COOKIE – 16986
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*** SAFE 01/05/18 *** COOKIE was dumped by her owner because of litterbox issues. She also has dental issues and needs further evaluation to see if anything is medically wrong that would cause the issue. Please give her a new furever home!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Cookie. My animal id is #16986. I am a desexed female black cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 26-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – aggressive to other animals.
ZIP Code From: 11239
Cookie is at risk for behavior concerns (Experience determination). Cookie allows petting but shutters away and becomes very uncomfortable from loud noises and other stimuli in the care center. Cookie also been displaying inappropriate elimination behavior (not using a litter box).
My medical notes are…
Weight: 12.46 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: Scanned positive with Chip #981020015139791 Evidence of Cruelty:no Observed Behavior: vocal, comes forward to greet but dislikes lifting and especially scruffing. Towel used for b/w. Sex: S Estimated Age: 2 years Subjective: O/S. Owner states animal is peeing outside of box. No urine found in cage. Animal has not eaten since arrival last night. Offered both wet and dry food. Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: Gums inflamed. Moderate to heavy gingivitis. Tarter seen. Halitosis. Early dental disease to be confirmed by vet. Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen:soft, palpable. Full bladder. Musculoskeletal: No obvious injuries or abrasions. Coat clean Mentation: appropriate Preliminary Assessment: Young adult with early stages of dental disease. Plan: Needs DVM exam.
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~2yrs Microchip noted on Intake? Yes 981020015139791 History : Owner surrender – reportedly urinating inappropriately Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Initially allowed handling but became tense, hissed once Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate to severe dental staining, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; medium sized soft bladder U/G: Spayed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Dental disease; owner reports inappropriate urination Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC. CBC/Chem/UA scheduled for tomorrow Prognosis: Good
Progress exam/Bloodwork/UA History : Owner surrender – reportedly urinating inappropriately but none noted in shelter thus far. Subjective: BARH. No c/s/v/d. Empty litter box. Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; small sized soft bladder U/G: FS, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Dental disease Owner reports inappropriate urination Plan: Convenia 8mg/kg SQ once Sedated with telazol 0.12ml IM for BW Continue to monitor while at BACC. CBC-wnl Chem-wnl UA-3+ bilirubinuria, protein 100, pH 6, USG 1.020, Leukocytes 500 T4-wnl Prognosis: Good
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Cookie was a little nervous during intake but allowed counselor to pet her gently.
Date of Intake: 12/26/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes
Basic Information:: Cookie is a 2 year old, black and white DSH female. She was spayed prior to coming into the shelter and was an owner surrender due to the cat having litter box issues and not getting along with the dog in the home. She was adopted from BACC about a year ago and has been in the home since.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Cookie has been urinating outside of the litter box. It could possibly be due to a medical issue and counselor informed medical staff upon intake.
Previously lived with:: In home with owner and 1 child
How is this cat around strangers?: Cookie is friendly and outgoing with strangers.
How is this cat around children?: Cookie has lived with a 6 year old and was relaxed and tolerant around her.
How is this cat around other cats?: Cookie has not spent time around cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: Cookie had been introduced to the families new dog recently and did not get along with it. She would hiss and raise her back when in the room with the dog.
Behavior Notes: Cookie is vocal when she first gets in the car but then becomes quiet. She has not been given a bath before but her owner has been able to brush her and trim her nails, although she will struggle to pull her paw away. She allows her owner to pick her up for short periods of time and will go in the carrier with ease.
Bite history:: Cookie has no bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Medical Notes: Cookie has been urinating outside of the litter box and could possibly be due to a UTI but this had not been confirmed by a vet prior to intake.
For a New Family to Know: Cookie is described as being friendly, affectionate and playful. She likes to sit in the window and watch the outside, and typically keeps to herself during the day. When she wants to interact, she will approach her family to seek attention. She likes to play with balls, string and wand toys, stuffed toys and catnip toys. She has been an indoor cat and sleeps either on the couch or her bed. She eats both wet and dry food and had been trained using a covered litter box with any kind of litter. She uses a cardboard scratching post.
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 adult and 1 child (6yrs old) Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing with strangers Behavior toward children: Relaxed and tolerant Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: She was introduced to the family’s new dog recently and did not get along with it. She would hiss and arch her back when he approached her. Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, but lately she’s been urinating outside her litter box. Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, affectionate and playful with a medium activity level Other notes: She likes to play with balls, string and wand toys, stuffed toys and catnip toys.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Initially allowed handling but became tense, hissed once
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/29/17 Checked 9:45 am Defecated inside the litter box. No urine found in cage.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Cookie was crouched and becomes alert when the assessor approaches the kennel.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Cookie moves into her litter box then rolls over on her side. She keeps her tail wrapped at her side and slow blinks at the assessor.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Cookie remains alert and focused.
Reaction to touch:: Cookie slow blinks and seems unsure of contact. She squints and backs at first, but slowly starts to warm with attention and eventually leans in for rubs. She arches her back and rolls around when pet, but she still seems a little wary of her surroundings and isn’t confident enough to come forward.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Affectionate
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Inappropriate elimination
Potential challenges comments:: Cookie’s previous owner reports that she was eliminating (urinating) outside the litter box, but we are unaware of what, if any, modification steps were taken to try and address this behavior. Please note as well that Cookie’s previous living situation may have contributed to the behavior seen. She was recently introduced her to the family’s new dog and they didn’t get along. She would hiss and arch her back when he approached her. We cannot be sure whether this behavior will continue in a different home environment, but we recommend that potential adopters be comfortable with management and modification techniques for elimination outside the litter box should this behavior continue in a home environment. We also recommend that Cookie be provided with numerous litter boxes throughout the house as she adjusts to her new living space. The extra boxes can be removed as she learns the space and successfully defecates in her main litter box(es).
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Cookie may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. She may have some behavioral issues that will need to be addressed in the home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
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