FELIX – 14397
Safe - 12-2-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 12/02/17 ***ANOTHER CHANCE FOR FELIX–LET’S MAKE IT COUNT!!! 11 year old FELIX was dumped by her owner. She is a bit upset and needs to find a new home asap!! She is already spayed and healthy.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Felix. My animal id is #14397. I am a desexed female black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 11 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 22-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won’t allow.
Felix is at risk formedical reasons. She is a geriatric lady with underlying medical conditions and is not coping well in the shelter.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 9.125 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, could not place Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: hissing and swatting within carrier, required netting to examine Sex: reported spayed female, DVM check requested Estimated Age: reported 11y Subjective: seemingly healthy cat, could not MC or CT due to behavior Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: mild staining Heart: could not auscultate Lungs: could not auscultate Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy geriatric cat Plan: DVM intake, CT and MC when calm
Patient sedated for FELV/FIV Snap test. Dexdomitor 0.1ml and Torb 0.1ml were administered IM and blood draw performed. CT results were negative. Patient was reversed with 0.05mls of Antisedan. Patient recovered without incident.
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reprotedly 11 years old, couldn’t evaluate due to aggression Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Onwer moving Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – Very aggressive Evidence of Cruelty seen -none observed Evidence of Trauma seen – none observed Objective T = NE P = wnl R = wnl BCS EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: NE PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: no obv NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic on ausc but cat began open mouth breathing when restrained in net ABD: NE U/G: Severely malodorous urine Female to aggressive to check for spay scar MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment: Aggressive Malodorous urine r/o UTI, pyo, other Open mouth breathing/panting r/o response to restraint, asthma, underlying heart dz Prognosis: guarded pending dx of panting Plan: Move to med for observation and O2 Will require sedation for any further examination rec when sedate urine sample SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to open mouth breathing open dx
[Progress Exam Template] S: BAR, scared, but managable O: episode of open-mouth breathing at intake exam yesterday EENT: good overall oral health Oral Exam: good H/L: 180 bpm, ssp, no murmur, no open-mouth breathing, clr lung fields, no cough or nasal d/c observed Abd: no overt masses/megally/pain, No prominance to mg’s or vulva MSI:lean Mentation:bar and handlable A: overtly healthy fs (?) open mouth breathing – stress vs underlying, no further episodes P: if another episode rads if any other abnormal behavior consider cbc/chem – noted as 11, but seems younger (7-8y) Is the Initial Medical Status being Changed? New Medical Status:n Is the Initial Behavior Status being Changed? New Behavior Color: yes – go slow
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Felix was very stiff bodied he was hissing when we were handling him but he still was curious and allowed us to pick him up collar and take his picture. He kept his back arched and body low to the ground for most of the time.
Date of Intake: 11/22/2017
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Felix is a Gray and white tabby that is estimated to be 11 years old. His previous owner bred him at home and stayed with him for the last 11 years until he had to move to a location that did not allow animals
Previously lived with:: 3 Adults 1 Child (Age 2)
How is this cat around strangers?: Felix is fearful and shy when strangers approach her, she will hiss and run away until they visit a few times and she gets comfortable around them.
How is this cat around children?: Felix lived with a child in the home and was relaxed around him. She did not want to play with him and would usually just walk away
How is this cat around other cats?: Felix was not around Cats in his previous home
How is this cat around dogs?: Felix was not around dogs in his previous home
Behavior Notes: Felix tends to scratch at furniture. she is relaxed during car rides and sometimes gets car sick. She struggles when it comes to baths or being put into carriers.
Bite history:: Felix has no history of having bitten another person or animal.
Energy level/descriptors:: Low Energy, Independent, Quiet
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Felix is a quiet cat that enjoys running around playing with string by himself he doesn’t like to play with other people very often and when hes not playing prefers to be left alone while he lies down in his favorite spot. He is an indoor cat that is used to eating dry food and is very litter box trained and uses a covered litter box. He does scratch at furniture if he does not have a scratching post and prefers a vertical rope scratching post.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 3 adults and 1 child (age 2) Behavior toward strangers: Fearful and shy when approached, will hiss and run away – but will get comfortable after a few visits. Behavior toward children: Relaxed, will walk away if she did not want to play Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, uses a covered litter box Energy level/descriptors: Low Energy, Independent, Quiet Other notes: Felix is a quiet cat that enjoys running around playing with string by himself.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – Very aggressive
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Felix becomes stiff and alert, looks around.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Felix slowly approaches the front and head-butts the cage door.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Felix becomes alert and backs away.
Reaction to touch:: Felix was hesitant and shifts away to avoid touch, but head-butts the assessor’s hand when left motionless. She allows brief petting on her head, but hisses when pet along her body. She appears conflicted; she seems to like petting and will rub against her cage furnishings, but she grumbles for the remainder of the interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Felix’s previous owner reports she is fearful of strangers and she has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide her with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Felix tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. She will need time to warm up to her new home and family. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
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