Animal Profile


April

Hello, my name is April. My animal id is #21871. I am a desexed female gray cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 9 months old.

I came into the shelter as a stray on 2/28/2018.

Reserved

Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.

April is at risk for both medical and behavior reasons. April was diagnosed with Pyometra upon arrival at the care center. She was spayed and is recovering from surgery, however, April refuses to eat, and this threatens her recovery. Behaviorally, April tolerates attention and petting but is obviously fearful and stressed in the care center environment. We suggest that April would be best suited to a cat experienced home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 13.5625 lbs

3/1/2018

[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020025006112 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: hissing and fleeing, held in net but will attempt to flee if otherwise handled Sex: intact female Estimated Age: appx 3-4y Subjective: large distended abdomen, found "pregnant" but appears to have an open pyometra (d/c and odor, fluid movement in abdomen); limited PE due to behavior Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: mild staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: distended Musculoskeletal: WNL 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: pyometra Plan: DVM intake, CT when calm or at Sx, in medical for monitoring

3/3/2018

Sim 70 0.8ml SQ given at 9:35am

3/3/2018

Blood drawn for CBC/Chem from left lateral saphenous with 25 G butterfly

3/4/2018

Cat is hunched and scared in back of kennel, using blanketing as a shield and avoiding touch from handler. Food untouched (small samples of tuna, baby food, and kitten food offered). Temp 99F.

3/1/2018

Anesthesia Summary: Feline OHE Pre Medication/Induction: Propofol 10 mg/ml – 2.38 ml IV, once. Dexdomitor 0.5mg/mL injectable, 0.1 mL IM, once Butorphanol 10mg/mL injectable, 0.1 mL IM, once Anesthesia Notes: Size 3.5 fr. ET tube placed, maintained general anesthesia throughout procedure on isoflurane and O2. Used (rebreathing) system with 1 L bag. 22 g IVC placed in RFL cephalic vessel. Intraoperative IV LRS at 5-10mL/kg/hr: 61 mL/hr NSAID: Robenacoxib (Onsior) 20mg/mL injectable, 0.6 mL, SQ, once, for post-operative pain relief. Given pre/post operatively. Other Simbadol 1.8mg/mL injectable, 0.80 mL SQ, once, for pain relief, given post-operatively. Recovery Uneventful Anesthetist/Surgical Monitor 1390/0992 Start 0.80 cc simbadol 1.8 mg/ml sid x 2 days and 0.6 cc Robenacoxib 20 mg/ml sid x 2 days as pain management.

3/2/2018

Temp as of 11:45 pm is 101.4 QAR Does move around in her cage As of right now April does not have an appetite Will continue to monitor overnight

3/1/2018

DVM Intake Exam and Sx notes: Estimated age: mature adult, ~ 3-5 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative on intake Microchip Number (If Applicable): placed 981020025006112 History : stray Subjective: QARH Observed Behavior - tense, will flee, allowed handling with restraint/towel Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: MM pink, chipped left max. canine tooth (204) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2; Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: tense abd., overweight, did not seem painful on palp., no masses palpated; shaved abd. revealed ~3-4 cm scar w/suture lines (no tattoo) U/G: female with hx of vaginal d/c on intake; no d/c observed; mammary glands mildly firm to touch/expressed and yielded small amount of milky fluid MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal CBC/Chem: mild neutrophilia/decr. platelets nosf; r/o infect/inflamm., stress vs other Rads: VD/R lat. abdomen = R. Lat. view: mass effect in caudal abdomen displacing bladder ventrally; VD view: large tortuous ST opacities on R/L sides of bladder/caudal abdomen => enlarged uterus r/o pyometra, hydro vs other A: pyometra vs other Px: open-fair Sx notes: large, moderately distended tortuous uterine horns/body (with dark brown, watery fluid inside), overweight/fatty, nosf otherwise routine OHE = Ventral midline incision approach; each ovarian pedicle auto-ligated and excised distal to ligatures; broad ligament vessels auto-ligated; uterine body ligated with two modified-Miller's knots/ligatures using 3-0 Monocryl and excised distal to ligatures; body wall closed with cruciate pattern using 3-0 Monocryl; subcutaneous/intradermal layers closed with continuous pattern using 3-0 Monocryl; green-ink tattoo placed lateral to spay incision; surgical glue applied to skin incision and over tattoo site to assist with closure P: cont. post-op pain management + monitor attitude/appetite + recheck bloodwork + LRS IV @ 10 ml/hrs overnight and reassess in the morning + cont. 180 mg Ampi/Sulbactam IV tonight and begin Clavamox 1 ml PO BID x 7 days (if eating)

3/2/2018

CBC/Chem: mild neutrophilia/decr. platelets nosf; r/o infect/inflamm., stress vs other Rads: VD/R lat. abdomen = R. Lat. view: mass effect in caudal abdomen displacing bladder ventrally; VD view: large tortuous ST opacities on R/L sides of bladder/caudal abdomen => enlarged uterus r/o pyometra, hydro vs other

3/2/2018

Hx: Pyometra. Spayed on 3/1/18, started on Unasyn overnight and Clavamox this morning. Simbadol for pain control. Did not eat this morning. Vet assistant reports that pt eats when she spoon-feeds her but will not reach out for food. S: Hiding under blanket. Alert, allows handling but slightly tense. O: BAR-H, BCS 7/9, MMs pink EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. PLNs: Not significantly enlarged. H/L: Eupnic, not ausculted Abd: Slightly tense. No masses palpated. M/S/I: Amb x4. No skin lesions noted. UG: Female, no vulvar discharge or mammary masses Neuro: Alert and appropriate, no sign neurological deficiencies A: Post-op pyometra, tense abd, poor appetite Short-term prognosis: Fair P: 1. Continue Simbadol - extend when this rx runs out 2. Continue Clavamox 3. Add Baytil 22.7 mg/ml 1.3 ml IV *slowly* SID x5 days 4. Re-assess tomorrow; consider abd rads vs. CBC/chemistry vs. other 1088

3/3/2018

Recheck for post-op pyo: decr. appetite reported Current tx: IV LRS @ 15 ml/hr + IV baytril + Clavamox S/O: Quiet, hiding in back of kennel, decr. appetite reported EENT: nsf, no d/c, no c/s; MM pink CRT <2 H/L: nsf Abd: soft on palp., mildly enlarged mamma, spay incision healing well clean/dry/intact) MSI: amb x 4, overweight BCS 7/9 Mentation: appropriate CBC/Chem: neutrophilia (increased from before surgery), slight thromobcytopenia (improved post-op), decr. BUN r/o infect/inflamm. (recovering pyo.) vs stress vs other A: anorexia, fearful behav. + recovering OHE/pyo P: cont. with current tx (abt's/pain meds) + maint. on IV LRS @ 10 ml/hr overnight + monitor appeite + 1/4 Mirtazipine 15 mg tab PO q72 x 3 doses

3/4/2018

Recheck for post-op pyo: Current tx: IV LRS @ 10 ml/hr + IV baytril + Clavamox + mirtazapine S/O: QARH, BCS 7/9 - Caution fearful hiding under bedding + becomes mildly fractious with prolonged handling - decr. appetite, will take nutrical when fed - offering different wet foods to assess appetite - eent clean/clear - h/l nsf - incision clean/dry/intact, no swelling/discharge - amb x 4 A: recovering post-op OHE (pyo), appears stable but fearful and not sure how much she is eating P: moving out of medical discont. IV fluids and IV antibiotics + cont. Clavamox PO + and cont. monitor appetite

3/7/2018

At back of kennel. Ate both dry and wet food today. Pt recovering well from sx. 1088

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Minimal handling was done during intake due to the cats condition. The cat head was down and barely could walk. Counselor was able to gentle take out the cat with a towel and collar, scanned and photograph her. She meow when petted but lied back her head. The cat did not eat or drink water in the care center.

If yes, Please elaborate:: Unknown Litter box issues.

Basic Information:: April is an all gray cat that is possible 4 years old. Finders noticed in stray cat for the first time in their neighborhood. The cat meow as they walked by but backed away when attempt to pet. Finder noticed the the cat appeared large and believe she was pregnant. They lured her into a carrier with food and brought the cat to ACC.

Previously lived with:: N.A

How is this cat around strangers?: Finder stated that when they noticed the cat. They got low and tried to pet the cat. However the cat backed away slowly and body appeared tense. When they afford the cat soft food the cat walked into the carrier. Finders were able to pet the cat in carrier because the cat meowed and head bud.

How is this cat around children?: Unknown behavior around children

How is this cat around other cats?: Unknown behavior around cats.

How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown behavior around dogs.

Behavior Notes: n.a

Bite history:: stay cat Unknown of any bite history.

Energy level/descriptors:: n.a

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Unknown behavior with family.

KNOWN HISTORY:: April was brought in as a stray, so we don't have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 3/1/18 Observed Behavior - tense, will flee, allowed handling with restraint/towel

Cage Condition:: No change

Reaction to assessor:: April remains tense, crouched position with head down hiding behind the blanket during the approach.

Reaction when softly spoken to:: April shows no interest, eyes wide open.

Reaction to cage door opening:: April remains stiff in place, ears erect and forward.

Reaction to touch:: April accepts the touch and slowly leans into the assessor's hand, but remains cautious with her surroundings. She turns to face the back and curls up in place with no further interest towards the interaction.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Shy

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Other

Potential challenges comments:: Please note that this cat is being treated for a medical condition at the time of evaluation. It is difficult to determine at this time how the medical treatment may be affecting the behavior.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience

Behavior Asilomar: H - Healthy

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: April tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.