MADISON – 7997
Safe - 10-15-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
***SAFE 10/15/17*** HANDSOME MADISON NEEDS A RESCUE ANGEL TONIGHT!! Tuxedo Boy Madison needs a home to call his own – he has a cold and is not feeling well which could have an affect on his behavior. He is shy and needs some TLC. RESERVE MADISON BY NOON!!
Manhattan Center
Hello, my name is Madison. My animal id is #7997. I am a male black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks i am about 1 years 2 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a data import – incoming on 01-Oct-2017.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 4.4 lbs
URI treated with convenia due to temperament; nebulization therapy started S/O QAR, regresses, hisses, ears back; does not allow handling no obvious appetite mm appear pk, no obvious ulcers when hissing crusting old mucoid discharge blocking R nares; possibly mild active nasal discharge but subjectively appears improved appears eupnic A URI P CWCT Consider sedated exam tomorrow to re-evaluate prognosis: poor if cannot be properly medicated due to temperament
URI – difficult to examine and treat due to temperament. Received Convenia injection. Today pt is BAR in kennel. One nostril is covered with discharge and litter, and the other nostril is completely clear. No appetite this morning. Add nebulization. 1088
Hx: dx with URI on intake; due to behavior, was treated with convenia on 9/26; has had persistant mucoid nasal discharge and congestion, nebulization therapy started on 10/3 S/O appetite appears much improved! QAR, unable to handle due to behavior; hisses, regresses when approached mm appear pk no audible nasal congestion noted mucoid nasal discharge from R nares only-appears slightly improved appears eupnic A URI-prolonged course; unable to medicate orally P continue nebulization BID dexamethasone SP 4 mg/ml: 0.3 ml SQ
Recheck URI-treated with convenia on 9/27 due to temperament; was noted to be inappetant, lethargic and have severe mucoid nasal d/c; dexamethasone injection given on 10/5 S/O great appetite QAR, hiding in cage; does not allow handling moderate amount of mucoid nasal discharge from R nares only appears eupnic A URI-not resolving; r/o infection not sensitive to convenia (mycoplasma vs other) vs viral vs chronic rhinits P CWCT appetite and overall demeanor seems improved but mucoid nasal discharge persists; concern for prognosis due to inability to medicate
Hx: URI – difficult to treat due to pt behavior. Received Convenia 2 weeks ago. Was started on nebulization with saline on 10/3, got steroids a few days later. Today pt has moderate mucopurulent nasal discharge and mild epiphora. A: Nasal discharge – R/O non-infectious cause of nasal discharge – such as tooth root abscess, nasopharyngeal polyp, SCC – vs. persistent herpesvirus infection. PLAN: Repeat Convenia injection Add nebulization BID x5 days Recommend sedated skull exam and dental rads 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Animal Behavior Saved At: 6-Oct-2017 11:37:50.000 Animal ID: 7997 Animal Name: Madison Age: 1 Year 2 Weeks Tag Number: M CCI 14 Breed: Domestic Short Hair Gender: Male Spayed / Neutered: No Handler: Observer: Behavior Assessment Date: 10/6/2017 Retest Date: Retest Reason: Next Test Date: KNOWN HISTORY: Madison was brought in with limited information on their behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment. ENRICHMENT NOTES: 9/28/17 Crouched on bedding, eyes fully dilated, tense posture, head down. Leaned back when attempted touch, seemed really scared. Left alone for now. Sprayed feliway. 10/1/17 Curled up on bedding, head down, eyes fully dilated. Curled up tighter when door opened, put ears sideways. Leaned slowly away from touch, extremely tense. Put head down again after door closed. Seemed very scared. Sprayed feliway. 10/2/17 Moved to new cage. Crouched in litter box, eyes fully dilated, tense. Became alert when door opened, put ears sideways. Hunched lower when pet, pressing face into litter, then held immobile. Sprayed feliway. 10/3/17 Crouched in litter box, face hidden. Hunched lower when door opened. Flinched and flattened ears, pressed face into litter to avoid touch. Seems really scared. Sprayed feliway. 10/4/17 Crouched under kuranda bed today, eyes dilated, ears sideways. Hunched lower when door opened, very tense posture. Lowered head, put ears entirely back when attempted touch, then hissed. Sprayed feliway. 10/5/17 Crouched on top of kuranda bed today, ears sideways, eyes fully dilated. Hunched lower and put ears back when door opened. Held immobile when pet on head, flinched and hissed when pet along back. Sprayed feliway. Cage Condition: No change Reaction to assessor: Madison seems tense, resting on his kuranda bed during the approach. Reaction when softly spoken to: Madison stiffens up in place. Reaction to cage door opening: Madison becomes alert with dilated eyes, ears erect and forward. Reaction to touch: Madison leans away from the assessor’s hand, ears flat to the side, and hisses when briefly touched on the head. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Laid back VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Bold Timid Independent POTENTIAL CHALLENGES: None BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Experienced, adult only Behavior Asilomar TM – Treatable-Manageable BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Madison may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home who understands this cat may need time to warm up to his new home and family at his own pace. Recommendations Adoption Recommendations: Comments: Suitability With Children: Other: Adults Only Yard Size: Overall Rating: Passed For Rehoming: Indemnity/Waiver: Adoption Summary: Color Match: Profile/Activity Level:
Adults Only
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