TETRA – 22928

MANHATTAN CENTER

Tetra 22928

Location: Manhattan

Intake Date: 3/15/18

Intake Type: Stray

Medical Behavior: Orange

Sex: Male

Age: 3 years

Original Location: 10460

Medical

Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
16-Mar-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 10:45 AM

[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 3y
Microchip noted on Intake? neg
Microchip Number (If Applicable):

History : stray. Wound on OS, reportedly from banging head on Tomahawk. Mild periocular swelling, seromucoid discharge, superficial scratches above the eye. Onsior given for pain 6p 3/15). Wound now has purulent d/c and cat is actively grooming area.

Subjective: BAR. Very nervous and scared, tries to flee at any chance, had to closely and tightly restrain in towel, flinches easily.

Observed Behavior –

Evidence of Cruelty seen – n

Evidence of Trauma seen – n

Objective

T =
P = wnl
R = wnl
BCS 5/9

EENT: OS mild conjunctivitis and mucopurulent discharge, superficial scratches and dermatitis around the left eye, down the nose, and surrounding forehead. OD mild conjunctivitis. Ears moderate amount of black ceruminous debris, no pruritis observed on ear cleaning. Left nostril was blocked with cat litter pebble and some debris, removed easily. No nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: missing incisors, p would not allow full oral exam
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: MI
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no masses noted, dirty unkempt hair coat with generalized scaling. Live flea seen on face.
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: NE

Assessment:
Facial scratches and dermatitis — r/o secondary to FAD vs other
Conjunctivitis, eye discharge — r/o secondary to FAD and subsequent scratches and inflammation vs URI

Prognosis: good

Plan:
received gabapentin on LVT intake, but p still very anxious and scared during DVM intake
continue gabapentin 2mL PO BID x 2 days
erythromycin OU BID x 7 days
gave convenia 0.5mL SQ

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
VET-P 991459

16-Mar-2018
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 1:55 AM

[LVT Intake Exam]

Microchip Scan: negative, could not place
Evidence of Cruelty: no
Observed Behavior: hissing and attempting to flee from cage in intake, coaxed into feral den for visual exam, Vx only via den
Sex: appears to be male, needs DVM confirmation
Estimated Age: appx 2-4y

Subjective: seemingly healthy animal with a “wound on his forehead from banging his hand on the tomahawk he came in” (shift change DVM noted “mild periocular swelling, seromucoid discharge, superficial scratches above the eye…gave onsior for pain” ~6p 3/15), wound now has purulent d/c and cat is actively grooming area; fur on right forearm appears wet (unsure if separate wound or from grooming)
Eyes: clear, OS orbital skin swollen
Ears: pinnae appear clean
Oral Exam: mild staining
Heart: could not auscultate
Lungs: could not auscultate
Abdomen: could not palpate
Musculoskeletal: WNL 5/9 BCS
Mentation: BARH

Preliminary Assessment: wound across face, confirm if animal scratch vs tomahawk

Plan: DVM intake, CT and MC when calm or at Sx
LVT-E 991033

15-Mar-2018
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 6:46 PM

Wound near OS, reportedly from banging his head on a Tomahawk – mild periocular swelling, seromucoid discharge, superficial scratches above the eye.

Pt hides at the back of the kennel, hisses, avoids touching.

0.5 ml Onsior SQ given at 6:55pm – full exam tomorrow.

1088

Behavior

Animal Behavior Saved At: 19-Mar-2018 16:58:33.000
Animal ID:
22928
Animal Name: Tetra
Age: 3 Years (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered: No
Handler: 991065
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
3/19/2018
Retest Date:

Retest Reason:

Next Test Date:

KNOWN HISTORY:
Tetra was brought in as a stray so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
3/16/18
Subjective: BAR. Very nervous and scared, tries to flee at any chance, had to closely and tightly restrain in towel, flinches easily.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
3/16/18 Hiding in the den but allows the touch with interest towards the interaction.
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Tetra rests in his den, head poking out the side window, eyes dilated.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Tetra stands and retreats fully into the den.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Tetra remains hidden.
Reaction to touch:
Tetra tolerates the stroke, but remains hidden and does not respond.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Mellow
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Shy

Timid

Skittish
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
Fearful
Potential challenges comments:
Honey has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide him with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Tetra tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children.
He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home.

Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.

 

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