MITSU – 10837
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*** SAFE 11/02/17 *** TWO VIDEOS & NEW PHOTOS! MITSU’s owner dumped him at the shelter because he has been eating and drinking more than usual and having litterbox problems. Seriously – what about the vet? The shelter suspects that Mitsu may be diabetic and has started him on insulin. Please open your home to this handsome ginger boy – diabetes can be controlled with meds and put into remission by diet.
MANHATTAN CENTER
** DIABETIC**
Hello, my name is Mitsu. My animal id is #10837. I am a desexed male orange tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 26-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person health – age-related.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 11.1875 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020021170091 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allowed handling but tense Sex: neutered male Estimated Age: no reported age from owner, apx 7y Subjective: owner thinks cat “might be diabetic” because of an increased water consumption, pendulous abdomen w/o pain on palpation, large (normal looking) urine output prior to exam Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: gingivitis and mild to moderate staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: see above Musculoskeletal: WNL, 6.5/9 BCS Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: unknown health issues w/o diagnostics, slightly overweight cat with gingivitis Plan: DVM intake
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7 years History : Owner surrender. Owner reports has been drinking and urinating more than previously, and owner reports difficulty changing litter box. Subjective: Observed Behavior – BARH, tense but allows full exam. Vocalizes during blood draw, shows no signs of aggression Evidence of Cruelty seen -none Evidence of Trauma seen -none Objective P = 200 R = 30 BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild dental disease, no oral lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated. Distended/slightly pot-bellied abdomen. U/G: Male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. MCS 2/3. Moderate epaxial muscle wasting CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment PU/PD – r/o metabolic vs. behavioral vs. other Plan: BG 467 CBC/Chem pending LRS 75mLs SQ Transferred to medical Rabies vaccine Given hyperglycemia, strongly suspect diabetes mellitus. Will start insulin tonight, lantus (glargine) 1U SQ BID Prognosis: Good. Diabetes mellitus in cats can be well managed with diet and insulin. Possible chance of remission as well.
CBC/Chem: Hct 56, normal leukogram Glu 564, TP 9.1, Glob 6.1, tbili 1, Chol 325, Na 173. Suspect mild dehydration, otherwise plan to continue to treat as uncomplicated diabetic
Insulin started on 10/27. P continues to eat very well, dry food and canned food. Noted to be eating during Rounds.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Mitsu was very loose bodied he was purring and was giving me headbutts. He allowed me to take his picture and collar him. When i tried to put him into the kennel he stiffed up and grabbed onto the bars and did not want to go in.
Date of Intake: 10/26/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Mitsu is a male orange and white tabby that is estimated to be 12 years old. She was brought to us when his previous owner was too sick to care for him anymore.
Previously lived with:: 2 Adults, 1 Turtle
How is this cat around strangers?: Mitsu is comfortable around strangers in the home and approaches people running between their legs and climbing on to their laps.
How is this cat around children?: Mitsu is playful and when he gets excited might use his claws to hold on to clothing.
How is this cat around other cats?: Mitsu was never around other cats in her previous home.
How is this cat around dogs?: Mitsu was never around dogs in her previous home.
Behavior Notes: Mitsu tends to runs outside then immediately returns, He runs and hides from loud noises. He does not enjoy baths and like to be brushed. He lived with a turtle that used to eat from the same bowl as Mitsu but aside from that they usually kept away from each other.
Bite history:: Mitsu has no history of having ever bitten anther person or animal.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium, Affectionate, Playful
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Mitsu is normally always indoors and sleeps on your bed he doesn’t like cat beds. He will follow you around the around house. He will scratch on towels if he does not have a scratching post and like the ones made of rope.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adult and a turtle Behavior toward strangers: Comfortable, approaches them, rubs between their legs and climbs on their laps Behavior toward children: Playful, might use nails to hold onto clothing when he gets too excited Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: Will scratch people if she feels stressed, but no bite history Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: He was described as affectionate and playful with a medium activity level. Other notes: Mitsu tends to run outside, but will immediately return. He runs and hides from loud noises and does not enjoy baths. He ate from the same bowl as the turtle, but mostly kept away from one another in the home. He will follow you around the around house.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – tense but allows full exam. Vocalizes during blood draw, shows no signs of aggression.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Mitsu was calm and relaxed by the front.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Mitsu makes eye contact with the assessor before he starts sniffing around by the front of the kennel.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Mitsu gets up and greets by the opening.
Reaction to touch:: Mitsu sniffs the assessor’s hand and accepts petting on his head and body. He looks around with his tail straight up; he seems curious of his surroundings.
Reaction to being picked up:: Mitsu remains calm and allows handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: MItsu interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
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