INDIANA – 19283
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*** SAFE 02/05/18 *** INDIANA is a 4 month old kitten who has ringworm and a URI. The ACC says that he is gentle and timid and allowed all handling and liked to be pet. Please help INDIANA find a home tonight!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Indiana. My animal id is #19283. I am a male orange tabby kitten at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 months old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 27-Jan-2018.
Indiana is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with both ringworm (contagious to other animals, and to humans) and an Upper Respiratory Infection which is contagious to other cats. Behaviorally, we have no concerns for Indiana, whom we believe would be suitable for most homes.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 3.5 lbs
27/01/2018
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Upper Respiratory Illness] Your newly adopted animal is in treatment for an upper respiratory illness. The veterinarian is temporarily waiving this animal from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY until such time as the illness has resolved and the pet has sufficiently recovered. At that time, this animal must come into compliance with the spay/neuter requirements.
27/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4 months Microchip noted on Intake? n Microchip Number (If Applicable):n History: OS Subjective: QAR, obvious areas of crusting and alopecia on forehead and ears. Previous owner took Indiana to another vet previously whom diagnosed Indiana with ring worm and an URI. Observed Behavior -gentle, timid Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective R = WNL BCS = 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no ocular discharge noted, some dried crusty nasal discharge in nares Oral Exam: UR PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: Did not auscultate, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, Crusty areas of alopecia on the caudal aspects of the pinna and along the nares POSITIVE FOR RING WORM USING WOODS LAMPS CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment: 1) Ringworm 2) URI Prognosis: Fair to Good DTM Culture – awaiting results Plan: Place in Iso Ringworm: Lyme sulfur dip once a week Monitor URI for worsening of clinical signs Recommend: Repeat DTM after 20 days to determine efficacy of tx SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to illness
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Due to Indiana’s medical conditions, he was not handled much. Indian did appreciate petting and was slow blinking. Indiana allowed all handling.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Indiana was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior -gentle, timid
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Indiana remains crouched position on his cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Indiana becomes alert with eyes wide open.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Indiana remains in place with ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Indiana accepts the touch and slowly leans into the assessor’s hand while remaining cautious with his surroundings.
Reaction to being picked up:: He becomes antsy then jumps back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Curious
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Indiana 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.
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