Animal Profile
Martin
Hello, my name is Martin. My animal id is #54297. I am a desexed female brown tabby cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 2/7/2019.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Martin was placed at risk to behavior concerns; Martin has a bite history and is displaying fearful-distant behavior. She was released for rescue placement by DOH. Martin is otherwise Healthy.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 8.5 lbs
2/7/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Approx 3-5 years Microchip noted on Intake? Negative, placed at intake History : Stray Subjective: BARH, bit handler on hand when reaching into feral den, just breaking skin. Escaped feral den and attempted to hide/flee. Exam performed through net, very still and quiet for exam and medical treatments. Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears appear clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Limited - adult canines with scant tartar H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, left ear tip so assume spayed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Assessment: Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: DOH hold Continue to monitor while at BACC
2/13/2019
Progress Exam History : Reported decreased appetite yesterday, started on gabapentin. Dry food appears untouched, tuna with meds appears picked at, but minimally. S: QAR, in feral den O: EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: No coughing/sneezing, eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort CNS: Mentation appropriate, no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Decreased appetite - likely stress Plan: Monitor appetite
2/14/2019
Progress exam History: Intake 2/7-APH 2/12-started on gabapentin for shelter anxiety/decreased appetite Subjective: BAR. No csvd. Hiding at the back of the cage, very nervous. Noted by ACS to be eating and defecating normally. Objective : EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing or coughing, eupneic, normal RR/RE NEURO: A&A MS: Ambulatory x4 Assessment: Apparently healthy Plan: CTM while at BACC on daily VS and behavior rounds Continue gabapentin 20mg/kg PO BID Prognosis: Good
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Behavior upon intake: Martin seemed tense and tried to flee. No further handling was done.
Date of Intake: 2/7/2019
Basic Information:: Martin is a brown tabby cat that was brought to the center as a stray.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Martin was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to this cat’s behavior in a previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 02/07/19 Subjective: BARH, bit handler on hand when reaching into feral den, just breaking skin. Escaped feral den and attempted to hide/flee. Exam performed through net, very still and quiet for exam and medical treatments.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Martin is hiding in cat den when the assessor approaches her kennel.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Martin does not respond to being spoken to by the assessor.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Martin does not come out or move in her den when the kennel door opens.
Reaction to touch:: Martin does not move or respond to being pet with the scratcher in her den.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Martin has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide her with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New hope only
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Martin is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. She is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and is not currently comfortable with any petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.