05/13/2019
** SENIOR ALERT** 20 YEARS OLD!!! WHO KEEPS THEIR CAT UNTIL HE IS TWENTY AND THEN DUMPS HIM AT A HIGH KILL SHELTER?!? YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF!
***SAFE - ADOPTED 5/14/19***
NEW PHOTO ON THREAD!! *Twenty year old kitty alert!* Sweet senior Baby loves napping on laps @ BACC! Baby is a 20 year old, neutered black and white dsh cat that came in because his owner could no longer keep him. A volunteer writes: Sweet Baby is no longer a baby; he qualifies as a senior citizen now. He is calm and friendly and spends most of his time snoozing, dreaming of his forever retirement home. Baby previously lived with a dog and enjoys staying close to people. He would love to spend his golden years in peaceful bliss with a loving person or family. He is available at the Brooklyn shelter.
Brooklyn Center
Baby 62512, 20 years old, Black & White DSH, Neutered male, 7 pounds
62512
Baby
Cat
Yes
Black
White
Male
Spayed / Neutered
Age
Primary Microchip #
Rabies Tag
Weight
Spay / Neuter Due Date
Temperature
yes
20 Years
985113002775089
7 lbs 8.96 oz
Vet Treatments
Date Administered
Vet Treatment Type
Route of Administration
Treatment Result
Administered by External Vet
5/11/2019
Re-weigh
5/11/2019
Microchip Implantation
5/11/2019
Flea/Tick Treatment - Paradefense
5/11/2019
FeLV/FIV Snap
Negative
5/11/2019
Fvr-Cp 1 Of 2
5/11/2019
Rabies
SQ
5/11/2019
Gabapenth (50 Mg/Ml)
5/11/2019
Internal Parasite Treatment - Pyrantel
Vet Treatments Due
Date Due
Vet Treatment Type
5/25/2019
Fvr-Cp 1 Of 2
5/25/2019
Re-weigh
5/25/2019
Internal Parasite Treatment - Pyrantel
6/11/2019
Flea/Tick Treatment - Paradefense
5/11/2020
Rabies
Medications
Medication
Amount Dispensed
Route of Administration
Frequency
Date From
Date To
Doses Administered
Vet Name
Reason
Notes
Methimazole 5 mg
0 tablets
Give 1/2 tab PO BID, 2 times every 1 day(s)
12-May-2019
Indefinite
0
VET
Drug Usage
No drugs administered to this animal.
Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
12-May-2019
Blood Work Interpretation
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 12:36 PM
Progress exam
History: OS 5/11 due to losing weight hair, hypersalivating. Gave convenia and SQF once.
Subjective: BARH. Good appetite. Growls and struggles during exam but easily handleable with a towel. Diagnosed hyperthyroid based on BW from intake.
Objective
P - wnl
R - wnl
BCS 2/9
EENT: Eyes have nuclear sclerosis and iridal degeneration, sunken from muscle wasting, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: No murmur ausculted, Lungs have increased sounds but is also sniffing-CTM
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: MN
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, unkempt hair coat with mild matting, underweight, severe muscle wasting MCS 0.5/3
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment:
Geriatric
Hyperthroid
Underweight and muscle wasting
Severe dental disease
Prognosis: Poor
Plan:
Recommend feeding soft food due to severe dental disease, anesthesia for dental likely not safe
Start methimazole 2.5mg PO BID, recheck BW 5/26
CTM while at BACC
Bloodwork from 5/11
CBC-mild non regenerative anemia 29.4 (30.03-52.3), likely platelet clumping, WBC did not read
Chem-mild hyperglobulinemia 5.5 (2.8-5.1), mild elevation ALT 263 (12-130), mild elevation ALP 155 (14-111)
T4-14 (0.8-4.7)
VET
11-May-2019
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 12:20 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: ~20yrs based on O hx.
Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative. placed by LVT
History: O surrender due to P losing weight and hair. P also noted to be drooling a lot
Subjective / Observed Behavior - BAR, growling and hissing inside carrier and during exam. P struggling during restraint and reaching for end of table.
Evidence of Cruelty seen - none
Evidence of Trauma seen - none
Objective
BCS 3/9
EENT: Eyes clear, sunken in orbits; ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: dc 4/5; pd 4/5. Multiple teeth have exposed roots
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: No murmur ausculted; CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: neutered male.
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, unkempt hair coat. no areas of alopecia
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: externally normal.
Assessment
geriatric
underweight
severe dental disease
dehydration ~3-5%
Prognosis:
fair
Plan:
CBC / chemistry / T4
Convenia 0.34ml SQ one time
LRS SQ fluids 50ml one time
recommend feeding soft food only for life due to severe dental disease
P would highly benefit from a full mouth extraction, however, due to age, anesthetic risk is high and not recommended.
SURGERY:
neutered
VET
Owner Profile:
Animal ID: 62512
Animal Name: Baby
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
This animal came from:
Pet Shop
Origin Address
Date of Intake
11-May-2019
Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
Basic Information:
Baby is a 20 year old, neutered black and white dsh cat that came in because his owner could no longer keep him.
Previously lived with:
1 adult, 1 small dog
How is this cat around strangers?
Around strangers Baby is friendly and affectionate.
How is this cat around children?
Baby has no experience around children
How is this cat around other cats?
Around other cats Baby is gentle
How is this cat around dogs?
Baby has been around a small dog; he was relaxed and affectionate
Behavior Notes
Owner stated that Baby cries meows alot, and likes to scratch furniture. He is litter box trained. Baby will tolerate nail clipping, and being brushed. Owner stated baby enjoys being held, but will struggle when someone attempts to put him in his carrier.
Bite history:
Owner stated Baby has no bite history
Energy level/descriptors:
low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
Medical Notes
Hair loss, missing teeth
For a New Family to Know
Owner stated Baby can best be described as friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow and talkative. His activity level is low, he sleeps majority of the time. Owner stated some of her favorite things about Baby is that he's loving and let's you know when he's hungry. His favorite activity is sleeping. Owner stated when at home, baby tends to follow his owner around and sit on them. Baby doesn't play. Baby is use to being indoors. Owner stated Baby enjoys sleeping on the bed. He is use to eating Iams dry food that is left out all day. Baby is accustomed to using a hooded litter box with pellets as the litter type.
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