CHIP – 20330
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*** SAFE 02/25/18 *** CHECK OUT HIS VIDEO! CHIP was brought to the shelter and has some issues with his heart rate. Needs a follow up vet check.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Chip. My animal id is #20330. I am a desexed male black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 10-Feb-2018.
ZIP Code From: 10027
Chip is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection, which is contagious to other cats. Behaviorally, we have no concerns for Chip, whom we believe would be suitable to most homes.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 8.125 lbs
10/02/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: adult, ~ 1-2 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative Microchip Number (If Applicable): placed 981020023003739 History: stray, abandoned Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – excited/ravenous appetite, allowed handling, but resists restraint (somewhat feral) Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = tachy. R = wnl BCS 4/9 – ravenous appetite EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: nsf PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: tachycardic, gallop arrhythmia, CRT < 2; Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Assessment: poss. arrhythmia, underweight Prognosis: good – open Plan: rec’ recheck heart rate/rhythm +/- gen BW if indicated SURGERY: Okay for surgery, recheck heart
12/02/2018
Brief recheck Day 1 vomiting, and eating vomit, reported on Monitoring Board on 2/11 during Rounds. p is BAR, no C/S/D, no URI signs, no vomit or nausea noticed in cage during exam, mm pink and moist, euhydrated. A: vomit one time today P: CTM if vomiting continues. If so, consider abdominal rads vs cerenia trial, and SQ LRS
15/02/2018
Tachycardia and intermittent gallop rhythm noted on intake; recheck to okay for sx S/O -QAR, docile and friendly, sweet boy! -good appetite -no nasal discharge or sneezing noted or reported -eupnic, clear lung sounds -no murmurs or arrhythmias noted, HR 120-140 -soft abdomen A 1. Previous gallop arrhythmia/tachycardia-suspect stress related on intake, appears resolved P -okay to neuter
18/02/2018
S/O -QAR, docile, good boy but seems slightly lethargic -good appetite -persistent soft sneezing, excessive serous nasal discharge -mm pk, sl tacky; mild hypersalivation -eupnic -neuter site healing well with no scrotal swelling or irritation A 1. URI P -move to isolation -submit resp PCR swab to Idexx -150 ml SQF SID x 3 days -cerenia 0.4 ml SQ SID x 2 days -suspect viral URI so will not add antibiotics unless PCR positive for mycoplasma, mucoid nasal discharge develops or course is noted to be prolonged/severe
17/02/2018
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of Intake: 2/10/2018
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Cat living in basement. No details or medical/behavior Hx known at this time.
How is this cat around strangers?: Calm
How is this cat around children?: Unknown
How is this cat around other cats?: Unknown
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown
Behavior Notes: Allowed to be handled. Taken from cat Trap and placed in hard carrier
KNOWN HISTORY:: Chip was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 2/10/18 Observed Behavior – excited/ravenous appetite, allowed handling, but resists restraint
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Resting on bedding in main compartment, soft eyes and body. Stood and came to the front on approach, started meowing and rubbing against the bars. Leaned and arched enthusiastically into pets, started to roll over. Ate offered treats. Ideal event cat.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Chip engages when approached by the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Chip meows when spoken to.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Chip seeks affection, leans forward with tail up and remains at the front of the cage, soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Chip head bunts the assessor’s hand and appreciates petting on the head and body.
Reaction to being picked up:: Allows the pickup and remains calm.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Talkative
CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Affectionate,Curious
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Chip interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
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