HAPPI – A1123605
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***SAFE 09/10/17*** TEN YEAR OLD HAPPI WANTS TO BE YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND!! HAPPI is not so HAPPY at the shelter. He was surrendered because his owner is moving to non-pet friendly housing. “Happi licks a region in his lower back excessively causing his fur to fall out and the skin to raw….Happi’s veterinarian prescribed him steroids and an anti-depressant drug. [Owner] stated that the only time Happi did not lick himself was when he was heavily drug and in a state of euphoria.” The last thing Happi needed was more stress added to his existing condition. Please help Happi today. HAPPI NEEDS TO BE RESERVED BY NOON!!
Manhattan Center
My name is HAPPI. My Animal ID # is A1123605. – P
I am a neutered male brn tabby and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/28/2017 from NY 10468, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.
09/08/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Happi A1123605 was placed At Risk for URI
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/07/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 14.2 LBS.
Hx: ulcerative, self-induced wounds over dorsum secondary to overgrooming; has history of overgrooming; was placed on clavamox, gabapentin and benadryl and given dexamethasone injection on 8/31; recheck S/O good appetite QAR, resting in back of cage; regresses and swats when approached OU-moderate blepharospasms mild serous nasal discharge, sneezing eupnic alopecia secondary to overgrooming on abdomen ulcerative wounds over dorsum; good granulation tissue present with no active discharge A Ulcerative wounds-improving but not resolved Overgrooming-r/o allergies vs compulsive vs chronic pain vs other P repeat dexamethasone injection, 4 mg/ml:0.3 ml SQ convenia injection 0.6 ml SQ doxycycline 50 mg/ml: 1.3 ml PO SID x 10 days recd hypoallergenic diet trial
08/28/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/28/17 21:20 Basic Information: Happi is a 10 years old male brown tabby DSH cat. Happi was from a pet store that no longer exists. The previous owner had him for 10 years. The previous owner surrendered Happi because she was moving to a new location where pets were not allowed. The previous owner had difficulties rehoming Happi due to his health. Happi’s main health concern is his compulsive licking of his lower back that created a skin lesion. His last veterinary visit was on May 2017 at Kingsbridge Road Animal Hospital. Socialization: Happi was a shy for a few minutes around strangers. He lived and was usually tolerant of an 8 years old child he lived with. He was not interested in playing with adults and children. He has not spent time with other cats or dogs. He lived with a pet turtle who he was relaxed around. He has no known bite history. Behavior: Happi struggled during baths and nail trims. He enjoyed having his coat brush. He also enjoyed being picked up and held. He struggled going inside carriers and would have to be enticed with food. He was not bothered when disturbed while sleeping. For a new family to know: He was described as affectionate, mellow, fearful and a quiet cat. His activity level was low around the home. The previous owner favorite thing about Happi was that he would sit quietly and listen to people talk. His favorite activities were “eating, sleeping and being a pet.” He tended to follow the previous owner around the house. He really enjoyed playing with his scratching post. He was kept mostly indoors. He slept everywhere but he prefers sleeping in high places. He ate both dry and wet food. His favorite treats were steaks and fresh baked chicken flavored treats. He was very house trained and had an uncovered litter box filled with unscented clumping litter. During Intake: Happi had a relaxed body and his tail was tucked. His head was down and he avoided eye contact. He allowed the admissions counselor to collar and he did not move. Minimal handling was used due to the nature of the intake.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
08/30/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Laid back VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Sweet, Affectionate KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: adults, an 8 year old, and a turtle Behavior toward strangers: shy for a few minutes around strangers Behavior toward children: tolerant Behavior toward turtle: relaxed around Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Other notes: He was described as affectionate, mellow, fearful and a quiet cat. His activity level was low around the home. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 8/28/17- Subjective: Calm, allows most handling but growled, hissed and swatted when I shaved and cleaned his back wounds EVALUATION: Cage Condition: No change Reaction to assessor: Happi remains lying down in his litter box during the approach. Reaction when softly spoken to: Happi shows no interest. Reaction to cage door opening: Happi remains immobile, alert with soft eyes, ears erect and forward. Reaction to touch: Happi accepts the touch and slowly leans into the assessor’s hand, but seems unsure with his surroundings and remains stiff in place . Reaction to being picked up: He becomes antsy then jumps back into the cage. BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Happi is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
08/28/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 10 years old, exam is consistent with this Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on intake History : “Happi licks a region in his lower back excessively causing his fur to fall out and the skin to raw….Happi’s veterinarian prescribed him steroids and an anti-depressant drug. [Owner] stated that the only time Happi did not lick himself was when he was heavily drug and in a state of euphoria.” Subjective: Calm, allows most handling but growled, hissed and swatted when I shaved and cleaned his back wounds Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean teeth PLN: No significant enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Large, non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact, testicles S/S MSI: Large ulcerated region on lower back – 10×10 cm, superficial ulceration, area is crusty, red and yellow, dry. When shaved, the skin margins around the cranial part of the wound are contracted and abnormally pigmented as if there is scarring after long-term irritation. There are also two much smaller wounds with a similar appearance on the dorsal thorax (3×4 cm) and on the dorsal skull (1 cm dia). The ventral abdomen is lightly excoriated and alopecic. Ambulatory x 4, no masses noted. CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: 1. Obese 2. Multiple wounds, reported self-trauma – R/O flea allergy dermatitis vs. paraesthesia vs. allergies to food/environmental causes Prognosis: Depending on the cause, this might be entirely resolved with the right management, or it could be a chronic issue forever Plan: 1. Benadryl 12.5 mg PO BID x10 days – could be continued indefinitely 2. Gabapentin 50 mg PO BID 3. Monthly flea control ALWAYS 4. Clavamox drops 1.5 ml PO BID 5. Cleaned and covered large wound on dorsolumbar region today – keep covered and moist to hasten healing SURGERY: Okay for in-house surgery 1088
09/07/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
Hx: ulcerative, self-induced wounds over dorsum secondary to overgrooming; has history of overgrooming; was placed on clavamox, gabapentin and benadryl and given dexamethasone injection on 8/31; recheck S/O good appetite QAR, resting in back of cage; regresses and swats when approached OU-moderate blepharospasms mild serous nasal discharge, sneezing eupnic alopecia secondary to overgrooming on abdomen ulcerative wounds over dorsum; good granulation tissue present with no active discharge A Ulcerative wounds-improving but not resolved Overgrooming-r/o allergies vs compulsive vs chronic pain vs other P repeat dexamethasone injection, 4 mg/ml:0.3 ml SQ convenia injection 0.6 ml SQ doxycycline 50 mg/ml: 1.3 ml PO SID x 10 days recd hypoallergenic diet trial
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