LARA – 31567

Medical:

18-Jun-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 12:44 PM

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: ~10months based on PE.
Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative by LVT on intake. MC placed on intake.

History : Surrendered by O due to housing issues.

Subjective / Observed Behavior – BAR; did not allow handling. Hissing, lunging, swatting and biting when attempting to remove from kennel. Sedated for exam.

Evidence of Cruelty seen – none
Evidence of Trauma seen – none

Objective
sedated exam
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears have mild black debris; AU; no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: dc 0/5; pd 1/5
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: No murmur ausculted; CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: intact female
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: grossly normal

Assessment
fear / anxiety
periodontal disease
ear mites

Prognosis:
good

Plan:
sedated with 0.3ml DKT IM
reversed with 0.1ml antisedan
Behavioral assessment
gabapentin 200mg/ml — give 0.3ml PO q12h x 7 days
ear cytology — positive for ear mites
ear cleaning
ivermectin 0.09ml SQ; repeat in 2 weeks

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
Behavior:

Animal Behavior Saved At: 21-Jun-2018 17:10:11.000
Animal ID:
31567
Animal Name: Lara
Age: 10 Months
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Female
Spayed / Neutered: No
Handler:
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
6/20/2018
Retest Date:

Retest Reason:

Next Test Date:

KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: 2 adults
Behavior toward strangers: previous owner stated Lara is friendly and outgoing with strangers with her play being described as gentle
Bite or Scratch history: none
Litter box trained: yes
Energy level/descriptors: medium energy level
Other notes: Former owner stated Lara is friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow and quiet cat.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
6/18/18
Subjective / Observed Behavior – did not allow handling. Hissing, lunging, swatting and biting when attempting to remove from kennel.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
6/18/18
Resting at front, head down, tense, eyes fully dilated. Started grumbling on approach. Lifted head and screamed when touched. Left alone for now.

6/19/18
Crouched at front, tense, eyes fully dilated. Started growling on approach. Hissed and struck immediately when shown assess-a-hand, then retreated and hunched down in litter box.

6/20/18
Crouched position at first then sits upright, hisses and attempts to charge the front, but remains at the back with pupils dilated.

6/21/18
Curled up asleep on bedding next to den. Opened eyes when spoken to. Lifted head and became alert when door opened, started stress meowing. Lightly swatted assess-a-hand when touched, did not aggress further, continued laying in place. Sat up and ate offered treats after door closed.
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Lara remains crouched position turned sideways at the back of the cage.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Lara sits upright, hisses with eyes wide and pupils dilated.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Lara stiffens up, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:
Lara slowly sniffs the assessor’s hand, seems curious, but cowards in place and tucks in head. During the attempt to pet, she began to growl but accepts a brief touch on the head while ears turn sideways and body leans on to her side. Quickly after, Lara swats off the hand when petted along the body then runs into the cat den to hide.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Laid back
VOCAL:
Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE:
Curious

Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
New hope only
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Lara is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. She is stressed in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
Profile:

Animal ID: 31567
Animal Name: Lara
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
This animal came from:

Origin Address

Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
Basic Information:
Lara is a female black cat that was brought in as an owner surrender.Previous owner found her as a stray and only had her 3 weeks before getting evicted.
Previously lived with:
owner and owners spouse
How is this cat around strangers?
previous owner stated Lara is friendly and out going with strangers with her play being described as gentle
How is this cat around children?
Lara has not lived with or spent time with children while in previous owners care
How is this cat around other cats?
Lara has not lived with or spent time with other cats while in previous owners care
How is this cat around dogs?
Lara has not lived with or spent time with dogs while in previous owners care
Behavior Notes
Previous owner stated Lara has no behavior issues.Previous owner stated Lara hid for the first few days after she was brought home.
Previous owner stated they never attemptred to give Lara a bath or trim her nails.
Lara isnt bothered when put in a carrier or when disturbed while sleeping.
Lara enjoys being brushed and being picked up and held
Bite history:
Lara does not have a bite history
Energy level/descriptors:
lara is said to have a medium energy level
Medical Notes
Previous owner found Lara as a stray and only had her 3 weeks so medical history is unknown
For a New Family to Know
lara is described as a friendly,affectionate,playful,mellow and quiet cat with a medium activity level
When at home with previous owner lara was said to follow them from room to room
Lara enjoyed playing with wand toys and sleeping on owners bed or on a windowsill.
Lara was kept indoors after previous owner found her as a stray
Lara was fed 9 lives wet and dry food,her food was left out so she could graze.
Laras favorite treats were temptations
Lara is litter boxed trained andused to using a hooded litter box with Arm & hammer clumping litter.
Lara had a cardboard scratching post
Laras favorite activities were looking out the window and chasing the occasional fly that got in through said window.
previous owner stated their favorite thingabout Lara was that she loved belly rubs

Behavior Notes:

Lara allowed all handling including collaring,petting, positioning for a photo and getting put into a carrier.