SALSA – 22739
Safe - 3-14-2018 Staten Island
SAFE 3/14/18 PLACEMENT NEEDED BY 3PM.
UPDATE – OUR MEDICAL TEAM FEELS HE SHOULD BE AT A PRIVATE CLINIC FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTICS.
He appeared weak this AM although eating and dehydrated.Sweet Orange Possible CH Kitty SALSA!! Salsa just came in and is one of the sweetest, talkative boys. He may have been outside in the snow and cold however, he is eating like a champ now and will need to put on some weight. Our medical team believes he is a CH kitty and will need placement ASAP.
Staten Island Center
22739 – Salsa – 1 year male – Stray – GREEN MEDICAL BEHAVIOR!
Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
13-Mar-2018
Spay-Neuter Waiver Documentation
Vet Notes: 4:54 PM
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition]
Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with anemia and being underweight and the staff veterinarians are issuing a temporary waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
VET 991385
13-Mar-2018
Blood Work Interpretation
Vet Notes: 2:50 PM
CBC:
mild anemia (24.5)- R/O starvation vs GI blood loss vs other
mild neutrophilia and monocytosis- R/O stress vs infection vs inflammation vs other
Chemistry:
mildly decreased creatinine (0.6)- r/O muscle loss vs other
rest wnl
recommend rechecking CBC in 5-7 days
VET 991385
13-Mar-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 12:06 PM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 1 year
Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative
History : stray; according to finder, it seemed like he fell off of the curb and was stuck in the snow.
Subjective:
Observed Behavior – friendly
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – neurologic signs
Objective
BCS 3/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: clean adult 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 but mild ataxiaand falling over occasionally, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dirty and wet hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate
Assessment
underweight- R/O starvation vs Gi disease vs other
ataxia, falling- R/O cerebellar hypoplasia vs trauma vs infectious vs other
Prognosis: fair
Plan:
CBC/chemistry
eating well
SURGERY:
Temporary waiver due to underweight
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