MILO – 10673
Safe - 11-27-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Happy Homes Please honor your pledges: http://www.happyhomesinc.org/
**SAFE 11/27/17** POLYDACTYL FRONT PAWS** MILO is a 2-year-old boy who is said to be good with other cats. Originally purchased from a breeder, MILO was taken to the ACC in the wake of family illness. Please don’t let a sad circumstance be the death of this sweet, innocent boy! Message [email protected] if YOU can give MILO a safe, loving home TONIGHT!
MANHATTAN CENTER
**POLYDACTYL FRONT PAWS**
Hello, my name is Milo. My animal id is #10673. I am a desexed male brown tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 4 months old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 24-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person health – allergies.
Milo is at risk due to being diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection which is contagious to other cats. He will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. There are no known behavior concerns for Milo at this time, average determination.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 5.3 lbs
Administered as per DVM: 1/4 Tablet of Mirtazapine 150mls of LRS SQ 0.25mls of Cerenia SQ
BARH scan negative male intact nervous, tense mild tartar clean EEN clean coat underweight polydactyle front paws BCS 3/9 NOSF
Mouth (pharyngeal) swab only.
Administered as per DVM: 1/4 Tablet of Mirtazapine 150mls of LRS SQ 0.25mls of Cerenia SQ
exam by dvm 1204 TIMID MM PINK MILD DEHYDRATION CLEAR AU OU H/L NMA EUPNEIC ABD; SOFT M/S/I BCS 4/9 UNDERCONDITIONED/LEAN URINE SOAKED COAT U/G; SMALL BLADDER SCROTAL TESTES NOSF A; SMALL CAT, UNDERNOURISHED BUT NOT EMACIATED P; OK FOR SURGERY, WILL GIVE BATH, SC FLUIDS AT SURGERY
Routine Feline Neuter Self tie of spermatic cord and single ligature proximal to self tie with 4-0 PDS Surgeon: 1204
Vomiting reported this morning. Pt was dewormed on 10/24, is due for repeat deworming on 11/6. Pt is BAR, no abnormalities noted on cage exam. Monitor for further vomiting, treat if recurrent. 1088
S/O -QAR, slightly unsocialized -sneezing, intermittent open mouth breathing due to nasal congestion -OU: moderate blepharospasms, elevated 3rd eyelid -appears eupnic A URI, nasal congestion P move to isolation doxycycline 0.5 ml PO SID x 10 days erythromycin OU BID x 10 days cerenia 0.3 ml SQ SID x 3 days nebulize SID x 3 days
Recheck for behavior issues and ability to medicate for URI: S/O: QAR mildly dehydrated, allowed limited handling – decreased appetite – mild nasal discharge/sneeze – mildly congested A: URI persists, dehydrated, decr. appetite P: cont. doxy, try to give orally + give Cerenia 0.25 ml SQ SID x 2 days + 100 ml LRS SQ x 3 days + 1/4 tab Mirtazipine 15 mg PO + recheck
Reportedly not eating in iso yesterday; started on supportive care on 11/10 (cerenia, SQF, mirtazapine) S/O -QAR -good overall appetite but did not take meds on food today -mild serous nasal discharge, no sneezing noted -OU: mild blepharospasm with elevated 3rd eyelid -eupnic -polydactyl A URI-improving conjunctivitis-active inappetance-resolved; r/o behavioral vs secondary to URI P CWCT repeat mirtazapine tomorrow to ensure he continues to have a good appetite
Hx: URI that is slow to resolve. Pt is on doxycycline through 11/17/17; received mirtazapine yesterday. Today pt has mild congestion and occasional slightly open mouth. Mild epiphora noted. URI is definitely resolving, just slowly. Continue doxycycline, add lysine daily. Recheck tomorrow. 1088
Recheck persistent URI, doxycycline extended on 11/12 S/O -BAR, much more interactive today than previous exam -great appetite -no nasal discharge, sneezing or congestion noted -OU: open and clear -eupnic A URI-appears resolved P okay to move from isolation finish doxycycline through 11/17
11/16 reported to have blood in kennel. Has a URI – patient is still sick. Sneezing bloody nasal discharge today. Re-treating with doxy (0.5mL) for 7 days and rechecking on the 20th. Notes entered for 1088.
Recheck URI, appeared clear but had recurrent sneezing; today is day 3 of extended course of doxycycline S/O -QAR, regresses initially when approached but warms up quickly and allows handling -good appetite -moist nares but no active discharge, sneezing or congestion noted -OU: slightly elevated 3rd eyelid -eupnic A URI, mild conjunctivitis today P add erythromycin continue doxycycline recheck on 11/24
Anesthesia Report: Pre-medication: 0.05 mL dexdomitor, 0.02 mL butorphanol, 0.25 mL ketamine. 0.30 mL Simbadol and 0.23 mL Robenacoxib given SQ during prep for pain management.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake Milo allowed all handling. When removed from the carrier he attempted to hide. However once held for a few minutes he became more relaxed however still with a tense body. He allowed being collared and placed in a carrier.
Date of Intake: 10/24/2017
Spay/Neuter status: No
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Milo is a 2 year old cat whom was gotten from a breeder and was surrendered with his 2 other siblings due to family illness.
If yes, Please elaborate:: This cat has no reported litter box issues.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 5 cats
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers he is described as outgoing and plays gentle with them.
How is this cat around children?: Around children he is described as relaxed and respectful and plays gentle with them.
How is this cat around other cats?: He has been socialized with his sibling cats and is described as affectionate, respectful and plays exuberantly with them
How is this cat around dogs?: He has been socialized with one small dog and was described as fearful.
Behavior Notes: This cat has no known behavior concerns and sleeps during car rides. He has never had a bath, is afraid of having his nails trimmed and struggles with being placed in a carrier. He isn’t bothered with being picked up or being brushed.
Bite history:: This cat has no known bite histories.
Energy level/descriptors:: medium energy level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: This cat has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: This cat is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow, shy, confident, independent and quiet. He will follow you around when home with you, likes to play with catnip toys, ate Friskies dry food 2 times a day and is considered very litter box trained. He prefers and uncovered litter box with clumping litter and had no interests in scratching posts.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Basic Information: Milo is a 2 year old cat whom was gotten from a breeder and was surrendered with his 2 other siblings due to family illness. Previously lived with: 2 adults, 5 cats How is this cat around strangers Around strangers he is described as outgoing and plays gentle with them. How is this cat around children? Around children he is described as relaxed and respectful and plays gentle with them. How is this cat around other cats? He has been socialized with his sibling cats and is described as affectionate, respectful and plays exuberantly with them How is this cat around dogs? He has been socialized with one small dog and was described as fearful. Behavior Notes: This cat has no known behavior concerns and sleeps during car rides. He has never had a bath, is afraid of having his nails trimmed and struggles with being placed in a carrier. He isn’t bothered with being picked up or being brushed. Energy level/descriptors: medium energy level Has this cat ever had any medical issues? No For a New Family to Know This cat is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow, shy, confident, independent and quiet. He will follow you around when home with you, likes to play with catnip toys, ate Friskies dry food 2 times a day and is considered very litter box trained. He prefers and uncovered litter box with clumping litter and had no interests in scratching posts.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/25/17 Curled up at back, eyes dilated, tense posture, head down. Lay in place when door opened, allowed pets, held completely immobile. No real response. Sprayed feliway. 10/29/17 In top cubby, pressed into back corner, eyes dilated. Shifted in place when door opened, ignored treats. Sniffed my hand, briefly leaned away, then allowed pets. Minor lip licking. Sprayed feliway. 10/30/17 Escaped and bit ACS, move downstairs. Hunched low in middle of cage, eyes fully dilated. Became alert when door opened, lifted head slightly. Tolerated pets, but slowly shifted backwards. Sprayed thunderease. 10/31/17 Crouched low towards back of cage, tense posture, eyes dilated, eating wet food. Stopped eating and backed away when door opened, started lip licking. Slowly moved away when offered assess-a-hand, then moved to crouch in litter box. Tolerated pets, remained very tense posture, held low. Sprayed thunderease. 11/1/17 Crouched on top of kuranda bed, head down, ears sideways, eyes completely dilated. Quiet growling? Backed into corner when door opened, held completely immobile when pet. Sprayed thunderease. 11/2/17 Crouched on top of kuranda bed, head low, eyes fully dilated. Shifted slightly in place when door opened, but didn’t retreat. Allowed, slightly leaned into pets, closed eyes. Sprayed thunderease. 11/5/17 Resting on top of kuranda bed, eyes fully dilated, third eyelids exposed. Not feeling well? Lay in place when door opened. Allowed and slightly leaned into pets, started lip licking. Posture seemed overall softer today than previously. Ate treats after door closed. Sprayed thunderease. 11/6/17 Huge improvement! At the front today, soft eyes and body, meowing loudly. Sniffed hand through the bars, stayed at the front when door opened. Leaned and arched into pets, purred! Ate offered treats, stayed at the front after door closed, resumed meowing. 11/7/17 At the front on approach, soft eyes and body, meowing and rubbing against the bars. Stayed at the front when door opened, leaned and arched into pets, lifted rear for butt scratches, purred. Squirmed when attempted pickup, ate offered treats. Stayed at the front after door closed, continued to meow and rub against the bars whenever spoken to.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Milo is at the front on approach, looking at the assessor with soft eyes and body.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Milo begins to meow and rub against the bars.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Milo remains calm and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Milo leans and arches into the stroke and begins to purr.
Reaction to being picked up:: Milo squirms away to avoid pets, then immediately resumes soliciting attention.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Affectionate
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Uncomfortable with pick up
Potential challenges comments:: Milo did not appear to like being picked up during his behavior evaluation. Please keep in mind there are many reasons why a cat may be uncomfortable with this type of handling and that this may not necessarily translate into a home environment. We recommend any future home with children be counseled in respecting the cat’s space and for the family to use care when picking him up, especially while he is still adjusting to his new home.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Milo 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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