MAGGIE – A1057523
Safe 11-14-2015 Brooklyn Rescue: Happy Homes Please honor your pledges: http://www.happyhomesinc.org/
***SAFE 11/14/15***PLUS SIZED SWEETHEART NEEDS NEW FRIEND–BE MARVELOUS MAGGIE’S HERO – Maggie is a 7 year old 22 pound kitty! This gal came to the Care Center as an owner surrender. She is severely obese and she is lying in her own urine and getting urine scalding- we are unsure she is incontinent or has a severe urinary tract infection or if she is just unwilling to get up when she needs to urinate. The previous owner reports that Maggie is a bundle of joy- friendly, affectionate, playful and relaxed. Please reserve Maggie online and help her get the vetting and TLC that she needs. Let a rescue know if you can help. Transportation is available. All reasonable medical costs covered if you foster. Let’s move this precious pet to safe haven. Please give sweet Maggie a chance for a happy, new life! Make the call for this plus sized sweetheart NOW!!!
Brooklyn Center
My name is MAGGIE. My Animal ID # is A1057523. -P
I am a spayed female brn tabby and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 11/11/2015 from NY 11374, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/13/2015 Exam Type TREATMENT – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 22.0 LBS.
ADDING SSD OINTMENT TO VENTRAL, URINE SCALDED AREAS.
11/11/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/11/15 12:11 BASIC INFORMATIOn Maggie is a 7 year old Domestic Shorthair Cat that was given to her prior owner as a gift when she was just 2 months old. She is a big bundle of joy, and pleasant to be around. Her owner has to leave the country for good and unfortunatly cannot take Maggie with him. Client hopes that ACC is able to find Maggie a new forever home. SOCIALIZATION Maggie is a very socialable cat. She is the center of attention within her prior home. Her prior owner stated that if Magge does not recieve attention, she will rub her head on people’s legs and meow to get their attention. She also is really great around children and plays gentle and affectionate with them. She is very curious around other cats and has not been around dogs. She has not bitten anyone or any other animal. BEHAVIOR Maggie currently has an irratation between her hind thighs. Client has not taken her to the vet for the rash but has been giving her oitment purchased from a pet store to ease the irratation. Because of the rash she sometimes will miss the box when using the bathroom because it hurts her to squat in the litter. She has not been given a bath by her prior owner so her behavior during these occurances are unknown. She also has never had her nails trimmed. She loves attention and loves to be held. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW The owners describe maggie as friendly, affectionate, playful and is relaxed. She has her own bed in the living room where she rested most of the time. She isn’t to energetic and doesn’t seem to play with toys much since she has gotten older. Magge never scratched on furniture or drapes. Maggie has her own scratching port made of carpet material that she seemed to enjoy using. Maggie will eat any and everything offered to her, including human food. Her prior owner stated she is far from picky when it comes to food choices. BEHAVIOR UPON INTAKE Maggie was quite vocal and affectionate during her intake. She allowed for an admissions counselor to rub, collar, and pick her up. Maggie scanned negative for a microchip.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
11/13/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Maggie was bought into the care center due to her previous owner leaving the country. Maggie is a very socialable cat. She was he center of attention within her previous home. Her previous owner stated that if Magge does not recieve attention, she will rub her head on people’s legs and meow to get their attention. She also is really great around children and plays gentle and affectionate with them. She is very curious around other cats and has not been around dogs. Reaction to assessor: Maggie sits at the front of the cage. When spoken quietly: Maggie stays at front of cage and calmly watches the assessor Reaction to door cage opening: Maggie remains soft & relaxed Reaction to touch: Maggie solicits petting and attention. She also starts to purr. Try picking cat up: Maggie is tolerant of this type of handling. Behavior Determination: Average At the time of the assessment Maggie was displaying friendly behavior, stays at the front of the kennel, interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention and tolerates all petting. Maggie is displaying behavior appropriate for a new cat owner.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
11/11/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned positive with chip #IDI0A12017A35 QARH – steady growl, allows handling, cries on lifting. S~ 7 years Ears dirty – cleaned with Otic solution, no parasites found Eyes, nose, mouth clear – teeth have some staining Obese – refuses to walk, cries when lifted. Coat clean, no flea dirt or parasites noted NOSF
11/12/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
S: sweet and easily handled unless her hind end is manipulated, vet check was requested due to cat not walking but has been noted to walk around cage, urine in box and soft formed stool in box, lying in urine O: Appearance: QAR, hydrated Integument: severe urine scalding on medial and caudal thighs with moist dermatits, normal nails EENT: OU Clear,No nasal d/c Oral cavity: MM pink, CRT <2sec, severe dental disease PLN: WNL H/L: No murmur or arrhythmias, Lungs clear, auscultation limited by obesity ABD: Soft non painfuldeep palpation limited by obesisty U/G: maloderous urine scalding on hind end, cat noted to be lying in urine, vulva recessed under fat rolls M/S: Amb x 4, no appreciable lameness, BCS 9/9 Neuro: alert and appropriate A: Severe obesity urine scalding on hind end Lying in urine-r/o secondary to behavior vs. incontience vs. UTI secondary to obesity severe dental disease P: Convenia 8mg/kg SQ to treat for infection secondary to urine scalding and possible UTI, ideally would need desetin or other topical treatement for urine scald, applied SSD today, desitin not available in shelter, recommend NH placement immediately due to severe obesity and need for level of care that cannot be achieved in shelter Prognosis: gaurded
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