GRANDY – 22336

MANHATTAN CENTER

Grandy 22336

Care Center Location: Manhattan

ZIP Code From: 10457

Intake Type: Owner surrender

Medical Behavior: Orange

Age: 2.5 years

Sex: Neutered male

Weight: 8 lbs

 

Medical

Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
8-Mar-2018
DVM Intake

VET-P 991234

8-Mar-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 10:34 AM

[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 2.5 yrs old
Microchip noted on Intake? neg on intake
Microchip Number (If Applicable):

History : o surrender

Subjective: growling, unable to perform complete exam

Observed Behavior – growling, in net for exam

Evidence of Cruelty seen – no

Evidence of Trauma seen – no

Objective

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: not performed
PLN: not performed
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: not performed
U/G: MI, both testicles palpated
MSI: healthy hair coat seen from brief exam
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment
apparently healthy from brief exam d/t behavior

Prognosis: good

Plan:
ok for neuter- can pursue MC and CT at that time
rec perform more complete exam in 2 days, once p has acclimated to new environment, as may be stress causing growling. If p tolerates, can give gabapentin (75mg, or 1.5ml of 50 mg/ml solution)

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
VET-P 991234

8-Mar-2018
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 2:45 AM

[LVT Intake Exam]

Microchip Scan: negative, could not place
Evidence of Cruelty: no
Observed Behavior: in feral den in cage, would not come out, swatting and lunging when attempting to move animal
Sex: reported intact male
Estimated Age: reported 2.5y

Subjective: seemingly healthy but overweight animal
Eyes: clear
Ears: clean
Oral Exam: minimal staining
Heart: could not auscultate
Lungs: could not auscultate
Abdomen: could not palpate
Musculoskeletal: overweight 6/9 BCS
Mentation: BARH

Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy animal

Plan: DVM intake (confirm sex), CT and MC when calm or at Sx

Behavior

Animal Behavior Saved At: 10-Mar-2018 11:41:54.000
Animal ID:
22336
Animal Name: Grandy
Age: 2 Years 6 Months
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered: No
Handler:
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
3/10/2018
Retest Date:

Retest Reason:

Next Test Date:

KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: an adult
Behavior toward strangers: Grandy is usually shy around strangers and will hide majority of their visit.
Behavior toward children: Grandy has been around children ages 3-10 and very affection and gentle towards them.
Bite or Scratch history: none
Litter box training: yes
Energy level/descriptors: Medium
Other notes: The former owner stated he likes to sit at the window and meow at other cats that are outside.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
3/8/18 Subjective: growling, unable to perform complete exam
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
3/8/18
Resting in den, almost completely out of sight. Lay in place when door opened, lifted head, looked around. Tolerated touch, no response.

3/9/18
Immobile hiding in the cat den, becomes alert and curious looking around from the den. Sniffs the hand and allows the touch, but began to low growl and lip lick in place.
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Grandy remains tense, hiding in the cat den during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Grandy becomes alert, curious looking around with pupils dilated from inside the den.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Grandy remains in place, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:
Grandy accepts a brief touch on the head and body, but becomes agitated with the petting and began to growl at the assessor’s hand.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Laid back
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Timid

Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Grandy 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 who understands this cat may need time to warm up to his new home and family at his own pace.
Profile

Animal ID: 22336
Animal Name: Grandy
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
This animal came from:

Origin Address

Date of Intake
7-Mar-2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
Basic Information:
Grandy is a 2 year old unaltered male DSH. He was found as a stray 2 years ago and owner had him ever since. He appears healthy and have no health concerns. Owner surrenders due to no time.
Previously lived with:
One female adult
How is this cat around strangers?
Grandy is usually shy around strangers and will hide majority of their visit.
How is this cat around children?
Grandy has been around children ages 3-10 and very affection and gentle towards them.
How is this cat around other cats?
Grandy has never interacted with dogs.
How is this cat around dogs?
Grandy has never interacted with cats unless outside his window.
Behavior Notes
Grandy use to get bath with a wet rag. He often struggles but become tolerant after a few minutes. He had his nail trim once and runs away if he see the nail clipper. He likes being picked up and held.
Bite history:
Grandy has never bitten or scratched anyone.
Energy level/descriptors:
Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
Medical Notes
Grandy appears healthy to owner.
For a New Family to Know
Grandy eats wet and dry food any brand twice a day. He often follow owner around the house or sit on owner’s lap. He likes to sit at the window and meow at other cats that are outside. He doesn’t have any interested in toys and never had scratching post.

Behavior Notes:

Upon intake Grandy was growling, had ear plane ears and eyes were dilated. Limited handling at this time to reduce stress. He scanned negative for a microchip.

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