ALEX – A1057008
Gone 11-15-2015 Brooklyn
** GONE 11/15/15 ** Poor ALEX has had her run of bad luck all at once! The 4 year olds’ owner died and now she is sitting in the ACC waiting to die herself! She also has a mass in her ear which needs re- checking so its best that she go to Experienced cat parents WITH no children. PLEASE, offer to FOSTER or ADOPT ALEX,she needs a new owner and someone who cares enough to get her well AGAIN!
Brooklyn Center
My name is ALEX. My Animal ID # is A1057008. – P
I am a female black domestic sh. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 11/05/2015 from NY 11375, owner surrender reason stated was OWNER DIED.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/07/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 5.7 LBS.
VC: Recheck for mass in ear S/O: BAR, fearful, move to back of kennel when door is opened. APP +. Minimal discharge from ear, improved appearance from initial presentation A: Mass in ear canal, DDx: Neoplasia (malginant vs begnin) vs inflammatory polyp. Inflammatory polyps are more common in younger cats, surigcal removal is typically curative. P: Continue to monitor while in shelter. Would recommend NH plea when hold is off.
11/05/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/5/15 Cat likes to hide and doesn’t like being picked up. Israel Tirado
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
11/11/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Reaction to assessor: Alex does not come to front but remains neutral When spoken quietly: Alex does not come to front but remains neutral Reaction to door cage opening: Alex remains motionless Reaction to touch: Alex tries to avoid being touched while hissing. Try picking cat up: Did not attempt due to fearful behavior Behavior Determination: Experience No Child At the time of the assessment Alex was displaying fearful behavior; does not seek attention from the assessor and becomes alert when the kennel was open. Retreats as I started to get closer. I was able to pet her and interact with her in a limited way while she hissed. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents with no children. .
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
11/05/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative F; 4 YO; 5.7 LB Sedation required for exam due to fleeing – needed extensive handling due to ear condition, and cat was very scared and in pain Administered 0.1cc telazol Purulent green d/c L ear; strong septic odor Firm, ulcerated Mass obs starting in L ear canal expanding to outer ear, as well as caudal to ear Prognosis good with surgery; Biopsy recc Administered 0.25cc Convenia; Administered 0.1cc Bup SR Ear cleaned and Mometemax applied Heart and lungs ascult WNL FELV/FIV test Negative BARH (when not sedated)
11/07/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
VC: Recheck for mass in ear S/O: BAR, fearful, move to back of kennel when door is opened. APP +. Minimal discharge from ear, improved appearance from initial presentation A: Mass in ear canal, DDx: Neoplasia (malginant vs begnin) vs inflammatory polyp. Inflammatory polyps are more common in younger cats, surigcal removal is typically curative. P: Continue to monitor while in shelter. Would recommend NH plea when hold is off.\
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