SHAWAWEE – 10720
Safe - 11-1-2017 Manhattan
SAFE 11/1/17 A volunteer writes: This is a big chatty boy. He comes immediately up to the front of the cage to talk to you and get attention. He strikes me as quite content. I gave him treats that he loved and was thrilled to be stroked. He made me feel very happy.
SHAWAWEE is an older kitty who has an issue with his left eye. He needs a furever home where he can get some TLC and care.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Shawawee 10720
Location: Manhattan
Intake Date: 10/25/17
Intake Type: Stray
Medical Behavior: Green
Sex: Neutered
Age: 9 years
Medical
Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
25-Oct-2017
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 12:23 PM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age:9-10y
Microchip noted on Intake? n
History : seized
Subjective:
Observed Behavior -vocal, bar, allows exam
Evidence of Cruelty seen -n
Evidence of Trauma seen -n
Objective
T =
P =200
R =wnl
BCS 4/9
EENT: OS extensive melanosis. aging changes to lenses, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: minor tartar accum.
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: neutered
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment: melanosis left eye
Prognosis:good. Melanosis of left eye which can be a risk factor for melanoma of the iris, however in cats this is usually localized and east to contain.
Plan:monitor eye over time
VET-P
Behavior
Animal Behavior Saved At: 28-Oct-2017 12:27:42.000
Animal ID:
10720
Animal Name: Shawawee
Age: 9 Years (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered: Yes
Handler:
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
10/28/2017
KNOWN HISTORY:
Shawawee was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Observed Behavior -vocal, allows exam
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Shawawee engages when approached by the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Shawawee responds with a meow.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Shawawee seeks affection, leans forward with tail up and remains at the front of the cage, soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:
Shawawee head bunts the assessor’s hand and appreciates petting on the head and body.
Reaction to being picked up:
Allows the pickup and remains neutral.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Laid back
VOCAL:
Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE:
Calm
Sweet
Affectionate
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Beginner
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Shawawee interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
A volunteer writes
This is a big chatty boy. He comes immediately up to the front of the cage to talk to you and get attention. He strikes me as quite content. I gave him treats that he loved and was thrilled to be stroked. He made me feel very happy.
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