FICUS – 12907
Safe - 12-1-2017 Brooklyn
*** SAFE 12/01/17 Ficus is a 10 year old black and white cat. He was adopted from the care center 4 years ago and is being surrendered . Ficus housemate Fern 12908 was also surrendered. Ficus and Fern are a pair of senior kitties who loved sleeping together in their home…
Please help them today! Ficus has reportedly been vomiting daily and the vet feels he would benefit from placement as soon as possible.
We’d love to see these senior kitties find loving homes to spend their golden years in!
FERN is not listed tonight. Please consider fostering or adopting FICUS & FERN together!
Brooklyn Center
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Hello, my name is Ficus. My animal id is #12907. I am a desexed male black cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 17-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- cannot handle smell or mess.
Ficus was placed at risk due to his medical condition. This is a geriatric cat with a heart murmur that is now vomiting about once a day. He is bright, eating well, and stable but could benefit from placement.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 15.96 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10 Microchip noted on Intake? yes History : o surrender Subjective: BAR-H, obese, cauliflower ears. Observed Behavior – Able to fully examine but does not like restraint – hisses. Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P = 180 R = eup BCS= 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear. Ears – black discharge AU with chronic changes – cauliflower pinnae, stenotic canals. No nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Grade 2-3 ddz. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, 3/6 murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dry hair coat with much dandruff. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment: Geriatric. Otitis externa – chronic. Health murmur. Obese. Prognosis: Guarded. Plan: Ear cleaning set up.
Progress exam-vomiting Subjective: BAR. Has been vomiting bile for 2 days. (about once a day). Eating dry food well and keeping food down. No c/s/d. No signs URI. Objective EENT: Eyes clear. No nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic Assessment: Vomiting Geriatric Otitis externa – chronic Grade 3/6 HM Obese Plans: CBC tomorrow Chem tomorrow T4 tomorrow LRS 100ml SQ SID x3d until 11/30 Cerenia 1mg/kg SQ SID x3d until 11/30 Recheck 12/1-if still no improvement rec AXR Prognosis: Fair
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
During intake, Ficus allowed to be collared, scanned, and photographed. He walked with ease into his carrier.
Date of Intake: 11/17/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Ficus is a 10 year old black and white cat. He was adopted from the care center 4 years ago and is being surrendered because he is sick.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this cat around strangers?: According to the owner, Ficus is very friendly with strangers.
How is this cat around children?: Owner did not mention any children so his behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around other cats?: Ficus lives with another 10 year old female cat. Owner reports they are friendly with each other.
How is this cat around dogs?: Ficus has not lived with any dogs so his behavior is unknown.
Behavior Notes: Ficus was reported to scratch on furniture but the owner was unclear.
Bite history:: Ficus has not bitten a person or another animal.
Energy level/descriptors:: low.
Medical Notes: Owner has never taken Ficus to the vet.
For a New Family to Know: Ficus enjoys most of his time sleeping with the other cat in the home. He loves to watch people and birds from outside the window. He was kept indoors only. He was only fed dry food.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Ficus is a 10 year old black and white cat. He was adopted from the care center 4 years ago and is being surrendered because he is sick. According to the owner, Ficus is very friendly with strangers. Owner did not mention any children so his behavior is unknown. Ficus lives with another 10 year old female cat. Owner reports they are friendly with each other. Ficus has not lived with any dogs so his behavior is unknown. Ficus was reported to scratch on furniture but the owner was unclear. Ficus has not bitten a person or another animal. Ficus enjoys most of his time sleeping with the other cat in the home. He loves to watch people and birds from outside the window. He was kept indoors only. He was only fed dry food. During intake, Ficus allowed to be collared, scanned, and photographed. He walked with ease into his carrier.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Able to fully examine but does not like restraint – hisses.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Ficus is lying in front of the kennel as the assessor approaches, ears forward and body relaxed.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Ficus makes eye contact and chirps when spoken to, then begins to knead the kennel floor.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Ficus stands up and remains in front of the kennel as the cage door opens.
Reaction to touch:: Ficus allows petting along his head and body while leaning in with energy, tail raised and quivering.
Reaction to being picked up:: Ficus allows the assessor to pick him up with a squirmy body.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Affectionate,Playful,People oriented
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Ficus interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
CAME IN WITH:
Fern 12908
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