STELLA – 17149
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*** SAFE 01/18/18 *** STELLA is a 5 yr old whose owner went into a care facility. Sadly, that left STELLA all alone and confused at the shelter. She needs time to trust someone again. Please offer to help her by fostering or adopting…..
Manhattan Center
Hello, my name is Stella. My animal id is #17149. I am a desexed female gray cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 2 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender – aco on 28-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person health – going into care facility.
Stella is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Upper Respiratory Infection, which is contagious to other cats. Behaviorally, we suggest that Stella would be best suited to a cat experienced home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 8.5 lbs
29/12/2017
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020025354100 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows handling but tense and nervous Sex: spayed female Estimated Age: appx 5y Subjective: no history, seemingly healthy animal Eyes: clear Ears: waxy d/c but easy to clean Oral Exam: early ddz (moderate staining and some gingivitis) Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: slightly overweight BCS 5.5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy animal Plan: DVM intake
2/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:5y reported Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History 😮 surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -timid Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =220 R =wnl BCS 7/9 EENT: ou mucoid dc, au waxy dc and small ceruminous growths Oral Exam:mod tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:reported spayed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: otitis with ceruminous gland growths, conjunctivitis Prognosis:good–growths are benign but must be watched Plan: tresaderm au and monitor ears long term terramycin ou
9/01/2018
History: otitis with ceruminous gland growths, conjunctivitis S:BAR, good appetite (ate food) O: Mild Conjuctivitis and ocular serous discharge, Blepharospasm Assessment: FURI Plan: 1) Move to Isolation 2) Recheck in 7 days 3) Continue on Terramycin ou BID 4) Continue on Trasadermm ou BID
11/01/2018
S/O -QAR, shy and a little nervous but docile and allows gentle handling -good appetite -mm pk, moist -no nasal discharge, sneezing or congestion noted -OU: mildly increased epiphora -AU: canals clear; small, flat ceruminous gland cysts or comedones at external ear canal AD -eupnic A 1. Otitis externa-appears resolved 2. Ceruminous gland cysts 3. Conjunctivitis, mild, appears almost resolved P -okay to d/c tresaderm -terramycin was d/c on 1/9 but notes recommended continuing, will restart x 5 days -recheck in 2 days to see if clear to leave iso
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Stella was brought in with limited information on their behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 1/2/18 Observed Behavior -timid
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 1/6/18 Stella appears to be deteriorating in the busy adoption area and is hissing with ears flat to the side at visitors after several days in the room.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Stella remains tense, crouched position with head down in litter box, hiding in the cage cubby during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Stella becomes alert with eyes fully dilated.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Stella remains immobile in place, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Stella accepts a brief touch, but becomes agitated and quickly sat upright while increasing distance.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Stella 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.
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