ESKY – A1115352
Safe - 6-21-2017 Brooklyn
SAFE 6/21/17 These two cuties were found in the same yard and are quite sweet! Esky is a little more outgoing than his tabby counterpart Tadah, but he currently has a URI! Tadah can be a little shy initially, but is such a sweetheart and would be happiest in an experienced kitty home.
Brooklyn Center
Esky A1115352, 12-13 Weeks Old, Black DMH, Male, 3.1 lbs, Stray 06/14/17
KNOWN HISTORY:
Esky was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Greets at front of cage. Little restraint required for exam. Allows all handling.
EVALUATION:
Cage Condition: Cage recently cleaned
Reaction to assessor: Esky was bouncing around and playing in the kennel.
Reaction when softly spoken to: Esky pauses then shifts away to the back of the kennel.
Reaction to cage door opening: Esky is relaxed.
Reaction to touch: Esky moves away from the assessor’s hand and slinks down when touched. She warms up very quickly to touch and purrs softly when pet along her body. After a few soft pets she rolls over, gives head butts and nuzzles against the assessor.
Reaction to being picked up: Esky is calm, relaxed and allows all handling.
ENRICHMENT; 06/18/17
At front of kennel kneading towel. Backs away with tail raised when I open the kennel door, then comes forward to head-butt my hand. Warms up quickly and allows all petting, leans in with tail raised. Social kitten – doing well!
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Energetic
VOCAL: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: Affectionate, Easy going
Please note that Esky is being treated for an upper respiratory infection at the time of the behavior assessment. This condition may affect some of the behaviors shown during evaluation.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Average
Esky interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
MEDICAL:
6/15:
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 12-13 weeks
Microchip noted on Intake? no
History :
Subjective: Kitten is Q/BARH.
Observed Behavior – Greets at front of cage. Little restraint required for exam. Allows all handling.
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
T = NA P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9
EENT: Severe blepharospam and chemosis with mucopurulent discharge OU, AD has mild-moderate amount of waxy debris-AS appears wnl, bilateral mucopurulent nasal discharge and sneezing
Oral Exam: Healthy deciduous dentition; adult incisors coming in
PLN: sub-mandibular LNs slightly enlarged (consistent with reactive LNs from URI)
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic; referred upper respiratory sounds
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: both testicles descended
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: not performed
Assessment: URI (with conjunctivitis). Kitten is eating.
Plan: Cleaned OU and applied Erythromycin, continue BID x 9d. Gave first dose of doxycycline PO; continue SID x 9d; recheck day 7 and 10. Move to ISO. Monitor appetite.
Prognosis:
Good
SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to URI
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