GIO – 19507
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*** SAFE 02/06/18 *** Meet Orange/Caliby Housemates Cali and Gio! @BACC. Gio is a 2 year old orange tabby DSH. owners have had Gio for 1 year and is surrendering him along with house mates because of a residential move.
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Gio. My animal id is #19507. I am a male orange tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 30-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.
Gio was placed at risk due to behavior concerns; Gio has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and may dislike certain types of handling. Gio can go to an experienced adult only home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 10.8 lbs
30/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~2yrs Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Owner surrender Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Tense, difficult to get out of carrier, towel used for exam, allowed handling Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, moderate brown waxy debris AU (ear mite+), no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: 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 CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Ear mites Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Ivermectin 0.14ml SQ given for ear mites SURGERY: Okay for surgery
1/02/2018
pre neuter exam Estimated age:2 yr Subjective: QARH Observed Behavior -cowers in back of kennel allows handling Objective BARH mm pink P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, otoscopic exam ( during sedation) AD: heavy tan grey debris, bloody discharge. AS: tan grey debris, stenosis of canal, ear mites seen. no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment ear mites and secondary otitis Prognosis: very good Plan: saline flush of ears, application of Claro ear treatment AU neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
1/02/2018
cat neuter Was this cat a Cryptorchid no Routine Feline Neuter Self tie of spermatic cord single ligature of tunic proximal to self tie green tattoo Surgeon: 1204 Additional Note: ears cleaned and Claro applied AU
1/02/2018
[Anesthesia Template] Record in Mgs or MLS (identify which one) and Route of Administration Pre Medication Simbadol 0.67cc SQ Anesthetic Induction Telazol: 0.15cc IM Gas Maintenance: Isoflorane % : 2.0 NSAID Robenicoxib 0.5cc SQ
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
During intake Gio was timid and quiet. Gio started to hiss and growl and tried to flee. Gio did not allow any handling.
Basic Information:: Gio is a 2 year old orange tabby DSH. owners have had Gio for 1 year and is surrendering him along with house mates because of a residential move.
How is this cat around strangers?: Gio was not introduced to strangers
How is this cat around children?: Gio did not live with children or interact with them
How is this cat around other cats?: Around most of the other cats Gio is affectionate and will play with them. Gio plays gently with the other cats. Around the other male cat in the house Gio will low growl and keep his distance.
How is this cat around dogs?: Gio did not live with dogs.
Behavior Notes: During car rides Gio is quiet. Gio is use to getting wiped down with a sponge but is still afraid of it. Gio enjoys being brushed. Gio has never had his nails trimmed. Gio isnt bothered when being picked up and held. Gio is afraid of being placed in a carrier.
Bite history:: No known bite history
For a New Family to Know: Gio was described as friendly affectionate and talkative. When home with Gio he likes to follow the owner around the house. Gio doesnt play with many toys. Gio is litter box trained and used an uncovered litter box with clay litter. Gio ate store brand wet food. Gio didn’t have a scratching post but didnt scratch on anything in the house. When its time for bed Gio likes to sleep in the bed.
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Adults and other cats Behavior toward strangers: Unknown Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Affectionate and playful around most of the other cats. Around the other male cat in the house he would low growl and keep his distance. Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: No Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Friendly affectionate and talkative Other notes: He enjoys being brushed, isn’t bothered being picked up/held and doesn’t like being placed in a carrier. He likes to follow the owner around the house and doesn’t play with many toys.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 01/30/18 Tense, difficult to get out of carrier, towel used for exam, allowed handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 01/31/18 Lying in litterbox with a low, tense body. Tolerates petting along head and body while flattening ears and avoiding eye contact. Remains very still – needs more time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is recently cleaned
Reaction to assessor:: Gio was crouched in the back of the kennel with his tail wrapped around his body, and wide eyes focused on the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Gio lip licks and remains completely immobile when the assessor tries coaxing him forward.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Gio remains tense and alert.
Reaction to touch:: Gio shrinks his body and slowly turns his head away when the assessor extends his hand out. He flinches slightly when touched, continues to lip lick and tolerates slow gentle petting along his body. After a few minutes of attention he inches forward and leans against the assessor’s hand, allowing petting and rubs on his cheeks.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Gio has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and may dislike certain types of handling. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide him with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Gio tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
CAME IN WITH:
Cali 19506
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