CHUCKY – A1111492
Safe - 5-11-2017 Manhattan
SAFE 5/11/17 You’d be lucky to pull CHUCKY the friendly feline with a funky foot and a heart murmur at MACC
Manhattan Center
Chucky A1111492 2y White N DSH 9lbs.
Owner Surrender: 5/9/17
Medical:
5/9
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 1-2
Microchip noted on Intake? n
History :
Subjective: RF foot congenital defect: middle toe missing although pad present. Other toes splayed.
Observed Behavior – timid, allows exam
Evidence of Cruelty seen – n
Evidence of Trauma seen – n
Objective
p: 200
r: wnl
bcs: 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: clean teeth
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: heart murmur 4/6
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: neutered
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment: defect rf foot, no treatment needed
HM 4/6-
Plan : -recc echocardiogram
Prognosis: fair
Profile:
Basic Information:
Chucky is a 2 year old neutered male domestic shorthair. He was given to owner from a friend when he was 6 months old. He appears healthy and has no health concerns. Owner surrenders Chucky due to landlord issues.
Social Life and Personality:
Chucky lived with one adult and a 17 year old. Owner stated Chucky hides at first when visitors come around then warms up after a while. He is relaxed and respectful towards everyone in the household. He only been around other cats when he was with his mother and sibling and owner remember him being playful. Chucky behavior is unknown towards dogs. Chucky is indoors only and activity level to a medium. Owner describes Chucky as friendly, affectionate, mellow, shy and talkative.
Behavior:
Chucky has never bitten or scratched anyone owner stated. He never received a bath because he doesn’t like water but he will tolerate a nail trim. He enjoys grooming and being picked up and held. He struggles and escapes when being put in carrier but his behavior is unknown while sleeping.
For a New Family to Know:
Chucky is trained to use the bathroom in litter box with a hood. He has a scratching post made out of carpet and cardboard. He likes to follow owner around the house and be in the same room on bed. He will play with balls and bells. He likes to spend some of his time in owner’s bed or sleeping in closet. Chucky eats dry food called Meow mix.
Intake Behavior:
Upon intake Chucky was nervous and tense. He attempt to flee but didn’t show any signs of aggression. He scanned negative for a microchip and allowed all handling.
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