CIDER – 15725
Safe - 12-30-2017 Manhattan
*** SAFE 12/30/17 *** Four year old CIDER was living a happy solo life with his finders for the last several years. Now they have moved and left him behind…Here’s what you need to know… ” Cider enjoys watching T.V. and will come down and lay down with you if he hear it on. He like to hoard his toys in piles under the couch and if they are scattered he will run around collecting them again. He is very litter box trained and uses an uncovered litter box. He is used to being indoors and eating wet food. He does like to use horizontal scratching posts.” …The holidays are meant for CIDER! Offer to Foster or Adopt Now!
Manhattan Center
Hello, my name is Cider. My animal id is #15725. I am a desexed male black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 08-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving – no pets allowed.
Cider is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Upper Respiratory Infection, which is contagious to other cats. We suggest that Cider would be best suited to an adult only, cat experienced home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 8 lbs
Microchip: Negative Sex: Intact male Age~ Approx- 2 yrs BARH AMBX4 Eyes: Clear / wnl Ears: Clean/ wnl Nose: Clear / wnl Teeth: Very Slight dental tartar BCS: 5 Skin: APH / WNL Hair Coat: WNL Behavior: Mild tense and nervous behavior during exam Medication: None NOSF
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 4 years old – previous owners found him when he was a few months old and have had him for the previous 4 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on intake – MC placed during LVT intake History : Surrendered, no medical problems reported Subjective: Wary, alert Observed Behavior – Crouches, moves slowly, looks around, allows all handling Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 4.5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact, testicles S/S MSI: A few mats on ventrum. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally. Assessment: Apparently healthy adult male cat Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Neuter, adoption SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088
Post op recheck BAR, no c/s/v/d, no URI signs, incision CDI, comfortable.
HX: reported drooling excessively S: quiet in kennel O: sneezing Serous nasal discharge and drooling A: URI P: Move to iso start doxy 0.7ml PO SID x 10 days give 0.25ml Vit b complex SQ Cerenia 0.35 ml SQ SID x 3 days entered by 0975
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Cider was very loose bodied with his owner around but when i tried to pick him up he tensed up and tried to run away. He let me collar him but he kept trying to run away if i didn’t keep a hand on him.
Date of Intake: 12/8/2017
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Cider is a male black and white domestic medium hair cat that is estimated to be 4 years old. He was found as a stray when he was a few months old and was taken in, he stayed with his family for the last 4 years until they had to move to a location that did not allow animals.
Previously lived with:: 2 Adults
How is this cat around strangers?: Cider is fearful around strangers he will see who comes into the room and if its someone new he will run away and hide.
How is this cat around children?: Cider was not around children in his previous home
How is this cat around other cats?: Cider was not around cats in his previous home
How is this cat around dogs?: Cider was not around dogs in his previous home
Behavior Notes: Cider tends to run away if he hears loud noises and will hide until he feels safe. If hes left alone for a long period of time he will begin to meow for attention. He does not like baths or being brushed for long periods of time. He likes being picked up and placed in a high up location where he can lay down and be left alone with people nearby. He is not bothered by carriers and will often sleep in one if the bedroom door is closed.
Bite history:: Cider has no history of biting other people or animals.
Energy level/descriptors:: Low Energy, Independent, Quiet
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Cider enjoys watching T.V. and will come down and lay down with you if he hear it on. He like to hoard his toys in piles under the couch and if they are scattered he will run around collecting them again. He is very litter box trained and uses an uncovered litter box. He is used to being indoors and eating wet food. He does like to use horizontal scratching posts.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults Behavior toward strangers: Fearful, will see who is in the room but will run away and hide if it’s someone new. Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, uses an uncovered litter box Energy level/descriptors: Low Energy, Independent, Quiet Other notes: Cider enjoys watching T.V. and will come down and lay down with you if he hear it on. He like to hoard his toys in piles under the couch and if they are scattered he will run around collecting them again. Cider tends to run away if he hears loud noises and will hide until he feels safe. He likes being picked up and placed in a high up location where he can lay down and be left alone with people nearby.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – Crouches, moves slowly, looks around, allows all handling
Cage Condition:: Cage is recently cleaned
Reaction to assessor:: Cider was lying down by the back, focuses on the assessor with dilated eyes, and tilts his ears downward.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Cider averts his gaze and appears tense.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Cider becomes stiff, but remains in place.
Reaction to touch:: Cider sniffs the assessor’s hand when extended, and remains in place to accept touch. His eyes remain wide and he hisses when pet along his body, but does not display any other reaction but lip licking.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Cider has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and appears uncomfortable with extended handling. 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: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Cider tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He will most likely need time to warm up to his new home and family. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
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