SNOWY – 17820
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*** SAFE 01/23/18 *** SNOWY is an owner surrender who has some conjunctivitis and owner claims has behavioral issues. SNOWY may just need some play time and attention and would love to be adopted to someone who understands his needs.
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Snowy. My animal id is #17820. I am a desexed male white cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 07-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – aggressive towards people.
ZIP Code From: 11221
Snowy is at risk for behavior concerns (Adult Only determination). Snowy’s owners described him as having unpredictable behavior including a bite history. Snowy has allowed handling here but may have over/under stimulation issues in the home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 12.86 lbs
7/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3y Microchip noted on Intake?N Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :owner surrender Subjective:bar Observed Behavior – “blue” due to hx of stalking/prey behavior and “unpredictably” biting people who are not soliciting his attention or initiating play Allowed all aspects of handling/exam w/o resistance, but not soliciting petting Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P = wnl R = wnl BCS EENT: blepharospasm os only, brown waxy debris au and pruritis, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:good condition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, overweight U/G: mn MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:ne Assessment: 3 yr mn dsh otitis au conjunctivitis os r/o viral vs allergic vs other Prognosis: excellent Plan: mometamax sid au, terramcyin bid os bid, behavioral assessment asap for adoption should lose 2-3# vomited and diarrhea in car on way to BACC – gave 100 cc lrs and 0.6 cc cerenia sq SURGERY: na
8/01/2018
Noted blepharospasm os today in cage. Starting terramycin x 7 days.
8/01/2018
Noted bepharospasm and d/c os. adding terramycin bid x 7 days and recheck
14/01/2018
Progress exam-recheck eyes and ears History: owner surrender 1/7. Started on mometamax and terramycin. Given one dose LRS and cerenia for car sickness on the way to the shelter. Subjective: BARH. No csvd. Mild mucoid d/c OS. Conjunctivitis OD has resolved. Otitis has resolved. Great appetite and energy. Very friendly. Objective EENT: OD wnl, OS has mild mucoid d/c, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, normal RR/RE MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Hx otitis au-resolved Conjunctivitis os r/o viral vs allergic vs other-resolved Prognosis: excellent Plan: Extend terramycin OS BID until 1/21 Recheck 1/21-consider famciclovir if not resolved
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Snowy became car sick on his way into the shelter so he was visibly ill and not feeling well. No handling was done but he did allow counselor to pick him up and transfer him to a clean carrier.
Date of Intake: 1/7/2018
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Snowy is a 3 and a half year old, all white DSH male. He was neutered prior to coming into the shelter and has no known health issues or injuries. He has not seen a vet recently and was an owner surrender due to behavior concerns in the home.
Previously lived with:: In home with owners
How is this cat around strangers?: Snowy is unpredictable in the way that he behaves around strangers, some people he will approach to sniff and others he hides and keeps his distance.
How is this cat around children?: Snowy has spent time around the owners niece and at times was tolerant but he has bitten her once.
How is this cat around other cats?: Snowy has not interacted with other cats before.
How is this cat around dogs?: Snowy has not spent time around dogs.
Behavior Notes: Snowy’s owners have not bathed him or trimmed his nails. When they first got him he allowed them to brush him but due to fear of him biting them, they have not brushed him recently. He will allow them to pick him up for brief periods of time and he will not struggle when he is being put in the carrier.
Bite history:: Snowy has bitten three times in his previous home. The owners were given him as a gift after her uncle found him as a young kitten. They stated that he is unpredictable when he attacks and none of them occur while playing. The first time the female owner was speaking to her husband as he was washing dishes and snowy came in the room and latched onto her left leg, scratching and biting. She went to the doctor and got antibiotics and a shot but no stitches. The second time she was laying in bed and again Snowy came in and bit her arm after jumping on the bed. The third time the owners niece was sitting on the floor watching tv when he came in the room and launched at her. He bit her arm and cheek. He does not growl or hiss prior to biting and it appears that he is stalking before launching.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Snowy is described as being independent, confident and unpredictable. He does like to follow his family around when they are home, and has been an indoor cat. He plays with balls, string and wand toys, and stuffed toys. He sleeps anywhere in the home, either in his cat tree or cat bed, and eats dry food. He is litter box trained using an uncovered box with clumping litter. He uses a scratching post made from carpet or cardboard.
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Adults and children Behavior toward strangers: Sometimes he’ll approach and solicit attention, with others he’ll keep his distance Behavior toward children: Spent time around the owner’s niece and was tolerant. Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: Yes, he has bitten on 3 separate Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Independent, confident and unpredictable with a medium activity level Other notes: He allows being picked up for brief periods of time and he will not struggle when he is being put in the carrier. He plays with balls, string and wand toys, and stuffed toys.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Allowed all aspects of handling/exam w/o resistance, but not soliciting petting
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 01/08/18 Crouched in back of kennel, tail curled around feet and ears forward. He allows petting along his head and body while leaning in. Abruptly leans in with shoulders and stands up, tail raising. Steps forward with continued petting. Cute and sweet, doing well after first day!
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Snowy is calm and comes forward when the assessor approaches the front of the kennel.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Snowy slow blinks then gently rubs his entire body up against the kennel door.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Snowy is calm and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Snowy sniffs the assessor, purrs and leans in for petting and attention. His tail quivers and he appreciates attention and doesn’t display any further reaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Affectionate,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Snowy interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. He may have some behavioral issues that will need to be addressed in the home. Snowy appreciates attention and is easy to handle in the shelter, but because of his bite history we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
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