NES – 19754 & NESSY – 19755
Safe - 2-12-2018 Manhattan
SAFE 2/12/18 Mama and her kitten are hoping to find a warm home to call their own @MACC
Manhattan Center
Nes 19754 2Y Tri Color F DSH
Stray: 2/1/18
Medical:
4-Feb-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 1:17 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 2-5 years based on dentition and overall appearance
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative – MC placed during exam
History : Stray, found in a hallway but slipped into finder’s apartment and got into a fight with the resident cats
Subjective: Alert.
Observed Behavior – Allowed exam initially but then hissed and jumped to bite, started growling and scratching. Pt was ultimately put into Freeman net for blood draw.
Evidence of Cruelty seen – None
Evidence of Trauma seen – None
Objective
BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Female, lactating – nursing one kitten
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: Unable to visualize
Assessment: Nursing queen, otherwise aph
Prognosis: Good
Plan: Continue nursing; spay after kitten is weaned
SURGERY:
Temporary waiver due to nursing.
2-Feb-2018
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 7:31 AM
[LVT Intake Exam]
Came with one kitten, separated on intake (kittens from litter had been dying)
Microchip Scan: negative, could not place
Evidence of Cruelty: no
Observed Behavior: hissing and swatting when charging, required feral den to house and needed to be netted for exam
Sex: intact female, recent litter
Estimated Age: appx 1-2y
Subjective: seemingly healthy animal
Eyes: clear
Ears: pinnae appear clean
Oral Exam: minimal staining
Heart: could not auscultate
Lungs: could not auscultate
Abdomen: could not palpate
Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9
Mentation: BARH
Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy
Plan: DVM intake, CT and MC when calm, DVM advise on replacing neonate with mother
Behavior:
Animal Behavior Saved At: 7-Feb-2018 17:50:59.000
Animal ID:
19754
Animal Name: Nes
Age: 2 Years 1 Week (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Female
Spayed / Neutered: No
Handler: 991065
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
2/7/2018
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Nes was brought in as a stray so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
2/4/18
Allowed exam initially but then hissed and jumped to bite, started growling and scratching.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
2/4/18
In den on approach, came quickly out to front when spoken to, eyes dilated but soft posture. Came to front, tail up, sniffed hand bars, then returned to den. Seemed a little hesitant, repeatedly poking head out to sniff hand or lean into pets, then ducking back in.
2/5/18
At the front today, soft eyes and body. Started meowing loudly, rubbing against the bars, rolling over on approach. Lay in place when door opened, leaned into pets, still rolling over. Very affectionate today!
2/6/18
At the front again, soft eyes and body. Started rolling over and rubbing against the bars on approach. Continued to roll over when door opened. Leaned hard into pets, purred, paddled hind feet. Possibly going into heat.
2/7/18
Chirped and came to the front on approach, soft eyes and body, started rubbing against the bars. Stayed at the front when door opened. Leaned and arched into pets. Purred when held, nuzzled my face.
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Nes comes to the front, soft eyes and body, chirps and begins to rub against the bars.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Nes continues to rub against the bars.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Nes remains calm and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:
Nes leans and arches enthusiastically into the stroke.
Reaction to being picked up:
Nes begins to purr and nuzzles the assessor’s face.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Lively
VOCAL:
Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE:
Sweet
Affectionate
People oriented
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
Other
Potential challenges comments:
Please be advised that Nes seems to be in heat at the time of assessment, and the behavior presented at the time of evaluation may differ when the heat cycle is complete due to a change in hormonal balance.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experience
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Nes interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting.
Please note that despite showing Beginner behavior in the shelter, due to an incident with the finders, we recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
Nessy 19755 3W Orange Tabby / White M DSH
Stray: 2/1/18
Medical:
4-Feb-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 1:21 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 2-3 weeks based on development
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative
History : Came in with mother cat who is on a DOH hold
Subjective: Nursing from mother. Mews when separated from mother.
Observed Behavior – Meows, looks around, allows all handling.
Evidence of Cruelty seen – None
Evidence of Trauma seen – None
Objective
BAR-H, MMs pale pink and moist, BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes open and clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: No teeth erupted
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, 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
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: Normal externally
Assessment: 2 week old kitten with mother
Prognosis: Fair
Plan: Keep with mother until 8-12 weeks old; neuter at that time
2-Feb-2018
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 5:15 PM
S/O: BAR, vocalizing
No evidence of a cleft palate or open umbilicus
A: Healthy
Plan: Reunite with mother to nurse
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