MATTY – 18467
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*** SAFE 01/23/18 *** WATCH 2 VIDEOS! A volunteer writes: MATTY is a very sweet cat who needs your help TONIGHT as she is on the ARL to be put to sleep tomorrow , Monday. She is at MACC. Emaciated and with a bad cold, lots of nasal congestion and bruit that masks her intense neck purring. MATTY is rated BEGINNER and she so deserves it!!! She is sociable, super friendly and loves the arms and caresses. Let’s help her, she is a very deserving little girl.
MATTY is a 2 yr old friendly girl who needs a new home. She currently is in medical for some cold symptoms. Please adopt or foster today!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Matty. My animal id is #18467. I am a female black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 16-Jan-2018.
Original Location: 11432
Matty is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Upper Respiratory Infection, which is contagious to other cats. Matty also has a heart murmur and is underweight. Behaviorally, we have no concerns for Matty, whom we believe would be suitable even for beginner cat homes, who could ensure he receives the medical care he currently needs.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 5.3 lbs
17/01/2018
QAR dehydrated, underweight scan negative female cat appx 2 yrs allowed handling MPND, slightly bloody, resp noise dirty eyes cleaned mild tartar clean Ears dirty coat BCS 3/9 CT came up inconclusive spoke to Dr Holland and explained gave 75ml SQF, 0.5ml doxy po and set up sid for 10 days and placed in medical NOSF
17/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 Microchip noted on Intake? Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : SH Subjective: QAR, lethargic Observed Behavior – Friendly, allowed for examination Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = P = 180 R = WNL BCS 3/9 EENT: Chemosis, serous nasal discharge, nose congested with mucoid discharge, ears clean, Oral Exam:UR PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: UR MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment: URI Prognosis: Good Plan: 1) Return to Med-iso 2) Doxycycline 0.5 ml PO SID x 14 days 3) 50ml SQ Fluids LRS or Normosol 4) Saline Nebulization BID for 3 days SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to URI
18/01/2018
S/O -BAR, friendly and docile, allows handling -moderate appetite -severe mucoid nasal discharge with significant congestion -pink, fleshy growth present in L nares -OU: mild blepharospams -eupnic with referred upper airway noise -grade II parasternal heart murmur A 1. URI 2. Nasal growth-r/o polyp vs other 3. Heart murmur 4. Underweight P -gave 0.2 ml dexamethasone SP 4 mg/ml SQ -continue doxycycline -recommend excision of nasal growth after placement
19/01/2018
-BAR, friendly and interested in interacting, allows handling. Eating well (canned food), no sneezing noted but significant nasal discharge noted, L nares worse than R. Mucopurulent discharge. Stertorous breathing appreciated with referred upper respiratory sounds. Murmur persistent today. -OU: previously noted blepharospasm improved -eupnic -grade II parasternal heart murmur A 1. URI 2. Nasal growth-r/o polyp vs other 3. Heart murmur 4. Underweight P -continue doxycycline -consider excision of nasal growth after placement – As eating/drinking well, move from Medical Iso to isolation upstairs. Continue with treatment protocol
20/01/2018
Recheck in iso with mod/severe URI and nasal mass: S/O: BAR, mod dehydrated, BCS 3/9; friendly/allowed PE – heavy purulent nasal discharge from R with ST mass/polyp protruding from left side – decreased appetite reported (yesterday moved out of med iso, reported improving) – harsh congested upper resp sounds A: mod/severe URI with nasal growth/polyp + hx of heart murmur + underweight BCS + decr. appetite P: cont. with current tx + SQ LRS 150 ml SID x 3 days + 0.25 ml Cerenia SQ SID x 3 d + offer tuna and other strong smelling for to make sure eating + rec’ NH placement and follow-up eval/sx for ST mass + move back to medical if condition deteriorates
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake Matty was alert and relaxed. Matty allowed all handling. Scanned negative.
Basic Information:: Matty”18467″ is a possible stray cat that was picked up by the police this evening. Matty appears to have conjunctivitis with labored breathing.
Previously lived with:: found stray
How is this cat around strangers?: Matty appears to be friendly towards the staff members.
How is this cat around children?: N/a
How is this cat around other cats?: N/a
How is this cat around dogs?: N/a
Behavior Notes: N/a
Bite history:: N/a
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Medical Notes: Matty appears to have Matty appears to have conjunctivitis with labored breathing.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Matty was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 1/17/18 Observed Behavior – Friendly, allowed for examination
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 01/17/18 Lying in litterbox with a slightly tense body. Tolerates petting initially, then begins to lean in and purr after a few moments. Cute and sweet, doing well! Came immediately to the front on approach, soft eyes and body, started meowing and rubbing against the bars. Leaned and arched enthusiastically into pets, purred, sat calmly when held.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Matty remains lying down on her cage bedding during the approached by the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Matty remains soft in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Matty seeks affection, leans forward with tail up and remains at the front of the cage, soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Matty head bunts the assessor’s hand and appreciates petting on the head and body.
Reaction to being picked up:: Briefly allows the pickup then walks back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Affectionate
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Matty interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
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