DORA – 12954
Publicly Adoptable - 12-19-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Anjellicle Cats Rescue Please honor your pledges: http://bit.ly/dora12954
*** SAFE 12/19/17 *** VIDEO & NEW PHOTOS! DORA wants a new home and new hearts to explore!! Meet her at MACC!! 9 year old DORA is not happy that her owner dumped her at the shelter for the holidays. She would love to have a new home and be your new best friend!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Dora. My animal id is #12954. I am a desexed female white cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 9 years 2 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 18-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving – no pets allowed.
Dora is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Upper Respiratory Infection, which is contagious to other cats. Behaviorally, Dora has been assessed as best suited to an experienced adult only cat home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7.125 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, could not place Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: hissing and swatting when approached, walked out of carrier but required netting, minimal handling through net as cat was biting at material Sex: intact female Estimated Age: reported 9y Subjective: seemingly healthy older cat, limited exam Eyes: clear Ears: clean pinnae Oral Exam: mild staining Heart: could not auscultate Lungs: could not auscultate Abdomen: could not palpate Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy older cat Plan: DVM intake, MC and CT when calm or at Sx
Dora was scheduled for an AM treatment of Simbadol 1.8mg/mL. Gave 0.4 mL SQ at 9:08AM from bottle #35 Also gave Robenacoxib 20mg/mL 0.3mL SQ 1215
Dora was scheduled for an AM treatment of Simbadol 1.8mg/mL. Gave 0.4mL SQ at 8:46 AM from bottle # 36. Also gave Robenacoxib 20mg/mL 0.3mLSQ Given by:1215 DVM 1382
Administered 0.4mls SQ Simbadol 1.8mg/ml, 0.3mls Onsior SQ 20mg/ml as AM TX.
Administered Cerenia 10mg/ml injection, 0.3mls SQ – Doxycycline 50mg/ml, 0.7mls PO, as per DVM 0577.
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam limited exam in net Estimated age:reported 9, seems younger Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -screaming, hard to approach Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: none H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: limited U/G: reported intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:good Plan:ohe SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Surgery Report: Feline Spay Was this cat in heat, pregnant or have a pyometra? pyometra Ventral Midline Incision Ovaries autoligated Uterine Body Ligated with: 2-0 PDS, one modified miller’s knot and one encircling ligation Abdominal Closure: 3 layer closure, 3-0 PDS, simple continuous pattern Green Linear Tattoo Placed on Midline Surgeon:1382 Additional Comments: hypotension noted intraoperatively (MAP 60), gave 50 ml LRS IV bolus and maintained isoflurane between 0.5-1%; recovery was smooth and uneventful
Pre-spay exam, most of the exam performed under sedation S/O -BAR, spits and lunges when approached -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: open and clear -eupnic, no murmurs/arrhythmias -mm appear pale pk with prolonged CRT under sedation -firm, tubular structure palpable in abdomen lateral abdominal radiograph revealed multilobulated, large fluid filled structure in caudal abdomen; pyometra CBC/chem revealed mild anemia A Pyometra Geriatric Anemia, mild; likely secondary to pyometra P OHE
Recheck for salivation + ataxia: S/O: BAR, mildly dehydrated – mild clear nasal discharge, sneezing – mild hypersalivation, no oral ulcers; ate wet food well – H/L nsf – amb x 4, snp abdomen, spay incision is intact w/ no swelling/discharge A: mild early URI vs other P: Doxy 0.7 ml PO SID x 10 days + cerenia 0.3 ml SQ SID x 3 days + recheck
Anesthesia report: Induced with IM mixture of: Ketamine 0.15___ ml Dexdomitor 0.15__ ml Butorphanol _0.15__ ml Pain medication given during surgical prep: Simbadol 0.40___ ml – given SQ Onsior 0.30___ ml – given SQ Pt intubated with 3____ entrotracheal tube, isoflurane anesthesia provided.bag used 1.5 Recovery uneventful.placed ivc.note size 24g fluid rate from 16ml/hr-25ml/hr delayed crt anemia present. low bp .blood work confirmed.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
During intake Dora purred, rubbed towards my hands and was head nudging. She got startled when getting picked up by being more alert and attentive. She moved and squirmed more while she got picked out of where carrier and was more vocal. She enjoyed petting and head scratches.
Date of Intake: 11/18/2017
Spay/Neuter status: No
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Dora is nine year old female cat that has not been spayed. She is a domestic short haired cat and is not declawed. The owner has to surrender the cat due to moving. Dora has had no health problems and received veterinary care nine years ago.
Previously lived with:: Two kids, two adults, two cats, one dog
How is this cat around strangers?: Dora is shy at first and hides, but after getting familiar she comes out and is playful,friendly, outgoing and respectful towards adults and kids.
How is this cat around children?: Dora has been around kids between the ages 2-17. She is relaxed, affectionate, and respectful. If she gets consistently picked up she gets overwhelmed, she reacts by pushing off the holder and running away to hide.
How is this cat around other cats?: Dora has been around another two cats since her birth. She plays and is relaxed and respectful. Dora can get aggressive with her daughter, they both share water and at times get into a scuffle by swatting towards the cats face.
How is this cat around dogs?: Dora has been around a highly energetic large dog for roughly two months. Dora was tolerant and respectful. When the dog was around Dora too much and was hopping and running around, Dora would either run away or would swat the dog.
Behavior Notes: Dora from time to time scratches walls but if a scratch post is available she will use that. She enjoys baths and receives one every other month. She enjoys being brushed, and rubbing on legs, she enjoys sleeping on her bed and playing with her stuffed and chase toys. She also enjoys hiding in closets and getting snugged in.
Bite history:: Dora has never bitten or scratched any person or animal.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Dora has had no health problems and received veterinary care nine years ago.
For a New Family to Know: Dora is friendly, affectionate, playful, has a medium level of activity.he enjoys baths and receives one every other month. She enjoys being brushed, and rubbing on leg, she enjoys sleeping on her bed. She also enjoys hiding in closets and getting snugged in. Dora enjoys following people around from time to time, she plays with toys such as balls, stuffed toys, and toys she can chase. Dora has in kept indoors her whole life and generally sleeps in bed at night. Dora eats dry food (Nine Lives) and does not have a craving for treats but eats them from time to time. Dora is littered box trained and has had two boxes in the past, one covered another uncovered. She is mostly familiar with clumping litter. Dora also enjoys using scratch post that are vertical and have some carpet on them when made available to her.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Two kids, two adults, two cats, one dog Behavior toward strangers: Dora is shy at first and hides, but after getting familiar she comes out and is playful, friendly, outgoing and respectful towards adults and kids Behavior toward children: Dora has been around kids between the ages 2-17. She is relaxed, affectionate, and respectful. If she gets consistently picked up she gets overwhelmed, she reacts by pushing off the holder and running away to hide. Behavior toward cats: Dora has been around another two cats since her birth. She plays and is relaxed and respectful. Dora can get aggressive with her daughter, they both share water and at times get into a scuffle by swatting towards the cats face. Behavior toward dogs: Dora has been around a highly energetic large dog for roughly two months. Dora was tolerant and respectful. When the dog was around Dora too much and was hopping and running around, Dora would either run away or would swat the dog. Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Other notes: Dora is friendly, affectionate, playful, has a medium level of activity.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior -screaming, hard to approach
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/19/17 Crouched towards the front, tense, wide-eyed. Started chattering and grumbling on approach. Hissed and swatted between the bars when spoken to. Sprayed thunderease. 11/20/17 Sitting at the front, eyes wide and dilated, alert. Started meowing and rubbing against the bars when spoken to, then abruptly yowled and swatted when shown assess-a-hand. Ate offered teats, resumed rubbing against the bars when assess-a-hand removed. Sprayed thunderease.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Dora remains neutral, resting on her cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Dora remains soft body when spoken to.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Dora remains in place with normal shape eyes, ears erect and forward, meowing attention.
Reaction to touch:: Dora accepts the touch and began to lean into the assessor’s hand while purring. During the stroke she focuses on the hand, ears draw back then attempts to nip the hand, but doesn’t. When the interaction has stopped she quickly bounces back to accepting touch on the head.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Initially Dora solicits petting and attention, but after a few soft passes over the body she begins to focus on the hand and threatens to bite at the assessor hand. This may be a sign of petting-induced aggression, where repeated physical contact results in discomfort for the cat, or it may be a sign of overstimulation. As a result of this observed behavior we recommend adopters who are familiar with signs of behavioral arousal and agitation in cats, so that interactions can be ended before Dora becomes reactive. Treats should be used to reward appropriate responses to physical attention.
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