HIKARU – 21784

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 2yo
Microchip noted on Intake? neg
Microchip Number (If Applicable):

History : Stray

Subjective: BARH. Nervous, a little tense, but well behaved during PE and med handling, quiet.

Observed Behavior –

Evidence of Cruelty seen – n

Evidence of Trauma seen – n

Objective

T =
P = wnl
R = wnl
BCS 4/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, 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: MI, 2 testicles
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
apparently healthy

Prognosis: excellent

Plan:
plan for neuter

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

Medical

Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
28-Feb-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 12:59 PM

[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 2yo
Microchip noted on Intake? neg
Microchip Number (If Applicable):

History : Stray

Subjective: BARH. Nervous, a little tense, but well behaved during PE and med handling, quiet.

Observed Behavior –

Evidence of Cruelty seen – n

Evidence of Trauma seen – n

Objective

T =
P = wnl
R = wnl
BCS 4/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, 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: MI, 2 testicles
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
apparently healthy

Prognosis: excellent

Plan:
plan for neuter

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

Behavior

Animal Behavior Saved At: 5-Mar-2018 16:34:15.000
Animal ID:
21784
Animal Name: Hikaru
Age: 2 Years 1 Week
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered: Unknown
Handler:
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
3/2/2018
Retest Date:

Retest Reason:

Next Test Date:

KNOWN HISTORY:
Hikaru was brought in with limited information on their behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.

Lived Indoors
Behavior toward strangers: friendly
Behavior toward children: briefly interacted with finder’s 3 year old child. Hikaru is described as being calm and allowed to be petted.
Behavior toward cats: Curious with the finder’s cat
Behavior toward dogs: Briefly interacted with the finder’s small mixed breed dog. Hikaru would taunt the dog.
Bite or Scratch history: none
Litter box training: yes
Energy level/descriptors: medium energy level.
Other notes: Hikaru is a mellow, shy and independent cat.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
2/28/18
Subjective: Nervous, a little tense, but well behaved during PE and med handling, quiet.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
2/28/18
Just returned from medical exam. Resting in litter box, soft eyes and body. Became alert when door opened, started lip licking. Lay in place, sniffed assess-a-hand, then allowed all pets, eyes wandering.

3/1/18
Seems unsure, eyes wide, looking around. Body tenses up and slowly sniffs the hand, but hesitant with the interaction. He then allows the touch and head rubs while remaining cautious with his surrounding.

3/5/18
Resting on bedding, soft eyes and body. Chirped when spoken to. Lay in place when door opened, leaned into pets, purred, ate treats from my hand.
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Hikaru remains neutral, sitting upright in the cage cubby.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Hikaru becomes alert with eyes wide open.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Hikaru remains in place, curious looking around with ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:
Hikaru seems unsure, slowly sniffs the assessor’s hand, but leans into the petting when touched on the head. He is hesitant and remains cautious with sudden noises through out the interaction.
Reaction to being picked up:
The cat becomes antsy then jumps back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Shy

Curious

Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Average
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Hikaru interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.