BORIS – A1112060
Safe - 5-24-2017 Brooklyn
SAFE 5/24/17 — 26-Pound Of Love! BORIS Is Friendly & Affectionate & A BIG MAN!
Brooklyn Center
Boris A1112060 – 6 yr. neutered black cat, stray, 26 pounds:
Finder stated that does not know much about the cat other than that he is friendly and affectionate with strangers.
During intake Boris allowed all handling he also aloowed the counselor to take his picture with no problems.
ENRICHMENT:
05/16/17
Lying towards front of kennel with a low body. He tolerates petting along his head and body, raising his head and leaning away from my hand, trying to avoid touch. Hisses when I close the kennel door. Not interested in treats today. Needs more time to adjust. Sprayed feliway.
MEDICAL:
5/15:
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 6-7
Microchip noted on Intake? yes
History : stray
Subjective:
Observed Behavior – calm, growled during blood draw
Evidence of Cruelty seen – n
Evidence of Trauma seen – n
Objective
P = 160 R = wnl BCS 9/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: some gum recession, teeth are yellowish
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, hard to assess fully due to weight
U/G: neutered
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment: obese
Plan- gradual weight loss
Prognosis: good
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