GUCCI – 35457

MANHATTAN CENTER

Gucci 35457 

Care Center Location: Manhattan

ZIP Code From: 10033

Intake Type: Stray

Medical Behavior: –

Age: – years

Sex: –

Weight: – lbs

Medical:

Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
26-Jul-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 10:50 AM

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: Estimated 2-5 years based on dentition and overall appearance
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg

History : Stray, no health hx available. Started on gabapentin yesterday due to stress in shelter – estimated weight 10 lbs so dose was 25 mg/kg.

Subjective: Alert, looks around in carrier and while sitting on exam table

Observed Behavior – Tense, growls when handled but tolerates exam. Yowls during blood draw.

Evidence of Cruelty seen – None

Evidence of Trauma seen – None

Objective
BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Scant tartar
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, not distended
U/G: Female, no SS noted, no masses or discharge
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: Normal externally

Assessment: Scant tartar

Prognosis: Excellent

Plan: Recommend daily tooth brushing and regular dental cleanings.
Continue gabapentin at this dose.

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

1088

25-Jul-2018
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 5:42 PM

Adding gabapentin per behavior request.

gabapentin 0.45ml PO q12h x 7 days

Estimating weight at 10lbs.

Behavior:

Animal ID:
35457

Animal Name: Gucci
Age: 3 Years (approx)

Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Gender: Female
Spayed / Neutered: No

Handler:
Observer:

Behavior Assessment Date:
7/25/2018

Retest Date:

Retest Reason:

Next Test Date:

KNOWN HISTORY:
Gucci was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:
7/24/18
Briefly at front, alert, eyes dilated, looking around. Retreated into den on approach, started hissing and deep growling loudly when spoken to. Left alone for now.

7/25/18
Sitting upright by the front, randomly growls while briefly accepting the touch and paws the hand to stop the interaction.

7/26/18
Huge improvement! Resting in den, came out when spoken to, soft eyes and body, started grooming. Came forward when door opened, started eating offered treats. Leaned and arched into pets, purred. Rubbed against the bars after door closed, no hissing or pawing at all today!

7/27/18
Slowly engages the front, soft body, leans in for pets and purrs throughout the interaction.

Cage Condition:
No change

Reaction to assessor:
Gucci remains neutral, sitting upright by the front during the approach.

Reaction when softly spoken to:
Gucci meows, remains alert with eyes wide open, looking around.

Reaction to cage door opening:
Gucci engages while randomly growling, ears erect and forward.

Reaction to touch:
Gucci briefly allows the touch on the head and body, but began to growl and paw at the hand to stop the interaction.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate

VOCAL:
Somewhat chatty

CHARACTER TYPE:
Curious

Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
Pet-induced aggression

Potential challenges comments:
Initially Gucci solicits petting and attention, but after a few soft passes over the body she begins to growl and paw at the assessor. This may be a sign of petting-induced aggression, where repeated physical contact results in discomfort for the cat, or it may be a sign of overstimulation. As a result of this observed behavior we recommend adopters who are familiar with signs of behavioral arousal and agitation in cats, so that interactions can be ended before Gucci becomes reactive. Treats should be used to reward appropriate responses to physical attention.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experienced, adult only

Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Gucci may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her 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 her new home and family at her own pace.

Recommendations

Adoption Recommendations:

Comments:

Suitability With Children:

Other:
7/25/18 Adult Only

Yard Size:

Overall Rating:

Passed For Rehoming:

Indemnity/Waiver:

Adoption Summary:

Color Match:

Profile/Activity Level:

Profile:

Animal ID: 35457

Animal Name: Gucci

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

This animal came from:

Origin Address

Date of Intake
22-Jul-2018
Basic Information:
Gucci is a white domestic short hair cat that was brought in as a stray

Behavior Notes:

Gucci hissed during intake and retreated to the back of the carrier

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