TOMMY – A1103987

Brooklyn Center

My name is TOMMY. My Animal ID # is A1103987. – P
I am a male gray tabby domestic sh. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 02/17/2017 from NY 11433, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

02/22/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Tommy A11103987 is at risk due to medical condition

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/22/2017 Exam Type TREATMENT – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 7.8 LBS.

sedated with 0.1ml telazol IM for radiographs thoroughly flushed eyes and cleaned face applied terramycin OU trimmed nails

02/17/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
02/17/17 14:47hrs Was able to pick up and put in carrier.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

02/21/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Tommy was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home. EVALUATION: Cage Condition: Recently cleaned Reaction to assessor: Tommy was lying down, resting at the back of the kennel. Reaction when softly spoken to: Tommy wakes up, turns towards the assessor and meows softly. Reaction to cage door opening: Tommy remains calm. Reaction to touch: Tommy is a little hesitant, slowly leans forward to sniff the assessor and starts to warm up when rubbed. He starts to purr when rubbed on his cheeks, enjoys cheek rubs and allows petting all over his body. Reaction to being picked up: Tommy is calm, relaxed and has a soft body when held. ENRICHMENT NOTES: 02/19/17 Social, sweet, loves and appreciates attention, solicits more; tail goes straight up and quivers when being pet, rubs face on my hands. 02/20/17 Sweet, friendly cat, appreciates attention. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Eats ravenously, purring, active. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Social, Sweet, Affectionate BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Please note that this cat is being treated for a medical condition at the time of evaluation. It is difficult to determine at this time how the medical condition may be affecting the behavior. _x_ Average Tommy 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

02/17/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating was NONE
scan negative s: bright and alert but purulent discharge surrounding both eyes with hair loss all around orbits giving a sick appearence. eats ravenously, purring, active. o: eyes bilateral conjunctivitis and purulent discharge- visual, no changes to cornea pyoderma on dorsum of nose, surrounding margins of eyes, with hair loss, redding of skin, swelling nose: pyoderma associated with eye discharge extends onto dorsum of nose oral cavity: no lesions/ulcers, mild gingivitis rough haircoat, underweight for stature bcs 3/9 ambulatory no scrapes or injuries apprecieated/palpated nonpainful abdomen intact male a: unknown cause of conjunctivitis and secondary pyoderma p: treated with 0.4 convenia treated both eyes and skin topically with terramycin (continue for 2 more days, then re-evaluate) simbadol 0.45 given (continue for 2 more days) sq fluids 75cc given working diagnosis not uri but because of conjunctivitis oropharyngeal swab was taken for submission

02/22/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
02/22/17 Monitor condition. O: BARH. Eating/drinking well, active. EENT: OU – mod mucopurulent discharge, chemosis. Ointment present OU. No nasal discharge. INTEG: Mod. moisture, erythema, crusting below eyes. MS: Amb x 4, minimal lameness noted RF, and uses paw to groom himself. A: Ocular and facial lesions unchanged (just started new therapy yesterday). Lameness R fore improving. P: Continue current therapy. Sedated with Telazol for radiographs. Palpation of right fore WNL, no palpable fractures, luxations, or swelling. No wounds found, nails and toepads WNL. Radiographs right fore: No visible lesions. Suspect soft tissue injury as cause of lamenss, no evidence of fractures. Good prognosis. 02/21/17 Recheck exam. O: BARH. eating/drinking well. EENT: OU – mod. mucopurulent discharge, chemosis. No nasal discharge. Still has mod. moisture, crusting below eyes, esp on left side. MS: Amb x 4, bearing weight right fore with mild lameness. No palpable abnormalities but still sensitive. A: Persisting conjunctivitis, facial pyoderma in spite of therapy (Terramycin, Convenia). Improved lamenss on buprenorphine. P: Start Pradofloxacin 25 mg/ml. 1.1 ml PO q 24 hours x 7 days. Continue other therapy as planned. Fair to good prognosis. 02/20/17 Recheck eyes, check right fore lameness. O: QARH. Eating well. EENT: Mod. mucopurulent discharge, chemosis, and conjunctival hyperemia OU, no nasal discharge. MS: Non weight bearing lame right fore. Sensitive on palpation, unable to fully assess due to pain. INTEG: Rough haircoat. Mod. facial erythema and moisture with purlent material crusted ventral to eyes. A: Severe conjunctivitis with secondary facial pyoderma. Lameness appears to be a new problem – not noted on 2/17. R/o soft tissue injury, infection, fracture, other. P: Continue pain control with Buprenorphine 0.3 mg/ml 0.25 SQ BID x 5 days. Extend Terramycin oint OU BID x 7 days. Recheck tomorrow – Radiographs of right fore if degree of lameness persists. Fair prognosis.

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