PUCK – 8147 aka A1127137
Safe - 10-9-2017 Manhattan
SAFE 10/9/17 Long hair Puck is hoping to find his forever home @MACC. 6 year old Puck needs a new place to call home!
MANHATTAN CENTER
PUCK – 8147 aka A1127137
MALE, CREAM, DOMESTIC LH MIX,6 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 09/30/2017, From NY 11205, DueOut Date 10/03/2017,
Medical:
DVM Exam 10/05/17:
Estimated age:8-10 years
Microchip noted on Intake?
History :stray cat found near a carrier
Subjective:QAR
Observed Behavior -docile, friendly; allows all handling
Evidence of Cruelty seen -n
Evidence of Trauma seen -n
Objective
BCS=6/9
EENT: OU-moderate blepharospasm, mild mucoid discharge; mild serous nasal discharge; AU-clear
Oral Exam:mm pk, sl tacky; CRT <2 sec; moderate tartar/staining, gingival recession along canines
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: eupnic, heart/lungs WNL
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testicles
MSI: ambulatory x 4 with no lameness noted; moderate matting over dorsum and tail-area along L dorsum that was shaved on intake; overall hair coat unthrifty
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal:grossly normal
Assessment
URI/conjunctivitis
Dental disease
Geriatric
Prognosis:good
Plan:
Erythromycin OU BID x 10 days
Doxycycline 50 mg/ml: 1.2 ml PO SID x 10 days
LRS 100 ml SQ SID x 3 days
SURGERY: permanent waiver due to age
Behavior:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Puck was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment. Puck was receptive to touch and allowed all handling throughout intake. Pushed head toward hand when petting.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
N/A
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
N/A
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Puck remains neutral, lying down in his cage cubby during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Puck remains immobile in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Puck lifts head up with eyes wide open, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:
Puck accepts the touch and purrs while he enjoys chin rubs.
Reaction to being picked up:
Puck becomes antsy then jumps back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Laid back
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Sweet
Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
None
Potential challenges comments:
N/A
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Average
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
Recommendations comments:
N/A
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Puck interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
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