TOM – 15331
Safe - 12-18-2017 Manhattan
SAFE 12/18/17 — 2 VIDEOS & NEW PHOTOS! A volunteer writes: Another volunteer brought Tom to my attention as I(I am a dog volunteer) was browsing through the cats room…Tom was at his door, calling me with his paw sticking out.. A friendly feline…No risk here…So, I started talking to him, opened his den and what a friendly little guy i had just discovered. He purred gently as I stroke his silky well groomed coat, scratched his chin and head. He was rubbling himself to the back of my hand and arm and playing gently with the feather teasing his face. What a great cat and what a transformation during his stay here at the care center where he arrived quite wary and stayed that way for a while. Well, that state seems to be history .Tom comes with great recommendations from his former owner who left him with us because of housing issues. i do not know any cat lover who would do without Tom.. So, come and meet this little gem ASAP at the Manhattan Care Center and make him your loving companion…for ever this time.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Tom 15331
Care Center Location: Manhattan
ZIP Code From: 10457
Intake Date: 12/3/17
Intake Type: Owner surrender
Medical Behavior: Red
Age: 2 years
Sex: Neutered Male
Weight: 12 lbs
Medical:
9-Dec-2017
L V T Notes: 11:02 AM
Did not eat overnight according to ACS
Did not eat this am
9-Dec-2017
8-Dec-2017
L V T Notes: 9:38 AM
Food had been changed this morning but was not touched overnight
New food untouched as well
Appears BAR and comfortable otherwise
L V T Notes: 1:05 PM
Tom does not appear to be touching his food at all. Both dry and wet bowls are completely full.
9-Dec-2017
8-Dec-2017
Vet Notes: 10:44 AM
Hx: Neuterd yesterday; vomited pre-op, abd rads showed mild fluid-distension of small intestine.
S/O: Today pt is BAR in the kennel, no swelling or discharge from neuter site. Food is untouched.
A: Neutered yesterday, concern for gastroenteritis
P: Monitor appetite
VET
7-Dec-2017
Pre-Op Exam
Spay/Neuter Summary
Vet Notes: 3:00 PM
2 view abdominal radiographs: stomach empty and appears normal; proximal small intestines mildly distended with fluid but remainder of intestines appear empty with possible mild thickening of intestinal wall; large distended bladder, no radioopaque stones noted; orthopedic structures WNL
A
1. Mild fluid distension of small intestine-r/o mild gastroenteritis vs other
2. Enlarged bladder
P
-unable to express bladder manually while sedated
-passed 5 fr red rubber urinary catheter easily with no obstruction noted; urine appeared normal yellow
suspect vomiting may be related to stress of shelter environment or possibly because he was NPO overnight; no concerns of FLUTD at this time
Vet Notes: 2:33 PM
Surgery Report: Feline Neuter
Was this cat a Cryptorchid? no
If so, describe surgical process:
Routine Feline Neuter
Self tie of spermatic cord
Linear green tattoo placed inguinally
Surgeon:
Additional Note: sedation was smooth and recovery was uneventful
Vet Notes: 2:31 PM
Pre-neuter exam; this morning, there were several episodes of blood tinged, foamy vomit in cage
S/O
-QAR, skittish/shy but docile and allows handling
-mm pk, sl tacky
-no nasal discharge, sneezing or coughing
-OU: open and clear
-eupnic, heart/lungs WNL
-soft, nonpainful abdomen; slightly doughy; large, soft bladder
-2 scrotal testicles
A
1. Vomiting-r/o stress vs vomiting on empty stomach vs other
P
sedate for radiographs, okay to neuter
150 ml SQF SID x 3 days
cerenia 0.6 ml SQ SID x 2 days
monitor appetite, continued vomiting
Medical Assistant: 12:50 PM
Anesthesia Summary: Feline Neuter
Pre Medication/Induction:
Ketamine 100mg/mL injectable, 0.2 mL IM, once
Midazolam 0.2 ml injectable IM, once,
Butorphanol 10mg/mL injectable, 0.2 mL, IM once
Anesthesia Notes:
Pet did not require intubation for procedure.
NSAID:
Robenicoxib 20mg/mL injectable, 0.55 mL, SQ, once, for post operative pain relief. Given post operatively.
Simbadol 1.8mg/mL injectable, 0.7 mL SQ, once, for post operative pain relief, given post operatively.
Recovery Status:
Uneventful
Anesthesiologist/Surgical Monitor:
VET
3-Dec-2017
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 10:41 PM
BARH
scan negative
male intact
appox 5 yrs old
tense, nervous, used net, hissed, growled, tried to bite
moderate tartar
over wt
clean EEN
clean coat
BCS 7/9
NOSF
LVT
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 12:52 PM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age:2
Microchip noted on Intake? n
History : o surrender
Subjective:
Observed Behavior -striking, hissing
Evidence of Cruelty seen -n
Evidence of Trauma seen -n
Objective
T =
P =200
R =wnl
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: no exam
H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: no exam
U/G: at least on testis felt
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment; healthy
Prognosis:excellent
Plan:neuter
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
VET
Behavior:
Animal Behavior Saved At: 6-Dec-2017 12:2:13.000
Animal ID:
15331
Animal Name: Tom
Age: 2 Years
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered: yes
Handler:
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
12/6/2017
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: an adult
Behavior toward strangers: Tom is friendly with strangers he likes to rub up against people that come into the home.
Bite or Scratch history: none
Litter box training: yes
Energy level/descriptors: High Energy, Playful, Affectionate
Other notes: Tom enjoys playing in sheets and climbing high up on cabinets. He likes to play with balls and will follow you around the house seeking attention.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Observed Behavior -striking, hissing
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
12/4/17
Just returned from medical exam. Resting under kuranda bed, eyes fully dilated, wary. Lay in place when door opened. Sniffed assess-a-hand, sat up and hissed when pet, started lip licking. Sprayed thunderease.
12/5/17
Resting under kuranda bed, soft posture, eyes dilated. Lay in place when door opened, leaned forward to sniff assess-a-hand. Leaned away when attempted touch, raised paw as if to swat, started tail lashing. Sprayed thunderease.
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Tom remains neutral, sitting upright on his cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Tom becomes alert with eyes wide open.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Tom seems hesitant, pacing back and forth, eyes wandering, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:
Tom sniffs the assessor’s hand then increases distance. While attempting to pet he dodges the hand and moves further back. When given soft food he was curious enough that he slowly engages with tail down and began to eat. He briefly accepted the touch while leaning into the pets and began to low growl. When he realized the hand was still petting him he then stopped and focused on the hand, from there the interaction has stopped.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Curious
Timid
Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Tom 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.
Profile:
Animal Behaviour Saved At: 12/3/2017
Animal ID: 15331
Animal Name: Tom
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Spay/Neuter status
No
Date of Intake
3-Dec-2017
Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
Basic Information:
Tom is a male Champagne tabby that is estimated to be 4 years old. His previous owner got him as a gift and stayed with him until he had to move to a building that does not allow animals.
Previously lived with:
1 Adult
How is this cat around strangers?
Tom is friendly with strangers he likes to rub up against people that come into the home.
How is this cat around children?
Tom was not around children in his previous home.
How is this cat around other cats?
Tom was not around children in his previous home.
How is this cat around dogs?
Tom was not around children in his previous home.
Behavior Notes
Tom is relaxed during car rides.He is afraid of baths and of having his nails cut. He enjoys being in carriers and sleeps in them. He will lie down next to you and wait to be brushed.
Bite history:
Tom has no history of biting another person or animal.
Energy level/descriptors:
High Energy, Playful, Affectionate
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
For a New Family to Know
Tom enjoys playing in sheets and climbing high up on cabinets. He likes to play with balls and will follow you around the house seeking attention. He eats both wet and dry food. He is very litterbox trained and uses a covered litterbox. He enjoys using a vertical rope scratching posts to file his nails down.
Behavior Notes:
tom was very loose bodied until he got spooked and became very stiff and did not want to leave his carrier. When he got out of the carrier he began to hiss and tried to run away. and when we put his carrier near him he ran straight into it.
A volunteer writes: Another volunteer brought Tom to my attention as I(I am a dog volunteer) was browsing through the cats room…Tom was at his door, calling me with his paw sticking out.. A friendly feline…No risk here…So, I started talking to him, opened his den and what a friendly little guy i had just discovered. He purred gently as I stroke his silky well groomed coat, scratched his chin and head. He was rubbling himself to the back of my hand and arm and playing gently with the feather teasing his face. What a great cat and what a transformation during his stay here at the care center where he arrived quite wary and stayed that way for a while. Well, that state seems to be history .Tom comes with great recommendations from his former owner who left him with us because of housing issues. i do not know any cat lover who would do without Tom.. So, come and meet this little gem ASAP at the Manhattan Care Center and make him your loving companion…for ever this time
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