would normally avoid the child. He lived with two male cats and was playful and loving with them. He also lived with a small dog, and was tolerant of the dog. He was described as shy, quiet, and mellow with a low activity level. He usually follows his owner around at home. Please note that this cat is being treated for a medical condition at the time of evaluation. It is difficult to determine at this time how the medical condition may be affecting the behavior. However, in spite of his condition, this cat remains social and affectionate. Reaction to assessor: Grey was calm and relaxed upon approach. Reaction when softly spoken to: Grey looks at the assessor and sniffs around. Reaction to cage door opening: Grey remains soft and relaxed. Reaction to touch: Grey remains in place, begins to purr, and leans in for petting. Reaction to being picked up: Grey is a bit tense with pick up, but remains calm when held. Behavior Determination: Average Grey interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. He has no known history of behavioral problems. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
07/15/2016 POST ADOPTION PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: Positive , Tag no: 985112005658317 Sex: Neutered Age~ Approx- 6 yr Paraparesis Eyes: Clear / wnl Ears: Cleaned with ear cleaning solution Nose: Clear / wnl Teeth: Mild dental tartar BCS: 3 Skin: APH / WNL Hair Coat: WNL Behavior: Tense and nervous during exam Medication: None NOSF
07/17/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
07/17/16 11:36 S/O: QAR, moderately dehydrated (~6-8%), large and somewhat firm urinary bladder on palpation – expressed fully with gentle pressure (urine WNL in appearance), feces in colon on palpation (reported to have passed some feces overnight), no URI signs, underweight body condition (3/9) with matted haircoat, moderate to severe hind limb ataxia (hind limbs splay out when he tries to walk), no pain elicited on spinal palpation, IV catheter not connected to IV fluid line when examined in AM – catheter clotted and paw is edematous (“fat paw”), matted fur with feces around penis and anus (clipped and cleaned on exam and removed stay sutures), penis pink and WNL, male neutered, eating wet food well on exam A: hind limb ataxia: r/o trauma vs. disc disease vs. neoplasia vs. other dehydration constipation hx of possible UO and urinary catheter placement – no u cath in today, bladder expressing normally today P: express bladder BID (DVM to do) removed IVC, d/c IVF, start LRS 100 ml SQ BID continue lactulose d/c ampicillin, start amoxi/clav BID due to urinary catheter risk of bladder infection rec NH placement prognosis: fair to poor — neurologic disease may be contributing to constipation and urine retention S-Cat was slow to wake from anesthesia from yesterday, did pass stool and ucath was in place with hematuria. eating well O-QAR, pink mm, +/-hydrated EENT-mucoid d/c OU, no nasal d/c, mild d/c AU GI-negative oral, SNP, firm fecal palpable in mid-abdomen GU-MN, small bladder with ucath MSI-BCS 3/5, amb x 4 with IVC in LFL, slightly unkempt haircoat Neuro-QAR, normal cranial nerves, amb x 4 without ataxia A-constipation with secondary UO P-pulled urinary catheter after flushing with 20 ml NaCl and monitor urination today sutures for ucath not removed in case of reblockage continue IVF and taper today to maintenance continue monitor appetite and defecation start lactulose 1 ml PO BID
CAME IN WITH:
A1081334 – GEO https://nyccats.urgentpodr.org/geo-a1081334/
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