SMORE’O – 24376
Safe - 4-12-2018 Manhattan
SAFE 4/12/18 If you’ve got a sweet tooth, then you will love Smore’O! Meet him today @MACC. Smore’O is a 2 year old unaltered male domestic short hair that was born to the owner’s resident cat. The owner is surrendering due to having too many cats. The owner has never taken Smore’O to the vet.
Manhattan Center
Smore’O 24376 3Y Black/white DSH N
Owner surrender: 4/3/18
Medical
8-Apr-2018
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 2:11 PM
post op recheck.
BAR and actively eating in kennel.
incision site clean, dry. no discharge.
Continue to monitor.
7-Apr-2018
Spay/Neuter Summary
Pre-Op Exam
Vet Notes: 3:22 PM
Presurgical exam and sx notes:
BARH BCS 4/9
– no c/s v/d observed/reported
EENT: clean/clean, small abrasion to nose, nosf
Oral Exam: nsf
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA; Lungs clear, eupneic; nsf
ABD: soft abdomen, no masses palpated
U/G: intact male
MSI: amb x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted
CNS: mentation appropriate
Rectal: externally normal
A: ok for neuter surgery
Sx notes: Routine Neuter => Testes exteriorized on R and L sides by scrotal incision over each testicle; each spermatic cord was auto-ligated and each testicle was excised distal to the ligature; scrotal incisions are left open to drain and heal by second intention; a green-ink tattoo was placed at the caudal abdomen/inguinal region lateral to midline and covered with tissue adhesive
Post Surgery Note: 2:35 PM
Anesthesia Summary: Feline Neuter
Pre Medication/Induction:
Ketamine 100mg/mL injectable, 0.18mL IM, once
Dexdomitor 0.5mg/mL injectable, 0.07mL IM, once
Butorphanol 10mg/mL injectable,0.07mL, IM once
Anesthesia Notes: (Add any ET tube size, type of breathing circuit and breathing bag size here as well as notes about intraoperative emergency drugs/why you gave them, or other notable items here)
Pet did not require intubation for procedure.
NSAID:
Robenicoxib 20mg/mL injectable, 0.35mL, SQ, once, for post operative pain relief. Given post operatively.
Other:
Simbadol 1.8mg/mL injectable, 0.45mL SQ, once, for post operative pain relief, given post operatively.
Recovery Status:
Uneventful
Anesthesiologist/Surgical Monitor:
0811/0407
4-Apr-2018
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 6:20 PM
Behavior department requests additional doses of gabapentin to help ease transition of shelter environment
P
gabapentin 200 mg/ml: 0.3 ml PO BID x 3 days
3-Apr-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 11:06 AM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age:2-3 years
Microchip noted on Intake?neg
Microchip Number (If Applicable):
History :owner surrender as owner has too many cats at home
Subjective:QAR
Observed Behavior -timid/shy but docile and allows handling
Evidence of Cruelty seen -n
Evidence of Trauma seen -n
Objective
BCS 4.5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam:mm pk, sl tacky; CRT <2 sec; adult dentitia with mild tartar/staining
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: eupnic, clear lung sounds, no murmurs/arrhythmias
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testicles
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, mild abrasion over nasal planum-wood’s lamp negative
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: grossly normal
Assessment
1. Healthy adult
Prognosis: good
Plan:
monitor overall health while at MACC
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
Behavior
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: adults, children, and cats
Behavior toward strangers: Friendly
Behavior toward children: relaxed and respectful
Behavior toward cats: relaxed with other cats and plays gently with them.
Bite or Scratch history: None
Litter box training: yes
Energy level/descriptors: Low Activity Level
Other notes: Smore’O is described as friendly, affectionate, and mellow.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
4/3/18 Observed Behavior -timid/shy but docile and allows handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
4/4/18
Curled up towards back of cubby, eyes dilated, seemed unsure. Shifted in place when door opened, started lip licking. Sniffed, then slowly started eating treats. Sniffed hand, allowed, then leaned slightly into pets, still lip licking.
4/5/18
Sitting up behind litter box, grooming. Became alert when door opened, eyes dilated. Allowed brief pets, then leaned away, started lip licking. Came slowly out to main compartment to eat treats after door closed. Retreated back to behind litter box when done eating.
4/8/18
Resting in top cubby, soft posture but dilated eyes. Lay in place when door opened, leaned forward to sniff hand. Startled new person entered the room, eyes darting. Allowed, then leaned hard into pets, rolled over on side, put head down, but remained alert.
4/9/18
Curled up asleep behind litter box, woke when door opened. Initially became alert, eyes fully dilated, but warmed up immensely once touched. Leaned into pets, purred loudly, rolled all the way over!
4/10/18
Curled up asleep behind litter box again. Woke when door opened, lay in place, soft eyes and body. Leaned into pets, purred loudly. Ate offered treats, then came out to main compartment for more.
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Smore’O remains tense, crouched position in his cage cubby during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Smore’O becomes alert with eyes wide open.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Smore’O remains stiff body in place with ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:
Smore’O accepts the touch and slowly leans into the assessor’s hand, but remains wary with his surroundings. After a few strokes, he began to shiver in place and increase distance with sudden noises while eyes wander.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Laid back
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Curious
Timid
Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experience
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Smore’O tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
Profile
Is this cat having litter box issues?
Yes
If yes, Please elaborate:
Smore’O sprays every so often in the home.
Basic Information:
Smore’O is a 2 year old unaltered male domestic short hair that was born to the owner’s resident cat. The owner is surrendering due to having too many cats. The owner has never taken Smore’O to the vet.
Previously lived with:
adults, children, and cats
How is this cat around strangers?
Smore’O is described as friendly around strangers.
How is this cat around children?
Smore’O is relaxed and respectful around children.
How is this cat around other cats?
Smore’O is relaxed with other cats and plays gently with them.
How is this cat around dogs?
Smore’O has never been around dogs.
Behavior Notes
Smore’O has never been in a car. The owner has never bathed Smore’O or trimmed his nails. Smore’O is not bothered when his nails are trimmed, when he is brushed, when he is picked up and held, or when he is put into a carrier.
Bite history:
Smore’O has never bitten or scratched another animal or person.
Energy level/descriptors:
low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
For a New Family to Know
Smore’O is described as friendly, affectionate, and mellow. The owner’s favorite thing about Smore’O is that he watches television with him. Smore’O’s favorite thing is to be loved. When the owner is home, Smore’O remains in his favorite spot. Smore’O likes to play with string toys. Smore’O has been kept indoors only and will sleep anywhere in the home. Smore’O is free fed Purina dry food. Smore’O uses an uncovered litter box with clumping litter.
Behavior Notes:
Upon intake, Smore’O was curious and popped his head out of the carrier then slowly walked out. Smore’O appreciated being petted but then tried to flee when he was not being petted. Smore’O allowed being collared and all other handling.
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