ZIP – 14641
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*** SAFE 12/10/17 *** ZIP is a sweet cat found in a yard begging for food. ZIP is now neutered. He has some moderate entropion (eyelashes turned in) and should be checked out by a vet. He is hoping for a holiday home tonight!!
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Zip. My animal id is #14641. I am a desexed male black cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 26-Nov-2017.
Zip is at risk for behavior concerns (Experience determination). Zip allows petting but shutters away and becomes very uncomfortable from loud noises and other stimuli in the care center. Zip also has entropion and eye surgery should be considered upon adoption or placement.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 11.2 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~3-5 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – very sweet. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes have purulent crusty d/c ou, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild dental tartar, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testicles descended MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Conjunctivitis OU Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Start erythromycin OU BID x7d until 12/3 Recheck eyes 12/3 Prognosis: good SURGERY: ok to schedule for surgery
Pre-op exam S/O: QAR. Resting comfortably in cage. Normal E/D/U/D EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing or sneeze marks INTEG: WNL MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: male A: Apparently healthy P: Based on chart review and no signs of URI, OK for surgery tomorrow
Brief recheck Rechecking OU conjunctivitis, day 7 of Tx. Conjunctivitis still present, p able to open eyes but squints/blepharospasm. Difficult to tell if discharge is present, or it’s the medication. Doing well otherwise, no reported concerns. P: extend erythromycin OU to 12/6 recheck 12/6
Brief recheck – OU conjunctivitis OU conjunctivitis still present. P is able to open both eyes but squints / blepharospasm. Difficult to tell if discharge present or its the medication. P: extend erythromycin OU BID to 12/6 rechek 12/6
Recheck eyes S/O: BARH. Excellent appetite. Allows all handling. EENT: Ointment in eyes, moderate entropion of lower eyelids OU, no nasal discharge HL: No sneezing, normal thoracic auscultation INTEG: WNL MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Neutered A: Entropion P: Switching medication to artificial tears. Consider entropion surgery with placement Good prognosis with appropriate treatment and care
LVT reported sweet smelling blood tinged urine S/O: BAR. Attention seeking in cage but will move to other side of cage on approach. Small amount of normal urine in litterbox EENT: Entropion OU, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing INTEG: WNL MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Neutered A: Entropion, no other concerns on exam today P: Scheduled for UA
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
The cat was relaxed and friendly during intake. The cat allowed to be collard, scanned and photographed.
Date of Intake: 11/26/2017
Basic Information:: Zip is a black and white DSH cat that is possibly 6 years old. The cat was found in finder yard and meow for food. finder fed the cat and noticed that it was possibly ill. Finder decided to bring the cat to ACC.
Previously lived with:: n/a
How is this cat around strangers?: n/a
How is this cat around children?: n/a
How is this cat around other cats?: n/a
How is this cat around dogs?: n/a
Behavior Notes: n/a
Bite history:: n/a
Energy level/descriptors:: n/a
Medical Notes: n/a
For a New Family to Know: n/a
KNOWN HISTORY:: Zip was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Very sweet. Easily handle able. Did well for all medical handling and procedures
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Zip makes eye contact and was lying down in the back of the cubby.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Zip slow blinks and remains calm, but doesn’t get up or come forward when coaxed.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Zip tenses up and presses his body up against the back wall of the kennel.
Reaction to touch:: Zip seems unsure of contact, leans away and lip licks when approached by the assessor. He closes his eyes when pet on his head but slowly starts to warm up. After a couple minutes of attention he starts to gain some confidence and approaches the front of the kennel. His tail rises, he seems curious of his surroundings and leans in when rubbed on his cheeks.
Reaction to being picked up:: Zip was very tense when picked up and quickly leaped back into the kennel.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Zip may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
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