PETRA – A1111271
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PETRA – A1111271
SPAYED FEMALE, BLK TABBY / BROWN, DOMESTIC SH MIX,7 yrs
OWNER SUR – ONHOLDHERE, HOLD FOR ID Reason HOUSE SOIL
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 05/13/2017, From NY 11413, DueOut Date 05/19/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation YELLOW
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Spayed female Estimated age: 7 years Microchip noted on Intake? Positive 985121003570803 History : Owner surrender. Subjective: Obese spayed female cat. Observed Behavior – Hissing, Tries to scratch. Tries to escape. Allow handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – None Evidence of Trauma seen – None Objective P = 150 bpm BCS 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Dental staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated. U/G: NAF MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Obese Dental staining Plan Weight reduction. Prognosis: Fair
Weight 13.5
BASIC INFORMATION: Petra is a brown tabbly/white DSH spayed cat. Petra is 7 yrs old and has no known health issues. Petra was last seen by a vet less than 6 months ago. She was surrendered to ACC due to house soiling issues.
SOCIALIZATION: Petra is friendly and outgoing with strangers; she has resided with children and teenagers and gets along well with them. Petra plays gently with adults and children. Petra has been exposed to a cat and became aggressive towards the cat; owner stated Petra may attack another cat if given the chance. Petra has not been exposed to dogs or other animals and does not have a bite history.
BEHAVIOR: Petra house soils in the household on random places, the owner stated Petra does use her litter box daily and does not defecate outside of litter box but will urinate almost daily out of the litter box. Petra allows the owner to brush her coat, pick her up , place her into a carrier and is not bothered if disturbed while sleeping.
FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW: Petra is best described as a friendly, affectionate and playful cat, her activity level is medium to low. Petra enjoys playing with cat toys, such as balls and strings. Petra has been kept indoors only and sleeps on the edge of the owner’s bed. Petra enjoys eating dry food from brand Rachel Ray’s 2X daily. Petra uses a hooded litter box with clumping litter. Petra uses a scratching post made out of card board but will occasionally scratch on door frames or wooden areas in the home.
BEHAVIOR UPON INTAKE: Upon intake, Petra displayed a relaxed body and tolerated all handling. Scanned positive.
BEHAVIOR:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: Adults, children and teenagers
Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children: Playful
Behavior toward cats: Has been exposed to another cat and would display distance increasing behaviors towards them
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown
Bite or Scratch history: None
Litter box training: No, has daily litter box accidents in random areas of the house
Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, affectionate and playful with a medium to low activity level
Other notes: She enjoys playing with cat toys, such as balls and strings. Petra uses a scratching post made out of card board but will occasionally scratch on door frames or wooden areas in the home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Hissing, Tries to scratch. Tries to escape. Allow handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
At the front of the kennel when I approach. Raises tail and kneads the floor when spoken to, eyes soft and body relaxed. Allows all petting. Begins eating after being pet – social eater.
EVALUATION:
Cage Condition: No change
Reaction to assessor: Petra meowed softly then came forward to greet the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to: Petra purrs softly as she rubs up against the kennel door.
Reaction to cage door opening: Petra is calm and relaxed.
Reaction to touch: Petra brushes her body up against the assessor and allows petting all over. She has a relaxed body, rolls around playfully and gives soft head butts when rubbed on her head.
Reaction to being picked up: Petra was a bit tense when picked up due to his girth, but he remained calm and allowed all handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Lively
VOCAL: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: People Oriented, Sweet, Affectionate
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
Inappropriate elimination – Petra ‘s previous owners report that she was eliminating (urinating) outside the litter box daily. Petra was seen by a veterinarian and has no known medical issues. We are unaware of what, if any, modifications steps were taken to try and address this behavior in the home, so we cannot be sure what the trigger may have been or if this behavior may continue in a future home. However, we recommend that potential adopters be comfortable with management and modification techniques for elimination outside the litter box should this behavior continue in a home environment.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
No other cats OR multi-cat home with adopters experienced with introducing new cats – Petra remains social and easy to handle with her human caretakers, but please be aware that Petra may be uncomfortable around other cats. Their previous owner reports she displays distance increasing behaviors whenever she notices a neighboring cat. Due to the described behaviors, we recommend Petra goes to a home with no other cats OR into a multi-cat home with cat parents experienced with introducing new cats slowly and gradually over a long period of time.
Experienced cat parent – Petra may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. She may have some behavioral issues that will need to be addressed in the home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
MEDICAL:
DVM Intake Exam
Spayed female
Estimated age: 7 years
Microchip noted on Intake? Positive 985121003570803
History : Owner surrender.
Subjective: Obese spayed female cat.
Observed Behavior – Hissing, Tries to scratch. Tries to escape. Allow handling
Evidence of Cruelty seen – None
Evidence of Trauma seen – None
Objective
P = 150 bpm BCS 8/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: Dental staining
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated.
U/G: NAF
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment
Obese
Dental staining
Plan
Weight reduction.
Prognosis: Fair
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