DIXIE – 22085

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 7yo
Microchip noted on Intake? yes

History :    O surrendering pet due to recent house fire

KNOWN HISTORY:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with:
Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children: Spent time around teenagers and was relaxed and affectionate
Behavior toward cats: Unknown
Behavior toward dogs: Spent time with a dog and was relaxed and affectionate
Bite or Scratch history: None
Litter box training: Yes
Energy level/descriptors: Friendly affectionate and mellow with a medium activity level
Other notes: She loves water and enjoys being bathed. Doesn’t mind having her coat brushed.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
03/04/18
Friendly and well behaved during PE, some vocalization and growling during med handling, but no swatting or trying to bite.
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Dixie was relaxed and lying down near the front of the kennel.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Dixie leans forward to sniff the assessor, then gently rubs her cheeks against the cage door.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Dixie remains calm and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:
Dixie’s tail pilo erects and she rolls over on her side when pet along her body. She gives head butts, purrs and allows petting all over.
Reaction to being picked up:
Dixie was a bit tense when picked up and tried to wiggle out of the assessor’s arms.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Social

Calm

Affectionate
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Beginner
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Dixie interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat can go to a beginner home.
This animal came from:Other ShelterOrigin AddressSpay/Neuter statusYesIs this cat having litter box issues?NoBasic Information:Dixie is a 7 year old black and white spayed cat that was surrendered by her owner due to personal problems.The owner stated that she adopted Dixie from the ACC 3 years ago.
Previously lived with:Owner
How is this cat around strangers?Owner stated that when around strangers Dixie is friendly and outgoing. When playing with adults she is gentle.
How is this cat around children?Dixie has spent time in the home around teenage children and when around them she is relaxed and affectionate.
How is this cat around other cats?Dixie has not spent time in the home around other cats so it is unknown how she will react.
How is this cat around dogs?Dixie has spent time in the home a dog when around them she was relaxed and affectionate. When playing with the dog she is gentle.
Behavior NotesOwner stated that overall Dixie behaves well. On the way to the ACC in the car she was meowing. She does scratch on the chair in the home due to the fact she was never provided a scratching post. Dixie loves water and enjoys being bathed. She isn’t bothered if she is brushed or has her nails trimmed. She also isn’t bothered if she is pushed off the couch or disturbed while she sleeps.
Bite history:Dixie has no bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?NoMedical NotesNo reported medical concerns.
For a New Family to KnowOwner described Dixie as friendly affectionate and mellow. When at home she likes to be in the same room as her owner. She likes to play with balls and paper. She has been kept indoors only and eats both wet and dry food. She is used to eating Science Diet Brand cat food. Dixie is also used to an uncovered litter box with clumping litter.
Behavior Notes:During intake Dixie allowed the counselor to pick her up collar her and take her picture with no problems.

4-Mar-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 10:55 AM

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DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 7yo
Microchip noted on Intake? yes
Microchip Number (If Applicable): 985121009543285

History : O surrendering pet due to recent house fire

Subjective: BARH. Friendly and well behaved during PE, some vocalization and growling during med handling, but no swatting or trying to bite.

Observed Behavior –

Evidence of Cruelty seen – n

Evidence of Trauma seen -n

Objective

T =
P = wnl
R = wnl
BCS 7/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: mild gingivitis and dental calculus
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: FS, no MGTs, no vulvar dc
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
overweight
apparently healthy

Prognosis: excellent

Plan:
ctm until transfer/adoption
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SURGERY: spayed