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MERCURY – 23807

Safe - 3-30-2018 Staten Island

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SAFE 3/30/18 Sweetest 6 month kitten!! May need Follow up medical care. Mercury was surrendered because his owner can no longer take care of him. He is the sweetest boy! A bit underweight at only 2.9 lbs and may have a polyp however, we can’t confirm at this time. He is negative for Felv/FIV

Staten Island Center

23807- Mercury – 6 month male – Owner surrender

Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
27-Mar-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 2:11 PM

[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 6 months
Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative

History : owner surrender; history of regurgitating solid food, poor doer, past upper respiratory infection; thoracic radiographs were taken and were suggestive of megaesophagus; no further diagnostics were done; owner has been feeding baby food elevated

Subjective:

Observed Behavior – friendly

Evidence of Cruelty seen – no

Evidence of Trauma seen – no

Objective

BCS 4/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted; stertorous breathing
Oral Exam: deciduous teeth
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: MI, 2 descended testicles
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment
stertorous breathing- R/O nasopharyngeal polyp vs infectious vs other
hx of regurgitation- R/O megaesophagus vs esophageal FB vs esophagitis vs other

Prognosis: depends on cause of clinical signs

Plan:
check for nasophayngeal polyp at time of neuter
consider further diagnostics (endocopy, etc)

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

 

This behavior note was written by the previous owner of this pet. Animal Care Centers of NYC provides this as a guide for optimal pet placement.
Please use these notes in conjunction with the information provided by NYCACC.

Animal ID: 23807

Animal Name: Mercury

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

This animal came from:
Found Stray
Origin Address
Lorraine Place
Spay/Neuter status
No
Date of Intake
27-Mar-2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
Basic Information:
Mercury is approximately 6 months old, male who was not neutered prior to coming into the shelter. He was found as a stray when he was born and has been in a home ever since then. He was surrendered due to the owner not being able to afford future vet care for him.
Previously lived with:
1 Adult Man, 1 Cat
How is this cat around strangers?
Mercury is shy for a few moments but tends to warm up quickly. He is gentle and friendly.
How is this cat around children?
Mercury has never been in a home with children
How is this cat around other cats?
Mercury lived in a home with a 1 year old female cat and was always respectful and relaxed with her.
How is this cat around dogs?
Mercury has never been in a home with dogs.
Behavior Notes
Mercury is very friendly and affectionate.
Bite history:
No previous bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:
medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
Yes
Medical Notes
Mercury is only eating baby food twice a day due to him not being able to hold solid foods down for long. He has seen a vet before coming in to the shelter and it was said he would need further evaluation for megaesophagus, sophagram and Gastrogram. No other information known at this time.
For a New Family to Know
Mercury is a gentle and friendly cat who likes to follow you around the house. He enjoys laying on your lap and getting his belly rubbed. He is litter box trained using an open litter box. He gets fed baby food twice a day with bowls elevated.

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