PICKLE – 22182

Manhattan Center

Pickle 22182 1Y Orange Tabby / White N DSH 9 lbs.

Stray: 3/5/18

Medical:

11-Mar-2018
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 1:25 PM

S/O
-QAR, very nervous/timid, slightly unsocialized but very docile and allows all handling
-mm pk, sl tacky
-no obvious appetite this morning, may be behavioral or secondary to simbadol administration
-no nasal discharge or sneezing noted or reported
-OU: open and clear, pupils dilated secondary to simbadol
-eupnic
-neuter site healing well, no scrotal swelling or bruising

A-decreased appetite, doing well otherwise

P
-monitor appetite
10-Mar-2018
Spay/Neuter Summary
Vet Notes: 2:15 PM

[Surgery Template – Cat Neuter]

Was this cat a Cryptorchid? no
If so, describe surgical process:

Routine Feline Neuter
Self tie of spermatic cord of the right testicle. The left spermatic cord and pedicle were ligated with a square knots using 3-0 PDS b.c the pedicle slipped from defective hemostats and had to be reinforced.

Additional Note:

Medical Assistant: 1:55 PM

Anesthesia Summary: Feline Neuter

Pre Medication/Induction:
Ketamine 100mg/mL injectable, 0.48 mL IM, once
Dexdomitor 0.5mg/mL injectable, 0.1 mL IM, once
Butorphanol 10mg/mL injectable, 0.05 mL, IM once

Anesthesia Notes: Pet did not require intubation for procedure. pet was masked.

NSAID:
Robenicoxib 20mg/mL injectable, 0.48 mL, SQ, once, for post operative pain relief. Given post operatively.

Simbadol 1.8mg/mL injectable, 0.64 mL SQ, once, for post operative pain relief, given post operatively.

Recovery Status:
Uneventful

Anesthesiologist/Surgical Monitor:

Vet Notes: 9:44 AM

PRE SX EXAM

Subjective: BAR

Observed Behavior – timid

Objective

T = –
P = 210
R = WNL
BCS = 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear – mild discharge vs epiphoria ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, mmb pink CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: two descended testicles
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment: healthy

Plan:

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
6-Mar-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 1:18 PM

DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: approx 1 year
Microchip noted on Intake? neg
Microchip Number (If Applicable):

History :brought in as a stray; finder could not keep because she is allergic; originally an SCP candidate but removed from pathway due to location being too busy/dangerous for release

Subjective:QAR

Observed Behavior -shy, tense but docile and allows all handling

Evidence of Cruelty seen -n

Evidence of Trauma seen -n

Objective
BCS 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam:mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; adult dentitia with no significant tartar or staining
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testicles
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal:grossly normal

Assessment
Healthy young adult

Prognosis:good

Plan:
okay for adoptions

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
Behavior:

Animal Behavior Saved At: 12-Mar-2018 17:31:50.000
Animal ID:
22182
Animal Name: Pickle
Age: 1 Year 1 Week
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered: Yes
Handler:
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
3/8/2018
Retest Date:

Retest Reason:

Next Test Date:

KNOWN HISTORY:
Pickle was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
3/6/18 Observed Behavior -shy, tense but docile and allows all handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
3/6/18
Crouched at back under kuranda bed, head down, eyes fully dilated. Lay in place when door opened. Sniffed hand, allowed all pets, some minor shifting in place. Seemed wary.

3/7/18
Resting under kuranda bed, soft posture, eyes a bit dilated. Lifted head, became alert when door opened. Lay in place, allowed all pets, held completely immobile. No response at all.

3/8/18
Resting under kuranda bed, soft posture, but dilated eyes. Became alert when door opened, sniffed treats, didn’t eat. Tolerated pets with assess-a-hand, shifted away when pet with real hand, posture stiffened.

3/11/18
Crouched under kuranda bed, a little tense, eyes dilated. Lay in place when door opened, stiff posture, holding strong eye contact. Allowed all pets, no response.

3/12/18
Curled up resting on kuranda bed, head down, eyes dilated. Still seems a bit wary. Lay in place when door opened. Allowed all pets, no real response, but started slowly eating treats in my presence.
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Pickle remains tense, crouched position with head up turned sideways on his cage bedding.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Pickle becomes alert with eyes wide open, pupils dilated.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Pickle remains stiff with ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:
Pickle accepts the touch while ears go flat to the side with no interest during the interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Laid back
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Skittish

Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Pickle 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.

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