MUSYA -11009
Safe - 11-3-2017 Brooklyn Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 11/03/17 *** MUSYA is an older girl who was dumped at the shelter by her owner. She is already spayed and very sweet. Musya has some dental disease and some lung sounds which need further eval. Please give this friendly kitty a home and the care she needs.
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Musya. My animal id is #11009. I am a desexed female brown tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years old. -P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 28-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.
10/31/17 5:01pm Musya 11009 is at risk for behavior concerns (Experience/ Adult Only determination). Musya has displayed fearful behavior during her stay in the care center and may dislike certain types of handling. will benefit from a household without small children.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 15.72 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7-9 year Microchip noted on Intake? positive History : o/s Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – very sweet. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears have mild waxy debris au, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with moderate dental disease, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs have harsh BV sounds bilaterally ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated but extremely distended, ventrum is shaved U/G: FS-spay tattoo noted, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, thinning/dull/dry hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric Severely distended abdomen Thinning haircoat Dental disease Overweight Harsh BV sounds Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC CBC-mild lymphopenia 0.74 (0.92-6.88) Chem-hyperglobulinemia 5.9 (2.8-5.1), hyperproteinemia 9.3 (5.7-8.9) T4-wnl 2.9 2 view AXR tomorrow 2 view CXR tomorrow Rec AUS Prognosis: Fair to good depending on diagnostics SURGERY: spayed
Progress exam-bloodwork and rads Estimated age: 7-9 year Microchip noted on Intake? positive History : o/s 10/28-severely distended abdomen-signed up for AXR 10/29 10/28: CBC-mild lymphopenia 0.74 (0.92-6.88) Chem-hyperglobulinemia 5.9 (2.8-5.1), hyperproteinemia 9.3 (5.7-8.9) T4-wnl 2.9 Subjective: QAR. Not eating food in cage. No c/s/v/d. No nasal or ocular d/c Objective EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted H/L: No c/s, eupneic CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric Severely distended abdomen-obese Thinning haircoat Dental disease Overweight Harsh BV sounds Hyperproteinemia with hyperglobulinemia Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC 3 view AXR-on VD GI appears displaced to the right side but both laterals appear wnl with the exclusion of a significant amount of fat opacity in the ventral abdomen 2 view CXR-mild diffuse bronchial pattern If she starts to show respiratory signs rec asthma workup and treatment but ok to monitor for now Prognosis: Fair to good depending on diagnostics
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Musya was unwilling to come out of her carrier and kept her body and face turned into the corner. She froze when counselor pet her but did not hiss or try to escape. She allowed counselor to place collar on her.
Date of Intake: 10/28/2017
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Musya’s family is moving out of stated to a smaller apartment and could not take her with them. She is a 5 year old, DSH female, who was spayed prior to coming into the shelter. According to her previous owners, she is prone to urinary tract issues and was fed a special diet. She last saw a vet 2 months ago when she was spayed.
Previously lived with:: Owners in their home
How is this cat around strangers?: Musya is fearful and keeps her distance when guests enter the home. She will hide and not come out.
How is this cat around children?: Musya lived with a 3 year old boy and was fearful of him. He will hiss if tries to pet her and will freeze in fear.
How is this cat around other cats?: Musya lived with her daughter and was mostly tolerant of her. The kitten would try to play with her, but she would hiss when she was bothered and did not want to interact with her.
How is this cat around dogs?: Musya has not interacted with dogs before
Behavior Notes: Musya’s owners have not bathed or trimmed her nails, and occasionally will brush her with a comb if she allows them to. She will hiss when they try to pick her up, but she freezes and will allow them to lift her when necessary. She does not bite or swat at them, it is mainly hissing.
Bite history:: Musya has no bite history
Energy level/descriptors:: Low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: When Musya was spayed the vets reported she had ovarian cysts but they were removed.
For a New Family to Know: Musya is described as being shy, fearful and independent. She keeps to herself most of the day. She does not like to play with toys, is litter box trained using a hooded box with clumping litter, and eats both wet and dry food. She sleeps on her bed and uses a scratching post made of wood and carpet.
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: OR was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his/her behavior in his/her previous home. Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Adults and a female kitten Behavior toward strangers: Fearful and keeps her distance Behavior toward children: Fearful Behavior toward cats: Tolerant but would hiss when she tried to play with her. Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Shy, fearful and independent with a low activity level Other notes: She doesn’t like being picked up/held.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Very sweet. Easily handle able. Did well for all medical handling and procedures
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Musya was tense and curled up near the back of the kennel with her tail wrapped at her side.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Musya’s eyes dart around and she doesn’t get up or come forward when coaxed.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Musya becomes alert and slowly rises up, watching the assessor’s movements.
Reaction to touch:: Musya tenses up and shrinks her body when the assessor extends his hand out. She lip licks and tolerates being pet but slowly turns her head away when she’s had enough. After a few minutes she leans in and gently rests her head against the assessor when rubbed on her cheeks.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Musya has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and may dislike certain types of 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
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Musya may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. She may have some behavioral issues that will need to be addressed in the home. 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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