FERN – 12908
Safe - 12-1-2017 Brooklyn
SAFE 12/1/17 Fern is a 10 year old black and white cat. She was adopted from the care center 4 years ago and is being surrendered. Owner states that she has been peeing and pooping outside of her box for 6 months. She did not take Fern to the vet. She did not answer any more questions. Fern’s housemate Ficus 12907 was also surrendered.
Ficus and Fern are a pair of senior kitties who loved sleeping together in their home…
Please help them today!
Brooklyn Center
*RETURN*
Fern 12908, 10 Years Old, Black and White DSH, Spayed, 12 lbs 4.48 oz, Owner Surrender 11/17/17
Medical:
11/17/17:
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 10
Microchip noted on Intake? yes
History: o surrender
Subjective: QARH
Observed Behavior – Allows handling
Evidence of Cruelty seen -n
Evidence of Trauma seen -n
Objective
T =
P = 180
R =eup
BCS= 7/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: grade 2 ddz
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: female spayed, no mgt’s
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dry hair coat with dandruff
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment
Geriatric
Overweight
Prognosis: Good
Plan: Routine intake
Profile:
This behavior note was written by the previous owner of this pet. Animal Care Centers of NYC provides this as a guide for optimal pet placement.
Please use these notes in conjunction with the information provided by NYCACC.
Animal ID: 12908
Animal Name: Fern
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Date of Intake
17-Nov-2017
Is this cat having litter box issues?
Yes
If yes, Please elaborate:
Owner states that she has been peeing and pooping outside of her box for 6 months. She did not take Fern to the vet. She did not answer any more questions.
Basic Information:
Fern is a 10 year old black and white cat. She was adopted from the care center 4 years ago and is being surrendered because she is sick.
Previously lived with:
1 adult
How is this cat around strangers?
According to the owner, Fern is very friendly with strangers.
How is this cat around children?
Owner did not mention any children so her behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around other cats?
Fern lives with another 10 year old male cat. Owner reports they are friendly with each other.
How is this cat around dogs?
Fern has not lived with any dogs so her behavior is unknown.
Behavior Notes
Fern was reported to scratch on furniture but the owner was unclear.
Bite history:
Ficus has not bitten a person or another animal.
Energy level/descriptors:
low.
Medical Notes
Owner has never taken Fern to the vet.
For a New Family to Know
Fern enjoys most of her time sleeping with the other cat in the home. She loves to watch people and birds from outside the window. She was kept indoors only. She was only fed dry food.
Behavior Notes:
During intake, Fern allowed to be collared, scanned, and photographed. She walked with ease into her carrier.
CAME IN WITH:
FICUS – 12907
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