REMUS – 21300

MANHATTAN CENTER

Remus 21300

Location: Manhattan

Intake Date: 2/21/18

Intake Type: Owner Surrender

Medical Behavior: Blue

Sex: Neutered

Age: 7 years

Original Location: 10453

 

Medical:

22-Feb-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 5:47 PM

[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age:7 years
Microchip noted on Intake?n
Microchip Number (If Applicable):

History 😮 surrender, reported special diet for urinary issues

Subjective:

Observed Behavior -calm, allows exam

Evidence of Cruelty seen -n

Evidence of Trauma seen -n

Objective

T =
P =200
R =wnl
BCS 7/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam:mod tartar
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: neutered male
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment: overweight, possible flutd history

Prognosis: good

Plan:
wet food only post adoption for urinary health
22-Feb-2018
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 3:42 AM

[LVT Intake Exam]

Microchip Scan: negative, placed
Evidence of Cruelty: no
Observed Behavior: allowed handling but somewhat tense throughout and some vocalizing
Sex: neutered male
Estimated Age: reported 7y

Subjective: overweight but otherwise seemingly healthy animal
Eyes: clear
Ears: clean
Oral Exam: mild to moderate staining
Heart: WNL
Lungs: WNL
Abdomen: WNL
Musculoskeletal: overweight 6.5-7/9 BCS
Mentation: BARH

Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy animal

Plan: DVM intake
Behavior:

Behavior Assessment Date:
2/24/2018
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: an adult
Behavior toward strangers: Remus is friendly and outgoing around strangers. He plays exuberantly with adults.
Behavior toward children: Remus has spent time around other cats and he is respectful and tolerant. He does not play with them.
Behavior toward cats: Remus has spent time around other cats and he is respectful and tolerant. He does not play with them.
Bite or Scratch history: none
Litter box training: yes
Energy level/descriptors: medium
Other notes: Remus is described as a friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow, assertive, talkative cat.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
2/22/18
Observed Behavior -calm, allows exam
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
2/22/18
Crouched in top cubby, facing forward, soft eyes but alert. Meowed when door opened, sniffed hand repeatedly, then started eating offered treats. Tolerated a few pets, then hissed. Easily lured out to shelf with more treats, then returned to cubby. Very food motivated, but needs time to acclimate.
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Remus remains neutral, sitting upright by the front during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Remus becomes alert with soft eyes, normal shape pupils.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Remus shows interest, stands with tail up, relaxed ears and forward attempting to explore outside the cage.
Reaction to touch:
Remus head rubs and body leans into the assessor’s hand, appreciating the petting.
Reaction to being picked up:
He briefly allows the pickup then energetically jumps back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Lively
VOCAL:
Talkative
CHARACTER TYPE:
Social

Sweet

Curious
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Average
Profile:

Basic Information:
Remus is a 7 year old, neutered, domestic shorthair cat. Previous owner got Remus from a friend 6 years ago. Remus does have urinary issues and is on a special diet. HE was last at the vet in January of 2017.
Previously lived with:
1 adult
How is this cat around strangers?
Remus is friendly and outgoing around strangers. He plays exuberantly with adults.
How is this cat around children?
Remus has never spent time around children. Behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around other cats?
Remus has spent time around other cats and he is respectful and tolerant. He does not play with them.
How is this cat around dogs?
Remus has not spent time around dogs. Behavior is unknown.
Behavior Notes
Remus likes to scratch on cloth furniture. He will meow during car rides but calm down after a few minutes. He has never gotten a bath and will allow nail trims. He enjoys being brushed and isn’t bothered when picked up or disturbed while sleeping. He may struggle to be put into carrier.
Bite history:
Remus has never bitten another animal or person.
Energy level/descriptors:
medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
Yes
Medical Notes
Remus has urinary issues and is on Proplan for urinary health.
For a New Family to Know
Remus is described as a friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow, assertive, talkative cat. He has a medium energy level. He enjoys drinking from the tap water in the sink and will lay inside the sink. He will be in a favorite spot or rarely seek attention when you are home. He enjoys string, catnip and laser pointer toys. He loves to play with hair ties. He is indoors only and sleeps with owner .He eats proplan urinary 2 times a day and loves greenies for teats. He is litter box trained and uses a covered litter box with clumping litter and has a cloth covered scratching post.

Behavior Notes:

Remus was curious of surroundings and came out of carrier willingly. allowed counselor to pet, collar and take picture. he went back inside carrier willingly.

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