CHEWY – 12777
Safe - 11-27-2017 Manhattan
**SAFE 11/27/17** CHEWY is a neutered 6-year-old hug machine who got along swell with a young child and puppy in his previous home, but his former owner’s pregnancy means this guy needs a hero TONIGHT! Message [email protected] if you can save Chewy tonight!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Chewy. My animal id is #12777. I am a desexed male brown tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 16-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person health – pregnant.
Chewy is at risk due to being diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection which is contagious to other cats. Chewy will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. He has shown fearful behavior in the care center and swats when you attempt to interact. New Hope only determination.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 13.8 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 6 years; exam is consistent with this Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on intake History : Owner surrender; no health hx available Subjective: Alert, looks around and walks around, allows all handling Observed Behavior – Relaxed, allows all handling Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 7/9 EENT: OD moderate seromucoid discharge, OS NSF. Multiple lines of alopecia on the lateral ear pinnae – each is about 1 cm long and 4 mm wide, and there are 2-3 on each ear in different orientations. Underlying skin is quiet. No nasal discharge noted. Oral Exam: Both maxillary canines are fractured about halfway down the tooth. Mild-mod tartar. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: 1. Conjunctivitis 2. Dental disease and tooth fractures 3. Overweight 4. Lesions on ears – consistent with very old bite wounds Prognosis: Good Plan: 1. Move to isolation, start erythromycin OU BID x10 days 2. Recommend weight loss of 2-3 lbs 3. Recommend dental cleaning and rads of fractured teeth; they may need to be extracted 1088
Recheck conjunctivitis noted on intake; unable to medicate with erythromycin due to behavior S/O -BAR, interactive but charges cage when approached and hisses -good appetite -OU: open and clear -no nasal discharge or sneezing noted -eupnic A Conjunctivitis-appears resolved P move from isolation okay to d/c erythromycin, monitor for relapsed conjunctivitis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Chewy had his eyes dilated with a tense body but allowed all handling. Chewy was receptive to petting.
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Chewy is a 6 year old domestic short hair. The owner got Chewy when he was just a kitten from a friend. The last time Chewy went to the vet was when he was neutered as a kitten.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult and 1 child
How is this cat around strangers?: Chewy is described as shy around strangers.
How is this cat around children?: Chewy has lived with a 6 year old girl and he is relaxed and playful with her. Chewy plays gently with the girl.
How is this cat around other cats?: Chewy has never been around other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: Chewy has been around a puppy that the owner would dog sit and he is very playful with him.
Behavior Notes: Chewy is not bothered when he is picked up and held or when he is put into a carrier. Chewy enjoys being brushed. The owner has never bathed Chewy, trimmed his nails, or disturbed while he is sleeping.
Bite history:: Chewy has never bitten or scratched another animal or person.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Chewy is described as friendly and playful. The owner’s favorite thing about Chewy is that he is laid back and relaxed. Chewy’s favorite thing to do is play with wand toys. When the owner is home, Chewy stays in the same room as her. Chewy likes strings, wand toys, and chasing toys. Chewy has been kept indoors only. Chewy sleeps on top of the cabinet. Chewy is fed 1 big bowl of dry food of any variety, once a day. Chewy uses a covered litter bx with crystal litter. Chewy scratches on a scratching post made out of carpet.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Basic Information: Chewy is a 6 year old domestic short hair. The owner got Chewy when he was just a kitten from a friend. The last time Chewy went to the vet was when he was neutered as a kitten. Previously lived with: 1 adult and 1 child How is this cat around strangers? Chewy is described as shy around strangers. How is this cat around children? Chewy has lived with a 6 year old girl and he is relaxed and playful with her. Chewy plays gently with the girl. How is this cat around other cats? Chewy has never been around other cats. How is this cat around dogs? Chewy has been around a puppy that the owner would dog sit and he is very playful with him. Behavior Notes: Chewy is not bothered when he is picked up and held or when he is put into a carrier. Chewy enjoys being brushed. The owner has never bathed Chewy, trimmed his nails, or disturbed while he is sleeping. Bite history: Chewy has never bitten or scratched another animal or person. Energy level/descriptors: Medium Has this cat ever had any medical issues? No For a New Family to Know: Chewy is described as friendly and playful. The owner’s favorite thing about Chewy is that he is laid back and relaxed. Chewy’s favorite thing to do is play with wand toys. When the owner is home, Chewy stays in the same room as her. Chewy likes strings, wand toys, and chasing toys. Chewy has been kept indoors only. Chewy sleeps on top of the cabinet. Chewy is fed 1 big bowl of dry food of any variety, once a day. Chewy uses a covered litter bx with crystal litter. Chewy scratches on a scratching post made out of carpet.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – Relaxed, allows all handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/16/17 Resting at back, head down, eyes fully dilated. Sat up and became alert when door opened, started lip licking. Hissed when attempted touch. Sprayed thunderease. 11/19/17 Sitting up at back, tense, eyes dilated. Came abruptly forward when door started to open, hissing. Retreated again when door fully opened, then hissed and swatted when attempted touch. Sprayed thunderease.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Chewy is sitting up at the back of the cage on approach, looking at the assessor with tense posture and dilated eyes.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Chewy continues to sit in place and look at the assessor.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Chewy comes quickly forward and begins hissing.
Reaction to touch:: Chewy retreats to avoid touch, then hisses and swats.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Chewy has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide him with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New hope only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Please note that Chewy is being treated for an upper respiratory infection at the time of the behavior assessment. This condition may affect some of the behaviors shown during evaluation. Chewy is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He has tried to swat, is extremely fearful in the shelter environment, and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
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