ALASKA – A1055783

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My name is ALASKA. My Animal ID # is A1055783. – P
I am a male white and black domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/23/2015 from NY 11216, owner surrender reason stated was ABANDON.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/11/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 9.8 LBS.

S/O: PATIENT REJECTED FROM GLENDALE DUE TO URI AND REPORTED HEART MURMUR (STERNAL, GRADE III/VI) QAR ON PRESENTATION TOLERABLE FOR EXAM AND HANDLING MILD SEROUS NASAL DISCHARGE, LEFT NOSTRIL UNABLE TO AUSCULT HEART MURMUR A: URI PX: GOOD P: MOVE TO ISO, START COURSE OF DOXY, RECHECK – TEMPORARILY WAIVE FROM SURGERY, RECOMMEND FOLLOW UP WITH HEART MURMUR TO DETERMINE IF NEED FOR PERMANENT WAIVER

10/23/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/23/15 18:12 Basic Information: Alaska is an male black and white domestic shorthair cat. He was abandoned by his previous owner and was taken care of by a neighbor. He is described as shy and quiet. Personality: Alaska has only been around older kids and teenagers and is usually tolerant. He isnt very playful and usually allows petting. He hasnt been around other cats or dogs. He is litterbox trained and exclusively uses the litterbox. He has been keptmostly indoors and has a low activity level. Behavior: Alaska often claws at funiture. When being held according to his owner he will struggle hisse and will swat. He is fearful when being put into cat carriers. His owners have not attempted to bathe, trim his nails or brush him. For a new family to know: Alaska has been using crystals litter and an uncvered litterbox. He did not have a scratching post at home and usually clawed at the furniture. When ome he tends to follow his owner around. In car rides he cries and meows. He eats wet food and is fed twice a day, morning and evening. He sleeps in his own space. Upon intake Alaska was calm, he had a firm body but allowed all handling, scanning and collaring. For photo Alaska was tense and retreated back into carrier.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

10/28/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Alaska’s previous owner states that he has only been around older children. He is usually tolerant around them, allows petting, but isn’t very playful. He has not been around other cats or dogs, but is litter box trained and has a low activity level. He may struggle, hiss, and swat when held and is fearful when placed into a carrier. Around the home, he usually follows his owner around. Reaction to assessor: Alaska was calm and relaxed upon approach. Reaction when softly spoken to: Alaska blinks and looks at the assessor with relaxed eyes. Reaction to cage door opening: Alaska remains soft and relaxed. Reaction to touch: Alaska remains in place for petting and begins to warm up. He slowly comes to the front, begins to purr, and leans on the assessor. Reaction to being picked up: Alaska remains calm during pick up, but will move around to be put back down. Behavior Determination: Average Alaska interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

10/24/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
scan negative intact male weight: 9.8lbs bright eyes clean ears – em negative clean coat – flea negative mild staining to teeth along with gingivitis overall body condition is good slightly tense and nervous during exam APH BARH NOSF

11/11/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
S/O: PATIENT REJECTED FROM GLENDALE DUE TO URI AND REPORTED HEART MURMUR (STERNAL, GRADE III/VI) QAR ON PRESENTATION TOLERABLE FOR EXAM AND HANDLING MILD SEROUS NASAL DISCHARGE, LEFT NOSTRIL UNABLE TO AUSCULT HEART MURMUR A: URI PX: GOOD P: MOVE TO ISO, START COURSE OF DOXY, RECHECK – TEMPORARILY WAIVE FROM SURGERY, RECOMMEND FOLLOW UP WITH HEART MURMUR TO DETERMINE IF NEED FOR PERMANENT WAIVER

11/13/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
BARH, ATTENTION SEEKING, ALLOWED ALL HANDLING, BCS 5/9 VERY MILD NASAL DISCHARGE, NO SNEEZING NOTED NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION – UNABLE TO APPRECIATED ANY MURMURS OR ARRHYTHMIAS A: MILD URI, GRADE 3/6 HEART MURMUR NOTED BY VET AT GLENDALE AT TIME OF PRE-ALTER, NOT APPRECIATED ON EXAM FROM 11/11 OR TODAY – RULE OUT PHYSIOLOGIC/TRANSIENT HEART MURMUR, NO SIGNS OF HEART DISEASE P: CONTINUE WITH CURRENT TREATMENT AND MONITORING PLAN. EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS 11/11/15 S/O: PATIENT REJECTED FROM GLENDALE DUE TO URI AND REPORTED HEART MURMUR (STERNAL, GRADE III/VI) QAR ON PRESENTATION TOLERABLE FOR EXAM AND HANDLING MILD SEROUS NASAL DISCHARGE, LEFT NOSTRIL UNABLE TO AUSCULT HEART MURMUR A: URI PX: GOOD P: MOVE TO ISO, START COURSE OF DOXY, RECHECK – TEMPORARILY WAIVE FROM SURGERY, RECOMMEND FOLLOW UP WITH HEART MURMUR TO DETERMINE IF NEED FOR PERMANENT WAIVER

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