PATCHES – 30876

Medical:

13-Jun-2018
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 2:06 PM

Starting on gabapentin to ease into shelter setting

gabapentin 200mg/ml — Give 0.27ml PO q12h x 7 days
12-Jun-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 3:47 PM

[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age:10 reported
Microchip noted on Intake?n
Microchip Number (If Applicable):

History 😮 surrender

Subjective:diffcult exam

Observed Behavior -growling, trying to bite

Evidence of Cruelty seen -n

Evidence of Trauma seen -n

Objective

T =
P =220
R =wnl
BCS 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam:very limited

H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: very limited
U/G:reported intact–did not shave. likely spayed due to age
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment: healthy geriatric

Prognosis:good

Plan:no treatment at this time
permanent waiver for spay to age
12-Jun-2018
Spay-Neuter Waiver Documentation
Vet Notes: 10:12 AM

[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Age]

It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
Behavior:

Animal Behavior Saved At: 15-Jun-2018 16:7:44.000
Animal ID:
30876
Animal Name: Patches
Age: 10 Years
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Female
Spayed / Neutered: No
Handler: 991065
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
6/14/2018
Retest Date:

Retest Reason:

Next Test Date:

KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors

Previously lived with: 2 adults

Behavior toward strangers: Patches is shy at first but after a couple of mins and sniffs will warm up to you and becomes friendly

Behavior toward children: Patches spent time with 2 children aged 8 years old, she will hide in the beginning but after becoming comfortable she will ignore and respect them

Behavior toward cats: Patches spent some time with a male cat. There was no introduction and because of this she growled and puffed up, she doesn’t attempt to scratch or bite but will tense up and growl

Behavior toward dogs: Patches has not spent time around dogs so this information is unknown

Bite or Scratch history: Patches has not attempted to bite or scratch owner

Litter box training: Uncovered with pellet litter

Energy level/descriptors: Low energy
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
6/12/18
Observed Behavior -growling, trying to bite
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
6/12/18
Crouched at back, almost completely hidden behind bedding, tense posture, eyes fully dilated.  Lay in place when door opened, hissed, shifted away from touch.  Seemed uncomfortable with surroundings.

6/13/18
Crouched down on her cage bedding, eyes wide open, sniffs the hand then hisses, and slowly retreats. However, she accepts the petting on the head and body while she growls and remains stiff throughout the interaction.

6/14/18
Curled up asleep in litter box, woke when spoken to. Lay in place when door opened, wide-eyed, seemed unsure. Allowed, slightly leaned into head pets, hissed when pet along body, but did not aggress further.

6/15/18
Resting in the litter box, head up, soft eyes, head rubs and rolls on her side when petted on the head, enjoys chin rubs, but grumbles when stroked along the body.
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Patches is asleep in her litter box.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Patches wakes up and looks at the assessor with soft eyes.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Patches becomes alert, eyes wandering.
Reaction to touch:
Patches leans into head pet and closes her eyes, then hisses when pet along the body and remains wary.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Mellow
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Calm

Sweet

Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
Fearful
Potential challenges comments:
Patches has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. 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:
Patches tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children.

Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
Profile:

Animal ID: 30876
Animal Name: Patches
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Basic Information:
Patches is a 10 year old domestic short hair female. She is in our care because her previous owner had surgery and was no longer able to care of her.
Previously lived with:
2 adults
How is this cat around strangers?
Patches is shy at first but after a couple of mins and sniffs will warm up to you and becomes friendly
How is this cat around children?
Patches spent time with 2 children aged 8 years old, she will hide in the beginning but after becoming comfortable she will ignore and respect them
How is this cat around other cats?
Patches spent some time with a male cat. There was no introduction and because of this she growled and puffed up, she doesn’t attempt to scratch or bite but will tense up and growl
How is this cat around dogs?
Patches has not spent time around dogs so this information is unknown
Behavior Notes
Patches likes to scratch on leather or wood furniture, she meows when in a carrier. She is afraid of baths but will allow them, she will only meow but not hiss or growl. The previous owner hasn’t attempted to trim her nails. Patches doesn’t like to be brushed and will meow and growl if someone attempts to. She doesn’t mind being picked up or being into a carrier, and if she is disturbed while sleeping she will keep sleeping.
Bite history:
Patches has not attempted to bite or scratch owner
Energy level/descriptors:
low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
Medical Notes
there are no known medical concerns at the time of intake
For a New Family to Know
Patches will take some time to open up to you after she does she becomes friendly and affectionate, she is more of a mellow girl and likes to be on her own. She has a low energy and can often be found sleeping or laying down on the couch. Her previous owner loved how good and affectionate she was. She has been kept indoors and likes to stare out the window, she will jump down once she hears loud noises such as trucks. Patches has been fed ally cat dry food and she doesn’t like wet food. She is litter box trained and used to an uncovered litter box with pellet litter. She likes to scratch on leather and wood furniture
Behavior Notes:

Patches initially allowed me to pick her up and place in the kennel. After a couple of minutes in the kennel i attempted to pick her up and collar her, patches turned her head, kept a tense body and hissed inside the kennel. I attempted an hour later and patches still displayed a tense body with lip licking and hissed when i opened kennel door.