MAMBA – 18126
Safe - 1-27-2018 Manhattan
SAFE 1/27/18 MAMBA wants to show off her fancy footwork in a new home @ MACC. Mamba was brought to the shelter dehydrated and underweight. She needs a good home where she can get a follow up vet check and some TLC.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Mamba 18126
Location: Manhattan
Intake Date: 1/12/18
Intake Type: Stray
Medical Behavior: Blue
Sex: Female
Age: 3 years
Original Location: 11225
Medical:
14-Jan-2018
Tech Exam
L V T Notes: 10:08 AM
QAR, resting in top of kennel. Wet food was eaten.
12-Jan-2018
Spay-Neuter Waiver Documentation
Vet Notes: 4:15 PM
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition]
Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with DEHYDRATION AND IS EMACIATED and the staff veterinarians are issuing a temporary waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
12-Jan-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 3:58 PM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: +/1 3 yr
Microchip noted on Intake?
Microchip Number (If Applicable):
History : Stray
Subjective: BAR mild dehydration
Observed Behavior – Appeared Nervous but only resented oral med
Evidence of Cruelty seen – None obvious
Evidence of Trauma seen – None obv
Objective
T = NE
P = 200
R = wnl
BCS 3/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: nsf
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, firm to hard stool palpatied
U/G: FI
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, filthy hair coat no obv fleas
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment: filthy
mild dehydration
underwgt r/o nutritional,parasites
Prognosis: good
Plan: LRS 75 ml
Monitor appetite and behavior as acclimates to shelter and underlying med issues become apparent
SURGERY:
Temporary waiver due to unknown condition
Behavior:
Behavior Assessment Date:
1/17/2018
KNOWN HISTORY:
Mamba was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
1/12/18
Observed Behavior – Appeared Nervous but only resented oral med
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Mamba remains tense, crouched position at the back of the cage cubby during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Mamba remains immobile in place with eyes wide open.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Mamba remains stiff body, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:
Mamba accepts the touch, but looks around and shows no interest with the interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Laid back
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Timid
Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experience
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Mamba tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
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