KASEY – 16329
Safe - 12-30-2017 Manhattan
*** SAFE 12/30/17 *** A volunteer writes: Kasey is a plus sized pussycat, weighing in at 16 pounds. (More to love!) She is a sleek midnight black with brilliant green eyes. This gal was a little shy at first and was hiding in her cubby. I opened up her kennel door and laid a trail of cat treats. Kasey poked her head out, followed the trail and was soon out of hiding nuzzling me. With a high octane purr she was giving me head butts so strong I had to steady myself! Kasey is a pretty kitty with a big heart. Won’t you give her a forever home?
**Very sweet 9 year old KASEY was dumped by her owner at the shelter. She is already spayed and healthy. Please adopt this older panther today!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Kasey. My animal id is #16329. I am a desexed female black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 9 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 17-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.
ZIP Code From: 11206
Kasey is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Upper Respiratory Infection, which is contagious to other cats. Behaviorally, we have no concerns for Kasey, whom we believe would be suitable even for beginner cat homes.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Kasey is a plus sized pussycat, weighing in at 16 pounds. (More to love!) She is a sleek midnight black with brilliant green eyes. This gal was a little shy at first and was hiding in her cubby. I opened up her kennel door and laid a trail of cat treats. Kasey poked her head out, followed the trail and was soon out of hiding nuzzling me. With a high octane purr she was giving me head butts so strong I had to steady myself! Kasey is a pretty kitty with a big heart. Won’t you give her a forever home?
My medical notes are…
Weight: 11.5625 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7-9 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : owner surrender Subjective:bar Observed Behavior – Initially hard to get out of carrier, but once out very sweet amenable to all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P = 160 R = wnl BCS 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: good condition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: fs MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dorsally dry, flakey haircoat likely due to size and inability to groom CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: na Assessment: overweight by 4-5# Prognosis:excellent Plan:rec: weight loss adoption SURGERY: NA
Hx: Overweight. Bright yellow vomit this morning. Dry food in kennel not touched. S: Quiet in kennel. Mews, comes forward for petting and then retreats. O: QAR, pale MMs EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. H/L: Eupnic, not ausculted Abd: Soft, nonpainful M/S/I: Amb x4, no lesions noted A: Overweight, bilious vomit – R/O hepatic lipidosis vs. pancreatitis vs. other P: 1. CBC/chemistry 2. Give 250 ml LRS SQ SID x2 days 3. Monitor for more vomiting 1088
Hx: had episode of bilious vomiting yesterday, blood work today appeared overall normal S/O -BAR, interacting with behavior staff in cage; appears flirty and comes forward to greet but regresses -dry food appears to have been eaten -no vomiting in cage or noted on symptoms log -no nasal discharge or sneezing -appears eupnic A 1. episode of vomiting-r/o stress vs other P monitor appetite Recommend rechecking renal values in 2-3 weeks
CBC-mild lymphopenia, likely stress Chemistry-mildly low BUN (r/o inappetance vs other), creat 1.8 (WNL but considered high), all other values WNL A Overall normal, creatinine is high end normal which may be due to mild dehydration
S/O -BAR, very affectionate today; rolling around cage, allows handling -dry food in cage appears untouched, unknown if ate overnight -mm pk, sl tacky; CRT <2 sec -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: open and clear -eupnic -soft abdomen A 1. Overweight 2. Decreased appetite? r/o behavioral vs other P mirtazapine 1/4 tab PO once tonight monitor appetite, entice to eat
[Progress Exam Template] S: BAR O: nervous, but amenable to exam, mirtazepine on 12/21 and sqf, but reported as not eating EENT:waxy debris au, no nasal or ocular d/c Oral Exam: no overt oral lesion or fb, teeth ok, no overt string under tongue H/L:no murmur/no arrhythmia, ssp Abd:soft and nonpainful, overweight MSI:wnl Mentation:bar A: r/o stress vs fb vs pancreatitis vs other inflammatory P: rads – lat/vd abdo sqf 150 cc lrs cerenia 0.55 cc and resume mirtazepine tomorrow at risk for HL if not eating Is the Initial Medical Status being Changed? New Medical Status:n Is the Initial Behavior Status being Changed? New Behavior Color: n
No obvious foreign body on either view stool passing through colon On lateral “bead” appearance to small bowel but likely peristalsis as no distension
Hx: Obese, hx poor appetite. Rads 12/23 showed possible thickened intestines, no foreign bodies. Symptoms log indicates that pt was sneezing and did not eat around 10am this morning. S: Alert in kennel, mews at me O: Sneezing, lots of SND released during sneeze! A: 1. URI 2. Obese 3. Possible pancreatitis vs. IBD vs. other P: 1. Move to isolation 2. Start Cerenia 0.5 ml SQ SID x5 days 3. Start Simbadol 0.7 ml SQ SID x7 days 4. Start LRS 200 ml SQ SID x3 days 5. Monitor appetite 1088
RHL medial saphenous blood draw. Obtained 3mL for CBC/chemistry profile.
Per Dr1444 2 view AXR taken given 150ml LRS SQ 0.55ml Cerenia SQ
Ran CBC and chem – results uploaded to documents.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Kasey was meowing softly. Kasey had dilated eyes but allowed all handling. Kasey walked back into her carrier on her own.
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Kasey is a 9 year old spayed domestic short hair that the owner has had since Kasey was a kitten. The owner is surrendering because she is moving and cannot have Kasey. Kasey’s last vet visit was last month for a routine check.
Previously lived with:: adults and children
How is this cat around strangers?: Kasey is described as shy around strangers and she eventually warms up and becomes friendly.
How is this cat around children?: Kasey has lived with toddlers and she is relaxed and affectionate with them, she plays only gently with them.
How is this cat around other cats?: Kasey has never been around other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: Kasey is respectful of dogs and when she becomes familiar with them, she comes out and plays with them.
Behavior Notes: During car rides, Kasey meows a little but is not bothered.Kasey is afraid when she is bathed, she urinates and defecates when she is bathed. Kasey is not bothered when her nails are trimmed, when she is brushed, or when she is picked up and held. Kasey struggles when she is put into a carrier. The owner has never disturbed Kasey while she sleeps.
Bite history:: Kasey has never bitten or scratched another animal or person.
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Kasey is described as affectionate, mellow, and shy. The owner’s favorite thing about Kasey is how she licks her nose when she feels like being affectionate. Kasey’s favorite thing to do is play with her feather toys. Kasey likes to play with balls and strings also. Kasey has been kept indoors only. Kasey sleeps in the closet. The owner free feeds Kasey Nutro dry food. Kasey uses a covered litter box with clumping litter. Kasey scratches on a scratching post made out of carpet and fabric.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: adults and children Behavior toward strangers: Kasey is described as shy around strangers and she eventually warms up and becomes friendly. Behavior toward children: Kasey has lived with toddlers and she is relaxed and affectionate with them, she plays only gently with them. Behavior toward dogs: Kasey is respectful of dogs and when she becomes familiar with them, she comes out and plays with them. Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Energy level/descriptors: medium Other notes: Kasey is described as affectionate, mellow, and shy.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – Initially hard to get out of carrier, but once out very sweet amenable to all handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/18/17 Curled up in litter box, facing away, dozing. Woke when spoken to, stood and turned to face front, eyes a little dilated, some anxious meowing. Sat in place when door opened, sniffed hand, leaned into pets and purred. Remained wary throughout interaction, wouldn’t leave cubby. 12/19/17 Resting on bedding in top cubby, soft eyes and body. Meowed and came forward on approach, rubbed against the door. Very affectionate today! Head-butted, leaned and arched into pets, purred. Peeked out when coaxed, but wouldn’t leave cubby. 12/20/17 Resting on bedding in top cubby. Stood and came forward when door opened. Very affectionate. Head-butted, leaned and arched into pets, purred, rolled over. Still not interested in leaving cubby, but otherwise very social and friendly.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Kasey remains neutral, lying down on her cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Kasey remains soft in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Kasey remains immobile, alert with eyes wide open, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Kasey engages with tail up, head bunts 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:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Affectionate
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Kasey interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
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