BANJO – 21549
Safe - 3-11-2018 Manhattan
***SAFE 3/11/18*** 4 year old BANJO was part of a hoarding case when owner passed away in January, Owner’s girlfriend has been taking care of the animals, but she herself has health issues and had to surrender to the shelter .Please help this sweet cat today!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Banjo 21549
Care Center Location: Manhattan
ZIP Code From: 10029
Intake Type: Owner surrender
Medical Behavior: Blue
Age: 4 years
Sex: Male
Weight: — lbs
Medical:
25-Feb-2018
Spay-Neuter Waiver Documentation
Vet Notes: 1:58 PM
SURGERY IS PERMANENTLY WAIVED FROM ACC DUE TO HEART MURMUR
25-Feb-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 2:00 PM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 4yo based on dentition
Microchip noted on Intake? neg
Microchip Number (If Applicable):
History : picked up from a hoarding case
NY, NY, 10029. O passed away in January 2018. O’s girlfriend has been taking care of the animals, but she herself has health issues.
Subjective: BAR. Friendly and well behaved during PE and med handling, no signs of aggression.
Observed Behavior –
Evidence of Cruelty seen – n
Evidence of Trauma seen – n
Objective
T =
P = wnl
R = wnl
BCS 5/9
MM pink and moist, normal skin turgor
EENT: OU clear. Ears have moderate amount of dry black/brown debris, pinna pedal reflex, alopecia and scratch marks behind right ear. No nasal or ocular discharge.
Oral Exam: missing both maxillary canines and several incisors. mild gingivitis.
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: Grade III/VI left systolic HM. NSR, CRT < 2 seconds. Lungs clear and eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated. small and soft bladder, nonpainful
U/G: MI, 2 testicles, smooth and symmetrical
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, fair haircoat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: normal externally
Assessment:
HM
Dental disease
Ear mites
Prognosis: good
Plan:
ctm at macc until transfer/adoption
Cleaned ears
Ivermectin 0.09mL SQ once
Recommend echo and dental post placement/adoption
SURGERY:
permanent waiver due to HM
Behavior:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Banjo was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
2/25/18
Subjective: Friendly and well behaved during PE and med handling,
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
2/25/18
Curled up in litter box, head down, face hidden. Lay in place when door opened. Tolerated head pets, then stood and retreated to back when pet on body. Lay down again, hid face in corner.
2/26/18
Curled up at back, stiff posture, eyes dilated. Lay in place when door opened, turned and pressed face into corner. Allowed, eventually leaned into pets. Lifted rear very slightly for butt scratches, trying to keep body low. Pressed face into corner again after door closed.
2/27/18
Small improvement. Crouched towards back, eyes dilated, but soft gaze, seemed a little wary. Shifted back when door opened, then sniffed hand, leaned slightly into pets, but huddled close to wall. Hesitant when first given mouse toy, then started to play energetically!
2/28/18
Resting behind litter box, eyes dilated but half closed. Shifted back when spoken to, then lay in place when door opened. Sniffed hand, allowed brief pets, then retreated and curled up tightly, leaned away to avoid further touch. Pressed face into wall after door closed.
3/1/18
Moved to adoptions. Curled up asleep in litter box, woke when door opened. Lay in place, eyes somewhat dilated, seemed sleepy. Allowed all pets, put head down, closed eyes. After a while, shifted away, hunched own again.
3/5/18
Briefly in main compartment, eating dry food. Slowly retreated to cubby when spoken to, crouched behind litter box, closed eyes. Stayed hunched in place when door opened, briefly lifted head, then hid face when touched. Allowed all pets, stayed crouched down, eyes closed. No real response.
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Banjo remains neutral, crouched position turned sideways with head up at the back of the cage.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Banjo becomes alert with normal shape eyes.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Banjo remains in place, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:
Banjo accepts the touch and slowly head rubs and body leans into the petting. However, he seems unsure with his surroundings and remains cautious in place.
Reaction to being picked up:
He becomes antsy then jumps back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Mellow
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Shy
Sweet
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Average
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Banjo 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.
CAME IN WITH
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