Animal Profile
Tiger
Hello, my name is Tiger. My animal id is #19897. I am a desexed male brown tabby cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 10 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 2/3/2018, with the surrender reason stated as person health - debilitating injuries.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Tiger is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection, which is contagious to other cats. We have not conducted a formal behavior assessment of Tiger, but he has allowed all handling and petting whilst at the care center.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 14.3125 lbs
2/4/2018
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020019289674 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows all handling, head butting throughout Sex: neutered male Estimated Age: reported 3y but appears at least 5y Subjective: acne under chin, obese, eye irritation (hairloss with slight blepharospasm but no d/c) Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: moderate staining with slight gingiva swelling Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: obese 7.5-8/9 BCS Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: middling aged animal with unknown eye irritation Plan: DVM intake
2/7/2018
gave 0.6ml simbadol sq and 0.6ml convenia sq at 10 pm
2/7/2018
Tiger was scheduled for an AM Tx of Simbadol (1.8 mg/mL) Administered 0.6 mL SQ from bottle number 59 at 9:21 AM DVM 1493 LVT 1461
2/5/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 3 years old - exam is consistent with this Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative on intake; LVT placed MC History : Surrendered - no health problems reported Subjective: Alert, relaxed Observed Behavior - Purring, loves chin scratches, allows all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen - None Evidence of Trauma seen - None Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 8/9 EENT: Moderate chemosis and conjunctival erythema, mild mucoserous ocular discharge. Large region of dermatitis extending 1 cm in all directions from the medial canthus OU - hypotrichosis, erythema, moist discharge, some crusting. Mild serous nasal discharge. Crusting in fur on chin. Ears clean. Oral Exam: Mild tartar, moderate gingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: Grade 3-4/6 holosystolic heart murmur, NSR, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: 1. Obese 2. Conjunctivitis and URI 3. Dermatitis near eyes and on chin - possibly secondary to URI vs. allergies vs. other cause 4. Heart murmur 5. Dental disease Prognosis: Fair Plan: 1. Doxycycline 1.3 ml PO SID x10 days 2. Erythromycin OU and on dermatitis BID x10 days 3. Recommend weight loss of 3-6 lbs 4. Recommend echocardiogram and cardio consult 5. If dermatitis doesn't resolve with URI, consider hypoallergenic diet 6. Ensure food and water bowls are cleaned regularly (this may be contributing to the chin dermatitis) 1088
2/6/2018
URI/conjunctivitis and periocular dermatitis noted on intake, started on doxycycline and erythromycin S/O -QAR -good appetite -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: moderate blepharospasm with small patch of ulcerative dermatitis extending outward from medial canthus -appears eupnic A 1. URI/conjunctivitis-improving 2. Periocular dermatitis-r/o secondary to previous ocular discharge vs primary dermatitis (atopy, food allergy) P -convenia 0.6 ml SQ once today -simbadol 0.6 ml SQ SID x 3 days
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Tiger allowed me to pet him and leaned into pets. His body was low and his ears were back. He allowed me to collar and pet him.
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Tiger is a 3 year old, brown tabby and white neutered male. He was given to his previous owner by a neighbor when he was a kitten. He was surrendered because his previous owner is unable to care for him.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 11 cats
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers Tiger is friendly and outgoing and gentle whens he plays with adults.
How is this cat around children?: Tiger has not interacted with children.
How is this cat around other cats?: tiger lived with 10 other cats in his previous home. He was relaxed and affectionate with all of them. The age range was 2 to 10 years. When he played he was exuberant.
How is this cat around dogs?: Tiger has not interacted with dogs.
Behavior Notes: Tiger also lived with a turtle and liked to watch him. In car rides he meows. He enjoys having his coat brushed and being picked up. He isn't bothered if he is placed in a carrier or disturbed while sleeping.
Bite history:: Tiger has never bitten a person or animal.
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Tiger has no known injuries or health concerns.
For a New Family to Know: Tiger is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, talkative when hungry but mostly quiet. His previous owner likes that he is lovable. When his previous owner was home he followed her around. He was kept indoors and he slept in a recliner. He ate wet and dry Fancy Feast and Elegant Medleys. He is litter box trained and had 9 boxes to choose from. Both hooded and un-hooded but he mainly used a hooded litter box and clumping litter. He had both horizontal and vertical scratching post both made from rough rope and cardboard.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults, 11 cats Behavior toward strangers: Around strangers Tiger is friendly and outgoing and gentle when he plays with adults. Behavior toward children: Tiger has not interacted with children. Behavior toward cats: Tiger lived with 10 other cats in his previous home. He was relaxed and affectionate with all of them. The age range was 2 to 10 years. When he played he was exuberant. Behavior toward dogs: Tiger has not interacted with dogs. Bite or Scratch history: Tiger has never bitten a person or animal. Litter box training: Hooded with clumping litter Energy level/descriptors: Medium
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior - Purring, loves chin scratches, allows all handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 2/4/18 Curled up asleep at back of cage, woke when door opened. Eyes remained mostly shut due to irritation. Lay in place, allowed pets, but some lip licking and shifting in place, pressed face further into corner. Appeared to fall asleep again after door closed. 2/5/18 Diagnosed with URI, moved to iso. Curled up in litter box, head down, lethargic. Lay in place when door opened. Allowed all pets, lowered head further, hid face. No other response.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Tiger lays in his litter box and ignores the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Tiger continues to lay in place and ignores the assessor.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Tiger continues to lay in place.
Reaction to touch:: Tiger allows the stroke and lowers his head.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Other
Potential challenges comments:: Please note that this cat is being treated for a medical condition at the time of evaluation. It is difficult to determine at this time how the medical condition may be affecting the behavior.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Tiger tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.