YALE – 15912
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MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Yale. My animal id is #15912. I am a desexed female black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 9 months 2 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 11-Dec-2017.
Original Location: 10455
Yale is at risk for behavioral reasons. She is very nervous and stressed in the shelter, and whilst she does tolerate petting and handling, she hides all day at the back of her kennel, not moving. We suggest she is best suited to a cat experienced home, who will let her come out of her shell in her own time. Medically, we have no concerns for Yale, who presents as a healthy young cat.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 5.88 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:9 m Microchip noted on Intake? History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -nervous, vocalizing, allows exma Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female, intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, flea dirt noted, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: fleas, otherwise healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:ohe SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Presurgical exam: S/O: visual exam due to aggressive behavior/hissing in back of kennel/swatting – no c/s no nasal discharge appreciated A/P: fractious behav = recommend reschedule as in house re-exam and surgery
S/O -QAR, shy/slightly unsocialized but docile, allows handling; will flee if you give her the chance! -mm pk, sl tacky; CRT <2 sec -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU; open and clear -eupnic, heart/lungs WNL -soft abdomen -slightly dull haircoat but healthy otherwise A healthy young adult P okay to spay
Surgery Report:Feline OHE Was this cat in heat, pregnant or have a pyometra? in heat Ventral Midline Incision Ovaries Ligated with: autoligated Uterine Body Ligated with:3-0 PDS, one encircling ligation and one modified miller’s knot Abdominal Closure:3 layer closure, simple continuous, 3-0 PDS Green Linear Tattoo Placed on Midline Surgeon:1382 Additional Comments: anesthesia was smooth and recovery was uneventful
Anesthesia Summary: Feline OHE Pre Medication/Induction: Ketamine 100mg/mL injectable, 0.15mL IM, once Dexdomitor 0.5mg/mL injectable, 0.1mL IM, once Butorphanol 10mg/mL injectable, 0.15mL, IM once Size 3.5 ET tube placed, maintained general anesthesia throughout procedure on variable Isoflurane and 1.5L/min O2. Used non-rebreathing system with 1L bag. ____g IVC placed in right saphenous vessel. Intraoperative IV LRS at 5-10mL/kg/hr IVF rate: 26mL/hr NSAID: Robenicoxib (Onsior) 20mg/mL injectable, 0.34mL, SQ, once, for post-operative pain relief. Given post operatively. Simbadol 1.8mg/mL injectable,0.34mL SQ, once, for pain relief, given post operatively. Recovery Status :Uneventful Anesthetist/Surgical Monitor (P#’s): 1390/0975
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake Yale’s eyes were dilated. He was not interested in coming out of the carrier and stayed as far away from the door as possible. The admissions counselor attempted to collar him but he did not allowed it. The admissions counselor left him alone to minimize stress.
Date of Intake: 12/11/2017
Basic Information:: Yale arrived to MACC as a stray cat. He is black and white domestic short hair. He was found inside a corner store.
Previously lived with:: Unknonw
How is this cat around strangers?: This information is unknown due to him arriving to MACC as a stray.
How is this cat around children?: This information is unknown due to him arriving to MACC as a stray.
How is this cat around other cats?: This information is unknown due to him arriving to MACC as a stray.
How is this cat around dogs?: This information is unknown due to him arriving to MACC as a stray.
Behavior Notes: This information is unknown due to him arriving to MACC as a stray.
Bite history:: This information is unknown due to him arriving to MACC as a stray.
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown.
Medical Notes: This information is unknown due to him arriving to MACC as a stray.
For a New Family to Know: This information is unknown due to him arriving to MACC as a stray.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Yale was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior -nervous, vocalizing, allows exam
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/12/17 Fleas. Curled up behind litter box, tense, eyes dilated. Lay in place when door opened, hissed when offered treats, started lip licking. Sniffed assess-a-hand, allowed then slightly leaned into pets, closed eyes. Sprayed thunderease. 12/13/17 Crouched behind litter box, tense, eyes fully dilated. Lay in place when door opened, started lip licking. Allowed and slightly leaned into pets, closed eyes. Sat up and ate treats after door closed. Sprayed thunderease. 12/17/17 [Clicker training] Lying down in her cubby, neutral. She makes herself appear smaller when approached and focuses on me. Very interested in tuna puree and will chomp down excitedly. She hissed when initially touched, but tolerated petting when approached slowly. Rewarded each time she accepted petting, but is still tense. Will bat my hand and hiss when overwhelmed, but will still eat treats when provided. Needs more socialization. 12/21/17 [Clicker training] Hisses when door opens, fearful and unsure. She was hesitant of touch, but allows petting and leans in for cheek rubs. Rewarded her each time I pet her and her body posture started to warm up. She is too nervous to come forward and eat tuna by the front of the cage, but will eat tuna from my hand. Needs more work, but has potential to warm up. 12/21/17 Actually in main compartment today! Curled up on bedding in back corner, eyes dilated, wary. Lay in place when door opened, some lip licking. Leaned into pets, purred, briefly lifted rear for butt scratches, but preferred to hold body low. Ate offered treats. 12/26/17 Curled up asleep at back of cubby behind bedding. Woke when door opened, immediately became alert, eyes dilated. Lay in place, curled up tightly, tense posture. Leaned into pets, some lip licking, ate nearby treats. After door closed, slowly came out to main compartment for more treats, kept body held low, shaking? 12/27/17 [Clicker training] Curled up with a low body posture, behind litter box. Accepts gentle petting, but focuses on my hand when pet along her body. She eats tuna when offered near her, but refuses to come forward when tuna is placed further away from her. Near the end of training, she focuses on my hand and hisses and bats it (without nails). She does not allow further petting and will hiss and bat with her paws when petting is attempted.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Yale remains tense, crouched position with head up hiding in the cage cubby.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Yale becomes alert with eyes dilated.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Yale began to hiss with ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Yale seemed unsure with the interaction. She hissed while tightly curling up in place. However, Yale accepted the touch and slowly leaned into the petting while remaining cautious with her surroundings.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Curious,Timid,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Yale tolerates attention and petting but may be stressed in the shelter. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
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