LOUIE – A1093536

Brooklyn Center

**DECLAWED**

My name is LOUIE. My Animal ID # is A1093536. – P
I am a neutered male white and gray domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/15/2016 from NY 11236, owner surrender reason stated was NO TIME.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/17/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 12.0 LBS.

S/O: Geriatric Exam BAR on presentation, patient is social and tolerable of all handling. Urine in litter pan. Patient was very thirsty and drank a large amount of water when offered. BCS: 4/9 mm = pink, moist Slightly prolonged skin tenting Integ = moist fur and erythematous skin around the perineum/caudal ventral abdomen. Patient is tender towards palpation. Coat is dull and dirty. EENT = Corneal scarring OD with central pigmentation, nuclear sclerosis OU; Mild aural waxy debris AU; no nasal discharge, Mild gingivitis, significant dental staining along upper molars, L>R side. H/L = nma, nsr; clear lung fields Abdomen = Large, soft bladder that easily expresses when abdomen is palpated. Left kidney palpable, smooth. Unable to palpate right kidney. No obviouses masses MS = significant muscle wasting along dorsum, face, and hind legs. Patient ambulates in crouched position and appears weak but mobile in hind legs. Hind legs have reduced PROM (R>L) and large amount of crepitus in the stifle, bilaterally. Patient appears uncomfortable with joint ROM in hind limbs. GU = Neutered male LN = wnl CNS = A+A A: Geriatric MN cat Urine scalding Dental disease Weak in hind limbs – r/o arthritis vs. old injury vs. neurologic vs. other. Corneal scarring OD Likely PU/PD – r/o underlying endocrinopathy (diabetic vs. CKD vs. hyperthyroidism vs. other) vs. behavioral vs. other Px: fair short term P: Recommend full senior work up upon placement Shaved perineal area and cleaned with diluted Chlorhex scrub. Applied a light coat of SSD ointment to area. CTM while in BACC

10/15/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/15/16 14:24 Basic Information Louie seems to be an older cat older than 5 years old who is grey and white and declawed. Owner got him from a friend but was not sure about his age. Owner is surrendering due to no time and owner felt he had an underlying issue that could not care for. Socialization Around strangers, he does not really seek attention and will be shy for a few days. Owner state he picks and chooses who he would go up to. He has not been around children. He doesn’t play with adults. He has spent time with a one year old kitten and is respectful with her and very tolerant. He doesn’t play with the kitten but lay down with him. He has been around a Russel terrier every weekend but is respectful with the dog. There is no bite history of a human or animal Behavior Owner stated behavior issues they have with Louie is litterbox accidents and hiding in fear. He meows in the car rides and has daily accidents that has been going on for over 3 months and had not been seen by a vet. He is struggles when giving a bath and trimming of back paws. He enjoys brushing. He struggles while being put into a carrier. For the New family to know Owner described him as friendly, affectionate, mellow, shy, fearful, independent and quiet. His activity level is low. His favorite activity is being brushed. When home he tends to follow you around. HE likes stuffed toys and cat dancers for a few minutes. He was kept mostly indoors. He sometimes uses a uncovered litterbox with clay litter. He is declawed and only paws Behavior upon intake While transferring to carrier he was hesitant and curious. Counselor was able to collar and take intake photo while in carrier.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

10/18/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
As per previous owner, Louie is shy around strangers and doesn’t really seek attention. He has not been around children and doesn’t play with adults. He has spent time with a one year old kitten and is respectful with her and very tolerant. Louie has been around a Russel terrier every weekend and was respectful with the dog. His owner reports that he’s been having litter box issues for over 3 months and has not seen a vet about it. Louie’s owner describes his as friendly, affectionate, mellow, shy, fearful, independent and quiet with a low activity level. Reaction to assessor: Louie was at the front of the kennel looking out at his surroundings. Reaction when softly spoken to: Louie leans forward towards the assessor then gently rubs up against the door. Reaction to cage door opening: Louie is calm and relaxed. Reaction to touch: Louie sniffs the assessors hand and allows petting all over his body. He leans in when rubbed on his cheeks, gently head butts and appreciates attention. Reaction to being picked up: Louie is a bit tense when picked up but remains calm and allows all handling. Louie’s previous owner reports that he was eliminating (urinating and defecating) outside the litterbox, but we are unaware of what, if any, modification steps were taken to try and address this behavior. We cannot be sure whether this behavior will continue in a home environment after treatment for the medical condition has been completed, but we recommend that potential adopters be comfortable with management and modification techniques for elimination outside the litterbox should this behavior continue in a home environment. Behavior Determination: Average Louie 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.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

10/16/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative QAR – mildly dehydrated. Solicits attention, allows all handling N~ 12 years Declawed on front feet. Ears dirty – cleaned, no parasites found. Eyes cloudy – right eye either healing ulcer or cataract. Nose, throat clear Teeth deeply stained, grooved. Missing upper premolars left side. Good appetite. *Appears unable to stand on hind legs for any length of time, collapses. VC Requested. Urine scald on lower abdomen and inner hind legs; coat matted on abdomen. Penis extruded, reddened. Coat stiff with dirt and urine. Flea dirt noted, no live parasites found. NOSF

10/17/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
S/O: Geriatric Exam BAR on presentation, patient is social and tolerable of all handling. Urine in litter pan. Patient was very thirsty and drank a large amount of water when offered. BCS: 4/9 mm = pink, moist Slightly prolonged skin tenting Integ = moist fur and erythematous skin around the perineum/caudal ventral abdomen. Patient is tender towards palpation. Coat is dull and dirty. EENT = Corneal scarring OD with central pigmentation, nuclear sclerosis OU; Mild aural waxy debris AU; no nasal discharge, Mild gingivitis, significant dental staining along upper molars, L>R side. H/L = nma, nsr; clear lung fields Abdomen = Large, soft bladder that easily expresses when abdomen is palpated. Left kidney palpable, smooth. Unable to palpate right kidney. No obviouses masses MS = significant muscle wasting along dorsum, face, and hind legs. Patient ambulates in crouched position and appears weak but mobile in hind legs. Hind legs have reduced PROM (R>L) and large amount of crepitus in the stifle, bilaterally. Patient appears uncomfortable with joint ROM in hind limbs. GU = Neutered male LN = wnl CNS = A+A A: Geriatric MN cat Urine scalding Dental disease Weak in hind limbs – r/o arthritis vs. old injury vs. neurologic vs. other. Corneal scarring OD Likely PU/PD – r/o underlying endocrinopathy (diabetic vs. CKD vs. hyperthyroidism vs. other) vs. behavioral vs. other Px: fair short term P: Recommend full senior work up upon placement Shaved perineal area and cleaned with diluted Chlorhex scrub. Applied a light coat of SSD ointment to area. CTM while in BACC

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