LADYBUG – 11090
Safe - 11-15-2017 Manhattan
*** SAFE 11/15/17 *** Friendly, 8 month old calico, LADYBUG lost her home to eviction. She’s now spayed and ready for a home to with someone to love her!! Offer to foster or adopt now!
Manhattan Center
Hello, my name is Ladybug. My animal id is #11090. I am a desexed female calico cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 months 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 29-Oct-2017.
Ladybug is at risk due to being diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory infection which is contagious to other cats. Ladybug will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. there are no known behavior concerns for Ladybug at this time (beginner determination).
My medical notes are…
Weight: 4.7 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7 months Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – nice Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = P = R = BCS 2.5/5 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth, mm pink PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Gave all vaccines microchip felvfiv deworm flea treatment SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Pre-op exam for spay at ASPCA Friendly, no issues handling BAR Clear OU/AU, nndc OP minimal tartar PLN wnl H/L reg, no obvious murmur, ssp, lungs clear/eupenic, no coughing/sneezing ABD snp MSK amb x 4 Integ wnl BCS 2.5/9 Neuro a/a A:Apparently healthy P: Ok for spay Excellent prognosis
s/o: volunteers noted “drooling and panting” during PE, small amount of saliva still on face but acting normal RR wnl oral exam normal HE 220 weight 4.7# (computer said 9#–probably mistake) a: open transient nausea or fear based ptyalism p: gave .2ml cerenia sq observe in medical overnight
Was moved into medical last night due to concerns of open mouth breathing S/O -BAR, affectionate -good appetite -mm pk, moist -soft sneezing, intermittent open mouth breathing due to nasal congestion -eupnic, lungs clear -soft abdomen A URI with nasal congestion P gave 0.25 ml cerenia SQ move to isolation doxycycline 0.4 ml PO SID x 10 days nebulize SID x 4 days
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Start 0.57 cc simbadol 1.8 mg/ml sid x 3 days and 0.43 cc Robenacoxib 20 mg/ml sid x 3 days as pain management.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Lady bug allowed counselor to pick her up, collar, and place her on intake photo table. She allowed scanning and had a relaxed but aware body language. She walked into carrier on her own.
Basic Information:: Lady bug came in as a stray due to the owner becoming evicted. There is not much background on her so behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around strangers?: The super had ladybug in their apartment for overnight. She was friendly with the super and allowed him to pick her up.
How is this cat around dogs?: The cat was briefly around a small breed dog and was respectful with the dog.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Ladybug was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment. However, the finder she was friendly and allowed to be pick up. Also, the cat was briefly around a small breed dog and was respectful with the dog.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – nice
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Resting in litter box, soft eyes and body. Stood and came forward when door opened. Leaned and arched into pets, purred. Ate offered treats, then started to explore cage.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Ladybug immediately comes soliciting at the front of the cage.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Ladybug remains soft in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Ladybug remains standing at the front of the cage, relaxed body posture, soliciting attention.
Reaction to touch:: Ladybug 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:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Affectionate
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Ladybug 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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