CASTALIA – 18492
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MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Castalia. My animal id is #18492. I am a female brown tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 17-Jan-2018.
Original Location: 10473
Castalia is at risk for behavior reasons. Castalia allows brief petting, but will show discomfort and then shift away to avoid further contact. She seems always to be be wary of her surroundings. Medically, Castalia has a heart murmur, which precludes her from surgery, but otherwise presents as a healthy cat.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7.4 lbs
17/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 Microchip noted on Intake? none Microchip Number (If Applicable): did not place due to being fractious. Will place during surgery. History: SH Subjective: BAR – Could not give pyrantel pamoate or microchip. Observed Behavior – timid – allowed for examination very easily but upon injecting vaccination became fractious. Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = P = 200 R = BCS = 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment: Healthy Prognosis: Excellent Plan: OH SURGERY: Okay for surgery
22/01/2018
Pro- op exam: In net – growling and tried to flea when getting out of cage. S/O) BARH. MM pk. Eyes clr. NND. Oral – minimal tartar. MSI: BCS= 5/9, ambx 4. CV: HR= 180, NSR, 3/6 murmur. L: clr and eup. A) 2-4 yr F DSH 3/6 Heart murmur. P) Reject from surgery. Permanent waiver due to heart murmur. [Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with Heart Murmur and the staff veterinarians are issuing a permanent waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate. 0587
18/01/2018
Administered Pyrantel 0.35ml PO 1498
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Friendly house cat, allows handling
KNOWN HISTORY:: Castalia was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 1/17 Observed Behavior – timid – allowed for examination very easily but upon injecting vaccination became fractious.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 1/18/18 Curled up at back of cubby behind litter box, tense, eyes dilated. Lay in place when door opened, very alert, focused on assess-a-hand. Leaned away from touch, hissed, started lip licking. 1/21/18 Dozing behind litter box. Looked up and became alert when door opened, eyes dilated. Tolerated brief pets, then flinched away. Tolerated further touch while eating, otherwise moved around to avoid. Still seems uncomfortable with surroundings.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Castalia remains neutral, sitting upright behind the litter box in the cage cubby.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Castalia becomes alert with eyes wide open.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Castalia becomes stiff, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Castalia accepts a brief touch on the head and body, but began to stress meow after a few strokes. She got agitated then began to hiss and swat at the assessor’s hand to stop the interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Curious,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Castalia may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her 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 her new home and family at her own pace.
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