LIME – 22803
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3-23-2018 Brooklyn
SAFE 3/23/18 LIME HAS A VIDEO! Adorable Pair of Housemates LEMON & LIME! Abandoned By Owners Outside Apartment! Cute Cream & Brown Tabbies! Lime 22803 is a gray tabby & white, med. sized cat. Lime was found outside of the clients apartment building.The client believes that Lime was thrown outside by a tenant inside of the building. LIME has some eye issues and needs follow up vet care. Came in with housemate Lemon 22802.
BROOKLYN CENTER
Lime 22803
Care Center Location: Brooklyn
ZIP Code From: 11693
Intake Type: Stray
Medical Behavior: Green
Age: 4 years
Sex: Neutered Male
Weight: 10 lbs
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lime was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
03/16/18
Calm for exam, allows all handling
03/18/18
Lying on top of kuranda bed, body low. He sniffs the treats I place down next to him but doesn’t eat them immediately. He tolerates petting along his head and body for a few moments, then begins to lean in for cheek rubs. Turns his head to eat his treats as I’m petting his head. Timid and unsure, has potential to warm up.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
03/14/18
Lying in back of kennel with a low, tense body. Makes eye contact when spoken to, face also tensed. Tolerates petting along head and body while remaining very still and tilting ears. Needs more time to adjust.
03/15/18
Lying on top of kuranda bed, body low and tense and ears tilted. Makes eye contact and watches me as I approach. Does not react when I place treats next to him, then tolerates petting along his head and body with the bear-claw while turning his head to watch my hand. Nervous and unsure, needs more time to adjust. Not eating.
03/16/18
Tense body and curled up on top the kuranda bed. slow blinks, his ears bend slightly and he doesn’t get up or come forward when coaxed. He slow blinks and remains completely immobile when I try to make contact. He tolerates petting along his head and body while turning his head to watch my hand. Slowly starts to warm up and tilts his head, allowing petting and rubs along his body.
03/18/18
Lying on top of kuranda bed, body low. He sniffs the treats I place down next to him but doesn’t eat them immediately. He tolerates petting along his head and body for a few moments, then begins to lean in for cheek rubs. Turns his head to eat his treats as I’m petting his head. Timid and unsure, has potential to warm up.
03/19/18
Lying on top of kuranda bed, body low and head raised. Makes eye contact with flat ears as kennel door opens. He sniffs the air as I place treats in front of him but doesn’t eat them during our interaction today. Tolerates petting along his head and body while turning head to watch my hand. Begins to lean in for cheek rubs (ears shifting forward slightly). Nervous and unsure. May have potential to warm up.
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Lime was tense and curled up on top the kuranda bed.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Lime slow blinks, his ears bend slightly and he doesn’t get up or come forward when coaxed.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Lime remains tense and motionless.
Reaction to touch:
Lime slow blinks and remains completely immobile when the assessor extends his hand out. He tolerates petting along his head and body while turning his head to watch the assessor’s hand. Slowly starts to warm up and tilts his head, allowing petting and rubs along his body.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Laid back
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Timid
Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
Fearful
Potential challenges comments:
Lime has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and may dislike certain types of handling. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide him with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experience
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Lime may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. Any future home with children should conduct a thorough interaction before adopting.
This animal came from:
Found Stray
Origin Address
Date of Intake
13-Mar-2018
Basic Information:
Lime’22803 is a gray tabby & white, med. sized cat. Lime was found outside of the clients apartment building.The client believe that Lemon was thrown outside by a tenant inside of the building.
Previously lived with:
found stray
How is this cat around strangers?
Around the finder Lime allowed to be rubbed ,pet & placed into a hard carrier.
How is this cat around children?
Lime has not interacted with any children while with the finder.
How is this cat around other cats?
Lime was found with another cat. lemon appear to be comfortable and relaxed with the other feline.
How is this cat around dogs?
Lime has not interacted with any dogs while with the finder.
Behavior Notes
During the train ride , Lemon was quiet and relaxed.
Bite history:
Lemon did not attempt to bite or scratch the finder.
Energy level/descriptors:
medium-low
Medical Notes
Lime appears to have a collapsed eyelid.
For a New Family to Know
Lime allowed to be placed inside of a carrier.
Behavior Notes:
Upon intake lime came right out of the carrier. Lime allowed to be photographed inside of the carrier. , collared , scanned and placed inside of a carrier.
18-Mar-2018
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 1:10 PM
missing os
sitting ontop of hammock shelf in cage
ok to continue gabapentin and cat does not really want to interact or approach from where it is, but other enrichment protocols may be more beneficial
17-Mar-2018
Spay/Neuter Summary
L V T Notes: 2:53 PM
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA.
Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
LVT-E 990081
17-Mar-2018
16-Mar-2018
Pre-Op Exam
Vet Notes: 1:51 PM
Hx: Scheduled for surgery at Glendale on 3/17/18
S/O: Cat is Q/BARH. BCS 5/9. EENT – OD appears wnl; OS severe blepharospasm, mild peri-ocular swelling with serous to mucoid discharge; unable to visualize cornea well. Heart/lungs auscult wnl. Both testicles descended.
A: Acceptable candidate for elective sx
P: Send to Glendale for neuter tomorrow. Recommend ophthamology consult +/- ocular sx on placement
PROGNOSIS:
Good
VET-P 991167
14-Mar-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 10:53 AM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: ~4yrs
Microchip noted on Intake? No
History : Stray
Subjective: BARH
Observed Behavior – Calm for exam, allows all handling
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
P = WNL
R = WNL
BCS 5/9
EENT: Right eye clear, significant entropion of upper and lower eye lid OS, corneal scarring OS, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Mild dental staining, pink mm
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Male
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment: Entropion OS
Prognosis: Good
Plan: Cleaned ears, flushed left eye and applied erythromycin OS. Continue to monitor while at BACC. Rec erythromycin OU q12 x 10 days. Recommend surgery for entropion OS with placement
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
CAME IN WITH:
LEMON – 22802
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