SHADOW – 22790

Brooklyn Center

Shadow 22790 – 12 yr. neutered black/white, OS:

ENRICHMENT NOTES:
03/14/18
Lying down near the front of the kennel. Pupils dilated, hisses upon approach. Slowly shifts away when the door opens. Seems unsure at first, but he sniffs hand and accepts gentle petting on his head. Wasn’t interested in tuna or hard treats. Needs more time to adjust.
This animal came from:
Found Stray
Origin Address

Spay/Neuter status
Yes
Date of Intake
13-Mar-2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?
Yes
If yes, Please elaborate:
Rufio has been having accidents pooping outside of the litter box for a few months ago.
Basic Information:
Shadow is a 12 year old altered male Black and white DSH cat mix. He Came into the home 12 year ago and was surrendered due to the owner having cancer and allergies.
Previously lived with:
1 adult, 1 cat
How is this cat around strangers?
Around strangers Shadow is friendly and allows them to pet him.
How is this cat around children?
Shadow has never been around children.
How is this cat around other cats?
Shadow has lived with another male cat in the home and is relaxed and gentle with him.
How is this cat around dogs?
Shadow has never been around dogs
Behavior Notes
Shadow likes to be held and likes to climb onto his owner shoulder. Shadow isn’t bothered with being pet.
Bite history:
Shadow has no bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:
low activity level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
Yes
Medical Notes
unknown
For a New Family to Know
Shadow is friendly, affectionate, and mellow and loves to climb. Shadow is litter box trained bu has been uses the bath room outside of the litter box for a few months. He has a uncovered box with clumping litter.

Behavior Notes:

Upon intake Shadow relaxed and allowed collaring.

Vet Notes: 4:53 PM

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 12 year
Microchip noted on Intake? negative
History : os, reported to be FIV by owner
Subjective: BARH
Observed Behavior – very sweet. Did not like medical handling and growled-used towel. Did well for all medical handling and procedures
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no

Objective
P = wnl
R = eupneic
BCS 6/9
EENT: Eyes clear with nuclear sclerosis ou, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: adult dentition with moderate to severe dental disease, no oral lesions noted
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, Grade 3/6 HM, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: FS (spay scar noted on ventrum), no MGTs, no vulvar d/c
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, diffuse scabby dermatitis with thinning haircoat especially over dorsum and flanks
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment:
Grade 3/6 HM
Dermatitis r/o FAD vs other allergy
Dental disease
Geriatric

Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC
Gave convenia 8mg/kg SQ once
Gave gabapentin 100mg PO once
Rec geriatric workup and echocardiogram with placement

Prognosis: Fair

SURGERY: spayed

CAME IN WITH

RUFIO –  22791

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