ARTEMIS – 15772
Safe - 12-15-2017 Manhattan
SAFE 12/15/17 Behold, Artemis! The goddess kitten of the hunt is hoping to find her forever family @MACC
Manhattan Center
Artemis 15772 11W Black / White M DSH
Medical:
11-Dec-2017
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 7:36 PM
S/O
-BAR, adorable and interactive
-great appetite!
-moist nares but no active discharge or congestion noted
-OU: sl elevated 3rd eyelid
-eupnic
A
URI/conjunctivitis-improving
Inappetance-resolved!
P
CWCT
10-Dec-2017
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 3:48 PM
S/O
-QAR, a little skittish/unsocialized but allows handling
-mild appetite
-mucoserous nasal discharge, mild congestion
-eupnic
-soft abdomen
A
URI
Decreased appetite-likely secondary to URI
P
cerenia 0.2 ml SQ SID x 2 days
nebulize SID x 3 days
recheck appetite tomorrrow
9-Dec-2017
Spay-Neuter Waiver Documentation
L V T Notes: 3:33 PM
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition]
Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with URI and the staff veterinarians are issuing a temporary waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
9-Dec-2017
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 1:14 PM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 11 weeks based on wt and dentition
Microchip noted on Intake? neg
History : stray
Subjective: Q-BAR, sweet and friendly, good for PE and med handling.
Observed Behavior –
Evidence of Cruelty seen – n
Evidence of Trauma seen – n
Objective
T =
P = wnl
R = eup
BCS 5/9
mm slightly tack, 5% dehydrated
EENT: OU mucopurulent dc. Ears clear, mucoid nasal discharge noted, upper airway congestion
Oral Exam: no oral/lingual ulcers
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, referred upper airway noise, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: MI
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: n externally
Assessment:
intact male
URI
dehydration
Prognosis: good
Plan:
LRS 30 ml SQ
Doxy 0.3mL PO SID x 10d
Erythromycin OU BID x 10d
Vet check tomorrow, make sure eating
Vet check day 5 and 10
SURGERY:
Temporary waiver due to URI
Behavior:
Behavior Assessment Date:
12/12/2017
KNOWN HISTORY:
Artemis was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Subjective: sweet and friendly
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
12/10/17
Resting on bedding, wide-eyed, seemed a little unsure. Lay in place when door opened, briefly hunched down when touched, then started to warm up and lean into pets. Sat calmly when held. Sweet, just a little shy. Sprayed thunderease.
12/11/17
Resting on bedding, soft eyes and body. Became alert, flinched back slightly when door opened. Allowed, then slightly leaned into pets, rolled over on side. Warmed up immensely when held. Leaned hard into pets, purred, rolled all the way over on back. Ate offered treats when returned to cage.
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Artemis looks neutral lying down on his cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Artemis becomes alert with eyes wide open.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Artemis body stiffens, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:
Artemis was hesitant at first then quickly warms up and engages with loose body and tail up. He began to head bunt the assessor’s hand while purring and appreciates the petting on the head and body.
Reaction to being picked up:
Allows the pickup and remains calm.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Sweet
Affectionate
Timid
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Average
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