KITKAT – 10736
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Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Kitkat. My animal id is #10736. I am a male gray cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 25-Oct-2017.
10/29/17 4:12pm Kitkat 10736 is at risk due to being diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other cats. Kitkat displays relaxed and affectionate behavior during his stay in the care center and will do well in a home with cat parents with an average amount of experience.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 8.72 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam: 1431 Estimated age: 8 years Microchip noted on Intake? no History : stray Subjective: BAR, hydrated Observed Behavior – Friendly, allows exam and treatments with minimal restraint. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective P = 120 R =wnl BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, evidence of chronic otitis, both pinna are scarred, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate dental wear and staining. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, scruffy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: older cat but in apparent good health Prognosis: good Plan: continue to monitor at ACC SURGERY: permanent surgical waiver due to age
It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
New URI noted on rounds History: Intake 10/25-apparently healthy Subjective: QAR. No c/s/v/d Objective EENT: mild serous nasal d/c bilaterally, mucopurulent ocular d/c ou, crumpled pinna H/L: no c/s ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated Assessment: URI with conjunctivitis Hx chronic otitis Plan: Start erythromycin ou BID x10d until 11/5 Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x10d until 11/5 Recheck at day 5, 10 Move to iso Prognosis: Good
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
KNOWN HISTORY:: Kitkat was brought into our care center as a stray so we have no previous history available.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Friendly, allows exam and treatments with minimal restraint.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Kitkat is lying on his kuranda bed with a relaxed body as the assessor approaches.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Kitkat turns his head to face the assessor and makes eye contact when spoken to, ears forward and body remaining relaxed.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Kitkat remains relaxed on his bed as the cage door opens and maintains eye contact.
Reaction to touch:: Kitkat stands up and allows petting along his head and body while raising his tail. He comes forward to allow further petting while leaning in and making eye contact with soft eyes.
Reaction to being picked up:: Kitkat remains calm as the assessor picks him up and carries him.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Affectionate
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: __ Average Kitkat 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.
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