SELA – 9952
Safe - 10-26-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Neighborhood Cats Please honor your pledges: https://donate.neighborhoodcats.org/checkout/donation?eid=59492
***SAFE 10/26/17*** SWEET, AFFECTIONATE SENIOR SELA IS BEGINNER RATED AND NEEDS A RETIREMENT HOME WHERE SHE CAN GET ALL THE TLC AND CARE SHE NEEDS!! 15 year old SELA is a very sweet cat and was purring on intake. She was a community cat and someone brought her in because she was so friendly and they wanted to find her a home. Sadly, the ACC was not the best choice for SELA. SELA has several medical issues including anemia, dental disease and possibly other underlying issues which require a full vet checkup and bloodwork – something that she cannot get at the shelter. SELA is the biggest sweetheart in the shelter and looks wonderful for her age although she is thin. PLEASE BE SELA’S HERO TONIGHT AND ADOPT HER! SHE WILL REWARD YOU WITH ENDLESS PURRS AND KITTY LOVE! RESERVE SELA BY NOON!!!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Sela. My animal id is #9952. I am a female white cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 15 years 1 weeks old. -P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 17-Oct-2017.
Sela 9952 is at risk for her medical condition, including dental disease, anemia, and possible additional chronic conditions. Please see the veterinary notes for further details and clarification. Behaviorally, she has been social and affectionate in the care center and is suitable for a first-time adopter.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7.125 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 15 YO Microchip noted on Intake? neg on intake History : stray Subjective: BARH. very sweet cat, purring and friendly. allows all handling Objective BCS: 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. no t-nodule palpated Oral Exam: severe dental disease in 100 quadrant; #109 and #108 likely to fall out PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female geriatric. no spay scar or tattoo noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4, hair matting, live fleas and flea dirt CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: grossly normal Assessment: geriatric FS DSH 1. dental disease 2. live fleas 3. thin BCS Prognosis: good to guarded Plan: 1. Recheck weight in 7 days, consider full bloodwork if weight loss SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to geriatric status
SURGERY IS PERMANENTLY WAIVED FROM ACC DUE TO AGE
ACS reported episode of vomiting; volunteer mentioned that sela seemed to have a ravenous appetite initially but now doesn’t seem to want it S/O BAR, very friendly and interactive mm pk, sl tacky no nasal discharge or sneezing OU: geriatric changes; open and clear eupnic soft, slightly doughy abdomen A Vomiting-r/o overeating vs stress vs other acute GI vs chronic GI vs secondary to metabolic dz P Rec’d CBC/chem Monitor appetite, may have developed food aversion to certain flavor
Pt is sleeping in kennel, relaxed, curled up in litterbox. Appreciates being pet. BCS 3/9, moderate muscle wasting Bloodwork available for review: CBC – nonregenerative anemia, elevated WBC and neutrophil count Chem – elevated globulins (6.2), low/normal albumin (2.4, ref 2.3-3.9), slightly elevated Na and Cl. BUN is 18 (ref 16-36), creat is 1.5 (ref 0.8-2.4). tT4 1.6 One episode of vomiting reported a few days ago – none since then. Anemia – R/O flea anemia, anemia of chronic disease, IBD, other Signs of infection and inflammation – R/O severe dental disease Recommend dental cleaning with extractions as soon as possible after placement. In the meanwhile, start clindamycin 1.5 ml PO BID. 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Sela allowed me to pick her up, collar and pet her. She had a relaxed body and tried walking away but allowed me to redirect her. She did not give eye contact and flicked her tail 2 times. She purred and head butted.
Basic Information:: Sela was brought in as a stray on 10/17/17. she is a friendly community cat and her finder wanted her to find a home. She was described as friendly and easy to handle. She has no known medical concerns.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Sela was brought in with limited information on their behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Subjective: very sweet cat, purring and friendly. allows all handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Resting on bedding at front, soft eyes and body. Stood when door opened, started eating treats. Leaned and arched into pets, then focused again on eating.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Sela immediately comes soliciting at the front of the cage.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Sela remains soft, kneading in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Sela remains standing at the front of the cage, relaxed body posture, soliciting attention.
Reaction to touch:: Sela head-butts the assessor’s hand and appreciates petting on the head and body.
Reaction to being picked up:: Allows the pickup and remains calm.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Affectionate
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Sela 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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