NEFERTITI – 19853

MANHATTAN CENTER

Nefertiti 19853

Care Center Location: Manhattan

ZIP Code From: 10458

Intake Type: Owner surrender

Medical Behavior: Blue

Age: 2 years

Sex: Male

Weight: 8 lbs

 

Medical:

7-Feb-2018
Spay/Neuter Summary
Post Surgery Note: 10:25 AM

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA.

Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.

Start 0.49 cc Simbadol 1.8 mg/ml SID SQ x 2 days and 0.37 cc Robenacoxib 20 mg/ml SID SQ x 2 days as pain management.
5-Feb-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 12:01 PM

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: Reported 4 years old – exam consistent with 2-5 years
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on intake; MC placed during LVT exam

History : Surrendered with 1 other cat – originally 4 cats in the home. No health concerns reported.

Subjective: Alert, at back of carrier but looking at me.

Observed Behavior – Tense but allows all handling. Sits with claws out, so when pt is turned on the exam table, his claws scratch the table.

Evidence of Cruelty seen – None

Evidence of Trauma seen – None

Objective
BAR-H, MMs pink, BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Clean teeth, mild gingivitis
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Male intact, testicles S/S
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: Normal externally

Assessment: Apparently healthy male intact cat

Prognosis: Excellent

Plan: Neuter, adopt

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

4-Feb-2018
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 12:58 AM

[LVT Intake Exam]

Microchip Scan: negative, placed
Evidence of Cruelty: no
Observed Behavior: allows handling but tense and nervous
Sex: intact male (reported as female)
Estimated Age: appx 4y+ but reported as 2y

Subjective: seemingly healthy animal
Eyes: clear
Ears: clean
Oral Exam: mild staining, slightly reddened gingiva
Heart: WNL
Lungs: WNL
Abdomen: WNL
Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9
Mentation: BARH

Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy animal

Plan: DVM intake
Behavior:

Animal Behavior Saved At: 6-Feb-2018 16:35:57.000
Animal ID:
19853
Animal Name: Nefertiti
Age: 2 Years (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered: yes
Handler:
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
2/6/2018
Retest Date:

Retest Reason:

Next Test Date:

KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previous lived with: one adult and 4 cats
Behavior toward strangers: Nefertiti will approach strangers and will allow to be petted.
Behavior toward children: Nerfertiti has interacted with children while she is outside and is described as her previous owner as being friendly with all the children.
Behavior toward cats: Nefertiti previously lived with 4 other cats. Nefertiti is described as being affectionate with the other cats.
Bite or Scratch history: none
Litter box training: yes
Energy level/descriptors: medium energy level
Other notes: Nefertiti is an affectionate, shy, and talkative cat.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
2/5/18 Observed Behavior – Tense but allows all handling.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
2/4/18
Pressed against back wall, head down, face hidden behind bedding. Lifted head when door opened, eyes dilated, tense posture. Leaned, then slowly moved away to avoid touch. Started lip licking after door closed.

2/5/18
Resting in top cubby, eyes dilated, head down. Shifted back when door opened, curled up tighter, flattened ears. Briefly sniffed offered treats, didn’t eat. Withdrew even further when touched, then held completely immobile.

2/6/18
Curled up in litter box, tense, eyes dilated. Lay in place when door opened, leaned away, then held immobile when touched. Tolerated pets, showed no interest in treats. Seems really uncomfortable with surroundings.
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Nefertiti remains tense, crouched position at the back of the cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Nefertiti becomes alert with dilated pupils.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Nefertiti increases distance, ears flat to the side, stiff with tail tightly curled close to the body.
Reaction to touch:
While accepting the touch he turns away from the assessor’s hand with no interest towards the interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Laid back
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Timid

Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Nefertiti may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home.
Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home who understands this cat may need time to warm up to his new home and family at his own pace.
Profile:

Animal Behaviour Saved At: 2/3/2018
Animal ID: 19853
Animal Name: Nefertiti
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Spay/Neuter status
No
Date of Intake
3-Feb-2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
Basic Information:
Nefertiti is a 2 year old female black and white domestic short haired cat. Nefertiti lived with previous owner for 2 years and was surrendered because her owner could no longer afford to care for her. Nerfertiti has no injuries or health issues and has not been seen by a vet recently.
Previously lived with:
Nefertiti previously lived with one adult and 4 cats
How is this cat around strangers?
Nefertiti will approach strangers and will allow to be petted.
How is this cat around children?
Nerfertiti has interacted with children while she is outside and is described as her previous owner as being friendly with all the children.
How is this cat around other cats?
Nefertiti previously lived with 4 other cats. Nefertiti is described as being affectionate with the other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?
Nefertiti has never interacted with dogs.
Behavior Notes
Nefertiti is not bothered when being bathed but has never had her nails trimmed or her coat brushed. Nefertiti enjoys being picked up and held and has never been put into a carrier.
Bite history:
Nefertiti has never bitten another animal or person.
Energy level/descriptors:
Nefertiti has a medium energy level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
Medical Notes
Nefertiti has no known medical issues
For a New Family to Know
Nefertiti is an affectionate, shy, and talkative cat. When at home, Nefertiti will follow you around. Egypt was an indoor/outdoor cat and was fed dry food twice a day and wet food as a treat. Nefertiti is litter box trained and used an uncovered box with Tidy Cats cat litter. Nefertiti would scratch on furniture made out of carpet or wood.

Behavior Notes:

Upon intake, Nefertiti allowed me to collar her and pet here but would meow loudly. Nefertiti allowed me to carry her and place her into a kennel. Once inside, Nefertiti continued to meow loudly but eventually relaxed

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