NALA – A1114042

MANHATTAN CENTER

NALA – A1114042

SPAYED FEMALE, BROWN / BLK TABBY, DOMESTIC SH MIX,13 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason PET HEALTH
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 06/03/2017, From NY 11206, DueOut Date 06/06/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary 06/03/17 17:02 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 13 yo Microchip noted on Intake? History : owner surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior – sweet, allowed all exam, severe diarrhea noted Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective T = P =190 R = eupnic BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, dark dc AU, rpuritic AU canals, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: significant dental calculi PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, doughy abdomen with subjectively thickend loops of intestine U/G: spayed female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, hindlimbs caked with pasty diarrhea CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment dental disease diarrhea r/o gi vs secondary gi otitis externa Plan 100ml LRS SQ BID x5d 0.8ml Metronidazole PO BID x 5d CBC/Chem Prognosis: SURGERY: Okay for surgery Temporary waiver due to Permanent waiver due to
Weight 6.2

Medical:

Re-exam (6/9/17)

Hx: diarrhea noted on intake on 6/3, tx with Metronidazole, geriatric, diarrhCBC: moderate neutrophilia 22K (active inflammation r/o secondary to dental dz vs gi inx vs early URI)

monitoring URI signs

S/O:

QAR in kennel

seeks attention when door opened, leans into head pets

no feces noted in box

small amount of urine in box

small amount of dry and canned diet consumed

no nasal discharge

no sneezing

hydration WNL

A:

geriatric healthy with dental disease

P:

no tx at this time

DVM Exam (6/3/17)

Estimated age: 13 yo

Microchip noted on Intake?

History : owner surrender

Subjective:

Observed Behavior – sweet, allowed all exam, severe diarrhea noted

Evidence of Cruelty seen – no

Evidence of Trauma seen – no

Objective

T = P =190 R = eupnic BCS 4/9

EENT: Eyes clear, dark dc AU, rpuritic AU canals, no nasal discharge noted

Oral Exam: significant dental calculi

PLN: No enlargements noted

H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic

ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, doughy abdomen with subjectively thickend loops of intestine

U/G: spayed female

MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, hindlimbs caked with pasty diarrhea

CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Rectal:

Assessment

dental disease

diarrhea r/o gi vs secondary gi

otitis externa

Plan

100ml LRS SQ BID x5d

0.8ml Metronidazole PO BID x 5d

CBC/Chem

Prognosis:

Behavior:

ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow

VOCAL: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: Calm, Curious

KNOWN HISTORY:

Lived Indoors

Previously lived with: an adult

Behavior toward strangers: shy for a few minutes but overall friendly, relaxed, affectionate, respectful and playful

Behavior toward children: shy for a few minutes but overall friendly, relaxed, affectionate, respectful and playful

Behavior toward cats: not tolerant

Behavior toward dogs: respectful and relaxed

Bite or Scratch history: none

Litter box training: yes

Other notes: Nala is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, very mellow, confident, somewhat shy, independent, and quiet but talkative when she’s hungry. She also has a low activity level.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

6/6/17- Observed Behavior – sweet, allowed all exam

ENRICHMENT NOTES:

Initially in cubby, came slowly out to main compartment when given treats. Sniffed hand between the bars. Eyes dilated? Possibly age-related. Lay down again in cubby, allowed then slightly leaned into pets. Ate some treats, then started grooming.

EVALUATION:

Cage Condition: No change

Reaction to assessor: Nala remains lying down on her cage bedding during the approach.

Reaction to cage door opening: Nala becomes alert, eyes wandering, stiff body.

Reaction to touch: Nala slowly leans into the assessor’s hand, but becomes very observant with her surroundings and loses focus towards the interaction.

Reaction to being picked up: She becomes antsy then jumps back into the cage.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Average

Nala 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.

Profile:

Basic Information: Nala is a 13yr old spayed Domestic Shorthair who was adopted from a pet store and was kept in the same home for all of her 13 years of life. Sadly she became a bit ill and the previous owner could not keep her anymore. She was last brought to the vet 3 months ago.

Socialization: Nala is known to be shy for a few minutes but overall friendly, relaxed, affectionate, respectful and playful with both strangers and children of all ages. She isn’t known to play much but when she does it’s very gentle. She has been socialized with dogs and she is respectful and relaxed with them however; she is not tolerant of other cats and will hiss and occasionally swat at them. Nala has also been around birds and is unbothered and tolerant of them.

Behavior: Nala will meow occasionally, likes to scratch the rug, enjoys going on car rides and will have a litter box accident a few times a week. She enjoys baths, getting her hair brushed and being picked up and held. She struggles to get her nails clipped and being put in the carrier and isn’t bothered when someone disturbs her sleep.

For a New Family to Know: Nala is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, very mellow, confident, somewhat shy, independent, and quiet but talkative when she’s hungry. She has a low activity level, nibbles when she wants attention, loves to play with catnip toys, string and balls and enjoys being in the same room as you. She has been kept indoors only, can sleep anywhere and eats Blue Buffalo wet food 3-4x a day. She likes the hooded litter box with clay litter but will occasionally have a litter box accident.

During intake Nala allowed all handling, being collard, having her picture taken and being put in a crate.

A volunteer writes: If EVER there was a sweet little doe-eyed darling, who seemingly loves cuddles, and equally enjoys falling asleep–head in your hand, it’s beautiful Nala. There’s no way to pass her by–she’s just too lovely. And she does this itsy bitsy teensy weensy meow–almost like she’s not sure if it’s ok to meow at you to say hello!! SO SO precious. She must’ve been treated well in her former household, as she was gentle as could be when I visited her. So, get your running shoes on, and SPRINT to the shelter and grab this sweet fur child and let her swap out her shelter digs, for a spot on your couch, snuggled up in blankets and love!

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