Animal Profile


Skippy

Hello, my name is Skippy. My animal id is #211204. I am a male brown tabby cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 2 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a stray on 9/30/2024.

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Skippy needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He is a young adult cat with a severe anemia. He needs advanced bloodwork, imaging and long-term medical management with a local veterinarian to manage his condition.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Skippy needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He is a young adult cat with a severe anemia. He needs advanced bloodwork, imaging and long-term medical management with a local veterinarian to manage his condition. A volunteer writes:Skippy is a tiny tiger who needs help, wherever it might come from. For sure, one of his nine lives needs to do its job...Skippy was found by a Good Samaritan, looking very unwell in the street and brought to the Manhattan Care Center on September the 30th. His condition is dire and detailed on the Emergency Placement List. Skippy's illness did not really improve since his arrival at the care center while he never stopped being a gentle, sweet and needy little guy who loves to be in the arms of his caretakers where he feels safe. He enjoys being petted and although weak, he does bless us with a very faint purr. None of us knows what tomorrow will be made of but may be there is a chance for Skippy to make it through his sickness with the help of his doctors and his Lucky Star... My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. Skippy interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 6.61 lbs

10/1/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 years based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Stray Subjective: QAR marked jaundice and pale Observed Behavior - Body relaxed; easily examined; social Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective P = 200hr R = 40rr BCS 2/9 eating; normal BM; urinating EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: marked icterus PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI with 2 down MSI: Ambulatory x 4, emaciated, dull hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment icterus anemia emaciated weakness r/o mycoplasma vs hepatic lipidosis and starvation vs infiltrative disease vs other Prognosis: Poor Plan: FeLV/FIV- -negative PCV- 8% and markedly jaundice Consider EHR after stray hold expedited Lost and Found Doxycycline- 50 mg/ml sig: 1/2 ml po q 24 hrs x 2-4 weeks SURGERY: permanent waiver due to weakened state PM rounds: eating very well

10/2/2024

Progress exam S/O: QAR, leaning into head rubs and pets, lifting bum when scratched AS2 overnight and this AM; seen drinking water from bowl multiple times this AM, eating also from wet food tray EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge RESP: Eupneic MSI: Decreased skin turgor, weak on ambulation; mild-moderately icteric A: Icterus - continued but appears improved since intake Anemia - PCV 8% on intake 10/1 Emaciated Generalized weakness PU/PD Prognosis: Poor to fair Plan: Stray hold ends on 10/7 *Keep in medical, monitor appetite and weight *Start LRS 50ml SQ q24h x 3 days *Continue doxycycline as prescribed *Recheck PCV in-house, and carry out CBC/Chem/TT4 to send out on 10/5 to allow bloodwork to be assessed for changes and underlying concerns as may inform whether or not EHR is recommended.

10/4/2024

Hx: emaciation, marked anemia, icterus S: BAR, allows all handling, ate well o/n and this morning. Normal urine and feces in litterbox Reweigh- 6.0 lbs (gaining) O: EENT- Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge H/L- NSR, NMA, lungs clear, eupneic, CRT <2 sec. MSK/I- Ambulatory x4, decreased muscle mass, healthy hair coat. Icteric mucus membranes and integument. ABD- soft non-painful Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Anemia on intake (8%)- concern for possible infectious disease vs. other Icterus Eating well Gaining weight P: Continue with doxycycline AFAST- liver appears to be WNL, no obvious mucoceole or pathology noted. Would benefit from full ultrasound Monitor in care Prioritize placement and leaving the shelter ASAP

10/5/2024

CBC HCT 4.8% (30.3-52.3) Hgb 2.0 g/dL (9.8-16.2) WBC 17 K/uL Mild neutrophilia 14 K/uL Mild monocytosis 0.8 K/uL CHM Glucose 94 mg/dL SDMA 26 ug/dL (0-14) Creatinine 0.9 mg/dL BUN 29 mg/dL Hypernatremia 168 mmol/L Hypokalemia 3.3 mmol/L Hyperglobulinemia 6.0 g/dL ALT 806 U/L (12-130) ALP WNL GGT WNL Bilirubin 10.4 mg/dL A: Severe anemia- appears non-regenerative vs. pre-regenerative Neutrophilia- r/o infection vs. other Elevated SDMA + electrolyte derangements- r/o secondary to dehydration/ malnutrition vs. other Elevated ALT- r/o infectious vs. inflammatory vs. other Marked elevation in bilirubin- r/o infectious vs. toxic vs. other Prognosis: guarded P: Continue with current treatment plan Consider EHR if not eating/declining

10/6/2024

Pet is eating and resisting restraint for radiographs. 10/5 blood work ALT 806 high ALP 28 wnl GGT 0 Tbili 10.4 high Rads: Chest WNL Abdomen: No foreign bodies or masses seen. AFAT: No free fluid. No masses seen. r/o IMHA vs EHBDO vs other Plan Sedated with Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 0.1ml + Butorphanol 10mg/ml 0.1 ml im Recheck manual PCV tomorrow +/- Prednisolone

10/7/2024

PCV: 7% TP: 9

10/7/2024

Pet BAR and eating. Anemia not improving on doxycycline. Plan Prednisolone 5 mg 1 tablet po sid x 14d then reassess.

10/8/2024

Issue List: - marked anemia - marked hyperbilirubinemia - underweight QAR eating canned EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted; jaundice pinnae, sclera and gingiva H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, normal hair coat CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) working diagnosis- IMHA P) CWSC Consider EHR

10/9/2024

pale jaundice weak eating canned food gained some weight

10/11/2024

SO: In medical on treatment for severe anemia and icterus. Suspected IMHA either primary or secondary to FIA BAR, seeking attention and head butting. eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent, mm jaundiced h/l: mild tachypnea, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: anemia-on treatment underweight-gaining weight P: continue current treatment plan clinically improving

10/13/2024

Hx: anemia and jaundice eating appears less jaundice P) CWSC

10/14/2024

PCV: 11-12%

10/14/2024

HCT improving at 11 to 12% now Pet has good energy and is eating. Plan c/w Prednisolone 5mg sid and recheck pcv in 2 weeks

10/16/2024

Issue List: - working diagnosis IMHA - anemia and jaundice QAR H eating canned food EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, normal hair coat CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) anemia and jaundice; seems to be improving working dx- IMHA P) CWSC

10/17/2024

SO: In medical on treatment for severe anemia. Has started to regenerate. Currently on doxycycline and prednisolone BAR, comes to kennel door, head butting and seeking attention eent: eyes clear, serous nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, sniffling and evidence of sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-mild anemia P: monitor appetite closely continue current treatment plan adding fortiflora 1 sachet PO SID x7d

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

KNOWN HISTORY:: Skippy was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment. Skippy was fairly vocal during intake, particularly stress meowing. I was able to pick him up with no issues or resistance and place him in kennel.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,People oriented,Easy going

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Other

Potential challenges comments:: Please see medical

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Skippy was resting at the back of his kennel upon approach. After he slowly stood up to sniff the assessor's hand, he leaned hard into neck petting. He raised his hips high during deep back strokes. He was calm and relaxed when picked up, and purred contently while held for 10 seconds. Skippy interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.