MIGOS – 17573
Safe - 1-16-2018 Manhattan
*** SAFE 01/16/18 *** 9 week old MIGOS needs a furever home. He’s a shy guy with suspected ringworm which is easily curable…..Please give this little guy a chance. Offer to foster or adopt!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Migos. My animal id is #17573. I am a male black kitten at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 03-Jan-2018.
ZIP Code From: 10016
Migos is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed both with ringworm, which is contagious to other animals and humans, as well as Upper Respiratory Infection, which is contagious to other cats. Behaviorally,w e suggest that Migos would be best suited to a cat experienced home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 2.3 lbs
3/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:9w Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :stray Subjective: sound congested but no obvious uri–suspect NP polyp. moth eaten lesions on ears, woods neg. DTM taken Observed Behavior -allows exam, wary Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 R =upper airway stertor BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:decid 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, pinnae cobered in hairless lesions, woods neg CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: suspect nasopharyngeal polyp, but will treat for uri to rule that out. ringworm suspect Prognosis:good Plan:dtm doxy 10mg/kg x 10d if still congested after 10d days, needs polyp check. polyps are benign growths. SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to uri/ringworm suspect
3/01/2018
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with A URI 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.
7/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8-12 weeks based on dentition and weight Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on intake – MC placed on 1/3 History : Stray kitten, found outside, no health hx. Original intake exam was done on 1/3/18 but there was a computer glitch and the exam is lost. Pt was apparently congested, and is currently in isolation ward and on doxycycline. DTM culture was started. Subjective: Alert in kennel Observed Behavior – Timid, at the back of the kennel. Allows all handling but when I let go of pt, he goes back to the back of the kennel. Objective BAR-H, MMs pale pink and moist, BCS 5/9 EENT: AU – lateral pinnae are dry and alopecic. Moderate black waxy discharge AU. Shakes head frequently. Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted today. Oral Exam: Clean deciduous teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact kitten MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat other than ears as described CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: 1. Possible ringworm 2. Possible URI Prognosis: Good Plan: 1. Wood’s lamp 2. Hold off on Itrafungal/lime dips until woods lamp is done 3. Consider moving out of iso if URI resolves rapidly SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to URI. 1088
9/01/2018
Wood’s lamp – fluorescence was seen on ears. Ringworm is highly likely – start itraconazole 0.6 ml PO SID x21 days and lime dips twice weekly until two negative DTM cultures are obtained. 1088
10/01/2018
Hx: Ringworm, hx URI. S: Quiet and alert in kennel O: Eupnic, no coughing, sneezing or congestion No ocular or nasal discharge A: URI appears resolved P: Okay to move to holding 1088
9/01/2018
Woodslamp- fluoresces under woods lamp AU
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Migos had a anxious body upon intake. His eyes were dilated and tail tucked. He backed away from the admissions counselor. He froze when the admissions counselor picked him up and held him. He did not attempt to flee and allowed to be collared. He lay down for a picture. He allowed the admissions counselor to pick him up again and return to carrier. He hid underneath a towel once back inside the carrier.
Date of Intake: 1/3/2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Migos arrived to MACC as a stray. He is a black and white kitten. He was found stranded in the middle of the road on FDR Drive.
Previously lived with:: Unknown.
How is this cat around strangers?: This information is unknown due to the nature of the intake.
How is this cat around children?: This information is unknown due to the nature of the intake.
How is this cat around other cats?: This information is unknown due to the nature of the intake.
How is this cat around dogs?: This information is unknown due to the nature of the intake.
Behavior Notes: This information is unknown due to the nature of the intake.
Bite history:: This information is unknown due to the nature of the intake.
Medical Notes: This information is unknown due to the nature of the intake.
For a New Family to Know: This information is unknown due to the nature of the intake.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Migos was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 1/4/18 URI. Crouched in litter box, tense, eyes dilated. Very sniffley. Lay in place when door opened, seemed unsure. Stiffened slightly at first, but allowed and slightly leaned into pets. Briefly squirmy when picked up, then settled in place, posture softened noticeably.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Migos remains neutral, crouched position on his cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Migos becomes alert with eyes wide open, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Migos remains immobile, stiff body in place.
Reaction to touch:: Migos accepts the touch, but seems unsure and remains 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: : Timid,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Migos tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful in the shelter. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
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