TIGGER – A1121031
Safe - 8-19-2017 Manhattan
SAFE 8/19/17 Tigger is a healthy friendly cat looking for his forever home @MACC
TIGGER is a handsome kitty that was sadly surrendered by his owner because they have “no time”. Please consider opening up your heart and home for this betrayed kitty.
Manhattan Center
TIGGER – A1121031
NEUTERED MALE, BRN TABBY / WHITE, DOMESTIC SH MIX,9 yrs
OWNER SUR – AVAILABLE, HOLD RELEASED Reason NO TIME
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 08/06/2017, From NY 10032, DueOut Date 08/06/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary S/O: BARH EENM: MM PINK AND MOIST, CRT 2 SEC G 1 ddz CV: NO MURMURS OR ARRHYTHMIAS LUNGS: CLEAR ABD: SOFT AND NONTENDER MS/INTEG: AMB X 4, BCS 8/9 NS: APPROPRIATE PLN: NSF GU: N A: obese
Weight 14.8
Medical:
Re-exam 8/12/17:
S/O: unsure if eating, but p seems to be in better spirits today- wanted to be pet, rolled over for belly rub
IV lin intact and running at 10ml/hr
no URI signs
EENT: pink gums no obvious oral lesions
ABN: SNP
A: inappetence: r/o stress, underlying metabolic/endocrine, neoplasia, other
P: cbc/chem/t4 in house yesterday: mild increase in globulins: r/o inflammation, infectious, other
T4- 2.5=grey zone in symptomatic cats- although not thin, is 9yrs old and not eating- rec FT4
check app- if not improving in next 24, rec 2v abd rads and update NH- had discussed possible placement for p
Re-exam 8/11/12:
S/O: reported to not be eating
BAR, shy but allows handling in cage
no URI signs, no lip smacking or hypersalivation
when taken out of cage for exam, started to hiss, limited exam
ABN: non painful, soft
euhydrated
A: inappetence, on cerenia and mirtazipine: r/o stress, underlying metabolic/endocrine, neoplasia, other
P: cbc/chem/t4 in house: mild increase in globulins: r/o inflammation, infectious, other
T4- 2.5=grey zone in symptomatic cats- although not thin, is 9yrs old and not eating- rec FT4
move to medical, start on LRS 10ml/hr
check app- if not improving in next 24-48hrs, rec 2v abd rads
add on famotidine 10mg/ml: 0.5ml SQ SID x2
add on B-12vit 0.25ml SQ SID x2
alerted NH for possible placement, FT4 testing, consider AUS if FT4 normal
Re-exam 8/10/17:
Recheck, not eating since intake
S/O
BAR, very interactive in cage
no appetite reported, even with tuna
seems adverse/sl nauseas at the smell of food; licking lips and chattering teeth
mm pk, sl tacky
no nasal discharge or sneezing noted
OU-open and clear
eupnic
abdomen tense; difficult to palpate but no obvious abnormalities
A
obese
geriatric
inappetance-r/o stress/behavioral vs primary GI (pancreatitis, gastritis) vs secondary GI
P
cerenia 0.6 ml SQ SID x 3 days
mirtazapine 15 mg tabs: 1/4 tab PO q3d
monitor app, if no improvement then rec’d CBC/chem
DVM Exam 8/6/17:
S/O: BARH
EENM: MM PINK AND MOIST, CRT 2 SEC G 1 ddz
CV: NO MURMURS OR ARRHYTHMIAS
LUNGS: CLEAR
ABD: SOFT AND NONTENDER
MS/INTEG: AMB X 4, BCS 8/9
NS: APPROPRIATE
PLN: NSF
GU: N
A: obese
Behavior:
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Laid back
VOCAL: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: Sweet, Calm
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: newborn and 2 year old child
Behavior toward strangers: fearful and doesn’t come out from hiding
Behavior toward children: relaxed and respectful with them
Bite or Scratch history: 5 years ago a scratch while playing rough
Litter box training: yes
Other notes: Previous owner described him as friendly, affectionate, playful shy, and talkative with a medium activity level.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
8/7/17- Resting on shelf, looking around, eyes dilated but possibly age-related. Lay in place when door opened. Sniffed hand, lifted rear for butt scratches, then turned to face the front and leaned into pets, closed eyes.
EVALUATION:
Cage Condition: No change
Reaction to assessor: Tigger remains neutral, sitting upright at the back of the cubby.
Reaction to cage door opening: Tigger remains in place, alert with eyes dilated, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch: Tigger seems hesitant, slowly engages to head bunt the assessor’s hand and began to purr while remaining cautious with his surroundings.
Reaction to being picked up: Tigger becomes antsy then jumps back into the cage.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Average
Tigger interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting.
This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
Enrichment notes:
Resting on shelf, looking around, eyes dilated but possibly age-related. Lay in place when door opened. Sniffed hand, lifted rear for butt scratches, then turned to face the front and leaned into pets, closed eyes.
Profile:
Socialization
Around strangers, tigger is fearful and doesnt come out from hiding. he has been around newborn and 2 year old child and is relaxed and respectful with them. He plays gentle with both children and adults. He has not been around cats or dogs so behavior is unknown. He has scratched the owner 5 years ago from playing to rough. There is scratch or bite history with another animal.
Behavior
Owner stated that tigger will crie and meow too much in the home. He cries in car rides. there are no litterbox issues. He jumps and struggles when given a bath. Owner has never tried trimming his nails. He isnt bothered with brushing of coat, picking up and holding, or putting in the carrier.
For the new family to know
Owner described him as friendly, affectionate, playful shy, and talkative with a medium activity level. When owner is home, he will follow you around and sit on you. She like stuffed toys and wand toys. She was kept indoors only and slept in a cat bed. He ate both wet and dry food. He used an uncovered litterbox with clumping litter. He had a scratching post made out of cardboard.
Behavior upon intake
Counselor was able to collar in the carrier. He allowed petting, eyes semi dilated. He allowed to be picked up and had a relaxed body posture on counter. He walked nicely into carrier.
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