JAIDA – 18728
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*** SAFE 01/30/18 *** Average Tabby girl Jaida has injured paw pads and needs a cozy home to recover in @MACC. Poor JAIDA has deep infected wounds to 3 of her paws which are inflamed. She is being treated but needs follow up vet care and a home to recuperate. PLEASE help this young kitty today.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Jaida. My animal id is #18728. I am a female gray tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 19-Jan-2018
Original Location: 10459
Jaida is at risk due to being diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection as well as having wounds that need care on her paw pads. Her treatment can be managed in home and Jaida’s behavior is suitable for most cat families.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7.3125 lbs
20/01/2018
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, did not place Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: hissing and growling but allowed some handling, painful Sex: intact female Estimated Age: appx 2-4y Subjective: possible frostbite wound on 3 feet (RF, RH/LH) with “megapaw” RF foot, purulent and serosanguinous d/c from all affected Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: mild staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: unknown injuries to feet Plan: DVM intake, medical for observation, 0.34ml onsior SQ
20/01/2018
At 10:40 am gave 0.07 ML of Torb and 0.07 ML Dex then gave at 10:30 am another 0.03 ML of Torb and 0.03 ML Dex for sedation to clip and soak swollen/injured paws – all paws except the front left which is healthy. Supplemented above sedation with ISO – masked patient and set O2 at 2 and ISO at 1. Bandaged both HLs – SSD cream in wounds with telfa pads around then bandages applies after clipping and flushing with 60ml of NaCL Per Dr. 0577 Gave 0.45 ml Simbadol from bottle 53 at 10:50am Places 22 gauge catheter in left front leg and pulled blood for CBC/Chem Baytril (22.7mg/ml) 0.75ml given IV dilute and slow over 20 min Ampicillin (250mg/ml) 0.4ml given IV slow and dilute over 5 min Gave 100 mls of LRS SQ at 10:45 am
21/01/2018
Jaida was scheduled for an AM tx of Simbadol 1.8mg/mL. Gave 0.45mL SQ at 8:32am. Bottle # 53 1382 1215
22/01/2018
Jaida was due for an AM tx of Simbadol 1.8mg/mL. Gave 0.2mL from bottle #53 and 0.25mL from bottle # 54 at 8:24 AM. 1382 1215
22/01/2018
Sedated per DVM 1382 at 12:15pm. Administered 0.15mL Ketamine (#11) and 0.15mL Dexdomitor IM. IV catheter was removed and temporarily bandaged. All four paws cleaned with dilute chlorhexidine scrub. Back two paws- applied SSD gel and rebandaged. Administered 0.1mL Antiseden IM for reversal of dexdomitor. Gave mid-day dose of ampicillin 0.4mL (250mg/mL) IM.
23/01/2018
Jaida was scheduled for an AM Tx of Simbadol (1.8 mg/mL) Gave 0.45 mL from bottle number 54 at 8:33 AM DVM 1382 LVT 1461
23/01/2018
Jaida was scheduled for an AM Tx of Simbadol (1.8 mg/mL) Gave 0.45 mL Simbadol from bottle number 54 at 8:33 AM DVM 1382 LVT 1461
24/01/2018
Jaida was scheduled for an AM Tx of Simbadol (1.8 mg/mL) Gave 0.45 mL from bottle number 54 at 8:49 AM DVM 1382 LVT 1461
24/01/2018
Sedated at 12:00pm with 0.15mL Dexdomitor and 0.15mL Ketamine (bottle #11) per DVM 1382. Removed bandages from back hind feet, cleaned with dilute chlorhexidine. Placed new bandages on hind feet after dvm assessment. Also placed bandage on LFL. Swabbed for respiratory PCR to be send to idexx. Gave 100ml SQF LRS Reversed dexdomitor with Antiseden 0.15mL IM
26/01/2018
Gave 0.15 ml of Ketamine and 0.15 ml of Dextomitor IM for sedation for changing bandages as per Dr Hirshberg
20/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam + recheck paw wounds observed at intake Estimated age: mature adult, ~3-5 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative on intake Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : found stray/injured Subjective: BAR, mildly dehydrated Observed Behavior – allows handling but growls and hisses b/c of painful paw wounds Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – yes Objective P = wnl, R = wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: fx right max. canine (104), circular ulcer on right side of tongue PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: nsf, NSR, NMA, CRT < 2; Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact female, no scar/tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4 but limping and painful x 3; – right front paw is swollen (~2 x normal), soft to touch with heavy purulent discharge, overlaying skin is thin and loosely intact – right rear paw severely injured with deep necrotic wounds between/around toes exposing soft tissue below (muscle/tendon) – left paw 5th digit has deep infected wound to paw pad – no parasites/masses noted CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal, diarrhea while under sedation Assessment: deep infected wounds to 3 paws (right front and right rear are worst) r/o burn/frostbite, autoimmune, trauma vs other Plan: sedated, clipped hair around paws, copiously flushed wounds with warm saline + chlorhex solution, debrided necrotic tissue, SSD applied to wounds and both rear paws badaged + IV cath and IVF LRS @ 8 ml/hr over next 24 hrs and reassess + 0.4 ml ampicillin (250 mg/ml) IV BID x 7 days + monitor and change to oral meds when possible + 0.75 ml Enrofloxacin (22.7 mg/ml) IV SID x 5 days + monitor and change to orals meds when possible + 0.45 ml Simbadol SC SID x 5 days + 0.34 ml Onsior SC SID x 2 days + add fortiflora with food SID + will needs regular bandage changes and re-evaluation for surgical closure Prog: open — depends on response to tx/ability of wounds to heal, rec’ NH placement SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to health
20/01/2018
CBC: – mild anemia 6.13 (6.54-12.2) – severe neutropenia 0.42 (1.48-10.29) – marked lymphocytosis/monocytosis r/o severe chronic inflammation vs other – cont. wound management + supportive tx – rec’ eval BW for response to tx and further diagnostics if p doesn’t respond to antibiotics
21/01/2018
Presented with multiple necrotic wounds to RF and both hind paws; started on baytril, ampicillin, simbadol and onsior; IVF running at 15 ml/hr S/O -BAR, interactive, euphoric secondary to simbadol -mild appetite -mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: mild blepharospasm, pupils dilated secondary to simbadol -eupnic -soft abdomen, growls a little on palpation but does not seem painful -RF, wound with patch of alopecia on dorsal aspect of paw; skin appears darkened with mild swelling; allows gentle palpation, no obvious lameness -bandages intact on both hindlimbs; no obvious strike through A 1. Multiple wounds P -decrease IVF to 10 ml/hr today, consider d/c tomorrow -continue with injectable antibiotics, considering switching to oral when eating better
22/01/2018
Necrotic wounds to RF, RH, LH paws on intake; started on IVF, baytril, ampicillin, simbadol and onsior; sedated bandage change today S/O -BAR, docile and friendly prior to sedation -moderate appetite with canned food -mm pk, moist; severe tooth fracture of upper R canine with pulp exposure; laceration to R distal tip of tongue -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: open and clear -eupnic -soft abdomen -RF: mild lameness, superficial laceration along dorsal aspect of paw with thickened/callous dermal tissue; mild purulent discharge seeping from SQ tissue but no obvious pockets of fluid; small puncture wound to palmar aspect just proximal to main carpal pad, no significant discharge; mild swelling of paw -changed bandage to hind paws under sedation; wound on RH paw appear to be most extensive with multiple laceration like wounds interdigitially with exposure of underlying tendons and SQ tissue; mild to moderate diffuse swelling of paw with mild purulent discharge; all tissue appears healthy and viable -LH: mild diffuse swelling of with mild serosanguinous active discharge; all tissue appears viable A 1. Wounds to RF, RH, LH paws; worse on RH, no significant concerns of infection today 2. Fractured canine 3. Tongue wound, suspect she bit her tongue P -sedated with 0.15 ml ketamine/0.15 ml dexdomitor IV -removed bandages on hind paws and cleaned with dilute nolvasan -replaced bandages on hind paws, left RF open -removed catheter as it was no longer patent -consider switching to oral antibiotics tomorrow if eating well -bandage change in 2 days or sooner if bandages begin to slip or becomes wet/dirty -prognosis: overall good; suspect that wounds could heal eventually by second intention but could consider surgical revision in the future, especially along RH where interdigital wounds are more extensive however closure of wounds may be difficult due to decreased tissue in that area
23/01/2018
S/O: QAR, mild belpharitis and blepharospasm, Ate/drank according to records A: URI Plan: Catheter came out so begin enteral Enrofloxacin to treat a potential mycoplasm infection and injectable Convenia for the current limb wound/infection. Enrofloxacin (2.5mg/kg): Give 1/2 tablet (22mg) SID for 14 days Convenia 0.3cc SQ
24/01/2018
S/O -QAR, less interactive today than previous exams but docile and allows handling -mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec -mild sniffling -OU: mild blepharospasm, elevated 3rd eyelid -eupnic -soft abdomen -RF: necrotic eschar removed overtop wound on dorsal aspect of paw; open wound with healthy granulation tissue present along underlying tendons/SQ tissue -LH: deep wound on paw pad of digit 5 appears to be healing well with minimal serosanguinous discharge and swelling; healthy granulation tissue present along exposed SQ tissue -RH: multiple interdigitial wounds healing well, healthy granulation bed forming where SQ tissue is exposed; mild serosanguinous discharge, minimal swelling A 1. Multiple wounds to paws, severe but healing well by second intention 2. URI/conjunctivitis P -sedated with 0.15 ml ketamine/0.15 ml dexdomitor IM -bandage change, flushed wounds with dilute nolvasan, placed wound gel under telfa pad before bandaging -placed bandage on RF today -gave 150 ml SQF -gave convenia inj today, d/c ampicillin -gave baytril inj today, continue PO x 10 days -submitted swab for resp PCR panel -prognosis: good, suspect wounds will continue to heal well by second intention; may need bandage changes 1-2x/weekly for the next several weeks
25/01/2018
S/O -QAR, sweet and docile but subdued today -mild appetite -mm pk, tacky; CRT <2 sec -nasal congestion -OU: elevated 3rd eyelid, mild conjunctivitis -eupnic, purring -soft abdomen -bandages intact with no strike through on RF, RH, LH A 1. Paw wounds 2. URI P -150 ml SQF SID x 2 days -cerenia 0.3 ml SQ SID x 2 days -nebulize SID x 3 days -erythromycin OU BID x 7 days -bandage change tomorrow
26/01/2018
Hx wounds on RF, RH and LH feet – daily bandage changes under sedation for last few days. Pt also has URI. Received Convenia on 1/24. Currently receiving gabapentin, nebulization, erythromycin ophth, Cerenia, SQF, Fortiflora. S: QAR in kennel. Good appetite. O: Estimated 5-8% dehydrated Chemosis OU, mild SND Sounds congested, sneezing RFL, RHL and LHL feet are bandaged A: 1. Wounds to RFL, RHL, LHL – bandages need to be changed today 2. URI, dehydration P: 1. Extend nebulization, increase SQF from 150 ml to 200 ml 2. Sedate for bandage change 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, Jaida allowed me to approach her inside the stroller and pet her. Jaida allowed me to touch her paws and hold them. Jaida allowed me to collar her and pick her up and place her inside a kennel.
Date of Intake: 1/19/2018
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Jaida is approximately a 2 year old female gray tabby, white and light brown cat. Jaida was found injured as a stray and was surrendered because finder wanted her to get medical attention. Jaida came in with 3 injured paws.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this cat around strangers?: Jaida allowed finder to approach her, pick her up and place her inside a pet stroller. Jaida allowed finder to pet her.
How is this cat around children?: Unknown
How is this cat around other cats?: Unknown
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown
Behavior Notes: Unknown
Bite history:: Jaida did not try to bite finder
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Medical Notes: Jaida has three injured paws.
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
KNOWN HISTORY:: Jaida was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 1/22 Observed Behavior – docile and friendly
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Jaida remains neutral, lying down on her cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Jaida becomes alert with soft eyes.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Jaida remains immobile, relaxed ears and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Jaida accepts the touch, leans into the assessor’s hand and purrs while appreciating the petting.
Reaction to being picked up:: Allows the pickup and remains calm.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Jaida 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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