MARTIN aka MARTINI – 11474
Safe - 11-11-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Happy Homes Please honor your pledges: HERMIONE has been pulled by Happy Homes. Please visit their website to kindly honor your pledge and note it for HERMIONE. Thank you http://www.happyhomesinc.org/
***SAFE 11/11/17*** MARTIN IS A SWEET BOY – AFFECTIONATE AND INTERACTIVE!! MARTIN (Martini) is part of a large group surrendered by owner. He was brought in shaking but has since mellowed out and got a wonderful AVERAGE rating for being a head-butting sweetheart! MARTIN wants a home of his own – he has a cold but that is easily treated with antibiotics. PLEASE RESERVE THIS CREAMSICLE BOY BY NOON!!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Martin. My animal id is #11474. I am a desexed male orange tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 02-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as poor choice – too many animals already.
Martin is at risk due to being diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection which is contagious to other cats. Martin will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. There are no known behavior concerns for Martin at this time (average determination).
My medical notes are…
Weight: 9.6 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-3 y Microchip noted on Intake? n History : surrendered from large group Subjective:fould smelling feces mixed with urine Observed Behavior -shaking. allows full exam. laying in soiled litterbox Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =220 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, miliary dermatitis throughout coat, woods light neg CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment; dermatitis (fad?) diarrhea Prognosis:good Plan: parvo test neg convenia 0.45ml sq panacur 2.3ml sid x 5 d
S/O -BAR, sweet boy! affectionate and interactive -sneezing, mild serous nasal discharge -good appetite -appears eupnic A URI P move to iso doxycycline 0.9 ml PO SId x 10 days recheck day 7 and 10
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Allows some handling
KNOWN HISTORY:: Martin was brought in with limited information on their behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Allows full exam
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Martin remains neutral, resting in his kuranda bed.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Martin softly meows back.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Martin raises head with soft eyes, relaxed body posture, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Martin seems a bit hesitant, but warms up quickly and head bunts the assessor’s hand . He began to purr and knead while he appreciates the petting on the head and body.
Reaction to being picked up:: He becomes antsy then jumps back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Affectionate,Timid
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Martin interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
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