RIPLEY – A1114768

Manhattan Center

My name is RIPLEY. My Animal ID # is A1114768. – P
I am a neutered male gray and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 06/09/2017 from NY 10461, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

06/13/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Ripley A1114768 is at risk due to medical condition. Please see exam notes below.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/13/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 12.8 LBS.

Hx: L facial swelling noted on intake; suspect tooth root abscess; skull rads did not show any obvious cancerous/lytic lesions S/O BAR appears relaxed, grooming himself in cage no obvious appetite overnight OU-mild iris atrophy, pupils dilated OS-mild to mod blepharospasm, crusting discharge along lower palpebrae, epiphora focal area of facial swelling on L side of face-appears slightly improved from yesterday; per dr 1301, looks much improved from initial exam mild crusting serosanguinous discharge but no active d/c A facial swelling-suspect tooth root abscess conjunctivitis OS-secondary to facial swelling inappetance-r/o secondary to pain vs antibiotics vs behavioral vs other P add onsior 0.6 ml SQ SID x 3 days cerenia 0.6 ml SQ SID x 2 days rec’d dental cleaning with radiographs to confirm tooth root abscess (r/o tumor) and will likely require tooth extraction as curative treatment

06/09/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/09/17 12:12 Basic information: Ripley is estimated to be 6 years old. He was found as a stray on 6/8/17 around 10pm. His finder stated he was very vocal but would not come out of his carrier in her home so she did not interact Behavior during intake: Ripley allowed me to pet him. He came out of his carrier easily and allowed me to put him back in.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

06/12/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Ripley was brought in as a stray so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home. During intake, he came out of his carrier easily and allowed all petting and handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Very sweet, allows full exam EVALUATION: Cage Condition: Cage is neat Reaction to assessor: Ripley briefly lifts his head to look at the assessor with soft eyes, then lays back down. Reaction when softly spoken to: Ripley looks at the assessor again, then starts cheek rubbing his cage furnishings. Reaction to cage door opening: Ripley remains calm and relaxed. Reaction to touch: Ripley leans and arches into the stroke and starts to purr. Reaction to being picked up: Ripley sits calmly in the assessor’s arms. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Calm, Sweet, Easy going BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Average Ripley 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

06/09/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 C – SEVERE CONDITIONS , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10-12 yo Microchip noted on Intake? no History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior – very sweet, allows full exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – possible Objective T = P = 180 R = 24 BCS7/9 EENT: serosanguinous nasal discharge, severe inspriatory stertor, OS soft swelling around orbit, unable to determine if globe present, serosanguious discharge on palpation, OD WNL, mild waxy debris AU Oral Exam: significant dental calculi on back teeth, 204 crown fx, no pain on opening jaw, no wound or masses within oral cavity, no palpable massese on mandible or maxilla on L side PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered male, bladder not palpable MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, moderate mm atrophy along apaxials CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment OS abscess secondary to inx vs trauma vs neoplasia geriatric dental dz Plan 100ml LRS SQ SId x 5d 0.58ml Cerenia SQ SID x 3 days 1.8ml Amoxiclav PO BID x 5d 0.78ml simbadol SQ SID x 5d sedated head rads 6/10 Prognosis: good with enucleation

06/13/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating AVERAGE
Hx: L facial swelling noted on intake; suspect tooth root abscess; skull rads did not show any obvious cancerous/lytic lesions S/O BAR appears relaxed, grooming himself in cage no obvious appetite overnight OU-mild iris atrophy, pupils dilated OS-mild to mod blepharospasm, crusting discharge along lower palpebrae, epiphora focal area of facial swelling on L side of face-appears slightly improved from yesterday; per dr 1301, looks much improved from initial exam mild crusting serosanguinous discharge but no active d/c A facial swelling-suspect tooth root abscess conjunctivitis OS-secondary to facial swelling inappetance-r/o secondary to pain vs antibiotics vs behavioral vs other P add onsior 0.6 ml SQ SID x 3 days cerenia 0.6 ml SQ SID x 2 days rec’d dental cleaning with radiographs to confirm tooth root abscess (r/o tumor) and will likely require tooth extraction as curative treatment

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