BRASCO – A1115417
Safe - 7-1-2017 Staten Island
SAFE 7/1/17 Brasco came to us because his owner lost his home. He is a nice kitty however, sitting in a cage for over a week he is starting to get a little irritable. He would do best in a less stressful environment
A volunteer writes: Brasco is a handsome young man who needs lots of love and attention. Shelter life is not making him happy, so he is pretty much keeping to himself. Brasco must be wondering, “If only that special person would take me home with them, then I would be happy”. Why not visit with Brasco, and perhaps you are that person who would bring him forever happiness?
Staten Island Center
A1115417 – Brasco – 6 yr neutered male – Owner Evicted – 16lbs – Experienced home
6/15/17
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 6 years
Microchip noted on Intake? scan positive 0A12554879
History : seized
Subjective:
Observed Behavior – tense but tolerated exam well
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – torn nails
Objective
BCS 7/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: moderate dental calc and gingivitis
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: MN
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, alopecia at inguinal area and approx 2 cm area of thin hair at dorsal neck, mutliple nails torn off on hindpaws with mild bleeding
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment
overweight
moderate dental disease
torn nails on hindpaws
alopecia- R/O atopy vs stress vs dermatophytosis vs other
Plan
woods lamp negative
cleaned hindpaws with chlorohexiderm
Gave convenia injection 0.74 mls SQ (x)
Prognosis: good
Name and A#: Brasco A1115417 Date: 6/18/2017
KNOWN HISTORY:
Brasco came to the shelter without a profile, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment. Upon intake, Brasco was nervous at first, but allowed handling.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
tense but tolerated exam well
EVALUATION:
Cage Condition: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor: Brasco is sitting in the back of his cage.
Reaction when softly spoken to: Brasco looks at the assessor, body neutral.
Reaction to cage door opening: Brasco remains neutral.
Reaction to touch: Brasco accepts petting with soft body language.
Reaction to being picked up: Brasco is tense, vocalizes during this type of handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow
VOCAL: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: Independent, Easy going
RECOMMENDATIONS:
– Experienced cat parent
Behavior observations
_x_ Experience
Brasco may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home.
We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
A volunteer writes: Brasco is a handsome young man who needs lots of love and attention. Shelter life is not making him happy, so he is pretty much keeping to himself. Brasco must be wondering, “If only that special person would take me home with them, then I would be happy”. Why not visit with Brasco, and perhaps you are that person who would bring him forever happiness?
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