HAZEL – 15597
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***SAFE 12/17/17***AFFECTIONATE SENIOR GAL NEEDS LOVING RETIREMENT HOME!!! VIDEO & NEW PHOTOS! Sweet Average Senior Girl Hazel is looking for a comfy home this Christmas @MACC. 14 year old Hazel is sweet and friendly. Her owner dumped her at the shelter for litterbox issues rather than taking to a vet. Hazel is a bit dehydrated, has a corneal ulcer on her eye and needs medical eval for a thyroid slip. Please give this sweet senior a chance for a retirement home! ONLY HAS TONIGHT. ONLY HAS YOU. MUST BE RESERVED BY NOON TOMORROW!!!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Hazel. My animal id is #15597. I am a desexed female white cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 14 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 07-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- cannot afford to care for.
Original Location: 10019
Hazel is at risk for medical reasons. Hazel is a geriatric lady with hyperthryoidism. Behaviorally, we have no concerns for Hazel, who we believe would be suitable for most homes.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 10.24 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 14yo Microchip noted on Intake? 454D44696A History : O surrender, due to urinating/defecating outside the litter box Subjective: BAR, very sweet and friendly, no signs of aggression, well behaved for PE and medical handling Observed Behavior – Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = P = wnl R = eup BCS 4/9 MM tacky, slight delay in skin turgor, eyes appear sunken. Dehydrated 7% EENT: OD corneal ulcer, clear corneas, no discharge. Ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: neg oral, no lesions/ulcers PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS, no MGTs, no vulvar dc MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Bilat plantigrade stance (R>L) CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: n externally Assessment: Geriatric 14yo FS DSH Corneal ulcer OD bilateral plantigrade stance – r/o DM vs other dehydration hx of inappropriate urination/defecation thyroid slip – r/o hyperT4 vs other Prognosis: fair Plan: cbc/chem/t4 100 mL LRS SQ erythromycin OD BID x 10 days SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age
Hx: Corneal ulcer OD seen on intake, as well as dehydration. Pt had a bilateral plantigrade stance and a thyroid slip. Bloodwork done 12/8 and available for review: CBC – stress leukogram (low lymphocytes and eosinophils, normal overall WBC count) Chem – elevated ALT (217), normal glucose, normal BUN/creat, elevated Na (169) TT4 – 12.7! Reported this morning to be dull, depressed, not eating or moving much S: Quiet in kennel, allows handling but runs back into kennel when I examine O: QAR, estimated 8% dehydrated EENT: No blepharospasm or discharge noted OU, no visible corneal lesions. Moderate dental tartar and gingivitis. H/L: NSR, NMA, quiet lung sounds Abd: Slightly distended, soft, nonpainful Neuro: Alert and appropriate M/S/I: Amb x4, no skin lesions noted A: 1. Hyperthyroid 2. Hx corneal ulcer – appears to be resolving P: 1. Fluorescein stain eye to confirm resolution 2. Move to medical, start IV fluids at 35 ml/hr x12 hours 3. Start methimazole 2.5 mg PO BID (gave first dose at 1pm) – the dose may need to be changed but this medication will need to be continued INDEFINITELY 4. Recheck CBC/chem/T4 in 3 weeks 1088
Hx: hyperthyroid, severe dehydration noted yesterday; started methimazole and IVF at 35 ml/hr S/O -QAR, shy but docile, allows handling -no appetite, appears slightly nauseas when offered food -mm pk/lgt pk, sl tacky; CRT 2 sec -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: open and clear, pupils dilated; geriatric changes to iris and lens -eupnic, normal lung sounds; intermittent gallop arrhythmia -soft doughy abdomen -ambulatory, plantigrade stance A 1. Hyperthyroid 2. Dehydration, improving 3. Nausea, inappetance-r/o secondary to dehydration vs other 4. Plantigrade stance-r/o ligamentous laxity secondary to metabolic disease (hyperthryoid) vs other P -Decreased IVF rate to 25 ml/hr, reassess rate in AM -Add cerenia 0.5 ml IV SID x 3 days -CWCT -Recommend blood pressure monitoring -Recheck CBC/chem/T4 in 10-14 days
22g RFL cephalic IVC placed. LRS running at 35mh/hr.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Hazel had a relaxed body posture. Her eyes were constricted and tail swishing side to side. She was receptive to handling and allowed to be transfer between carriers. She sat nicely for a picture. She went back inside the carrier willingly. She was very quiet during the intake.
Date of Intake: 12/7/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes
Basic Information:: Hazel is a 14 years old gray tabby and white spayed female cat. She was surrendered to MACC because her previous owner could not afford to take care of her.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Hazel is urinating and defecating outside the litter box. The client believes that the problem is due to her age.
Previously lived with:: 2 Adults.
How is this cat around strangers?: She was shy around strangers.
How is this cat around children?: She was not around children.
How is this cat around other cats?: She was not around other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: She was not around other dogs.
Behavior Notes: The previous owner stated that she was not bothered by baths or disturbed while sleeping. She enjoyed having his coat brushed. She struggled while being picked up and held.
Bite history:: She did not have a bite history.
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: The previous owner stated that she was a shy cat. She was very playful and his favorite toys were chasing and wand toys specially feathers. She was kept mostly indoors. She slept with the client. She ate wet cat food twice a day. She was very well trained to use the litter box. She had an uncovered litter box filled with clumping litter. She did not have a scratching post.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 Adults Behavior toward strangers: She was shy around strangers. Behavior toward children: She was not around children. Behavior toward cats: She was not around other cats. Behavior toward dogs: She was not around other dogs. Bite or Scratch history: She did not have a bite history. Litter box training: Hazel is urinating and defecating outside the litter box. The client believes that the problem is due to her age.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Very sweet and friendly, no signs of aggression, well behaved for PE and medical handling
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Hazel is dozing in her cubby on approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Hazel continues to sleep.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Hazel wakes up and lifts her head to look at the assessor, soft eyes and body.
Reaction to touch:: Hazel leans into the stroke and puts her head back down.
Reaction to being picked up:: Hazel walks calmly back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Inappropriate elimination
Potential challenges comments:: Hazel’s previous owners report that she has recently begun eliminating outside the litter box. We are unaware of what, if any, modifications steps were taken to try and address this behavior in the home, so we cannot be sure what the trigger may have been or if this behavior may continue in a future home. However, we recommend that potential adopters be comfortable with management and modification techniques for elimination outside the litter box should this behavior continue in a home environment.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Hazel interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
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