GILDA – A1115992

BROOKLYN CENTER

GILDA –  A1115992

SPAYED FEMALE, CALICO, DOMESTIC LH,10 yrs
STRAY – ONHOLDHERE, HOLD FOR ID Reason STRAY
Intake condition GERIATRIC Intake Date 06/20/2017, From NY 11413, DueOut Date 06/27/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10 Microchip noted on Intake? yes History : abandoned Subjective: history includes foaming at mouth and blood on fur–neither of these things seen Observed Behavior – purring, head butting Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 100 R = purring BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted. aging changes to irises Oral Exam: moderate tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: presumed spayed (adopted from aspca) MSI: Ambulatory x 4, heavy flea infestation, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. age associated sarcopenia CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy older cat, fleas Plan: routine geriatric work up eventually recommended gave capstar and effipro Prognosis: good
Weight 6.3

KNOWN HISTORY:

Gilda was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

Purring, head butting

ENRICHMENT NOTES:

06/21/17

Lying in front of kennel with a relaxed body, head-butting kennel door. Allows petting along head and body while standing up to lean in for more petting. Doing well after first day!

EVALUATION:

Cage Condition: No change

Reaction to assessor: Gilda was relaxed and rubbing her entire body against the cage door.

Reaction when softly spoken to: Gilda purrs softly and continues soliciting attention.

Reaction to cage door opening: Gilda is calm and relaxed.

Reaction to touch: Gilda purrs softly when pet and rubs her cheeks against the assessor’s hand. She allows petting all over, climbs on the assessor’s lap and nuzzles up for attention.

Reaction to being picked up: Gilda is calm, relaxed and has a soft body.

ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate

VOCAL: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: Lap cat, Affectionate, People Oriented

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Beginner

Gilda interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.

MEDICAL:

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 10

Microchip noted on Intake? yes

History : abandoned

Subjective: history includes foaming at mouth and blood on fur–neither of these things seen

Observed Behavior – purring, head butting

Evidence of Cruelty seen – n

Evidence of Trauma seen – n

Objective

P = 100 R = purring BCS 3/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted. aging changes to irises

Oral Exam: moderate tartar

PLN: No enlargements noted

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

ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated

U/G: presumed spayed (adopted from aspca)

MSI: Ambulatory x 4, heavy flea infestation, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. age associated sarcopenia

CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment: healthy older cat, fleas

Plan: routine geriatric work up eventually recommended

gave capstar and effipro

Prognosis: good

 

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