SUNSHINE – 18863

MANHATTAN CENTER

Sunshine 18863

Care Center Location: Manhattan           

ZIP Code From: 10455

Intake Date: 1/21/18

Intake Type: Owner surrender

Medical Behavior: Green

Age: 13 years

Sex: Neutered Male

Weight: 10 lbs

Medical:

21-Jan-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 2:04 PM

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: Reported 17 years old, but based on overall appearance, dentition, and degree of dental disease I suspect he is younger
Microchip noted on Intake? Negative scan on intake, MC placed

History : Owner surrender

Subjective: Alert

Observed Behavior – Quiet and allows all handling and examination

Objective

QAR, mm pink, BCS 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears – mild waxy discharge AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: moderate to marked tartar caudally – large plug of calculus chipped off 208 during exam
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Male, neutered
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: Externally normal

Assessment: Dental disease

Prognosis: Good with treatment and regular tooth brushing

Plan: Recommend dental procedure, adoption
Behavior:

Behavior Assessment Date:
1/24/2018
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previous lived with: 3 adults and 2 dogs
Behavior toward strangers: Sunshine is shy for a few minutes when strangers come to the home. He plays gently with adults.
Behavior toward children: Sunshine has spent time with a 5 year old child. He is relaxed and affectionate and plays gently with the child.
Behavior toward cats: Sunshine lived with 2 small breed dogs. He was very tolerant of them and would sleep with them at night.
Behavior toward dogs: Sunshine lived with 2 small breed dogs. He was very tolerant of them and would sleep with them at night.
Bite or Scratch history: none
Litter box training: yes
Energy level/descriptors: medium
Other notes: Sunshine was friendly, affectionate, mellow cats with a medium activity level.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
1/21/18 Observed Behavior – Quiet and allows all handling and examination
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
1/22/18
Curled up dozing at back of cubby. Became alert and lifted head when door opened, minor lip licking. Sniffed assess-a-hand for prolonged period of time, then allowed pets, but remained stiff. Actively leaned into pets from real hand, extended neck for throat scratches, closed eyes.

1/23/18
Curled up at back of cubby, eyes dilated (age related?), but soft posture. Became alert when door opened, started to look around. Really likes treats! Ignored me completely while eating, then looking for more. Leaned into pets when done, then easily lured out to shelf with more treats.
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Sunshine remains neutral, lying down on his cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Sunshine becomes alert with normal shape eyes.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Sunshine stands up and slowly engages the front while ears remain erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:
Sunshine head bunts the assessor’s hand and briefly allows the stroke on the body. However, he follows the hand then paws it to stop the interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Mellow
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Shy

Curious

Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experience
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Sunshine may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
Profile:

Basic Information:
Sunshine is a 13 year old, neutered, domestic short hair cat. Previous owner got him when he was a kitten and has had him ever since. HE has no known health issues and has not been to the vet since he was a kitten
Previously lived with:
3 adults and 2 dogs.
How is this cat around strangers?
Sunshine is shy for a few minutes when strangers come to the home. He plays gently with adults.
How is this cat around children?
Sunshine has spent time with a 5 year old child. He is relaxed and affectionate and plays gently with the child.
How is this cat around other cats?
Sunshine has never spent time around cats. Behavior is unknown
How is this cat around dogs?
Sunshine lived with 2 small breed dogs. He was very tolerant of them and would sleep with them at night.
Behavior Notes
Sunshine does not use a scratching post but will scratch the wall. He may urinate in car rides. He struggles to get away during baths. His previous owner never clipped his nails. Sunshine isn’t bothered when getting brushed and isn’t bothered when picked up, put in carrier, and disturbed while sleeping.
Bite history:
Sunshine has never bitten another animal or human.
Energy level/descriptors:
medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
Medical Notes
Sunshine has no known health issues upon intake.
For a New Family to Know
Sunshine is friendly, affectionate, mellow cats with a medium activity level. He loves to sleep and will follow you around when you are home. He loves to play with laser pointers and balls. He is indoors only and sleeps with owner. He eats both Friskies wet food and Iams senior dry food two times a day. His favorite treats are temptations. He is litter box trained and uses a covered litter box with clumping litter. He doesn’t use a scratching post.

Behavior Notes:

Upon intake, Sunshine allowed counselor to pick up out of carrier and collar. He allowed counselor to pet and take picture. He had a tense body but allowed all handling.

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