CHARCOAL – 18996
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Manhattan Center
Hello, my name is Charcoal. My animal id is #18996. I am a female brown tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 11 months 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 23-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as not a fit – too many animals already.
Charcoal is at risk for behavioral reasons. Charcoal is very nervous and timid in the shelter, she is very uncomfortable with handling and seeks to limit interactions. We suggest that Charcoal would be best suited to a cat experienced home. Charcoal came from a home with a known ringworm positive cat, but shows no signs of being affected by ringworm herself. She presents as a healthy cat.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 6.6 lbs
23/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:10-12m Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :from a house with rw+ kitten Subjective:woods exam negative Observed Behavior -cries, allows exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female, no ss apparent MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:ohe SURGERY: Okay for surgery
27/01/2018
Pet came from a household with many other cats – one cat had lesions consistent with ringworm and was Wood’s lamp positive. Due to this, DVM 1088 recommended performing a DTM and lyme dip. Lime dip and DTM completed on 1/24 scheduled for 10pm.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Allows handling but may flee
KNOWN HISTORY:: Charcoal was brought in with limited information on their behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 1/23/18 Observed Behavior -cries, allows exam
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 1/24/18 Crouched under kuranda bed, head down, eyes dilated, wary. Became alert when door opened, whiskers forward, ears sideways, started lip licking. Sniffed hand, allowed or slightly leaned away from touch. Ate wet food when put within reach. 1/25/18 Hunched on top of kuranda bed, looking out with almond-shaped eyes. Becomes stiff and alert when door opens; she flattens her body and her eyes dilate. She hisses softly as hand extends and her ears bends flat against her head when pet, but she tolerates gentle strokes with a very slow approach. She tries to hide and shifts away to avoid further contact, very uncomfortable. Very scared, needs more TLC. Shows interest in treats, but doesn’t eat it.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Charcoal remains tense, crouched position on her kuranda bed during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Charcoal remains immobile in place with pupils dilated.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Charcoal stiffens up with tail tightly curled close to the body, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Charcoal ears draw back, accepting the touch, but after a few strokes she wants to hide and turns away.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Charcoal tolerates attention and petting, but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
CAME IN WITH:
CORNDOG – 18997
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