SUNSHINE – 20291
Safe - 2-13-2018 Brooklyn
SAFE 2/13/18 *SENIOR ALERT* – You are my SUNSHINE, my only sunshine! Come find SUNSHINE on a rainy day @ BACC! SUNSHINE is a 15 yr old spayed female whose world has been turned upside down. She was surrendered by her owner and now finds herself in a shelter. She has a ruptured abscess under her chin. SUNSHINE needs someone to bring happiness back into her life. Please let that person be you.
Brooklyn Center
Sunshine 20291
Care Center Location: Brooklyn
Zip Code From: 11206
Intake Type: Owner Surrender
Medical Behavior:
Age: 15 year
Sex: Spayed
Weight: 9 pounds
Medical:
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
11-Feb-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 5:01 PM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: Geriatric
Microchip noted on Intake? no
Microchip Number (If Applicable):
History : Owner surrender
Subjective: BARH
Observed Behavior – affectionate, tolerates medical handling, attention seeking
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
T =
P = 180
R = eup
BCS 5-6/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: rostral ventral mandible open wound with scab overlying; mod to marked calculus/recession/straining
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: SF
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, matted, unkempt
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: NP
Assessment
Geriatric SF DSH
1. Wound on chin r/o secondary to dental dz v trauma v neoplasia v other
2. Dental dz
3. Unkempt
Prognosis: Fair to guarded
Plan:
1. Intake procedures already performed
2. Contact NH to recommend placement or fospice care
3. Currently on clavamox; add in simbadol for discomfort x 3 days
4. Recommend monitor progress and response to abs – if wound is nonhealing, consider HE
5. Ideally needs dental with full mouth radiographs +/- biopsy
SURGERY: already spayed
VET-P 991374
10-Feb-2018
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 12:48 PM
[LVT Intake Exam]
Microchip Scan: negative
Evidence of Cruelty: none
Observed Behavior: hissing but can be handled
Sex:F
Estimated Age:15yr
Subjective: has chin abscess (ruptured)
Eyes:clean and clear
Ears:waxy
nose: clean and clear
Oral Exam:severe dental disease
Heart:HR 160
Lungs:RR 40
Abdomen:
Musculoskeletal:
Mentation:BAR
Preliminary Assessment:
Plan:
#1397
9-Feb-2018
Vet Statement
Vet Notes: 6:58 PM
Hx: Reported to have a ruptured mass.
S/O: Cat is Q/BARH, hisses and growls, but does not escalate. There appears to be some sort of wound under the chin (with purulent discharge). Cat is eating wet food.
A: Wound with purulent discharge. Rule-out ruptured abscess vs mass vs other. Cat otherwise seems stable.
P: Keep in medical. Start on Clavamox drops – 1mL PO q12h x 10d w/food. Schedule DVM exam for Sunday when vet back in building. Will most likely need clip and clean of wound. Consider geriatric bloodwork.
PROGNOSIS:
Fair-Good
Profile:
Animal ID: 20291
Animal Name: Sunshine
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
This animal came from:
Relative
Origin Address
Spay/Neuter status
Yes
Date of Intake
9-Feb-2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
Basic Information:
Sunshine is a 15 year old orange tabby female. Her owner has had her for 14 years and is being surrendered due to her age.
Previously lived with:
3 adults
How is this cat around strangers?
Sunshine is very friendly cat and loves to greet people.
How is this cat around children?
Sunshine has not lived with children so her behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around other cats?
Sunshine has not lived with cats so her behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around dogs?
Sunshine has not lived with dogs so her behavior is unknown.
Behavior Notes
Sunshine has no known behavioral issues.
Bite history:
Sunshine has not bitten a person or another animal.
Energy level/descriptors:
low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
Yes
Medical Notes
Sunshine has a cyst near her throat that ruptures at times.
For a New Family to Know
Sunshine is a very mellow and friendly cat. She loves to sleep the day away and prefers to sleep on beds and sofas. She was fed both wet and dry food. She was provided with an open litter box with clumping cage.
Behavior Notes:
During intake, Sunshine would flop over and present her belly. When spoken and approached, Sunshine would headbutt carrier.
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