LEX – A1053595
Safe 10-23-2015 Manhattan
***SAFE 10/23/15*** ANOTHER CHANCE FOR LEX!! Poor LEX was dumped at the ACC by owner due to “PET HEALTH”. Instead of LEX being taken to the vet he was sadly brought here. According to owner LEX had a UTI and was going outside the litterbox. LEX, as most cats, is affected by stress which can take a toll on bowel and bladder habits. Again, this calls for a trip to a competent vet not to a kill shelter. LEX was described as confident, assertive, and talkative with a medium activity level. Owner says Lex is kept indoors only. Lex lived with an English bulldog, and owner says the two was very playful towards each other. LEX needs a new family tonight before the unthinkable happens. Someone please give this boy the loving home he truly deserves.
Manhattan Center
My name is LEX. My Animal ID # is A1053595. – P
I am a neutered male gray and white domestic sh. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/03/2015 from NY 10472, owner surrender reason stated was PET HEALTH.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/20/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 14.0 LBS.
10/20/15 12:41 Rounds: SND,Sneeze, conjunctivitis with MPOD A: uri P: doxy PO SID 10 d & erytho OU BID 7d 10/10/15 11:13 BAR, eating on own well, ate prazosin in food urinated a lot in littter box attitude ok to leave medical – experienced adopter vs. NH placement 10/09/15 09:30 no reported urine on monitor sheet but bladder palpates wnl no straining etc CTM 10/08/15 17:55 pt not urinating all day. sedated with 0.1 cc each telazol and domitor. palpated bladder of mod size and expressed easily. penis deep purple color. pt temperment getting worse with tx A: FLUTD r/o stone, FIC, crystals, infection P: Gave 0.6 cc SC convenia, 1 mg dexamethasone SC. start regular buprenex BID in case of pain and change litter to sand. Cover cage in case of stress. Monitor UOP. reversed w 0.1 cc atipam IM 10/08/15 09:45 BARH, comfortable, palpated bladder not large, but abdomen very large. unsure if pt has been urinating A: possible urethral obstruction P: continue to monitor for UOP. if none, sedate and unblock today. Will post monitoring sign. Gave 0.7 cc cerenia SC and 0.2 cc buprenex SC. If no urine by 3 pm and unable to express, will sedate and attempt to express/unblock 10/07/15 16:40 PP: in& out of litter box – adoption staff unsure if urinating With palpation – larger cat – grumpy with palpation – can not feel bladder – not blocked but can not tell if urinary retention A: Monitor urination in medical P: 0.6cc Diazepam LRS 150 cc SC SID 5 days prazsocin 1/2 capsule BID 10 days check urination BID palpate bladder daily okay to leave medical when ensured urination is normal 10/7/15 SCAN NEGATIVE MALE-NEUTERED EARS,EYES AND NOSE IS CLEAR BARH FLEA NEGATIVE EAR MITES ARE NEGATIVE ALLOWED TO HANDLING OVERALL BODY CONDITION IS GOOD MILD DENTAL STAINING AND TARTAR AMBX4 NOSF
10/04/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/04/15 11:54 Basic Information Lex was brought in as an owner’s surrender. Owner has had Lex for the past 2.5 years, after receiving him from a friend. When asked two things he likes most about Lex owner chose how excitable and playful she is. Personality & Behavior Lex is described as confident, assertive, and talkative with a medium activity level. Owner says Lex is kept indoors only, and is litter-box trained, but says he had a UTI which caused him not to use the litter-box. Lex lived with owner’s son since he was 9, owner says he is tolerant of him, but will engage in play and affection if initiated. Lex lived with an English bulldog, and owner says the two was very playful towards each other. According to owner there have been no past issues of Lex biting anyone or another animal. During baths, Lex is known to swat while struggling to get away. Owner does not trim Lex’s nails or brushes his fur. Lex is normally unbothered with being held, and will struggle to get down when ready. For a New Family to Know Lex used Fresh Step clay litter with a hooded litter-box. Owner says he enjoys all toys and scratches on his leather couch due to not having a scratching post. Owner says Lex is normally relaxing in one of his favorite spots, and remains gentle when he plays with his toys with him. Owner says Lex cries during car rides, and is normally fed 9 Lives wet food. Owner says Lex likes to sleep on high areas like the top of the refrigerator, and is alert, looking around when awaken while sleeping. Behavior during Intake Lex was slightly afraid during intake. He had dilated pupils and a flattened body. When removed form carrier he attempted to crawl away, but allowed counselor to grab him and secure him in place for handling. Lex did allow all handling, but did have a low growl when being placed inside of carrier by counselor.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
10/06/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
The previous owner reports that Lex has lived with a 9 year old child and is tolerant and engages in play and affection if initiated. He has also lived with an English bulldog and was very playful with the dog. He has never bitten or scratched anyone. He doesn’t mind being held, but will struggle to be put back down when he doesn’t want to be held anymore. Reaction to assessor: Lex was calm and relaxed upon approach. Reaction when softly spoken to: Lex looks at the assessor with relaxed eyes. Reaction to cage door opening: Lex becomes alert, but remains calm. Reaction to touch: Lex was a bit hesitant at first, but warms up to touch and leans on the assessor’s hand. He starts to purr and closes his eyes. Reaction to being picked up: Lex remains calm and allows handling. The previous owner reported that Lex had a urinary tract infection which caused him not to use the litter box. The antibiotics they were given has not been working. The information given is limited and he has not been diagnosed with a UTI in the care center, so we cannot be sure whether he will continue eliminate outside the litter box in a home environment. We recommend that potential adopters be comfortable with management and modification techniques for elimination outside the litter box should this behavior continue in a home environment. Behavior Determination: Average Lex 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
10/03/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
SCAN NEGATIVE MALE-NEUTERED EARS,EYES AND NOSE IS CLEAR BARH FLEA NEGATIVE EAR MITES ARE NEGATIVE ALLOWED TO HANDLING OVERALL BODY CONDITION IS GOOD MILD DENTAL STAINING AND TARTAR AMBX4 NOSF
10/20/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
10/20/15 12:41 Rounds: SND,Sneeze, conjunctivitis with MPOD A: uri P: doxy PO SID 10 d & erytho OU BID 7d 10/10/15 11:13 BAR, eating on own well, ate prazosin in food urinated a lot in littter box attitude ok to leave medical – experienced adopter vs. NH placement 10/09/15 09:30 no reported urine on monitor sheet but bladder palpates wnl no straining etc CTM 10/08/15 17:55 pt not urinating all day. sedated with 0.1 cc each telazol and domitor. palpated bladder of mod size and expressed easily. penis deep purple color. pt temperment getting worse with tx A: FLUTD r/o stone, FIC, crystals, infection P: Gave 0.6 cc SC convenia, 1 mg dexamethasone SC. start regular buprenex BID in case of pain and change litter to sand. Cover cage in case of stress. Monitor UOP. reversed w 0.1 cc atipam IM 10/08/15 09:45 BARH, comfortable, palpated bladder not large, but abdomen very large. unsure if pt has been urinating A: possible urethral obstruction P: continue to monitor for UOP. if none, sedate and unblock today. Will post monitoring sign. Gave 0.7 cc cerenia SC and 0.2 cc buprenex SC. If no urine by 3 pm and unable to express, will sedate and attempt to express/unblock 10/07/15 16:40 PP: in& out of litter box – adoption staff unsure if urinating With palpation – larger cat – grumpy with palpation – can not feel bladder – not blocked but can not tell if urinary retention A: Monitor urination in medical P: 0.6cc Diazepam LRS 150 cc SC SID 5 days prazsocin 1/2 capsule BID 10 days check urination BID palpate bladder daily okay to leave medical when ensured urination is normal 10/7/15 SCAN NEGATIVE MALE-NEUTERED EARS,EYES AND NOSE IS CLEAR BARH FLEA NEGATIVE EAR MITES ARE NEGATIVE ALLOWED TO HANDLING OVERALL BODY CONDITION IS GOOD MILD DENTAL STAINING AND TARTAR AMBX4 NOSF
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