FROSTY – 8523
Safe - 10-25-2017 Manhattan
SAFE 10/25/17 FROSTY has all the great qualities a pet owner can ask for. Please consider this sweet handsome guy today and make him the newest addition to your family.
Manhattan Center
Frosty 8523
Location: Manhattan
Intake Date: 10/1/17
Intake Type: Owner surrender
Medical Behavior: Green
Behavior Assessment: Beginner
Age: 2 years
Sex: Neutered male
Medical:
18-Oct-2017
Vet Notes: 1:18 PM
Recheck URI-day 7 doxy
S/O
QAR, sweet boy
mild nasal congestion
OU: mild blepharospasm and epiphora
appears eupnic
A
URI, mild conjunctivitis
P
cerenia 0.4 ml SQ SID x 2 days
erythromycin OU BID x 7 days
continue doxycycline, recheck in 2 days
VET
18-Oct-2017
16-Oct-2017
16-Oct-2017
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 3:10 PM
Recheck requested, reportedly not eating and sounds congested; on doxycycline
S/O
good appetite
QAR
OU-blepharospasm
no nasal discharge, mild nasal stridor noted
appears eupnic, no open mouth breathing noted
A
URI
P
cerenia 0.4 ml SQ SID x 2 days
continue doxy
VET
15-Oct-2017
13-Oct-2017
12-Oct-2017
Progress Exam
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 4:55 PM
S/O
QAR
no obvious appetite
OU-moderate blepharospasm, no drainage
sneezing, serous nasal discharge
mm pk, tacky; CRT <2 sec
appears eupnic
A
URI
P
move to iso
doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID x 10 days
LRS 100 ml SQ SID x 3 days
recheck in 5 days
***no weight in computer, will have overnight techs reweigh and enter doxy***
VET
12-Oct-2017
10-Oct-2017
Post Op Exam
Vet Notes: 9:19 PM
Extremely erythematous and pruritic ears! Moderate black granular discharge AU. Large scab caudal to AD – pt scratching at this spot.
Neutered yesterday – scrotum is small and there is no bleeding.
Pt was treated with ivermectin for ear mites on 10/6/17. Start Tresaderm to manage discomfort – AU BID x10 days.
1088
VET
9-Oct-2017
Spay/Neuter Summary
Vet Notes: 5:21 PM
[Surgery Template – Cat Neuter]
Was this cat a Cryptorchid? No
If so, describe surgical process:
Routine Feline Neuter
Self tie of spermatic cord
Ice pack on scrotum during recovery – then scrotal wrap placed for 1 hr
Surgeon: 1088
Additional Note:
VET
9-Oct-2017
Pre-Op Exam
Vet Notes: 5:19 PM
Pre-surgical exam
S: Alert, Tense, allows all handling
O: BAR-H, MMs pink and moist
EENT: Moderate gingivitis and dental disease. No discharge OU, nose, AU
PLNs: Not enlarged.
H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds.
Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated
M/S/I: Amb x4. No skin lesions noted.
UG: Male, testicles soft and symmetrical
Neuro: Alert and appropriate, no sign neurological deficiencies
A: Dental disease
P: Neuter today. Recommend dental cleaning and daily tooth brushing.
1088
VET
6-Oct-2017
Per Diem
6-Oct-2017
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 1:21 PM
[DVM Intake]
Estimated age:2
Microchip noted on Intake?
History :stray
Subjective:
Observed Behavior -allows exam, tries to slink away
Evidence of Cruelty seen -n
Evidence of Trauma seen -n
Objective
T =
P = 200
R = wnl
BCS=5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ear mites and periaural scabs, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam:clean teeth
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G:intact male
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment; ear mites
Prognosis:excellent
Plan:ivermectin 0.15ml sq
SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Behavior:
Animal Behavior Saved At: 5-Oct-2017 15:8:34.000
Animal ID:
8523
Animal Name: Frosty
Age: 2 Years 2 Weeks (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered: Yes
Handler:
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
10/5/2017
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
The former owner stated around strangers, Frosty is described as very shy but then eventually he warms up to people after a few days. Frosty has never lived or interacted with children. Frosty plays gently with adults. Frosty has never been around other animals.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
10/2/17
Curled up at back, face pressed into corner. Stayed like this until treats were brought near face, then looked up, eyes fully dilated. Sniffed assess-a-hand, allowed pets, slowly ate a few treats. Sprayed feliway.
10/3/17
Asleep on approach, very deep sleeper! Took a lot of effort to wake up. Stood and stretched, soft eyes and body, then leaned and arched into pets and started to roll over. Prefers being pet along the shoulders.
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Frosty immediately comes soliciting at the front of the cage.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Frosty remains soft in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Frosty remains standing at the front of the cage, relaxed body posture, soliciting attention.
Reaction to touch:
Frosty head-butts the assessor’s hand and appreciates petting on the head and body.
Reaction to being picked up:
Allows the pickup and remains calm.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Mellow
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Social
Calm
Sweet
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Beginner
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Frosty interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
Profile:
Basic: Frosty is a 2 year old unaltered male domestic short hair that the owner got from a friend about 3 weeks ago. The owner is surrendering because her landlord will not allow her to have pets in the home. The owner has not had a chance to take Frosty to the vet yet.
Socialization: Around strangers, Frosty is described as very shy but then eventually he warms up to people after a few days. Frosty has never lived or interacted with children. Frosty plays gently with adults. Frosty has never been around other animals. Frosty has never bitten or scratched another animal or a person.
Behavior: Frosty is relaxed in the car. Frosty has never had litter box accidents. The owner has never given Frosty a bath or trimmed his nails. Frosty enjoys being brushed. Frosty is not bothered when he is picked up and held. Frosty struggles when he is put into a carrier. The owner has never disturbed Frosty when he is sleeping.
For a New Family to Know: Frosty is described as playful and shy. Friendly has a high level of activity. The owner’s favorite thing about Frosty is how affectionate he is. Frosty’s favorite thing is playing with his toys. When the owner is home, Frosty follows her around. Frosty likes stuffed toys. Frosty has been kept indoors only. Frosty sleeps on or under the bed. Frosty eats Friskies wet and dry food, 1/2 can of the wet twice a day and 1/2 a cup of the dry food. Frosty uses an uncovered litter box with clumping litter. Frosty does not own a scratching post.
Upon intake, Frosty was very frightened but allowed being handled.
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