NAIROBI – 18896
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*** SAFE 02/02/18 *** NAIROBI is 10 years old and was dumped by owner at the shelter. He needs follow up dental care and a general vet check for his health. Please give this sweet orange boy a furever home asap.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Nairobi. My animal id is #18896. I am a desexed male orange cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 21-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- owner elderly.
ZIP Code From: 10456
Nairobi is at risk due to medical condition, geriatric with additional underlying conditions. Nairobi should go to a family that is prepared to manage his health needs. There are no behavior concerns for Nairobi at this time, average determination.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 5.9 lbs
22/01/2018
BAR scan negative neutered male tense, nervous age approx 10 yrs heavy tartar geriatric mild dehydration dirty ears, poss ear mites BCS 3/9 NOSF
22/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 14 Microchip noted on Intake? No Microchip Number (If Applicable): History: OS Subjective: Allowed handling, restrained easily, 5% dehydrated Observed Behavior – Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = – P = 200 R = WNL BCS = 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears dirty with some brown/black waxy debris – bilateral and pruritis, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: 204 canine broken – no pulp cavity exposed, calculus + peridontitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: UR MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dull hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment: – Peridontitis + calculus, broken canine (no exposed pulp cavity) – Suspected mites Tx: Teeth: Broken canine – extraction not necessary due to closure of pulp cavity. Does not appear painful. Ears: Gave ivermectin 0.08CC SQ, cleaned ears and applied tresaderm Dehydration: Gave 100cc SQ fluids Prognosis: Fair Plan: Monitor her appetite while up for adoption. If she doesn’t eat or drink consider performing CBC/Chem/Urinalysis SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of Intake: 1/21/2018
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: hoarding case-no known hx
KNOWN HISTORY:: Nairobi was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 1/22/18 Subjective: Allowed handling, restrained easily
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 1/22/18 Curled up resting in litter box. Became alert when door opened, eyes dilated. Tolerated pets, but put ears sideways, seemed tense and uncomfortable. 1/23/18 Curled up at back of cubby, behind litter box, eyes dilated (age related?) Shifted in place when door opened, tense. Sniffed treats but didn’t eat. Allowed, then leaned into pets! Needs more time to adjust. 1/24/18 Resting in litter box, alert, a little tense. Shifted in place when door opened, then sniffed assess-a-hand, seemed to warm up a bit. Started to lean into pets, gaze and posture softened noticeably. 1/25/18 Lying down by the back, calm, but starts to breathe rapidly when spoken to and looks around. Grumbles when hand extends toward him, but he sniffs it. He accepts gentle strokes on his head and body, but continues to grumble and will slowly get up and shifts to his other kennel space to avoid further contact. He continues to grumble whenever I pass by his kennel after interaction ends.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Nairobi remains neutral, lying down on his cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Nairobi becomes alert and remains stiff in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Nairobi remains with eyes wide open, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Nairobi slowly leans into the assessor’s hand, kneads during the stroke and appreciates the petting.
Reaction to being picked up:: He becomes antsy then jumps back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Timid,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Nairobi 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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