POOF – A1111697
Safe - 5-13-2017 Manhattan
SAFE 5/13/17 Poof is a beautiful calico who was surrendered to the shelter because her owners new residence doesn’t allow pets. She has lived with 3 other cats and got along well with them. Please be the new family who happily welcomes Poof into their home.
Manhattan Center
Poof A1111697- 7 years old, Spayed, Domestic Short Hair, Calico, OS, 11.2 pounds
Medical:
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 7yr
Microchip noted on Intake? none
History :
Subjective:
Observed Behavior – tense in carrier, allowed handling
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
P = 162 R = sniffing, but eupneic BCS 6/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: pink gums, moderate tartar, mild gingivitis
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful but slightly tense unable to palpate deeply
U/G: FS, grossly normal
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment
moderate dental and mild periodontal dz
Plan
ok for adoptions
long term rec dental px for oral health
as with any adult, a general health screen of cbc/chem/t4 is recommended
Prognosis:
good
SURGERY: n/a, p spayed
5/11/17:
Microchip: negative- placed chip
Sex: spayed
Age reported 11 years
Eyes: wnl
Ears: ear mite negative
If abnormal BCS: 6/9
Hair Coat: flea comb negative- treated with cat advantage
Declawed:- no
Any injuries:none seen
Behavior: slight nervous, tense during exam
Medication: none
Owner Profile:
05/11/17 16:35
Basic information:
Poof is an 11 yr. old female domestic short hair mix. The owner surrendered Poof she moved to a place that does not allow pets. Poof has no health problems and the owner last took her to a vet over 8 years ago.
Socialization:
The owner states that around strangers Poof is friendly and outgoing. Poof has lived with two children ages 5 to 14 and is gentle and loves to play. Poof has lived with 3 other cats and got along well with them (they would eat sleep and play together). Poof has never bitten or scratched anyone.
Behavior:
Poof has never been bathed, had her nails trimmed. She does not mind having her coat brushed, being picked up but struggles when being placed in a cat carrier.
For a new family to know:
The owner describes Poof as friendly cat with a medium activity level. Poof has never played with toys; she lives mostly indoors and sleeps anywhere in the house that he wants. In the home Poof will follow the owner around and prefers to stay in same room as the owner. Poof eats various name brand dry cat foods and is feed two times a day. She is litter box trained and uses an uncovered litter box with clumping litter. Poof has never been given a scratching post so the owner does not know if he will use it or not.
Behavior during intake:
During intake Poof was somewhat tense with stiff body, she allowed us to put on collar, photograph and placed in a cat kennel.
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