MAPLE – 15511
Safe - 12-16-2017 Manhattan
*** SAFE 12/16/17 *** MAPLE is a 2 yr old girl who has part of her tail missing. She has signs of trauma but it has healed over. Maple needs a furever home and is hoping to be adopted asap. She is a calm kitty.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Maple. My animal id is #15511. I am a desexed female torbie cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 06-Dec-2017.
ZIP Code From: 10462
Maple is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Upper Respiratory Infection, which is contagious to other cats. Behaviorally, we have no concerns for Maple, whom we believe would be suitable even for a beginner cat home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 8.3 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 years based on dentition and overall size Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg – MC placed during exam History : Stray, no health hx available. Subjective: Alert, calm Observed Behavior – Slightly tense but allows all handling; no stress even with blood draw Evidence of Trauma seen – Distal tail is missing Objective BCS 6/9, MMs pink and moist, BAR-H EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, appears intact based on very small amount of mammary development MSI: Ambulatory x 4, one live flea and copious flea dirt noted. No masses noted, healthy hair coat except for distal tail which is missing – the distal 8-10 cm is missing, and the distal-most 8-10 cm of remaining tail is alopecic and the skin is thickened and peeling slightly as if scarred. The skin is fully healed, however; there is no exposed SQ tissue. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: 1. Fleas – administered Paradefense 2. Tail trauma – appears to have been several months ago and the remaining tail has healed appropriately. The fur will likely grow back over time. Prognosis: Good Plan: No treatment needed at this time SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088
S/O -QAR -no obvious appetite this morning -soft sneezing, sniffling, mild serous nasal discharge -OU: open and clear -appears eupnic A URI P move to isolation doxycycline 0.8 ml PO SID x 10 days cerenia 0.4 ml SQ SID x 2 days nebulize SID x 4 days
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.
Maple was scheduled for an AM tx of Simbadol 1.8mg/mL. Gave 0.5mL SQ @9:01 from bottle #43. 1382- DVM 12150 LVT
Details on my behavior are…
Maple was brought in finder’s book bag and was placed on top of and was placed out on top of computer desk during intake. Maple sat down and allowed me to pet her and hold her to stop her from walking away. Maple allowed me to collar her and pick her up but struggled a little when being put into a carrier. Her body would become stiff and she would push away from the carrier.
Date of Intake: 12/6/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Maple is approximately a 1 year old female torbie colored domestic short haired cat. Maple was found as a stray and was surrendered because the finder believed she used to belong to someone. Maple has a docked tail and does not have any known health problems.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this cat around strangers?: Finder noted that it took Maple a few days until finder could approach her and pet her. Once the finder gained Maple’s trust, she allowed the finder to pet her and pick her up.
How is this cat around children?: Unknown
How is this cat around other cats?: Unknown
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown
Behavior Notes: Unknown
Bite history:: Maple did not try to bite finder.
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Maple has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
KNOWN HISTORY:: Maple was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – Slightly tense but allows all handling; no stress even with blood draw
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Resting under kuranda bed, soft eyes and body. Chirped and came forward on approach. Ate offered treats, then started eating dry food. Stayed at the front when door opened, head-butted, leaned and arched into pets, purred.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Maple engages when approached by the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Maple remains soft in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Maple seeks affection, leans forward with tail up and remains at the front of the cage, soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Maple head-butts the assessor’s hand and appreciates petting on the head and body.
Reaction to being picked up:: Allows the pickup and remains calm.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Affectionate
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Maple interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
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