ERNIE – 18678
Safe - 1-24-2018 Brooklyn
SAFE 1/24/18 ERNIE was brought to the shelter – he was nervous and trembling but allowed all handling. This handsome kitty needs a furever home asap!!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Ernie 18678
Location: Brooklyn
Intake Date: 1/19/18
Intake Type: Stray
Medical Behavior: Blue
Sex: Male
Age: 2 years
Original Location: 11385
KNOWN HISTORY:
Ernie was brought in as a stray, so there is no information on their behavior history or tendencies in their previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
01/19/18
Observed Behavior – Nervous, trembling, allowed all handling
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Ernie was sleeping upon approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Ernie lifts his head and looks at the assessor, blinking sleepily.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Ernie remains soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:
Ernie sniffs the assessor’s hand and accepts petting. He leans in for cheek rubs, rolls over, and begins to purr.
Reaction to being picked up:
Ernie remains calm and allows handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Mellow
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Shy
Calm
Sweet
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Average
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Ernie interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
22-Jan-2018
Pre-Op Exam
Vet Notes: 11:05 AM
Pre-surgery exam
Subjective: BAR. No csvd.
EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge
HL: No sneezing or coughing, eupneic, normal RR/RE
NEURO: A&A
MS: Ambulatory x4
A:
Apparently healthy
Hx of ear mites
P: Based on chart review and no signs of URI, OK for surgery tomorrow
Excellent prognosis
VET 991416
19-Jan-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 4:24 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: ~2-3yrs
Microchip noted on Intake? no
History : Stray
Subjective: BARH
Observed Behavior – Nervous, trembling, allowed all handling
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, moderate brown flaky debris AU, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: Teeth in good condition, minor staining, pink mm
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Male
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, minor abrasions behind ears
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment: Ear mites
Plan: Ivermectin 0.14ml SQ given for ear mites. Continue to monitor while at BACC
Prognosis: Excellent
SURGERY: Okay for surgery
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