WHISKEY – 20638

Manhattan Center

Whiskey 20638 2Y grey/white DSH M

Owner surrender: 4/11/18

Medical

12-Apr-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 4:05 PM

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: ~2.5yrs based on hx, consistent with exam
Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive

History : surrendered by o due to people in household being allergic.

Subjective/ Observed Behavior – BAR, friendly. allowed all handling.

Evidence of Cruelty seen – none
Evidence of Trauma seen – none

Objective

BCS
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: dc 1/5; pd 1/5
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: intact male. testicles smooth and symmetrical.
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: normal grossly.

Assessment
gingivitis
dental calculus
intact male.

Prognosis:
good.

Plan:
ok for sx.
dental care daily, once adopted.

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
12-Apr-2018
LVT Intake
Microchip Scan: positive
Evidence of Cruelty: no
Observed Behavior: allowed handling but tense at times
Sex: neutered male
Estimated Age: reported 6m

Subjective: surrendered with housemate, no history
Eyes: clear
Ears: clean
Oral Exam: no staining, young
Heart: WNL
Lungs: WNL
Abdomen: WNL
Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9
Mentation: BARH

Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy

Plan: DVM intake, up to date on Rvx
Behavior

KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: 4 Adults, 1 Cat, 1 Child (Age 8)
Behavior toward children: Whiskey lived with a child and was very friendly and relaxed with her. They would often sleep in the same bed.
Behavior toward cats: Whiskey lived with another cat and was very friendly and playful with him. They would spend most of their time together.
Bite or Scratch history: none
Litter box training: yes
Energy level/descriptors: High Energy, Friendly, Playful
Other notes: Whiskey is a playful cat that enjoys playing with other cats, laser pointers, and balls.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
4/12/18 Subjective/ Observed Behavior – BAR, friendly. allowed all handling.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
4/12/18 Crouched down at the back of the cage cubby, tightly curled up, accepts the touch but shows no interest with the interaction.
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Whiskey remains tense, crouched position with head down on his cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Whiskey becomes alert with eyes wide open.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Whiskey remains stiff with ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:
Whiskey remains immobile in place while he accepts the stroke and shows no interest with the interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Laid back
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Timid

Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experience
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
Profile

Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
Basic Information:
Whiskey is a male gray and white domestic short hair cat that is estimated to be 1 years old. His previous owner found him as a stray 1 year ago and kept him until family members began to suffer from allergies.
Previously lived with:
4 Adults, 1 Cat, 1 Child (Age 8)
How is this cat around strangers?
Whiskey was not around strangers in his previous home as they did not have any visitors.
How is this cat around children?
Whiskey lived with a child and was very friendly and relaxed with her. They would often sleep in the same bed.
How is this cat around other cats?
Whiskey lived with another cat and was very friendly and playful with her. They would spend most of their time together.
How is this cat around dogs?
Whiskey was not around dogs in her previous home.
Behavior Notes
Whiskey tends to scratch at furniture when he does not have a scratching post available to him. He does not enjoys being in a carrier and will meow and cry the entire time. He is not bothered by people trimming his nails. He enjoys being picked up and brushed for long periods of time.
Bite history:
Whiskey has no history of having bitten another person nor animal.
Energy level/descriptors:
High Energy, Friendly, Playful
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
For a New Family to Know
Whiskey is a playful cat that enjoys playing with other cats, laser pointers, and balls. He is used to being indoors and eat dry food. He is very litter box trained and prefers to use an uncovered litter box. He enjoys using fabric scratching posts but will scratch at furniture if he does not have a scratching post in the same room.

Behavior Notes:

Whiskey was stiff bodied and did not allow me to handle him at all he back into the back of his carrier and started to growl and hiss. He then turned around and faced away from me and kept flinching when i tried to go near him.

 

CAME IN WITH:

MOMO – 20639

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