JEAN HARLOW – A1117671
Safe - 7-18-2017 Brooklyn
SAFE 7/18/17 This cute singleton was right at the front of his kennel, meowing quietly and rubbing against the bars for attention! Poor little Jean will need follow up medical care for the diarrhea he’s been having.
BROOKLYN CENTER
JEAN HARLOW – A1117671
NEUTERED MALE, GRAY / WHITE, DOMESTIC SH MIX,4 mos
STRAY – STRAYAVAI, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 07/06/2017, From NY 11219, DueOut Date 07/09/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam 7/7/17 Estimated age: ~4months, male Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Stray — presented with excessive diarrhea, parvo neg Subjective: Observed Behavior – BARH. Active, attention seeking, head butting, allows all handling, excellent appetite, formed and soft stool Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Teeth clean, adult canines erupting, pink mm, no oral ulcers PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, fecal staining on paws and hind end CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Diarrhea – rule out intestinal parasites, appears slightly improved since intake Plan: Rec additional dewormer in 2 weeks as scheduled. No other treatment indicated at this time Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to diarrhea — recheck in 3 days to check for resolution and OK for neuter
Weight 4.0
7/12:
07/12/17
Recheck diarrhea – last day of metronidazole
S/O: BARH. Active, attention seeking, allows all handling. Purring throughout exam
Excellent appetite. Several piles of soft stool — improving daily
EENT: Eyse clear, no ocular or nasal discharge
HL: No sneezing
A: Diarrhea – resolving with current treatment
P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. OK for surgery. Excellent prognosis
07/10/17
HX: Profuse watery diarrhea on intake 7/7/17. parvo neg. On Flagyl. Still d on 7/8/17.
S/O) Very active, attention seeking, purring. Eating canned very well.
Some soft formed stool in litter box but also large pile pudding like diarrhea.
BARH. MM pk.
EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge, oral – NSF, no ulcers.
HL: No sneezing
Abd: soft but slightly distended and fluid filled intestines.
New weight = 4.5 lbs (prev 4.0 on intake).
A) Diarrhea – R/O intestinal parasites.
Gaining weight.
P) Fecal – no parasites but some blood noted.
Cont metronidazole 3 more days.
Re-weigh today and pancur liq 1 cc po x 3 days.
Excellent prognosis
BEHAVIOR:’
KNOWN HISTORY:
Jean Harlow was brought into our care center as a stray, so there is no previous history available.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Very active, attention seeking, purring throughout interaction
EVALUATION:
Cage Condition: Cage is re-arranged
Reaction to assessor: Jean Harlow is sitting crouched in the front of his kennel as the assessor approaches, ears forward.
Reaction when softly spoken to: Jean Harlow makes eye contact and tilts his head when softly spoken to.
Reaction to cage door opening: Jean Harlow remains in the front of his kennel as the cage door opens.
Reaction to touch: Jean Harlow allows petting along his head and body as he stands up and raises his tail. Jean Harlow begins to purr with continued petting.
Reaction to being picked up: Jean Harlow remains calm as the assessor picks him up and holds him in his arms.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Lively
VOCAL: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: Playful, Sweet
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Average
Jean Harlow 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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