PATCHES – 19850
Safe - 2-9-2018 Brooklyn
SAFE 2/9/18 Housemates MIDNIGHT & PATCHES Love To Play & Be Lounge Lizards Together! Please keep them together.
Brooklyn Center
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Patches 19850 – 2 yr. female white/Calico, OS:
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
02/04/18
Lying in back of kennel, body low and tense and eyes wide. Pupils are dilated. Makes eye contact when spoken, then eyes dart around the room. Begins to rapid breathe as I reach towards her with the bear-claw, then tolerates petting along head and body while flattening ears and shifting eight. Uncomfortable – needs more time to adjust.
02/05/18
Lying in back of
Kennel with a low, tense body. Makes eye contact when spoken to, then looks away. Tolerates petting along head and body with the bear-claw while flattening ears and lip licking. Pupils are dilated. Skin along lower back shifts as the fur becomes pilo-erect. Very nervous, needs more time to adjust. Not interested in treats at the moment.
Is this cat having litter box issues?NoBasic Information:Patches is a white & calico, DSH, that is 2 years old. Patches was a gift to the owner when she was just a kitten. Finder is surrendering Patches due to having a family member that has allergies to cats.
Previously lived with:1adult and 1 teenagers
How is this cat around strangers?When strangers come over Patches keeps her distance and is fearful when strangers approach. She seeks to hide. She takes a few days to warm up to new people.
How is this cat around children?Patches is fearful of children. She likes to watch them play from far. However she hides or run away when they attempt to pet her.
How is this cat around other cats?Patches has lived with a female cat. Patches loves to cuddle and play chase. They lounge around the house and live in harmony.
How is this cat around dogs?Patches has never lived with dogs.
Behavior NotesPatches is very fearful but warms up to new people after a few days. She hides when bathed and struggles away when they trim her nails. Patches always uses her open litter box that she shares with another cat.
Bite history:Never had a bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:medium level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?NoFor a New Family to KnowPatches is described as shy, affectionate and mellow. She likes to play with wand toys and mice toys. Patches likes to cuddle in the owner’s bed or her cat bed. She likes to look out the window and lounge around with the other house cat.
Behavior Notes:Patches was fearful coming out the carrier. She struggles away and body was tense. She attempted to hid.
5-Feb-2018
Pre-Op Exam
Vet Notes: 11:00 AM
Pre-surgery exam
Subjective: BAR. No csvd.
EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge
HL: No sneezing or coughing, eupneic, normal RR/RE
NEURO: A&A
MS: Ambulatory x4
A:
Apparently healthy
P: Based on chart review and no signs of URI, OK for surgery tomorrow
Excellent prognosis
VET 991416
4-Feb-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 11:00 AM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 2 yr
Microchip noted on Intake? no
Microchip Number (If Applicable):
History : o surrender
Subjective:
Observed Behavior – nervous, hides in back or cage and resists being taken out but once out and on the table allows all handling
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
T =
P = WNL
R =WNL
BCS 2.5/5
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: mild tartar on molars otherwise clean teeth, mm pink
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:
Assessment: Apparently healthy
Prognosis: Excellent
Plan: Spay
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
BONDED WITH:
Midnight 19851
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