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Rudy is a senior cat who came in as an owner surrender on 9/27 due to medical concerns. The owner told us Rudy started urinating outside of the litter 8 weeks ago, and now about twice a week his poop has blood in it. They also told us he is eating less than usual, is constantly vomiting, and is struggling with urinating. Diagnostics revealed that he has hematuria and pyuria (red blood cells and white blood cells in his urine), leading to a diagnosis of FLUTD or bacterial cystitis. During his initial exam, he was friendly and tolerant, and allowed pets from staff on 10/4.
MEDICAL:
On 10/3, staff noted: CBC: no significant abnormalities. Chem: Globulin 6.8 g/dl, no other significant abnormalities. U/A: RBC, WBC, cocci. Hematuria, pyuria - r/o sterile FLUTD vs bacterial cystitis vs other. Convenia 0. 52 ml SQ. Cat was surrendered for a history of inappropriate urination, and diagnostics today reveal hematuria. Abx injection was given in case of bacterial cystitis, but FLUTD is more likely. Cat will likely require both behavioral and dietary modifications in an adoptive home and is at risk of developing a urethral obstruction in the stressful shelter environment.
Per vet exam 9/27: Friendly and tolerated handling and examination. Fur covered in fresh urine Mild generalized dental wear; moderate plaque and heavy dental tartar buildup; severe gingivitis with gingival recession of multiple dentition
Assessment: Patient is presenting as an ORE for a 2 week history of inappropriate urination and hematochezia. No medical notes were provided at the time of intake to determine any diagnosis or treatment. No concerns of a urethral obstruction at this time as an empty urinary bladder and fresh urine was appreciated. Blood in stool may be secondary to intestinal parasites v. GI disease v. constipation v. colitis. As patient remains bright and alert at this time and there is no specific diagnostic cause of his presentation, euthanasia will not be performed at this time. Continue to monitor urination, defecation, and appetite. Senior bloodwork and urinalysis +/- radiographs recommended to rule out underlying disease. If patient begins to show concerns of decline, euthanasia recommended.
Plan: Fortiflora PO SID x 3 days
Pathway: Continue to monitor eliminations and appetite.
BEHAVIORAL:
*NEW* Per staff 10/21: Super sweet gentleman!! Loves head scratches and attention. So very gentle, too <33 Love him
*NEW* Per staff 10/19: Rudy continues to be the sweetest of boys. Allowed all petting immediately from adopter even when he was hanging out at the back of his kennel. Passing interest in treats.
Staff noted on 10/12:
Sweet boy. Let me poke and prod at him with no issues. enjoyed pets.
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Rudy is a senior cat who came in as an owner surrender on 9/27 due to medical concerns. The owner told us Rudy started urinating outside of the litter 8 weeks ago, and now about twice a week his poop has blood in it. They also told us he is eating less than usual, is constantly vomiting, and is struggling with urinating. Diagnostics revealed that he has hematuria and pyuria (red blood cells and white blood cells in his urine), leading to a diagnosis of FLUTD or bacterial cystitis. During his initial exam, he was friendly and tolerant, and allowed pets from staff on 10/4.
MEDICAL:
On 10/3, staff noted: CBC: no significant abnormalities. Chem: Globulin 6.8 g/dl, no other significant abnormalities. U/A: RBC, WBC, cocci. Hematuria, pyuria - r/o sterile FLUTD vs bacterial cystitis vs other. Convenia 0. 52 ml SQ. Cat was surrendered for a history of inappropriate urination, and diagnostics today reveal hematuria. Abx injection was given in case of bacterial cystitis, but FLUTD is more likely. Cat will likely require both behavioral and dietary modifications in an adoptive home and is at risk of developing a urethral obstruction in the stressful shelter environment.
Per vet exam 9/27: Friendly and tolerated handling and examination. Fur covered in fresh urine Mild generalized dental wear; moderate plaque and heavy dental tartar buildup; severe gingivitis with gingival recession of multiple dentition
Assessment: Patient is presenting as an ORE for a 2 week history of inappropriate urination and hematochezia. No medical notes were provided at the time of intake to determine any diagnosis or treatment. No concerns of a urethral obstruction at this time as an empty urinary bladder and fresh urine was appreciated. Blood in stool may be secondary to intestinal parasites v. GI disease v. constipation v. colitis. As patient remains bright and alert at this time and there is no specific diagnostic cause of his presentation, euthanasia will not be performed at this time. Continue to monitor urination, defecation, and appetite. Senior bloodwork and urinalysis +/- radiographs recommended to rule out underlying disease. If patient begins to show concerns of decline, euthanasia recommended.
Plan: Fortiflora PO SID x 3 days
Pathway: Continue to monitor eliminations and appetite.
BEHAVIORAL:
*NEW* Per staff 10/21: Super sweet gentleman!! Loves head scratches and attention. So very gentle, too <33 Love him
*NEW* Per staff 10/19: Rudy continues to be the sweetest of boys. Allowed all petting immediately from adopter even when he was hanging out at the back of his kennel. Passing interest in treats.
Staff noted on 10/12:
Sweet boy. Let me poke and prod at him with no issues. enjoyed pets.
Stop in today! No appointment needed to view animals up for adoption! Details at https://acctphilly.org/how-to-adopt/
For animals located at the shelter, you can stop by between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19140
**Please bring photo ID with your current name and address**
If you are interested in a pet who is in foster care, reach out to the foster directly to schedule a meet and greet using contact information listed in the animal’s online bio. If no contact information has not been provided, email foster@acctphilly.org and a staff member will facilitate communication between the foster parent and interested adopter.
Stop in today! No appointment needed to view animals up for adoption! Details at https://acctphilly.org/how-to-adopt/
For animals located at the shelter, you can stop by between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19140
**Please bring photo ID with your current name and address**
If you are interested in a pet who is in foster care, reach out to the foster directly to schedule a meet and greet using contact information listed in the animal’s online bio. If no contact information has not been provided, email foster@acctphilly.org and a staff member will facilitate communication between the foster parent and interested adopter.
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LOOKING TO ADOPT?
Email: adopt@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/adopt
Adoptions hours:
Monday -Sunday: 10am - 6pm
(please arrive by 5:30 pm for adoptions)
INTERESTED IN FOSTERING?
Email: foster@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/foster
Foster care hours:
Monday - Friday: 1pm - 8pm
Weekends: 10am - 5pm
We are located at:
111 W. Hunting Park Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
LOOKING TO ADOPT?
Email: adopt@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/adopt
Adoptions hours:
Monday -Sunday: 10am - 6pm
(please arrive by 5:30 pm for adoptions)
INTERESTED IN FOSTERING?
Email: foster@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/foster
Foster care hours:
Monday - Friday: 1pm - 8pm
Weekends: 10am - 5pm
We are located at:
111 W. Hunting Park Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
More about this shelter
The Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) is the region’s largest animal care and control service provider. ACCT Philly is an independent, 501c3 nonprofit organization, contracted by the City of Philadelphia to provide animal control services. Our animal control officers provide service over 142.6 square miles to the city’s more than 1.5 million residents and ACCT Philly’s facility in North Philadelphia handles more than 17,000 of the city’s animals, from dogs and cats, to small animals, reptiles, birds and wildlife, annually.
In addition to animal control and sheltering, ACCT Philly is open 365 days a year for pet adoptions. ACCT Philly also supports a foster care program where community members provide temporary homes for sheltered animals and one of the (if not THE) most extensive rescue partnership program in the country where approved rescue partners accept ACCT Philly animals into their adoption programs. Under contract ACCT Philly’s Animal Control Officers provide animal control services and code enforcement. Other exciting ACCT Philly programs include a food pantry for low-income pet owners, a vibrant volunteer program, trap-neuter-return for community cats, a unique Pen Pal program to assist dogs at risk … and so much more!
The Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) is the region’s largest animal care and control service provider. ACCT Philly is an independent, 501c3 nonprofit organization, contracted by the City of Philadelphia to provide animal control services. Our animal control officers provide service over 142.6 square miles to the city’s more than 1.5 million residents and ACCT Philly’s facility in North Philadelphia handles more than 17,000 of the city’s animals, from dogs and cats, to small animals, reptiles, birds and wildlife, annually.
In addition to animal control and sheltering, ACCT Philly is open 365 days a year for pet adoptions. ACCT Philly also supports a foster care program where community members provide temporary homes for sheltered animals and one of the (if not THE) most extensive rescue partnership program in the country where approved rescue partners accept ACCT Philly animals into their adoption programs. Under contract ACCT Philly’s Animal Control Officers provide animal control services and code enforcement. Other exciting ACCT Philly programs include a food pantry for low-income pet owners, a vibrant volunteer program, trap-neuter-return for community cats, a unique Pen Pal program to assist dogs at risk … and so much more!
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