PEPPER – A1114644

Brooklyn Center

FIV POSITIVE

My name is PEPPER. My Animal ID # is A1114644. – P
I am a neutered male black and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/21/2017 from NY 11434, owner surrender reason stated was ALLERGIES.

06/25/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1114644 Pepper is At Risk for FIV+

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/22/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 4 C – SEVERE CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 16.3 LBS.

Feline FVRCP Product Name: Nobivac 1HCP Serial Number 02061286B Location of Vaccination: RFL Revaccination Date: 07/06/17 Rabies Product Name: Nobivac rabies Serial Number 176724 Location of Vaccination: RHL Revaccination Date:06/22/17 Veterinarian:1027 ———————————————————— Frontline topically FIV positive, FELV negative Microchip inserted Pyrental PO

06/21/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/21/17 16:51 BASIC INFORMATION: Pepper is a black/white DSJ neutered cat. Pepper was purchased from a breeder 6 yrs ago. Pepper was last seen by a vet over 2 yrs ago and has no known health issues. Pepper has been surrendered to ACC due to owner’s family developing allergies towards Pepper. SOCIALIZATION: Pepper is friendly and social with strangers and adults. Pepper has been exposed to children and gets along well with them. Pepper has lived with another cat and is respectful but keeps his distance. Pepper plays gently with the adults & children in the home and loves attention and affection. Pepper has not bitten or scratched another person or animal within the past 10 days and does not have a bite history. BEHAVIOR: Pepper may meow when bathed and will tolerate nail trimming. Pepper allows the owner to brush his coat and pick him up. Pepper also allows the owner to place him in a carrier with ease. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW: Pepper is best described as a friendly affectionate and playful cat. His activity level is medium and loves to sunbathe by the window, lounge and keep his owner company. Pepper has been kept indoors only and sleeps on the couch or in the kitchen cabinet. Pepper enjoys eating wet and dry food from any brand 3X per day. Pepper is litter box trained and uses a covered litter box with clumping litter. Pepper occasionally scratches on a scratching post made of carpet & rough rope. BEHAVIOR UPON INTAKE: Upon intake, Pepper displayed a relaxed body, Pepper tolerated all handling and scanned negative.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

06/24/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – BEGINNER
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and social Behavior toward children: Has spent time with children and got along well with them Behavior toward cats: Lived with another cat and was respectful and kept her distance Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Friendly affectionate and playful with a medium activity level Other notes: He doesn’t mind having his coat brushed, being picked up or placed in a carrier. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Allows exam ENRICHMENT NOTES: 06/22/17 At front of kennel, ears forward. He allows petting along his head and body while raising his tail and leaning in. Doing well after first day! EVALUATION: Cage Condition: No change Reaction to assessor: Pepper meows softly then comes forward to greet the assessor. Reaction when softly spoken to: Pepper rubs up against the cage door and reaches out with soft paws for attention. Reaction to cage door opening: Pepper is calm and relaxed. Reaction to touch: Pepper leans in and nuzzles up against the assessor’s hand when rubbed. He’s very affectionate, purrs softly and allows petting all over. Reaction to being picked up: Pepper is calm, relaxed and has a soft body when held. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Energetic VOCAL: Somewhat chatty CHARACTER TYPE: Sweet, Affectionate, Easy going BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Beginner Pepper interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat can go to a beginner home.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

06/22/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 C – SEVERE CONDITIONS , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam FIV+ on elisa Estimated age:6-8 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior – allows exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 120 R = wnl BCS 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth, some gum recession PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: obese, FIV+ Plan: weight loss, monitor FIV over time Prognosis: fair

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