POKE aka BLACKBIRD aka BLACKY – 23045

MANHATTAN CENTER

Poke aka Blackbird aka Blacky 23045

Location: Manhattan

Intake Date: 3/16/18

Intake Type: Owner Surrender

Medical Behavior: Blue

Sex: Neutered Male

Age: 6 years

Original Location: 10468

 

Medical

Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
18-Mar-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 12:40 PM

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: Reported 6 years; exam is consistent with this
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative on LVT exam – MC placed then

History : Surrendered. No health hx provided.

Subjective: Alert, calm, sits on exam table

Observed Behavior – Allows all handling

Evidence of Cruelty seen – None

Evidence of Trauma seen – Scarring and pigmentation to left cornea.

Objective
BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 6/9
EENT: OS white and black pigmentation to cornea; no blepharospasm or discharge. Ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted.
Oral Exam: Mild tartar
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Male intact
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: Normal externally

Assessment: Corneal pigmentation – R/O scarring secondary to old trauma. No sign of active problem at this time.

Prognosis: Good

Plan: No tx needed.

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

1088
VET 991088

17-Mar-2018
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 6:14 AM

[LVT Intake Exam]

Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020025343867
Evidence of Cruelty: no
Observed Behavior: allowed handling, tense and quiet, did not resist but head shy, not aggressing as stating on intake
Sex: intact male
Estimated Age: appx 6y

Subjective: OD has flap of tissue overgrowing globe (old ulcer?), medium coat unkempt with slight mats, dander
Eyes: clear OS, see above
Ears: clean
Oral Exam: mild to moderate staining
Heart: WNL
Lungs: WNL
Abdomen: WNL
Musculoskeletal: WNL 5.5/9 BCS
Mentation: BARH

Preliminary Assessment: unknown eye wound/deformity

Plan: DVM intake

Behavior

Animal Behavior Saved At: 19-Mar-2018 17:27:22.000
Animal ID:
23045
Animal Name: Blackbird
Age: 6 Years (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered: No
Handler: 991065
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
3/19/2018
Retest Date:

Retest Reason:

Next Test Date:

KNOWN HISTORY:
Blackbird was brought in as a stray so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
3/17/18
Evidence of Cruelty: no
Observed Behavior: allowed handling, tense and quiet, did not resist but head shy.
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Blackbird rests in his litter box and looks around, eyes a little dilated, alert.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Blackbird continues to lay in place and look around.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Blackbird sits up and retreats to the back of the kennel, starts lip licking.
Reaction to touch:
Blackbird allows, then slightly leans into the stroke, but remains stiff and looks around.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Mellow
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Shy

Timid

Skittish
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
Fearful
Potential challenges comments:
Blackbird 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 him 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:
Experience
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Blackbird tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter.

He 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.

 

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