DUDE – A1114071

BROOKLYN CENTER

DUDE – A1114071

NEUTERED MALE, ORG TABBY / WHITE, DOMESTIC SH MIX,10 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason MOVE2PRIVA
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 06/03/2017, From NY 11212, DueOut Date 06/03/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation RED
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10 yr Microchip noted on Intake none History : owners moving Subjective: owner surrender Observed Behavior – fractious aggressive screaming tries to bite, sedated for exam telazol 0.2ml Im Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 8/9 EENT: minimal nuclear opacity OU ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: upper canines broken mid shaft, otherwise appear minimally stained PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: cannot palpate due to overweight U/G: neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted,a few matts dorslly, removed CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not perfomed Assessment aggressive overweight Plan needsbehavior eval Prognosis: fair, need to monitor appetite, at risk for hepatic lipidosis SURGERY: neutered
Weight 18.0

Basic info:

Dude is a 16 year old orange tabby cat who was surrendered by his owner due to the fact he was moving out of state and cannot take Due with him. The owner stated that he has had Dude since he was 8 weeks old and he got him as a gift from a friend. Dude has no known medical problems.

Socialization:

Owner stated that around strangers Dude is friendly and outgoing. He has spent time around children ages 3-18 and owner stated that he is relaxed and affectionate. When playing with adults and children Dude is gentle. Dude has spent time around kittens and he was hissing and swatting at them. Owner stated that Dude has not spent time around dogs so it is unknown how he will react.

Behavior:

On the way to the ACC in the car Dude was relaxed and slept. Dude has never had a bath so it is unknown how he will react. When having his nails trimmed Dude will struggle to get away. He likes to be brushed. When being picked up or put in the carrier Dude will struggle to get away. Dude isn’t bothered if he is disturbed while he is resting.

For a new family to know:

Owner described Dude as mellow, confident, and independent with a low activity level. Dude loves to eat and he has been eating both wet and dry food. When at home he likes to be in his favorite spot. He likes catnip and string. Dude has been kept indoors only ad likes to sleep on his owners couch. Dude is very much litter box trained and is used to uncovered or hooded litter box with crystal litter. Dude likes to scratch on paper in the home and he did not have a scratching post in his previous home.

Behavior:

KNOWN HISTORY:

Lived Indoors

Previously lived with: Adults and children (3 – 18yr. old)

Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward children: Relaxed and affectionate

Behavior toward cats: He spent time around kittens and was hissing and swatting at them

Behavior toward dogs: Unknown

Bite or Scratch history: None

Litter box training: Yes

Energy level/descriptors: Mellow, confident, and independent with a low activity level.

Other notes: He likes being brushed but struggles to get away when picked up or placed in a carrier. He likes to scratch on paper in the home and he did not have a scratching post in his previous home.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

Fractious aggressive screaming tries to bite

ENRICHMENT NOTES:

06/04/17

Lying in kennel with a low body and ears flat, growling ad facing the back wall. He turns his head to look at when when I speak to him and vocalizes very loudly, growling. Very uncomfortable. Needs more time to adjust. Sprayed feliway and gave him two shorelines. He was screaming as I put them over his cage door.

06/05/17

Lying in litterbox with a low body and wide eyes, pupils dilated. He is hissing and growling (prolonged hisses that sound like a scream) when I lift the cage cover. He stops hissing to sniff the treats I hold in front of him that I placed on the bear-claw. He will lick them but won’t eat them in front of me. Continues to yell until I drop the cover and lock the door. I keep the interaction short – he is very uncomfortable and stressed out.

06/06/17

Meows softly at the front of the kennel, sitting straight up and looking around. He sniffs then gently rubs his body up against the cage furnishings. Allows petting all over, leans in for attention. His body perks up and he appreciates attention. He purrs when pet, rolls over on his side and loves treats. A bit tense when picked up due to his size but allows all handling.

ACTIVITY LEVEL: Lively

VOCAL: Somewhat chatty

CHARACTER TYPE: Social, Calm, Affectionate

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Average

Dude interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.

MEDICAL:

06/04/17

Monitor condition – had slow recovery from Telazol yesterday.

S/O: BAR. Most of food consumed. In back of cage growling, hissing. No vomiting/diarrhea in cage or reported.

A: Appears to be fully recovered from sedation.

P: Continue to monitor while at BACC.

Good prognosis.

6/3:

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 10 yr

Microchip noted on Intake none

History : owners moving

Subjective: owner surrender

Observed Behavior – fractious aggressive screaming tries to bite, sedated for exam telazol 0.2ml Im

Evidence of Cruelty seen – none

Evidence of Trauma seen – none

Objective

P = wnl R = wnl BCS 8/9

EENT: minimal nuclear opacity OU ears clean, no nasal discharge noted

Oral Exam: upper canines broken mid shaft, otherwise appear minimally stained

PLN: No enlargements noted

H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic

ABD: cannot palpate due to overweight

U/G: neutered

MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted,a few matts dorslly, removed

CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Rectal: not perfomed

Assessment

aggressive overweight

Plan needsbehavior eval

Prognosis: fair, need to monitor appetite, at risk for hepatic lipidosis

SURGERY: neutered

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