ARUBA – A1102371
Safe - 2-2-2017 Staten Island
SAFE 2/2/17 Aruba is a very sweet boy that came in as a stray and has CH (cerebellar hypoplasia). His stray wait is up Jan. 30th and will need immediate placement
Staten Island Center
ARUBA – A1102371 – 10 yr male – Stray – GREEN MEDICAL RATING
1/27/17
Scan negative
BARH
AMBx4 (unsteady gait)
Friendly,allowed handling
Male~10yrs
Moderate gingivitis/tartar
CH, unsteady gait, unable to stand straight.
Good appetite
No fleas seen
Finder stated that blood was seen in urine
As per Dr.1301
continue to monitor overall condition. if condition worsens, send to MACC for vet exam
Nosf
1/28/17
No blood in urine seen
Stool normal as per ACO.
the overall condition is stable
eating and drinking normal.
1/31/17
S: recheck exam; ate canned food well
O:
QAR
decreased skin turgor, mm’s pink, tacky
fractured upper canines; moderate dental calc and gingivitis
AU- mild waxy brown debris
no murmur, regular rhythm
lungs clear and eupneic
abdomen- snp
MI, 2 descended testicles
falls over when trying to walk, wide base stance with forelimbs; intention head tremors
Name and A#: A1102371 Aruba Date: 1/30/17
KNOWN HISTORY:
Aruba came to the shelter as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment. Finder stated they were able to pick him up. Upon intake, Aruba appeared nervous and was minimally handled. Aruba appears to have a neurological disability affecting coordination.
EVALUATION:
Cage Condition: Cage is neat.
Reaction to assessor: Aruba looks at the assessor, soft body language.
Reaction when softly spoken to: Aruba rolls over.
Reaction to cage door opening: Aruba attempts to approach the assessor.
Reaction to touch: Aruba head-butts the assessor, leans into petting, purrs and kneads.
Reaction to being picked up: Aruba is calm, purring during this type of handling.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Friendly, allowed handling
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate
VOCAL: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: Social, Affectionate, Sweet
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Beginner
Despite Aruba’s condition, he remains sweet and affectionate with his human caretakers. He interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
Weight 8.1
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