ELI – A1114800
Safe - 6-21-2017 Brooklyn
SAFE 6/21/17 This cutie is young, lovable and incredibly affectionate! Unfortunately poor Eli wasn’t adopted at any Adoption events this past weekend, and then he was diagnosed with a URI.
Brooklyn Center
Eli A1114800, 2 Years Old, Black and White DSH, Neutered, 9.8 lbs, Stray 06/09/17
Medical::
06/09/17:
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 2yrs
Microchip noted on Intake? none
History: stray
Subjective: gentle, sweet temperament
Observed Behavior – no aggression allows all handling
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
P = 170 R = 24 BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: mild gingivitis, slightly elongated R maxillary canine, pink gums
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: MI, both testicles descended
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment: MI
mild periodontal dz, elongated R maxillary canine
Plan: ok for adoptions and neuter
long term consider a dental px with x rays to determine if R maxillary canine healthy or warrants extraction
Prognosis: good
SURGERY: Okay for surgery
06/13/17:
Pre-surgery exam
S/O: BAR. Active, attention seeking, allows all handling. BCS 5/9
EENT: Teeth clean, eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge
HL: Normal thoracic auscultation
ABD: Normal abdominal palpation
INTEG: WNL
MS: Ambulatory x 4
UG: Male
A: Apparently healthy
P: OK for neuter tomorrow
06/14/17:
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA.
Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
06/18/17:
ON SYMPTOMS CHECKLIST FOR SNEEZING
S/O: Cat is QAR/depressed. Third eyelids protruding OU. Licking nose.
A: Lethargy, Suspect early URI signs
P: Okay to go to event, but dispensing doxycycline liq. – 1ml PO q24h x 10d in case he is adopted.
06/19/17:
Hx; Monitoring URI. Sneezing
Obj
EENT- NAF
Ms- NAF
Abdomen- NAF
Lymph nodes- NAF
Neuro- NAF
Plan: 0.9 ml doxycycline sid for 10 days
move to isolation
Behavior::
KNOWN HISTORY:
Eli was brought in as a stray, so there is no information on his behavior in his previous home. His finder reports he interacted with another resident cat and was tense and hissed. The finder kept him in the bathroom and stated he used a hooded litter box and enjoyed eating cat dry food. He was very friendly with the finder and would rub for attention.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Subjective: Gentle, sweet temperament
EVALUATION:
Cage Condition: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor: Eli meows and starts to knead. He is calm, relaxed, and friendly.
Reaction when softly spoken to: Eli presses his head against the cage door, soliciting attention.
Reaction to cage door opening: Eli remains soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch: Eli head-butts right away and kneads with both paws, marching in place. He purrs and leans in for more rubs.
Reaction to being picked up: Eli remains calm and allows all handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Lively
VOCAL: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: Social, Sweet, Affectionate
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Beginner
Eli interacts with the observer, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
Profile::
06/09/17:
Eli is a black and white DSH cat that is possible 2 years old. Eli was abandon by the owner 3 days ago. Eli interacted with another house cat but he was tense and hissed. Finder decided to bring Eli to ACC. Finder also stated that Eli was kept in the bathroom where he used his hooded litter box and enjoy eating dry cat food. Eli was friendly with stranger and rub for attention. During intake Eli allowed being collard, scanned and photographed.
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