Animal Profile
Archie
Hello, my name is Archie. My animal id is #31094. I am a desexed male orange tabby cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 16 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 6/13/2018, with the surrender reason stated as person health - allergies.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Archie is at risk due to medical concerns. He is a geriatric cat with underlying concerns: possible Upper Respiratory Infection, muscle wasting, conjunctivitis vs. other other possible illnesses that will likely require further follow up care. There are no behavior concerns for Archie, Average determination.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 6.52 lbs
6/13/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 16yo Microchip noted on Intake? neg Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : o/s 2 cats Subjective: BAR. Well behaved during PE and med handling. Friendly and purring. Observed Behavior - Evidence of Cruelty seen - n Evidence of Trauma seen - n Objective T = P = wnl R = wnl BCS 3/9 MM pink and tacky, ~ 5% dehydration EENT: OU entropion, mild mucoid discharge. OD opaque central corneal opacity. Ears moderate amount of thick black ceruminous debris, no pruritis noted, canals appear non-irritated. Dried brown nasal discharge. Oral Exam: Missing most teeth. Upper gingival hyperplasia PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: tense but no overt signs of pain, no overt masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, unkempt matted hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal externally Assessment: geriatric dehydration underweight matted entropion corneal opacity dirty ears Prognosis: good Plan: ctm until transfer/ adoption ear cleaning LRS 100 mL SQ, repeat once tomorrow cbc/chem/t4 SURGERY: neutered
6/15/2018
H: Intake on 6/13. Noted to be dehydrated and thin. Noted to be quiet in cage with mildly increased effort to breathing. S: QAR. <5% dehydrated. No cvd. Ate half of wet food. Occasional sneezing. Affectionate CRT: <2s. Gums: pink, sl tacky Eyes: Mucopurulent discharge OU with central corneal opacity OD Ears: mild ceruminous debris AU Nasal Cavity: Mild nasal mucopurulent discharge Oral Cavity: Severe dental disease/oligodontia; no ulcers PLN: WNL Heart: No murmurs or arrhythmias. Pulses strong and synchronous. Lungs: Moderate to severe stertor with increased inspiratory effort; moderate referred upper airway noise, but no overt crackles/wheezes ausculted. Abd: Soft, non-painful. No palpable masses. No organomegaly appreciated. U/G: Neutered male. No discharge. Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Moderate to severe diffuse muscle wasting BCS = 3/9 Integument: roughened haircoat Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Full neurologic exam not performed. Rectal: Not performed. Externally normal. Assessment: 1) Conjunctivitis- r/o entropion vs URI 2) Moderate stertor, increased inspiratory effort mucopurulent nasal discharge- suspect URI, though cannot r/o other causes such as allergic rhinitis vs neoplasia (given age of patient) 3) Geriactric, muscle wasted Prognosis: fair to guarded Plan: Move to medical to monitor respiratory rate more closely Scheduled bloodwork and chest radiographs for tomorrow Start erythromycin OU BID x 7 days Start nebulization BID for 5 days Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x 10 days Start LRS 20ml/kg SID x 3 days
6/16/2018
H: Intake on 6/13. Noted to be dehydrated and thin. Noted to be quiet in cage with mildly increased effort to breathing. S: QAR. <5% dehydrated. No cvd. NI in food. Occasional sneezing. Affectionate and enjoys being pet. R-wnl CRT: <2s. Gums: pink Eyes: Entropion OU - Mild mucopurulent discharge OD with central corneal opacity OD, serous ocular discharge OS with mild opacity OS Ears: mild ceruminous debris AU Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge Oral Cavity: Severe dental disease/oligodontia; no ulcers PLN: WNL Heart: No murmurs or arrhythmias. Pulses strong and synchronous. Lungs: Moderate to severe stertor; eupneic- mild to moderate referred upper airway noise ausculted, but no overt crackles/wheezes ausculted. Abd: Soft, non-painful. No palpable masses. No organomegaly appreciated. U/G: Neutered male. No discharge. Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Moderate to severe diffuse muscle wasting BCS = 3/9 Integument: roughened haircoat Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Full neurologic exam not performed. Rectal: Not performed. Externally normal. Assessment: 1) Conjunctivitis- r/o entropion vs URI (or combination of both) 2) Moderate stertor, mucopurulent nasal discharge- suspect URI, though cannot r/o other causes such as allergic rhinitis vs neoplasia (given age of patient) 3) Geriactric, muscle wasted Bloodwork already performed on 6/13, no interpretation in notes: CBC- unremarkable (PLT O, but likely due to clumping) Chem- hyperglobulinemia (6.1), mild hyperproteinemia (9.1) T4- normal Two view chest radiographs- Lungs appear mild to moderately hyperinflated with mild bronchial pattern noted- may be hyperinflated secondary to severe upper airway congestion vs mild asthma/bronchial disease Prognosis: fair to guarded Plan: Move to medical to monitor respiratory rate more closely Continue erythromycin OU BID x 7 days Continue nebulization BID for 5 days Continue doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x 10 days Continue LRS 20ml/kg SID x 3 days
6/17/2018
H: Intake on 6/13. Noted to be dehydrated and thin. Noted to be quiet in cage with mildly increased effort to breathing. Bloodwork already performed on 6/13, no interpretation in notes: CBC- unremarkable (PLT O, but likely due to clumping) Chem- hyperglobulinemia (6.1), mild hyperproteinemia (9.1) T4- normal 6/14 Two view chest radiographs- Lungs appear mild to moderately hyperinflated with mild bronchial pattern noted- may be hyperinflated secondary to severe upper airway congestion vs mild asthma/bronchial disease S: QARH. No cvd. NI in food. Occasional sneezing. Affectionate and enjoys being pet. R-wnl CRT: <2s. Gums: pink Eyes: Entropion OU - Mild mucopurulent discharge OD with central corneal opacity OD, mucoid ocular discharge OS with mild opacity OS Ears: mild ceruminous debris AU Nasal Cavity: Mild nasal crusting noted in right nare Oral Cavity: Severe dental disease/oligodontia; no ulcers PLN: WNL Heart: No murmurs or arrhythmias. Pulses strong and synchronous. Lungs: Moderate to severe stertor; eupneic- mild to moderate referred upper airway noise ausculted, but no overt crackles/wheezes ausculted. Abd: Soft, non-painful. No palpable masses. No organomegaly appreciated. U/G: Neutered male. No discharge. Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Moderate to severe diffuse muscle wasting BCS = 3/9 Integument: roughened haircoat Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Full neurologic exam not performed. Rectal: Not performed. Externally normal. Assessment: 1) Conjunctivitis- r/o entropion vs URI (or combination of both) 2) Moderate stertor, mucopurulent nasal discharge- suspect URI, though cannot r/o other causes such as allergic rhinitis vs neoplasia (given age of patient) 3) Geriactric, muscle wasted Prognosis: fair to guarded Plan: Start Maropitant 1 mg/kg SQ SID x 3 days Start Mirtazapine 3.75mg PO EOD for three total doses Continue erythromycin OU BID x 7 days Continue nebulization BID for 5 days Continue doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x 10 days Extend LRS 20ml/kg SID x 3 days
6/18/2018
Left for transport before could examine
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Behavior during intake: The counselor was able to collar Archie, however his picture was taken from the carrier because he was not coming out of the carrier.
Date of Intake: 6/13/2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Archie is a 16 year old male cat that was surrendered to the center because his owner is sick and won't be returning to his house and he used to live with the owner's daughter but she couldn't keep him because she is allergic to cats.
Previously lived with:: 3 adults, 1 cat
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers, Archie is shy for days.
How is this cat around children?: He has lived with one child. He was fearful around him.
How is this cat around other cats?: He used to live with one female cat. He was relaxed, respectful and affectionate. They used to play with each other.
How is this cat around dogs?: Archie did not live with dogs.
Behavior Notes: Archie never received a bath, had his nails trimmed nor his coat brushed therefore behavior during this is unknown. He struggles when he is put in a carrier but is not bothered if disturbed while resting. Archie sleeps during car rides.
Bite history:: No bite history with a person or animal.
Energy level/descriptors:: Low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: No medical notes.
For a New Family to Know: The owner describes Archie as assertive. His favorite thing to do is to lay down. At home, he tends to follow you around when he is hungry. He was kept indoors only. He sleeps on his own bed. He eats both wet and dry food and was fed only in the morning. He is litter box trained and used a covered on with clay litter. He scratches on furniture. He had a scratching post but did not use it.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 3 adults, 1 cat Behavior toward strangers: Shy for days Behavior toward children: Lived with one child and was fearful Behavior toward cats: Relaxed, respectful and affectionate Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Assertive Other notes: He struggles when he is put in a carrier but is not bothered if disturbed while resting.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 06/13/18 Friendly and purring.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 06/14/18 Crouched on top the kuranda bed, tail wrapped around his body. He tenses up and flinches when touch. Slow blinks and turns head away. Warms up over time, tilts head and allows petting all over. Timid, needs time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is recently cleaned
Reaction to assessor:: Archie was crouched in the litter box with his tail wrapped around his body.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Archie turns his head to make eye contact, but isn't confident enough to get up or come forward.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Archie remains calm.
Reaction to touch:: Archie lip licks and leans away when approached, but quickly warms up with attention. He sniffs his hand, leans in when rubbed on his cheeks and appreciates attention. He slowly comes forward with his tail lowered and gives gentle head butts.
Reaction to being picked up:: Archie was a bit tense when picked up, but he remains calm and allows all handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Affectionate
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H - Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
Recommendations comments:: Archie interacts with the observer and appreciates attention, but he his previous owner reports that he's fearful around children. His behavior remains suitable for an adopter with an average amount of experience, provided the adopter is aware of these behaviors and is able to comfortably manage them. Though we believe this cat is displaying behaviors appropriate for new or experienced cat parents, he may not be a great fit for young children. Any home with older children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction and endeavor to monitor this cat around their children to prevent these behaviors from being reinforced.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Archie 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.