LINCOLN – 33512
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SAFE 7/17/18 DIABETIC- Check out handsome orange tabby boy Lincoln @MACC. A staff member writes: Lovely Lincoln came to ACC after his previous family was moving and unable to take him along. After finding himself in shelter Lincoln was very upset for the first few days but has really come around! This orange hunk loves to head butt while asking for pets and adores being scratched behind the ears. Our medical team also discovered that he is diabetic. Lincoln would benefit from a quiet home that will give him time to warm up at him own pace and understand what a special guy he is!
Poor LINCOLN was not expecting to be dumped at the shelter by his owner. He is a bit upset and would love to have someone give him a new home. Lincoln is already neutered and ready to go.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Medical:
11-Jul-2018
DVM Intake
Blood Work Interpretation
Vet Notes: 7:58 PM
CBC – unremarkable
Chemistry:
Glucose 361 mg/dl
Cholesterol 241 mg/dl
tT4 – 1.4
ASSESSMENT: Diabetes mellitus
PLAN:
1. Move to Medical
2. Humulin N 1 unit SQ BID – ideally switch to ProZinc when this becomes available
3. LRS 300 ml SQ SID x4 days
4. Feed diabetic food when this becomes available
5. Recommend glucose curve after 1 week on ProZinc
Vet Notes: 6:30 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: Reported to be a little over 1 year old; exam is more consistent with a 4-10 year old cat.
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg – MC placed
History : No health problems reported
Subjective: Alert, walks out of carrier on own
Observed Behavior – Allows initial handling but quickly becomes tense and starts to yowl
Evidence of Cruelty seen – None
Evidence of Trauma seen – None
Objective
BAR, estimated 5% dehydrated, BCS 7/9 with moderate muscle wasting
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Moderate tartar esp on PMs
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic, no coughing or sneezing
ABD: Soft, non painful, no masses palpated, not distended
U/G: Male neutered
MSI: Plantigrade stance – walking on both hocks. Slightly greasy hair coat. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted.
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: Normal externally
Assessment: Plantigrade stance, dehydration, muscle wasting – R/O diabetes vs. other
Prognosis: Fair-good with appropriate diagnostics and treatment
Plan:
1. CBC/chemistry
1088
7-Jul-2018
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 5:36 AM
[LVT Intake Exam]
Microchip Scan: negative, could not place
Evidence of Cruelty: no
Observed Behavior: quiet growl in cage but then lunged when approached and began swatting at towel, coaxed into feral den and visual exam only
Sex: neutered male
Estimated Age: reported 1y, seems older
Subjective: surrendered, no history, seemingly healthy
Eyes: clear
Ears: clean
Oral Exam: minimal-mild staining
Heart: WNL
Lungs: WNL
Abdomen: WNL
Musculoskeletal: overweight BCS 6/9
Mentation: BARH
Preliminary Assessment: overweight
Plan: DVM intake, MC and CT when calm
Behavior:
Animal Behavior Saved At: 9-Jul-2018 15:39:10.000
Animal ID:
33512
Animal Name: Lincoln
Age: 8 Years (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered: Yes
Handler: 990828
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
7/9/2018
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: 2 Adults, 1 baby
Behavior toward strangers: Playful and outgoing
Behavior toward children: Affectionate and relaxed, seeks attention and is very playful
Behavior toward cats: Unknown
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown
Bite or Scratch history: None
Litter box training: Yes, used an uncovered litter box.
Energy level/descriptors: High energy level, playful
Other notes: Lincoln loves to seek attention and is very playful. He plays with balls, string and toys with catnip. Lincoln likes to scratch on rough rope and carpet.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
07/07/18
Observed Behavior: quiet growl in cage but then lunged when approached and began swatting at towel, coaxed into feral den and visual exam only
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
7/7/18
Lying down in his litter box with soft eyes. Hisses on approach then low growls, but accepts the touch on the head throughout the interaction. He eats the treats while he remains wary his surroundings.
Cage Condition:
Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:
Lincoln was sniffing around by the front, calm and relaxed.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Lincoln looks around and continues to sniff.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Lincoln remains calm and greets the assessor by the opening.
Reaction to touch:
Lincoln accepts petting and arches his body. His tail quivers and he seems to appreciate attention, but seems more focused on sniffing around.
Reaction to being picked up:
Lincoln shifts away and avoids this kind of handling. His tail swishes from side to side and he shifts away from contact after.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Social
Sweet
Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
Uncomfortable with pick up
Potential challenges comments:
Lincoln did not appear to like being picked up during their behavior evaluation. Please keep in mind there are many reasons why a cat may be uncomfortable with this type of handling and that this may not necessarily translate into a home environment. We recommend any future home with children be counseled in respecting the cat’s space and for the family to use care when picking him up, especially while he is still adjusting to his new home.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experience
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Lincoln interacts with the observer and appreciates attention, but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. He may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
Profile:
Animal ID: 33512
Animal Name:Lincoln
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
This animal came from:
Pet Shop
Origin Address
Spay/Neuter status
Yes
Date of Intake
6-Jul-2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
Previously lived with:
2 Adults 1 Baby
How is this cat around strangers?
Lincoln is playful and outgoing towards strangers.
How is this cat around children?
Lincoln is affectionate and relaxes towards the baby. Lincoln seeks attention and becomes very playful.
How is this cat around other cats?
Lincoln has not lived with other cats apon intake.
How is this cat around dogs?
Lincoln has not lived with other dogs apon intake.
Behavior Notes
Lincoln struggles with bath time and tries to flee when he touches water. Lincoln is not bothered when owner brushes or hold the cat.
Bite history:
Lincoln has no known bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:
High energy level, playful
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
Medical Notes
Lincoln has no known medical concerns.
For a New Family to Know
Lincoln loves to seek attention and is very playful. He plays with balls, string and toys with catnip. Lincoln was fed Purina wet and dry food that was kept in a bowl all day. Lincoln is litter boxed trained and used an uncovered litter box. Lincoln likes to scratch on rough rope and carpet.
Behavior Notes:
Lincoln hissed at a counselor as soon as he got into his kennel. Minimal handling was done, and a photo was unable to be taken due to his unpredictable behavior.
A staff member writes: Lovely Lincoln came to ACC after his previous family was moving and unable to take him along. After finding himself in shelter Lincoln was very upset for the first few days but has really come around! This orange hunk loves to head butt while asking for pets and adores being scratched behind the ears. Our medical team also discovered that he is diabetic. Lincoln would benefit from a quiet home that will give him time to warm up at him own pace and understand what a special guy he is!
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