BISCUIT – 20540
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***SAFE 02/25/18****FIV POSITIVE**BISCUIT IS A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG BOY WHO NEEDS YOU!!! Biscuit is a nervous, FIV+ terrific two year old tabby that came to ACC after being found trapped in someone’s garden. During his stay with us he has been reserved but friendly, accepting pets and slowly becoming more comfortable. He would benefit from a quiet home that will let him warm up at his own pace. Please be this kind, gentle and deserving cat’s hero by offering to foster or adopt. MUST BE RESERVED BY NOON TOMORROW. CONTACT OUR HELP DESK FOR ASSISTANCE.
MANHATTAN CENTER
**FIV POSITIVE**
Hello, my name is Biscuit . My animal id is #20540. I am a desexed male brown tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 12-Feb-2018.
ZIP Code From: 11206
Biscuit is at risk for behavior reasons. Biscuit is very scared and anxious in the care center, and whilst he will tolerate some petting, he remains wary of the person and appears uncomfortable with the interaction. Biscuit is FIV positive.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 8.6 lbs
13/02/2018
BARH scan negative male intact very nervous, will flee, swating 3 yrs old approx mild tartar clean EEN scratch mark on face dirty coat wound on RH paw CT positive for FIV AMB x 4 BCS 5/9 NOSF
13/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2y Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -escape/feral type fleeing behavior. recoils from touch Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 R =wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:front teeth clean PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male 2 testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: fiv+ Prognosis:fair Plan:neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
17/02/2018
DVM intake and presurgical exam: **limited to visual exam prior to sedation due to fearful aggressive behavior** QAR BCS 5/9 – no c/s v/d observed/reported – amb x 4 – mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Under sedation: – hydrated EENT: clean/clear Oral Exam: mod. gingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: poss. low grade HM, difficult to tell while undersedation; Lungs clear, nosf ABD: soft abdomen, no masses palpated U/G: intact male MSI: skin free of parasites, Right Rear paw has mod. swollen healing abrasion (~1-2cm) on the dorsal surface with mild crepitus at the tarsus, no discharge present; small spot of moist dermatitis to the ight of the prepuce Rectal: externally normal Rads: mild boney changes to the prox. ends of the R metatarsals r/o healing trauma with infection vs other Sx notes: Routine Neuter => Testes exteriorized on R and L sides by scrotal incision over each testicle; each spermatic cord was auto-ligated and each testicle was excised distal to the ligature; scrotal incisions are left open to drain and heal by second intention; a green-ink tattoo was placed at the caudal abdomen/inguinal region lateral to midline and covered with tissue adhesive – RR paw: hair around wound was trimmed and wound was cleaned; 0.38 ml Convenia SQ was given
17/02/2018
Feline Neuter Pre Medication/Induction: Ketamine 100mg/mL injectable, 0.40 mL IM once at 11:05 am Dexdomitor 0.5mg/mL injectable, 0.08 mL IM once at 11:05 am Butorphanol 10mg/mL injectable, 0.04 mL, IM once at 11:05 am Anesthesia Notes: Pet did not require intubation or IV catheter for procedure. NSAID: Robenacoxib 20mg/mL injectable, 0.40 mL, SQ, once, for post-operative pain relief. Given post operatively. Simbadol 1.8mg/mL injectable, 0.50 mL SQ, once, for post-operative pain relief, given post-operatively. Recovery Status Uneventful Antisedan 5 mg/ml injectable, 0.04 IM once at 11:45 am 0.38 cc Convenia given due to wound in the RHL Anesthetist/Surgical Monitor (P#’s): 1390/0992
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Upon intake Biscuits eyes were really dilated. He had a relaxed body posture and was turning his head slowly. He was not interested in cat treats. The second his trap was opened he ran off and climbed the admissions counter. He hid behind the admissions photo backdrop. He was not hissing but at each approached the counselor made he jumped to higher ground. The counselor was finally able to get him into a feral den. He attempted to flee once more and therefor no further handling was used to mitigate stress.
Date of Intake: 2/12/2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Biscuit is a male domestic short hair brown tabby. He arrived to MACC as a stray. He was brought in by the NYPD because the cat was stuck in a backyard whose owner was severely allergic to cats.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Biscuit was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 2/13/18 Observed Behavior -escape/feral type fleeing behavior. recoils from touch
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 2/13/18 Resting in den, almost out of sight, eyes dilated. No response to door opening or being spoken to. Allowed touch, still no response. 2/14/18 Resting in den, flinched when door opened, then lay in place, eyes dilated. Flinched again and shifted away when touched, no other response. 2/15/18 In den, no response to being spoken to or door opening. Actually poked head out after den rotated, eyes dilated, whiskers forward. Tolerated pets, but still seemed unsure of environment. 2/18/18 Still in den, no response to being spoken to or door opening. Whined when den rotated, but continued to lay still. Allowed all pets, no response at all. 2/19/18 Briefly exploring cage today! Retreated quickly into den on approach, peeking through window, eyes dilated. Moved further into den when door opened, put face in corner. Flinched when touched, then held immobile. 2/20/18 Resting in den, soft eyes and body. Lay in place when door opened, showed no interest in treats. Allowed all pets, continued to look around. Seemed nice and calm today!
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Biscuit remains tense, crouched position hiding in the cat den during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Biscuit becomes alert with eyes wide open, pupils dilated.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Biscuit remains stiff in place, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Biscuit accepts the touch while looking at the assessor’s hand during the stroke, but shows no interest towards the interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Biscuit may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home who understands this cat may need time to warm up to his new home and family at his own pace.
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