SEPHORA – 25977
Safe - 4-28-2018 Manhattan
SAFE 4/28/18 **RINGWORM POSITIVE** Beginner Mommy to be Sephora would like to have her babies in a comfy home @MACC. Sephora is a young orange tabby that was found by her owner a year ago living outside. The owner is no longer able to keep her as Sephora keeps scratching the couch. Sephora has ringworm is easily cured with anti-fungal meds. Please give this orange girl a new furever home this time.
MANHATTAN CENTER
**RINGWORM POSITIVE & PREGNANT **
Sephora 25977
Location: Manhattan
Intake Date: 4/23/18
Intake Type: Owner Surrender
Medical Behavior: Blue
Sex: Female
Age: 2 years
Original Location: 10453
Medical
Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
25-Apr-2018
Radiograph Review
Vet Notes: 3:20 PM
Suspected ringworm, possibly pregnant; sedated with 0.15 ml dexdomitor/0.15 ml torb SQ
lateral abdomen radiograph-4 calcified fetuses present in caudal abdomen
A-pregnant, mid to late term
VET 991382
24-Apr-2018
Spay-Neuter Waiver Documentation
Vet Notes: 6:24 PM
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition]
Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with RINGWORM and the staff veterinarians are issuing a temporary waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
VET 991382
24-Apr-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 6:12 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age:2 years
Microchip noted on Intake?
Microchip Number (If Applicable):
History :owner surrender because the cat scratches on furniture
Subjective:BAR
Observed Behavior -very playful, hyperaffectionate, allows gentle handling but becomes overstimulated easily
Evidence of Cruelty seen -n
Evidence of Trauma seen -n
Objective
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam:mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; adult dentitia with mild tartar/staining
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: eupnic, clear lung sounds, no murmurs/arrhythmias
ABD: slightly distended abdomen, thickened uterine tissue palpable
U/G: female intact; possible early pregnant; no vulvular discharge
MSI:
-ambulatory x 4 with no lameness
-patch of dermatitis on cranial ventral thorax around cranial mammary gland; wood’s lamp positive
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal:grossly normal
Assessment
1. Suspect ringworm
2. Possible pregnancy
Prognosis:good
Plan:
-convenia 0.4 ml SQ
-DTM culture
-lateral abd xray tomorrow
-itrafungol 10 mg/ml: 2 ml PO SID x 21 days
SURGERY:temp s/n waiver due to ringworm
VET 991382
24-Apr-2018
Tech Exam
L V T Notes: 5:51 PM
0.4mls of Convenia 80mg/ml SQ @ 5:50pm as per Intake DVM.
LVT 991415
24-Apr-2018
24-Apr-2018
24-Apr-2018
LVT Intake
Medical Assistant: 2:10 AM
Intact female
Scan negative for a microchip
Inserted during the initial # 981020025563288
About 2 years old
Has ringworm–positive result from woodslamp
Location=Chest area
OU=clear
Nose= No discharge
AU=clean
Teeth are mildly stained.
Coat is clean
Dewormed with Pyrantel
Gabapentin given
Flea Treatment= Para Defense
As of now no signs of URI
As of now no V/S/C/D
Behavior
Animal Behavior Saved At: 25-Apr-2018 15:43:0.000
Animal ID:
25977
Animal Name: Sephora
Age: 2 Years
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Female
Spayed / Neutered: No
Handler:
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
4/25/2018
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: two adults, 4 year old child, 10 year old cat, and a medium sized dog
Behavior toward strangers:
• Sephora would often hide at the beginning when a stranger comes in, but will come out of hiding and sit in a corner to observer. She would allow strangers to pet her if approach calmly.
Behavior toward children:
• Sephora lived with a 4 year old and they would also ignore each other. She would allow the child to gently pet her, but would often just avoid whenever possible. She never hissed or tried to scratch the child.
Behavior toward cats:
• Sephora would often ignore the other cat in the home. They would stay in their separate spaces but would not hiss or scratch if they approached each other.
Behavior toward dogs:
• Sephora would often ignore the medium sized dog in the home. They would stay in their separate spaces but would not hiss or scratch if they approach each other.
Bite or Scratch history: None
Litter box training: yes
Energy level/descriptors: High energy, independent, affectionate at time
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
4/24/18 Observed Behavior -very playful, hyper affectionate, allows gentle handling but becomes overstimulated easily
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Sephora engages when approached by the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Sephora remains soft in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Sephora seeks affection, leans forward with tail up and remains at the front of the cage, soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:
Sephora head bunts the assessor’s hand and appreciates petting on the head and body.
Reaction to being picked up:
She becomes antsy then jumps back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Lively
VOCAL:
Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE:
Social
Sweet
Affectionate
Curious
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Beginner
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Sephora interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
Profile
Animal ID: 25977
Animal Name: Sephora
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
This animal came from:
Found Stray
Origin Address
Spay/Neuter status
No
Date of Intake
23-Apr-2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
If yes, Please elaborate:
No litter box issues
Basic Information:
Sephora is a young orange tabby that was found by her owner a year ago living outside. The owner is no longer able to keep her as Sephora keeps scratching the couch.
Previously lived with:
two adults, 4 year old child, 10 year old cat, and a medium sized dog
How is this cat around strangers?
Sephora would often hide at the beginning when a stranger comes in, but will come out of hiding and sit in a corner to observer. She would allow strangers to pet her if approach calmly.
How is this cat around children?
Sephora lived with a 4 year old and they would also ignore each other. She would allow the child to gently pet her, but would often just avoid whenever possible. She never hissed or tried to scratch the child.
How is this cat around other cats?
Sephora would often ignore the other cat in the home. They would stay in their separate spaces but would not hiss or scratch if they approached each other.
How is this cat around dogs?
Sephora would often ignore the medium sized dog in the home. They would stay in their separate spaces but would not hiss or scratch if they approach each other.
Behavior Notes
Sephora keeps scratching the leather couch, the drapes and knocking over the trash in the house. She does not have a scratching post, but the owner has tried a variety of trash cans and Sephora keeps figuring out how to knock them down.
Bite history:
Sephora has never bitten or scratched anyone
Energy level/descriptors:
High energy, independent, affectionate at time
Medical Notes
No known medical issues at this time
For a New Family to Know
Sephora uses an open litter box with fresh step litter. Owner has never provided the cats with toys, but she will find whatever is lying around and play with it. She lives to sit by herself and observe the world around her. She loves looking out the window. She is affectionate at times and will rub her head on her owner once in a while
Behavior Notes:
Sephora had a tense body and an erect tail throughout the process. She attempted to flee when being picked up but, after being fed wet food and petted as well as given some toys she allowed to be pick up and was open to being photographed. She let the counselor collar and place into a carrier.
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