Animal Profile
Jem
Hello, my name is Jem. My animal id is #11572. I am a male gray tabby cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 6 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 11/3/2017, with the surrender reason stated as not a fit - too many animals already.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Jem is at risk due to being diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other cats.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 2.68 lbs
11/4/2017
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~2months Microchip noted on Intake? no History : Stray, litter of 3 kittens Subjective: Observed Behavior - BARH. Allows all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: severe conjunctivitis OD, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Teeth erupting normally, pink mm, no oral ulcers PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, fleas, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Conjunctivitis Plan: Rec erythromycin OU q12 x 10 days, doxycycline 0.2ml PO Q24 x 10 days Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY Temporarily waived due to conjunctivitis
11/8/2017
Day 5 of treatment for mild conjunctivitis S/O: BAR. Active in cage. Eating well EENT: Eyes clear, mild conjunctivitis OD, no nasal discharge HL: No sneezing A: Conjunctivitis improved P: Continue with current treatment and monitoring plan. Excellent prognosis
11/4/2017
OD - conjuctivitis - tx started per DVM OS - normal Nose - normal/no discharge Flea dirt noted ears - clean hair coat - good condition bright, alert, responsive apropriate mentation no injuries noted
11/4/2017
OD - conjuctivitis - tx started per DVM OS - normal Nose - normal/no discharge Flea dirt noted ears - clean hair coat - good condition bright, alert, responsive apropriate mentation no injuries noted
11/8/2017
Dispensed Doxycycline 50mg/ml .2 ccs SID x 5 days Erythromycin OU BID x 6 days
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
During intake the kitten was friendly, allowed to be collard, scanned and photographed.
Date of Intake: 11/3/2017
Spay/Neuter status: No
Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes
Basic Information:: Jem is a gray tabby that is possibly 4 months old. The owner bred jem cat home. The owner is surrendering jem his other cat due to having to many cats.
If yes, Please elaborate:: The kitten uses the litter box. That he shared with 5 other cats. However the owner did not clean the litter box frequently, so the kitten defecated and urinates outside the litter.
Previously lived with:: 4 adults
How is this cat around strangers?: n/a
How is this cat around children?: never been around children. Just lived with the 4 adults in the home.
How is this cat around other cats?: The Jem lived with 5 other cats. They all lived in harmony and played chase around the house.
How is this cat around dogs?: Never been around dogs.
Behavior Notes: The kitten was never bathed nor had his nails trimmed. The kitten allows to be picked up, brushed and walks into his carrier.
Bite history:: Never had a scratch or bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: high energy
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Possible URI.
For a New Family to Know: Jem is described as playful,friendly and affectionate. The kitten loves mouse stuffed toys and strings. The kitten ate a diet of dry or wet cat food of any brand.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 4 adults and 5 other cats Behavior toward strangers: Did not interact with strangers, only interacted with the family Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Lived in harmony, played chase around the home Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Has litter box accidents, however the owner reports she was sharing one litter box with five other cats and the owner did not clean the litter box frequently. Energy level/descriptors: Jem is described as playful, friendly and affectionate with a high activity level. Other notes: The kitten loves mouse stuffed toys and strings.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior - Allows all handling
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Jem was sitting upright, calm and relaxed.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Jem looks at the assessor and blinks softly.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Jem becomes alert, but remains in place.
Reaction to touch:: Jem lowers his body and shifts away, but allows petting and stops moving. He begins to purr and leans in slightly for rubs.
Reaction to being picked up:: Jem meows and allows handling, but tries to wiggle to get back down.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively,Moderate
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Easy going,Sweet,Calm
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Inappropriate elimination
Potential challenges comments:: Jem previous owner reports he has been eliminating outside the litter box. We are unaware if any modification steps were taken to try and address this behavior, but please note that his previous living situation may have contributed to the behavior seen (Jem previously lived in a home with 5 other cats who all shared a single litter box, which was not cleaned frequently). We cannot be sure whether this behavior will continue in a different home environment, but we recommend that potential adopters be comfortable with management and modification techniques for elimination outside the litter box should this behavior continue in a home environment. He has been using the litter box appropriately during his stay in the care center.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H - Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Jem 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.