MOMA – 10554
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*** SAFE 11/03/17 *** MOMA is a 3 yr old girl who may need an enucleation of an eye. She will also need some follow up dental care. Please help this poor girl today.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Moma. My animal id is #10554. I am a female gray cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old. -P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 23-Oct-2017.
Moma 10554 is at risk for behavior concerns (Experience determination). His has been fearful in care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior. He accepts some petting, but will show discomfort when he’s had enough attention. Moma has enophthalmus, gingivitis, ear mites.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 10.4 lbs
BARH scan negative female cat appx 5 yrs old nervous, hissing, try to flee, swating missing left eye mod tartar dirty ears, poss ear mites, unable to clean clean coat distended abdomen, unable to check if she is pregnant BCS 5/9 NOSF
[DVM Intake]P9991444 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-4y Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: bar Observed Behavior – hissing and will flea, terrified, examination w/ slow caution Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P = 220 R = wnl BCS 3/5 EENT: OD clear,OS – enophthalmic w/serous d/c,covered by 3rd eyelid, blind ears dirty, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: max canine teeth pointing cranially, mild fingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: fi (likely) MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: na Assessment: 2-4 yr fi dsh fearful os – enophthalmic – r/o previous viral vs bacterial infection vs injury/trauma displaced max k9 and mild gingivitis Prognosis: good- os, may ultimately need enucleation gingivitis – excellent with dental care Plan: ovh SURGERY: Okay for surgery
[DVM Intake]P9991444 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-4 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective:bar Observed Behavior -scared and will flee, able to perform most of exam slow and cautious Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =220 R = wnl BCS 3/5 EENT: OD wnl, OS enophthalmus and serous d/c, ears dirty au, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: max k9 teeth pointed cranially and mild gingvitis 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: na Assessment: 2-4 yr fi dsh enophthalmus – r/o previous infection (viral vs bacterial) vs injury gingivitis ear mites Prognosis: os – good, but may ultimately need enucleation gingivitis – excellent w/ dental care ear mites – excellent w/ ivermectin treatment Plan: ivermectin ovh SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Moma was hissing and back into the back of the carrier she had her ears back. When I tried to get her out of the carrier she tried to run away.
Date of Intake: 10/23/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Moma is a female gray and white cat that is estimated to be 5 years old. She was brought to us as a stray when she was trapped by the people who worked at the shop where she usually stayed around.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Unknown
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this cat around strangers?: Moma was not comfortable around her finder. She was hissing and would run away at any chance she had.
How is this cat around children?: Unknown
How is this cat around other cats?: According to the finder she would be seen with other cats in the area.
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown
Behavior Notes: Moma tends to run away at any chance she gets and does not like being near people.
Bite history:: According to the finder Moma never attacked another person.
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Medical Notes: Moma is missing one of her eyes.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Moma was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior -scared and will flee, able to perform most of exam slow and cautious
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Moma remains tense, hiding in the cat den during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Moma becomes alert with eyes wide open.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Moma remains immobile in place.
Reaction to touch:: Moma began to hiss at the assessor’s hand, then growls when briefly touched.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Moma may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home who understands this cat may need time to warm up to her new home and family at her own pace.
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