BINKS – 11352
Safe - 11-25-2017 Staten Island
SAFE 11/25/17 Binks came to us as a stray with a kitty cold that appears to be resolving however, our vet will confirm on Tuesday. He was tense coming in and has warmed up to staff (not fractious) but will need some time to acclimate to his new environment.
Staten Island Center
**DOH HOLD RELEASED**
11352 – Binks – 6 month neutered male –Stray- Experienced home
Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
13-Nov-2017
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 12:28 PM
Subjective:
recheck exam; ptyalism seen
Objective
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge seen but sneezing observed
Oral Exam: deciduous teeth, ptyalism, no oral ulcers seen
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: MI, 2 descended testicles
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment
ptyalism- R/O oral pain vs nausea vs stress vs other
sneezing- R/O URI vs other
Plan:
finish course of doxycycline
start simbadol 0.4 mls SQ x 2 days
cerenia 0.3 mls SQ
VET 991385
7-Nov-2017
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 3:35 PM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age:6 months
History : owner surrender; on DOH hold; sneezing and nasal discharge observed
Subjective:
Observed Behavior – tense but tolerated exam well
Evidence of Cruelty seen -no
Evidence of Trauma seen -no
Objective
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, clear mucoid nasal discharge seen
Oral Exam: deciduous teeth
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: MI, 2 descended testicles
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment
nasal discharge- R/O URI vs other
Prognosis: good
Plan:
move to isolation
start doxycycline 30 mg PO SID x 10 days
SURGERY:
Temporary waiver due to URI
VET 991385
1-Nov-2017
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 3:00 PM
Barh
Scan negative
Male ~ 7 months
Ambx4
EENT: wnl
Did not allow handling, growling/hissing/attempting to bite
Nosf
This information is supplied as a guide only based on the history supplied to us and on our observations of the animal in the shelter. Animal Care Centers of NYC, its employees and agents accept no responsibility in the event that the animal behaved differently from its description above nor are any guarantees made in respect of its future behavior.
Animal Behavior Saved At: 9-Nov-2017 17:21:49.000
Animal ID: 11352
Animal Name: Binks Age: 6 Months 1 Week
Tag Number: Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Male Spayed / Neutered: No
Handler: Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date: 11/9/2017
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: An adult and feline siblings
Behavior toward strangers: Fearful and hides
Behavior toward children: Unknown
Behavior toward cats: Plays with siblings
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown
Bite or Scratch history: Will display fractious behavior when picked up
Litter box training: Yes
Energy level/descriptors: Described as a frisky cat
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Observed Behavior – tense but tolerated exam well
Cage Condition: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor: Binks looks at the assessor and was calm and relaxed.
Reaction when softly spoken to: Binks continued to look at the assessor and slowly blinked.
Reaction to cage door opening: Binks remained soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch: Binks solicited attention and petting. He rubbed against surfaces, leaned into petting, spun around, and purred.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate
VOCAL: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: Shy
Sweet
Affectionate
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES: Uncomfortable with pick up
Potential challenges comments: Binks’s previous owner reports he does not like to be picked up and may display fractious behavior during this type of handling. Please keep in mind there are many reasons why a cat may be uncomfortable with this type of handling. We recommend any future home with children be counseled in respecting the cat’s space and for the family to use care when picking him up, especially while he is still adjusting to his new home.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Experience
Behavior Asilomar TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Binks interacts with the observer and appreciates attention, but may be uncomfortable with pick ups. He may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
Recommendations
Adoption Recommendations:
Comments:
Suitability With Children:
Other: 11/09/17 Behavior: Experience
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