COOKIE – 15720
Safe - 12-16-2017 Staten Island
SAFE 12/16/17 COOKIE was surrendered by his owner. He is already neutered and needs a new furever home this time.
STATEN ISLAND CENTER
Cookie 15720
Location: Staten Island
Intake Date: 12/8/17
Intake Type: Owner Surrender
Medical Behavior: —
Sex: Neutered
Age: 4 months
Original Location: 10309
Medical:
Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
8-Dec-2017
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 6:48 PM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 4 months
Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative
History : owner surrender
Subjective:
Observed Behavior – tense but tolerated exam
Evidence of Cruelty seen -no
Evidence of Trauma seen -no
Objective
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, AD-large amount of brown debris, no ear mites seen under microscope, AS- clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: adult and deciduous teeth; severe gingivitis and dental calc seen on deciduous teeth at left side of mouth
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: MN
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment
gingivitis- R/O eruption of adult teeth vs periodontal disease vs other
Plan:
Prognosis: good
recommend dental if gingivitis does not resolve
VET 991385
Behavior:
Animal Behavior Saved At: 10-Dec-2017 12:38:59.000
Animal ID:
15720
Animal Name: Cookie
Age: 4 Months 3 Weeks
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered: Yes
Handler: 991434
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
12/10/2017
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Indoor and/or Outdoor? Indoors
Previously lived with: 1 adult, cats
Behavior toward strangers: Kitten was nervous and timid but allows to be approached and handled
Behavior toward children: Unknown
Behavior toward cats: Kitten has been around other cats and was relaxed around them
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown
Bite or Scratch history: None
Litter box training: Yes
Energy level/descriptors: Unknown, previous owner only had Lacey temporarily as she took her from a hoarding situation.
Other notes:
Behavior during intake: Kitten was nervous and timid but was easily transferred from carrier to carrier.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
tense but tolerated exam
Cage Condition:
Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:
Cookie is laying in his den with his littermate resting.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Cookie appears calm. He continues to rest towards the back of his cage.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Cookie sits up and keeps eye contact with assessor. He appears alert, his eyes dialate and he moves behind his littermate trying to hide.
Reaction to touch:
Cookie appears slightly nervous as assessor goes in to pet him. He allows all petting but remains in the back of his den throughout the assessment.
Reaction to being picked up:
Cookie is tense when picked up and struggles to go back into his kennel. Once back inside, he lays with his littermate and appears alert.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Shy
Calm
Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experience
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Cookie may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
Owner Profile:
Animal ID: 15720
Animal Name: Cookie
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
This animal came from:
Origin Address
Basic Information:
Client took this kitten along with 2 of its siblings from a hoarding situation and attempted to re-home but was unsuccessful
Previously lived with:
1 adult, multiple cats
How is this cat around strangers?
Kitten was nervous and timid but allows to be approached and handled
How is this cat around children?
Unknown
How is this cat around other cats?
Kitten has been around other cats and was relaxed around them
How is this cat around dogs?
Unknown
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