MOLLY – 10803
Safe - 10-30-2017 Manhattan
*** SAFE 10/30/17 *** MOLLY is a 10 week old kitten with ringworm. Needs rescue asap! Came in with another kitten named Twilight.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Molly. My animal id is #10803. I am a female 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 25-Oct-2017.
Molly is at risk to being diagnosed with ringworm. Molly will require in home care with oral medication and medicated baths. Special care should be taken as Molly is contagious to other animals and people. There are no know behavior concerns for Molly at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 2 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Two total in litter Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020021310619 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows all handling, purring throughout Sex: intact female Estimated Age: appx 2m Subjective: no history, live fleas seen, otherwise healthy kitten Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: deciduous Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: fleas, healthy kitten Plan: DVM intake
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10-12 weeks based on dentition and weight Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on intake History : Stray, came in with 1 other kitten Subjective: Alert kitten Observed Behavior – Pulls away from exam but allows all handling Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist. BCS 4/9. EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, a few small areas of thin fur on head. No nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Deciduous incisors coming out. All other decid teeth are present. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female kitten MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no masses noted. Flea dirt. Small crusty lesions on shoulder and one foot. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally. Wood’s lamp – faint green fluorescence in areas of noted lesions Assessment: Ringworm likely Prognosis: Fair with treatment Plan: 1. Started DTM culture – monitor for 21 days 2. Repeat DTM cultures every 7-14 days; stop lime dips after two negative DTMs 3. Lime dip twice weekly 4. Itrafungol 0.5 ml PO SID x21 days SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to ringworm 1088
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with ringworm 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.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Molly had a soft body and allowed all handling.
Basic Information:: Molly was surrendered stray with her brother Twilight. Finder stated she found them on her way from work and could not keep them because she wanted them to get the medical help they need. Molly does not have any visible sign of illness or injury.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Molly was brought in as a stray, so there is no information on her behavior history or tendencies in a home environment. Twilight had a soft body and allowed all handling.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – Pulls away from exam but allows all handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Asleep on approach, woke when door opened. Lay in place, soft eyes and body, still sleepy. Leaned into pets, purred, dozed off again.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Molly was playing with her sibling upon approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Molly pauses and sits upright. She looks at the assessor and blinks softly.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Molly becomes alert, but remains in place.
Reaction to touch:: Molly was hesitant of touch and attempts to shift away, but she allows petting with a slow approach and begins to purr loudly.
Reaction to being picked up:: Molly remains soft and continues to purr when held.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Playful
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Molly 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.
CAME IN WITH
Twilight 10802
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