10/04/2022
***SAFE 10/25/22***
*SHELTER PLEA* A $250 stipend will be offered to the New Hope partner that pulls The Meowist.
Please note that in order to qualify for the stipend, the animal cannot go to a boarding facility.
THE MEOWIST is the sweetest level 1 kitty looking for a home!! He is ringworm+ which is deterring him from adopters :(
Kitten | We've got the exclusive on The Meowist, but we'll let you in on the scoop.
Hello! I have ringworm, a treatable fungal infection of the skin that can be itchy but otherwise harmless in minor cases like mine. I require a course of Itraconozole, an antifungal medication that is taken by mouth every day for a few weeks. Ringworm can be transmissible to humans and other animals, so it's important to keep me separate from other pets in the home, wash hands after playing with me, and perhaps have a specific set of clothes to wear when interacting with me. Giving me lyme sulfur dip baths a couple of times per week can also help to minimize risk of spreading. It's also a good idea to make sure fabrics in the room I'm housed in are washed frequently - who knew adopting a kitty with ringworm would be a great way to help you stay on top of your household cleaning too?
Brooklyn Center
The Meowist 154850
11W | 2 lbs. | Male | Stray
Medical
15-Oct-2022
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 5:34 PM
Progress exam--ringworm PCR results
Subjective:
BAR, no c/s/v/d. Excellent appetite.
Objective:
Cageside exam performed.
Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge
Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge.
Lungs: Eupneic
Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness.
Neuro: Appropriate mentation.
Ringworm PCR: Positive for microsporum spp
Assessment:
Dermatophytosis
Prognosis:
Good
Plan:
-Start lime dips q3d x 21d until 11/5
-Start itraconazole 5 mg/kg PO q24h x 21d until 11/5
-Scheduled recheck ringworm PCR in 16d
8-Oct-2022
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 3:52 PM
Recheck URI day 10
S/O: BAR, eating well, no c/s/v/d noted.
EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted
H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort
ABD: No obvious distention
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness; dusty haircoat with multiple areas of crusting alopecia at pinnae, tail, paws - previously woods lamp negative (scanned twice) and negative RW PCR
CNS: Mentation appropriate
A:
Alopecic lesions - ro ringworm vs dermatitis vs other
URI - resolved
P:
Scheduled recheck ringworm PCR
Start duoxo mousse SID pending PCR results
5-Oct-2022
Vet Notes: 9:40 AM
History:
9/29: Stray intake, URI suspect ringworm based on crusty alopecic lesions. Wood's lamp negative. PCR sent out
10/5: Ringworm PCR negative, progress exam
BAR, eating well
EENT: Eyes crusty mucoid ocular discharge, corneas appear normal , ears clean, mild serous nasal discharge, mild audible congestion
H/L: Eupneic
ABD: No apparent distension
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, crusty alopecic areas on tail, front paws, ears, sc***um
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Wood's Lamp Exam: Negative
Assessment
URI
Alopecia
Prognosis:
very good
Plan:
Continue gentamycin and doxycycline until 10/8
Recheck alopecia, URI day 10
SURGERY:
Temporary waiver due to URI
29-Sep-2022
Spay-Neuter Waiver Documentation
Vet Notes: 4:41 PM
Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with an illness and the staff veterinarians are issuing a TEMPORARY waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment through to the resolution of the issue. At the time of a full recovery you may choose to have your veterinarian perform the spay/neuter surgery, or make provisions to return the pet to ACC for sterilization.
29-Sep-2022
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 4:46 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 2 months
Is this an orphan kitten? yes
Is the kitten eating on own? yes
Is the kitten suckling? unknown
Microchip noted on Intake? negative
History: stray
Subjective:stray
Observed Behavior -docile
Evidence of Cruelty seen -none
Evidence of Trauma seen -none
Objective QAR adequate hydration
P = WNL
R = WNL
BCS 4/9
EENT: Eyes crusty mucoid ocular discharge, corneas appear normal , ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: deciduous dentition
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: scrotal te**es
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, crusty alopecic areas on tail, front paws, ears, sc***um
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: not perfomed
Wood's Lamp Exam: no fluorescent,however lesions highly suspicious for ringworm
Assessment
URI
ringworm
Prognosis:very good
Plan:
ringworm PCR
cleaned eyes start gentamycin OU BID x 10 days
doxycycline 50mg/ml oral suspension, give 0.2ml Po SID x 10 days
SURGERY:
Temporary waiver due to URI/ ringworm
Behavior
Animal Behavior Saved At: 2-Oct-2022 16:14:3.000
Animal ID:
154850
Animal Name: The Meowist
Age: 11 Weeks (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered: No
Handler: 991858
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
10/2/2022
Retest Date:
11/2/2022
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
The Meowist was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment. The Meowist allowed staff to pick him up, collar, scan and photograph him. He was offered food and ate a little and meowed loudly.
EVALUATION:
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Mellow
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Social
Calm
Sweet
Affectionate
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Level 1
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
The Meowist is curled up in his incubator on approach. When the assessor opens the door and offers their hand, he leans forward to sniff with a relaxed body and face with ears forward. He allows them to pet him along his head and back and begins to purr. He allows the assessor to pick him up and he immediately curls into their chest settling in and allows more pets while being handled.
The Meowist interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.
Recommendations
Adoption Recommendations:
Comments:
Suitability With Children:
Other:
Level 1 -- 10/2/22
Yard Size:
Overall Rating:
Passed For Rehoming:
Indemnity/Waiver:
Adoption Summary:
Hello! I have ringworm, a treatable fungal infection of the skin that can be itchy but otherwise harmless in minor cases like mine. I require a course of Itraconozole, an antifungal medication that is taken by mouth every day for a few weeks. Ringworm can be transmissible to humans and other animals, so it's important to keep me separate from other pets in the home, wash hands after playing with me, and perhaps have a specific set of clothes to wear when interacting with me. Giving me lyme sulfur dip baths a couple of times per week can also help to minimize risk of spreading. It's also a good idea to make sure fabrics in the room I'm housed in are washed frequently - who knew adopting a kitty with ringworm would be a great way to help you stay on top of your household cleaning too?
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