RAMSEY – 12272
Safe - 11-21-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 11/21/17 *** RAMSEY is a young stray who was brought to the shelter. He was a bit hissy at intake and needs a place to chill out and relax. Why not give this young kitty a place to call home?
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Ramsey. My animal id is #12272. I am a desexed male gray cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 10-Nov-2017.
Ramsey is at risk for behavior concerns. Ramsey is distressed and not thriving in the shelter. He hisses and strikes on approach and will try to flee. Ramsey will require placement in an experienced cat home, able to give him the space and time he will need to become comfortable. We have no health concerns for Ramsey at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 6.0625 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, could not place Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: tense and nervous in carrier, hissing and swatting when door was opened, would attempt to flee Sex: intact male Estimated Age: appx 6-7m Subjective: seemingly healthy cat Eyes: clear Ears: clean pinnae, could not assess internally Oral Exam: young, no staining Heart: could not auscultate Lungs: could not auscultate Abdomen: could not palpate Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy cat Plan: DVM intake, CT and MC when calm or at Sx
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1yr Microchip noted on Intake? N History : surrendered stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – hissing, striking, unable to restrain; unable to do examine- very limited cage-side exam performed Evidence of Cruelty seen – N Evidence of Trauma seen – N Objective T = DNP P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: minimal oral exam performed- visualized from distance; clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: Unable to auscult d/t demeanor ABD: Unable to palpate d/t demeanor U/G: Intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: DNP Assessment: apparently healthy young adult intact male; minimal cage-size exam performed Prognosis: good Plan: consider stray cat pathway (SCP) vs. surgery and placement SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Pre-neuter exam S/O -QAR, unsocialized, regresses when approached; allows gentle petting on head but hisses -mm appear pk -no nasal discharge or sneezing noted -OU: mild blepharospasm, may be behavioral -eupnic, no murmurs/arrhythmias noted -underweight A underweight P okay to neuter
Was this cat a Cryptorchid?no If so, describe surgical process: Routine Feline Neuter Self tie of spermatic cord Surgeon:1382 Additional Note:severe dysphoria was noted shortly after antisedan was administered; dysphoria suspected to be reaction to ketamine; approximately 1 hour post operatively, he was noted to be panting in cage; when taken out of cage to evaluate, he escaped and was very difficult to handle; he was given 0.1 ml dexdomitor IM which gave mild but adequate sedation; panting resolved
Post-operation recheck today. BAR in kennel, good appetite. Ready to RUN AWAY – could not visualise scrotum but no discharge noted in kennel. Notes entered for 1088.
Sx day was moved for 11/14/17.
Anesthesia Report: Pre-medication: 0.2 mL dexdomitor, 0.2 mL butorphanol, 0.2 mL ketamine. 0.35 mL Simbadol and 0.3 mL Robenacoxib given SQ during prep for pain management. Antisedan 0.2 ml given SQ after surgery.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Ramsey maintained a stiff posture, hissed, growled and did not allow handling.
Date of Intake: 11/10/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Ramsey is a gray and white male cat that was brought in by the police. He was found hiding out in a building stairwell and had no visible sign of illness or injuries
If yes, Please elaborate:: Unknown
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this cat around strangers?: He hisses and growls
How is this cat around children?: Unknown
How is this cat around other cats?: Unknown
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown
Behavior Notes: Unknown
Bite history:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Medical Notes: Unknown
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
KNOWN HISTORY:: Ramsey was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – hissing, striking, unable to restrain; unable to do examine- very limited cage-side exam performed
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Ramsey looks tense, crouched position hiding in his cat den during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Ramsey remains immobile in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Ramsey stiffens in place, alert with normal shape eyes, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Ramsey slowly retreats away from the assessor’s hand avoiding contact, but when touched he stiffens up with eyes wandering around his surroundings.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Ramsey may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his 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 his new home and family at his own pace.
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