GORGONZOLA – A1040367

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My name is GORGONZOLA. My Animal ID # is A1040367. – P
I am a male black domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/16/2015 from NY 10451, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/06/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 10.4 LBS.

5pm gave 0.25 metacam sq 07/06/15 09:33 Severe URI Exam unchanged from 7/5 Very friendly, green behavior P Start azithromycin for additionl coverage Start famcyclovir, start buprenex continue lrs, doxt 07/05/15 17:51 SND, tongue ulcer with bleeding Dehydration A URI dehydration P Start doxy, lrs, bupren 6/16 hissing and in posture to attack after ears checked ears clean A: possible FAD P: Activyl given on intial, monitor for continued scratching Behavior testing 6/16BARH scan negative very nervous, growling mild tartar scab under rt ear, alopecia on rt side of body male intact NOSF

06/16/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/16/15 20:31 NAME Gorgonzola REASON FOR SURRENDER For personal reasons and due to a pet conflict, owner could no longer keep Gorgonzola. RELATIONSHIP His previous owner found him as a stray about 8 months ago. Owner believes he is about 1.5 years. He scanned negative for a microchip. PEOPLE He lived in a home with 3 adults and 1 young child. He was usually relaxed or affectionate around the children and usually didn’t play with him. He has bitten and scratched his owner before, but not in the last 10 days. OTHER ANIMALS He lived in a home with 3 other older cats. He was usually relaxed or affectionate around them and when he played with them, he was usually exuberant or somewhat rough. Owner stated the older cats usually didn’t want to play and would hiss and swat at Gorgonzola. He also lived in a home with a Chihuahua and he was usually relaxed and affectionate around him. He has scratched the other cats before, but not within the last 10 days. PERSONALITY He is a very active indoor only cat who has been described as playful, friendly, talkative, independent, affectionate, and friendly. He enjoys playing with balls, wand toys, and stuffed toys. He enjoys being brushed. He isn’t bothered if you disturb him while he is sleeping. He doesn’t like being placed in a carrier and usually struggles to get away and hisses. He likes to follow his owner around or be in a favorite spot when his owner is home. He eats 9 Lives and Friskies wet and dry food and is fed twice daily. He uses a hooded litter box with clumping litter. He scratches on scratching post made of wood. He usually sleeps in his crate. TRAINING He is litter box trained and usually doesn’t have accidents. For the past few months, he has been spraying outside of the litter box a couple of times a week. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE He allowed very limited handling during the intake. He began to hiss and growl after being placed in his carrier.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

06/19/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Gorgonzola’s former owner stated he has lived in a home with 3 adults and 1 young child. He was usually relaxed or affectionate around the children and usually didn’t play with him. Also, lived in a home with 3 other older cats. He was usually relaxed or affectionate around them and when he played with them, he was usually exuberant or somewhat rough. He even lived in a home with a Chihuahua and he was usually relaxed and affectionate around him. Reaction to assessor: Gorgonzola looks tense in his cage when approached by the assessor. Reaction to door opening: Gorgonzola remains crouched down on his cage bedding, alert with a direct stare. Reaction to touch: Gorgonzola hisses at first, but accepts the stroke and slowly raises his hind legs with tail slightly down. He then began to eat in front of the assessor however, randomly hisses while being touched. Placement determination: Experience / no child Gorgonzola tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in a calm, quiet home with experienced cat parents and without children.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

06/16/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative very nervous, growling mild tartar scab under rt ear, alopecia on rt side of body male intact NOSF

07/06/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
5pm gave 0.25 metacam sq 07/06/15 09:33 Severe URI Exam unchanged from 7/5 Very friendly, green behavior P Start azithromycin for additionl coverage Start famcyclovir, start buprenex continue lrs, doxt 07/05/15 17:51 SND, tongue ulcer with bleeding Dehydration A URI dehydration P Start doxy, lrs, bupren 6/16 hissing and in posture to attack after ears checked ears clean A: possible FAD P: Activyl given on intial, monitor for continued scratching Behavior testing 6/16BARH scan negative very nervous, growling mild tartar scab under rt ear, alopecia on rt side of body male intact NOSF

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