MAUI – 20771
Safe - 2-21-2018 Brooklyn
*** SAFE 02/21/18 *** Maui is a 3 year old brown tabby and white female cat that was surrendered by her owner due to the her owner is moving and can not have pets. The owner stated that he got Maui from a giveaway and he has had her since she was 8 weeks old.
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Maui. My animal id is #20771. I am a desexed female brown tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 15-Feb-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving – no pets allowed.
Maui 20771 is at risk for behavior concerns (Adult only determination). His has been fearful in care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior. He accepts some petting, but will show discomfort when he’s had enough attention.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 15.04 lbs
15/02/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~3yrs Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Owner surrender Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Low growling, tense in carrier, placed in net for partial exam then sedated with telazol 0.15ml IM for full exa Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate dental tartar, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, moist dermatitis and inflammation around hooded vulva, mild inflammation around anus and ventral base of tail CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Radiographs: All organs appears WNL, contents pushed dorsally and to right – appears to be large amount of fat. No signs of pyometra Assessment: Overweight, moist dermatitis Prognosis: Plan: Simbadol 0.9ml SQ and convenia 0.67ml SQ given during intake. Area shaved, cleaned with nolvasan and flushed with warm water. Dried and SSD applied. Continue to monitor while at BACC SURGERY: Okay for surgery
16/02/2018
Was this cat in heat, pregnant or have a pyometra? no Ventral Midline Incision Ovaries Double Ligated with: 3-0 PDS Uterine Body Doyuble Ligated with: 3-0 PDS Abdominal Closure: 3-0 PDS in simple continuous pattern Green Linear Tattoo Placed on Midline Surgeon: 1167 Additional Comments:
17/02/2018
POST OP EXAM S/O: Cat is Q/BAR, at back of cage, low growling. Pins ears and moves forward like about to lunge when cage opened and food placed in front of her. Does not seem interested in wet or dry food in cage. Sniffed at a/d, but did not eat. Unable to assess spay incision. A: Inappetence/Anorexia P: Keep in medical to monitor. Consider SQ fluids, Cerenia, and Famotidine. Recheck tomorrow. PROGNOSIS: Fair-Good
18/02/2018
Progress exam-recheck appetite History : Owner surrender 2/15-gave simbadol and convenia and cleaned vulva with nolvasan and applied SSD. Radiographs: All organs appears WNL, contents pushed dorsally and to right – appears to be large amount of fat. No signs of pyometra 2/16-spayed. Subjective: BAR. Limited exam due to behavior. No csvd. Food untouched. Very difficult to handle. Objective EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, normal RR/RE MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Overweight Moist vulvar dermatitis Prognosis: Good Plan: Offer variety of food Gave cerenia 1mg/kg SQ once, give same dose tomorrow at time of onsior Continue onsior until 2/19 CTM appetite while at BACC
16/02/2018
[Anesthesia Template] Record in Mgs or MLS (identify which one) and Route of Administration Pre Medication Buprenorphine: 1.8mg/ml(Simbadol) — 0.91mL SQ Anesthetic Induction Telazol: 0.15mL i/m Gas Maintenance: Isoflorane % :2 NSAID Robenicoxib: 0.68mL SQ 0081
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
During intake Maui was growling at the counselor to she did not allow the counselor to collar her.
Spay/Neuter status: No
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Maui is a 3 year old brown tabby and white female cat that was surrendered by her owner due to the her owner is moving and can not have pets. The owner stated that he got Maui from a giveaway and he has had her since she was 8 weeks old.
Previously lived with:: Owner
How is this cat around strangers?: Owner stated that when around strangers she is shy for a few minutes but will warm up. when playing with adults she is gentle.
How is this cat around children?: Maui has not spent time in the home around children so it is unknown how she will react.
How is this cat around other cats?: Maui has not spent time in the home around other cats so it is unknown how she will react.
How is this cat around dogs?: Maui has not spent time in the home around dogs so it is unknown how she will react.
Behavior Notes: Owner stated that overall Maui behaves well. On the way to the ACC Maui was quiet. Maui has never been bathed nor had her nails trimmed so it is unknown how she will react. She will tolerate being brushed and held.
Bite history:: Maui has no known bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: No reported medical concerns.
For a New Family to Know: Owner described Maui as friendly mellow and independent. When at home she likes to be in her favorite spots. She likes to play with string and stuffed mice. She has been kept mostly indoors and eats both wet and dry food. Maui is used to an uncovered litter box with clumping litter. Maui scratches on a post made out of card board.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 adult Behavior toward strangers: Shy for a few minutes, but will warm up and play gently Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, used to an uncovered litter box with clumping litter. Energy level/descriptors: Owner described Maui as friendly mellow and independent with a medium activity level. Other notes: hen at home she likes to be in her favorite spots. She likes to play with string and stuffed mice.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 02/15/18 Observed Behavior – Low growling, tense in carrier, placed in net for partial exam
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 02/16/18 Crouched near the front of the kennel, tail wrapped around his body. Wide, dilated pupils, hyper focused on his surroundings. Remains completely immobile throughout interaction. Doesn’t react to my presence, touch or smell. He tolerates touch, but starts to tremble. Very uncomfortable. 02/17/18 In almost the same position as yesterday. Appears completely shut down. Low body posture, wide eyes, pupils dilated. Tolerates petting all over. Doesn’t react at all, just stares off outside and focuses on her surroundings. 02/19/18 Lying in back of kennel with a low, tense body. Pupils are dilated. Growls and licks lips when spoken to, body tensing further. Not interested in treats at the moment. Limited interaction due to stress. Needs more time to adjust. Continues to growl until I walk away.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Maui was crouched over by the back, looking out with dilated pupils. She appears tense, her tail wrapped around her body.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Maui makes eye contact and begins to growl, and then looks away and lip licks.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Maui becomes tense and leans away, hissing and bending ears flat against her head.
Reaction to touch:: Maui tolerates petting along her head and body, but continues to growl and sits up straight. She turns her head to watch the assessor’s hand when pet along her body, but shows no other reaction besides the base of her tail becoming pilo-erect.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Maui has displayed fearful behavior during their stay and appears uncomfortable with extended handling. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide her 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: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Maui tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may need time to warm up to her new home and family. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
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