IGUANODON – 12929
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***SAFE 12/08/17 *** 10 wk old ebony lad, IGUANODON, needs some hearty meals and a patient purrson to help him socialize…If you have the room and the time, please contact the Help Desk at [email protected] to obtain rescue referrals!
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Iguanodon. My animal id is #12929. I am a male black kitten at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 17-Nov-2017.
Iguanodon is at risk for behavior concerns (Experience determination). Iguanodon tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 1.5 lbs
Scan negative BARH AMBx4 Nervous,but allowed some handling Male~8wks Underweight Wood’s lamp (+) lesions on pinnae, front legs, nose As per Dr.0844: lime dipped 0.4ml intrafungol SIDX21 days Culture swabbed Nosf
Fungal culture + for ringworm
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with ringworm and the staff veterinarians are issuing a temporary waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 9 weeks Microchip noted on Intake? stray History : stray Subjective: QAR – 5% dehydrated, thin, unkempt Observed Behavior – quiet, friendly Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P = 200 R = eup BCS= 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: kitten teeth, no ulcers PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, MM light pk, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male – 2 scrotal testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, Unkempt hair coat. Wood’s lamp positive – tip of nose and pinnae, front legs, axillary region. Some dry feces on hair coat. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment: Ringworm. Dehydrated. Thin. Prognosis: Fair Plan: On itraconazole. SQF 20 cc today and x 3 days. Fecal. Panleuk test. Re-check VC 2 days. Lyme Dip q 3 days. SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to ringworm.
Progress exam-ringworm, dehydrated, underweight History : stray intake 11/20. Started on itraconazole and lime dips for ringworm and LRS for dehydration. Parvo snap negative Subjective: BARH. No c/s/v/d. Very nervous and tries to flee. Great appetite-food bowl empty. Objective BCS= 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: kitten teeth, no ulcers PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: Eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, mild patchy alopecia on ear pinna CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Ringworm Dehydrated-resolved Thin-improving Prognosis: Fair Plan: Continue itraconazole SID until 12/7 Continue LRS SQ until 11/23 Lyme Dip every 3 days Recheck/alter treatment dose 11/27
Progress exam-new URI noted on rounds History : stray intake 11/20. Started on itraconazole and lime dips for ringworm and LRS for dehydration. Parvo snap negative Subjective: BAR. No c/s/v/d. Great appetite. Serous nasal d/c noted and slightly more quiet today. Objective EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge noted, mild serous nasal d/c H/L: Eupneic Assessment: Ringworm URI Prognosis: Fair Plan: Continue itraconazole SID until 12/7 Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x10d until 12/6 Move to iso Recheck URI day 7 tx Lyme Dip every 3 days Recheck/alter treatment dose 11/27
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Iguanodon was brought into our care center as a stray so we have no previous history available.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Nervous,but allowed some handling.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/20/17 Crouched in litterbox with a low, tense body. Makes eye contact as I open the kennel door and tolerates petting along head and body while remaining very still, ears flattening all the way down. Tolerates all petting for duration of session while remaining tense. Not comfortable enough to eat treats during session yet. Needs more time to adjust. Sprayed feliway. 11/21/17 Lying in back of kennel with a low, tense body. Head is lowered onto kennel floor. He leans away from my hand as I reach towards him and tolerates petting along his head and body with flat ears. Does not eat treats during this session. Remains frozen in place and tolerates all petting. Uncomfortable. Needs more time to adjust. Sprayed feliway. 11/22/17 Lying beside litterbox with a low, tense body. Flattens ears as I reach forward and tolerates petting along head and body while remaining very still. He allows me to pick him up and bring him forward with a wiggly, squirmy body. Tries to retreat. Needs more time to adjust – nervous and unsure. Sprayed feliway. 11/26/17 Lying in back of kennel with a flat body. Avoids eye contact when spoken to. He remains in the back as I reach forward and tolerates petting along head and body while remaining still, ears tilted. Allows all petting although nervous. Not interested in treats during interaction, but does begin to gobble down wet food. Needs more time to adjust. Sprayed feliway.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Iguanodon is lying in the back of his kennel with a low body as the assessor approaches.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Iguanodon avoids eye contact when spoken to and tilts his ears while looking around the room.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Iguanodon remains in the back of his kennel as the cage door opens.
Reaction to touch:: Iguanodon tolerates petting along his head and body while remaining still and tilting his ears.
Reaction to being picked up:: Iguanodon allows the assessor to pick him up, body tense.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Kitten socialization
Potential challenges comments:: Iguanodon is a young cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. He may be apprehensive of people, but the behavior team believes he has potential to warm up to people. Kittens less than 8 weeks of age can be socialized by almost anyone; however, kittens between 2-4 months may require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people. Please speak to an adoption counselor to learn more about socialization techniques.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Iguanodon tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
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