APRIL – 21808

Brooklyn Center

April 21808 – 9 yr. spayed gray with little white feet, owner died, 11 pounds: 

This animal came from:
Relative
Origin Address

Spay/Neuter status
Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
Basic Information:
April is a 9 year old gray and white spayed cat who was brought to the ACC as a stray due to the fact her owner passed away. The finder stated that the owner got April from a friend and the owner has had her for the past 9 years.
Previously lived with:
Owner
How is this cat around strangers?
Finder stated that when around strangers she is shy for a few minutes but will warm up. When playing with adults she is gentle.
How is this cat around children?
April has spent time in the home around children and she is respectful. April does not care to play with children.
How is this cat around other cats?
April has not spent time in the home around other cats so it is unknown how she will react.
How is this cat around dogs?
April has not spent time in the home around dogs so it is unknown how she will react.
Behavior Notes
Finder stated that overall April behaves well. on the way to the ACC in the car she was meowing and quiet. April is afraid of having her nails trimmed. She will tolerate having her nails trimmed. She also isn’t bothered if she is brushed held or put in a carrier.
Bite history:
April has no bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:
medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
Medical Notes
No reported medical concerns.
For a New Family to Know
Finder described April as friendly affectionate and mellow. When at home she likes to be in her favorite spot. She has been kept mostly indoors and eats dry food. She with used to an uncovered litter box with clumping. April scratches on a post made out of card board.

Behavior Notes:

During intake April allowed the counselor to collar her and take her picture with no problems.
Vet Notes: 5:38 PM

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: ~9 years
Microchip noted on Intake? negative
History : stray (o died)
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 6/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, 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: FS (spay scar noted when ventrum shaved), no MGTs, no vulvar d/c
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, overweight
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment:
Apparently healthy
Overweight

Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC
Rec weight loss

Prognosis: Excellent

SURGERY: spayed

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