ONYX – 17330
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*** SAFE 01/07/18 *** 15 Year old ONYX was just dumped by her owner. ONYX’s owner never took her to the vet for her inappropriate litterbox use and also never figured out that living with a 1 year old, a three year old and a large breed dog might be stressful for a 15 year old cat! She is already spayed and hoping someone will give her a retirement home.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Onyx. My animal id is #17330. I am a desexed female black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 15 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 30-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – not good with kids.
ZIP Code From: 10468
Onyx is at risk for medical reasons. Onyx is a geriatric lady with underlying issues, including a grade II heart murmur, and is reported to have been experiencing urinary issues for the past year. There are no behavior concerns for Onyx at this time, average determination.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 6.8 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:reported to be 15 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :owner surrender; h/o inappropriate urination outside of litter box for the last year and has also shown aggression towards owner’s grandchild; owner originally brought her in as a euth request but it was less expensive to surrender her Subjective:QAR Observed Behavior -initially allows gentle petting and handling but quickly began yowling and resisting handling; used net for tech check Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective BCS 5.5/9 EENT: OU-immature cataracts, AU-brown waxy discharge, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mm pk/lgt pk/pigmented, tacky PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: grade II parasternal heart murmur, eupnic ABD: soft, nonpainful, no palpable abnormalities U/G: female, reportedly spayed, unable to examine abdomen due to temperament MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with no obvious lameness although reluctant to walk due to behavior; slightly unthrifty hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:grossly normal Assessment 1. Geriatric 2. h/o urinary issues for 1 year 3. Heart murmur Prognosis:fair Plan: -CBC/chem SURGERY:reportedly spayed
S: Alert, sitting in kennel Good appetite – ate all wet food and some of dry O: Appears emaciated A: Suspect chronic condition P: Follow up on bloodwork 1088
Details on my behavior are…
During intake, Onyx was stiff bodied she was hissing and growling when i tried to approach her. She did not allow us to handle her and took her picture in the kennel. She was squirming when we tried to put her in a carrier and was stiff when we tried picking her up. She did allow us to collar her when she was eating and let us handle her a little more calmly.
Date of Intake: 12/30/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes
Basic Information:: Onyx is a 15-year-old, Black, Female cat. Her previous owner could no longer provide care for her due to family concerns and behavioral issues.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Onyx has litter box accidents on a daily basis. This has been going on for the last 6 months and has not been to a vet to be checked for this behavior.
Previously lived with:: 1 Adult, 2 Children (Ages 1, 3) 1 Large Breed Dog
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers, Onyx is fearful and aggressive. She will hiss, swat and growl at them if they try to approach her or touch her.
How is this cat around children?: Around children, Onyx is aggressive. She hiss, swat and growl at them if they try to approach her, picker her up, or touch her. She does not play with children.
How is this cat around other cats?: Onyx was not around other cats in her previous home.
How is this cat around dogs?: Around other dogs, she is very tolerant and respectful. In her previous home, she lived an adult, large breed dog.
Behavior Notes: Onyx tends to scratch people when they try to pick her up or handle her. she does not do well in car rides and will cry most of the time, at times will urinate or defecate in her carrier. Onyx does not do well with baths and will try to squirm out and run away. She isn’t bothered by being brushed or by being woken up from naps. She has never had hers nails trimmed before and prefers to use scratching posts.
Bite history:: Onyx has no history of having bitten another person or animal.
Energy level/descriptors:: Low energy, Fearful , Independent
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Onyx is an independent cat that prefers to be left alone mos of the day. She is very quiet around the house and enjoys sleeping most of the day in her favorite spots around the house. She doesn’t like to play with any toys and is used to being indoors all day. She likes to eat a mix of wet and dry food. She does have frequent litter box accidents but prefers an uncovered litter box. She likes to scratch on vertical wooden scratching posts to trim her nails.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: 1 Adult, 2 Children (Ages 1, 3) 1 Large Breed Dog Behavior toward strangers: Around strangers, Onyx is fearful and aggressive. She will hiss, swat and growl at them if they try to approach her or touch her. Behavior toward children: Around children, Onyx is aggressive. She hiss, swat and growl at them if they try to approach her, pick her up, or touch her. She does not play with children. Behavior toward cats: Onyx was not around other cats in her previous home. Behavior toward dogs: Around other dogs, she is very tolerant and respectful. In her previous home, she lived an adult, large breed dog. Bite or Scratch history: Onyx tends to scratch people when they try to pick her up or handle her. Litter box training: Onyx has litter box accidents on a daily basis. This has been going on for the last 6 months and has not been to a vet to be checked for this behavior. Energy level/descriptors: Low Other notes: Independent
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior -initially allows gentle petting and handling but quickly began yowling and resisting handling
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Onyx is asleep on approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Onyx continues to sleep.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Onyx wakes and lays in place, looking at the assessor with soft eyes and body.
Reaction to touch:: Onyx leans into the stroke, grumbling briefly when pet along her hindquarters.
Reaction to being picked up:: Onyx whines quietly, but allows the pickup.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Inappropriate elimination
Potential challenges comments:: Onyx’s previous owner reports that she was eliminating outside the litter box – but we are unaware of what, if any, modification steps were taken to try and address this behavior. We cannot be sure whether this behavior will continue in a home environment, but we recommend that potential adopters be comfortable with management and modification techniques for elimination outside the litter box should this behavior continue in a home environment.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Onyx 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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