CHELSEA – 17045
Safe - 1-7-2018 Manhattan Rescue: Anjellicle Cats Rescue Please honor your pledges: http://bit.ly/Chelsea17045
*** SAFE 01/07/18 *** **RINGWORM POSITIVE** CHELSEA was brought to the shelter with some kittens who were not hers. She tested positive for ringworm and needs a home asap where she can get follow up care. Ringworm is easily treated with anti-fungal meds.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Chelsea. My animal id is #17045. I am a female black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 27-Dec-2017.
ZIP Code From: 10458
Chelsea is at risk for medical reasons. Chelsea has ringworm which is contagious to other cats and cannot be treated in the shelter. Behaviorally, we suggest that Cheslea would be best suited to a cat experienced home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 5.5 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Came with litter of 4 kittens Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020025102097 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows all handling Sex: intact female, drying off mammaries Estimated Age: appx 6-7m Subjective: litter has various lesions associated with ringworm (crusted, focused around head, face, and tail), none seen on queen Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: no staining, young Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: presumed ringworm, DTM pulled from kitten with most lesions Plan: DVM intake, check DTM
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8-15 months based on dentition and overall size Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg – MC placed during LVT exam History : Came in with a litter of four kittens who have ringworm, was housed with them Subjective: Calm, alert Observed Behavior – Allows all handling Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, undeveloped nipples and vulva, not lactating MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: 1. Apparently healthy but was exposed to ringworm – needs to be treated as ringworm pos 2. Came in with a litter of kittens – based on age and physical exam, this cat is not their mother Prognosis: Good Plan: Lime dip twice weekly, give 1.25 ml itrafungol PO SID x21 days SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to ringworm 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Chelsea had a loose body during intake. She was receptive to handling and allowed collaring.
Date of Intake: 12/27/2017
Basic Information:: Chelsea arrived to MACC as a stray. She is a black and white domestic short hair.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Chelsea was brought in as a stray so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior: allows all handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/28/17 Curled up on bedding under kuranda bed, eyes dilated, wary. Lay in place when door opened. Shifted in place when first touched, then allowed pets, lowered head. Needs more time to acclimate. 12/31/17 Resting on bedding, head down, eyes dilated, wary. Lay in place when door opened. Allowed, then started to lean into pets, purred, but kept body low. Sat calmly when held, retreated a few steps and curled up tightly again when returned to cage. 1/2/18 Resting on bedding, eyes dilated, wary. Lay in place when door opened, then stood and moved away from pets, started purring. Moved around a bit to avoid touch, then briefly leaned into pets. Still a little unsure.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Chelsea lays in place, curled up on her bedding, looks at the assessor with dilated eyes.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Chelsea continues to look at the assessor.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Chelsea remains laying in place.
Reaction to touch:: Chelsea leans into the stroke and purrs, remains tense.
Reaction to being picked up:: Chelsea allows the pick up, but posture remains stiff.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Chelsea has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide him/her with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Chelsea 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.
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