NINA – 18919
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***SAFE 02/10/18*** BEAUTIFUL CALM AND SWEET NINA HAS A COLD AND NEEDS A RESCUE ANGEL TONIGHT!! NINA is a healthy girl whose owner dumped at the shelter accusing her of acting aggressively towards him. NINA has been nothing but a sweetheart since she has been at the shelter – purring, leaning into pets, and enjoying attention. She is already spayed and needs a new home with someone who will try and understand cat behavior and take her to the vet to make sure there is no underlying issues with her. PLEASE RESERVE NINA BY NOON!!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Nina. My animal id is #18919. I am a desexed female black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years 6 months 4 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 22-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – aggressive towards people.
ZIP Code From: 10014
Nina is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection, which is contagious to other cats. Behaviorally, we suggest that Nina would be best suited to a cat experienced home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 13.3 lbs
22/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6 Microchip noted on Intake? Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : QAR Subjective: Timid, scared but allowed for full PE up until taking blood Observed Behavior – Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = NP P = 216 R =WNL BCS = 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Unremarkable PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Spayed according to history MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: NR Assessment: Healthy Prognosis: Excellent Plan: N/A
27/01/2018
Hx: Overweight. One episode of vomiting reported on 1/25 in AM. S: Came out of feral den and rubbed on kennel door, allowed basic exam. Ate dry food during exam. O: BAR, BCS 7/9, MMs pink and moist EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge PLNs: Not significantly enlarged H/L: Eupnic, not ausculted Abd: Large, no masses noted, no pain M/S/I: Amb x4, no lesions noted Rectal: Normal externally Neuro: Alert and appropriate A: 1. Overweight 2. One episode of vomiting P: 1. Recommend weight loss 2. Monitor for further vomiting – if it recurs, consider bloodwork or diet change 1088
28/01/2018
S: recheck b/c vomit prev in kennel. On re-check today observed bile in kennel. Did not eat. O: Vomiting A: Stress Plan: Cerenia inj 1mg/kg SQ SID for 3 days Monitor: If continues to vomit and not eating then consider moving into med iso to monitor
28/01/2018
S: Reported vomiting on the 25th. Today found some bile vomit in cage, allows for basic examination. No evidence of eating food. O: Abdominal palpation UR, mm pink and tachy A: Stress Plan: Cerenia injectable 0.6 CC SQ SID for 3 days Monitor: Ck if apetite does not improve and vomitting persists. If not place on different food (e.g. I/D)/syrgine feed and give sub q fluids
3/02/2018
Recheck for URI: S/O: QAR in kennel – no c/s no v/d observed/reported; no nasal discharge A/P: rec’ cont. to monitor for URI
5/02/2018
S/O -BAR, friendly and docile -sneezing, serous nasal discharge -OU: open and clear -eupnic A 1. URI P -move to isolation -suspect viral cause of URI so will not add antibiotics unless mucoid nasal discharge develops or course is noted to be prolonged/severe
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Upon intake, Nina had a stiff body and dilated eyes. Nina walked into the new carrier from the other carrier. Due to the behaviors outlined by the owner, Nina was not collared and a picture was taken with her inside the carrier.
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Nina is a 6 year old spayed female domestic short hair that the owner and his girlfriend have had together for four years. The owner is surrendering because Nina has begun to attack him, unprovoked. Nina’s last vet visit was on Saturday for blood work and just a routine exam.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults and 1 cat
How is this cat around strangers?: Nina is described as friendly around strangers and will rub her head against their legs.
How is this cat around children?: Nina has never been around children.
How is this cat around other cats?: Nina has kept her distance from the other cat she lived with in the household.
How is this cat around dogs?: Nina has never been around dogs.
Behavior Notes: During car rides, Nina is relaxed. Nina struggles when she is bathed or when she is picked up and held. The owner has never trimmed Nina’s nails or disturbed her while she was asleep. Nina is not bothered when she is brushed or when she is put into a carrier.
Bite history:: Nina bit and scratched her owner 3 days ago and drew blood but has never bitten or scratched another animal.
Energy level/descriptors:: low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Nina is described as very independent. The owner’s favorite thing about Nina is how she would walk up to him sometimes and expose her belly, waiting to be petted all over. Nina’s favorite thing to do is lay around and get treats. When the owner would be home, Nina would follow him around. Nina’s favorite toys are wand toys. Nina has been kept indoors only. Nina sleeps on a dog bed. Nina eats 1/2 a can of Merrick wet food twice a day. Nina’s favorite treats are Greenies. Nina uses a hooded litter box with clumping litter. Nina uses a scratching post made out of cardboard.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults and 1 cat Behavior toward strangers: Friendly around strangers and will rub against their legs Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Keeps her distance around the resident cat Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: Nina bit and scratched her owner 3 days ago and drew blood but has never bitten or scratched another animal. Litter box training: Yes, uses a hooded litter box with clumping litter. Energy level/descriptors: Nina is described as very independent and has a low activity level. Other notes: The owner’s favorite thing about Nina is how she would walk up to him sometimes and expose her belly, waiting to be petted all over. Nina’s favorite thing to do is lay around and get treats. When the owner would be home, Nina would follow him around.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 01/22/18 Subjective: Timid, scared but allowed for full PE up until taking blood
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 1/23/18 In den on approach, poked head out after a great deal of coaxing, eyes dilated. Sniffed treats, but didn’t eat. Briefly tolerated pets, then started growling with increasing volume, withdrew back into den. 1/24/18 Resting in den, no response to door opening. Took a lot of coaxing to eventually poke head out. Sniffed, then slowly started eating treats. Allowed pets while eating, otherwise tended to lean away. Eventually able to coax rest of the way out, slowly started to explore cage, still wary. Played gently when given pipe cleaner toy. 1/25/18 Staff reports recent vomiting. Resting in litter box, soft eyes and body. Sat up when door opened, eyes became somewhat dilated. Sniffed treats, didn’t eat. Sniffed assess-a-hand, allowed, then leaned into pets! Still seemed a little unsure. Turned around and lay down again after door closed. 1/26/18 On approach, she was lying down in a relaxed position with legs tucked in, soft eyes. Engages with loose body and tail up when cage door opens. Soliciting attention, chin rubs and body leans into the petting while purring. 1/29/18 Lying in litter box, calm. She averts her gaze when coaxed, but sniffs my hand and accepts petting. She warms up to attention and pushes up against hand, and then comes forward and head-butts. Her tail starts to sway, but she continues to solicit and seems to appreciate attention. 02/01/18 Approaches the front and solicits attention, meows and rubs on cage walls and door. Head-butts when pet and her tail waves back and forth. May get overstimulated, but she doesn’t get over-aroused when petted gently. She continues to rub, twirls in a circle, and purr.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Nina was lying down in her litter box, calm and relaxed.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Nina looks at the assessor briefly, but then averts her gaze and blinks softly.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Nina remains soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Nina sniffs the assessor’s hand and accepts petting. She gently pushes up against the assessor’s hand and warms up. She gets up and head-butts the assessor’s arm. Her tail sways from side to side, but she seems to appreciate attention.
Reaction to being picked up:: Nina allows pick up, but grumbles when held. She wiggles to be placed back down and her tail sways wildly, but will continue to allow gentle petting after.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Uncomfortable with pick up
Potential challenges comments:: Nina did not appear to like being picked up during their behavior evaluation. Please keep in mind there are many reasons why a cat may be uncomfortable with this type of handling and that this may not necessarily translate into a home environment. We recommend any future home with children be counseled in respecting the cat’s space and for the family to use care when picking her up, especially while she is still adjusting to her new home.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Nina interacts with the observer and appreciates attention, but appears uncomfortable with certain types of handling. Due to an incident in the home with her previous owners, we recommend this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. Any future home with children should conduct a thorough interaction before adopting.
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