Animal Profile
Buoy
Hello, my name is Buoy . My animal id is #30838. I am a desexed male gray cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 6/10/2018.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Buoy is at risk due to medical concerns. Buoy has developed an Upper Respiratory Infection, which could be contagious to other cats. There are no behavior concerns for Buoy, Average determination.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 15.6 lbs
6/12/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Approximately 3 years Microchip noted on Intake? Negative scan History : stray Subjective: BARH, mild purring, allows handling Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears - mild brown discharge, but very pruritic with excoriations at canals AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, 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: Externally normal Assessment: Otitis AU Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Cleaned ears. Tresaderm AU BID x 10 days
6/16/2018
H:ACS staff noted sneezing S: BARH, occasional sneezing, no coughing, no vd. Eyes: Mild serous ocular discharge OU Nasal Cavity: Mild serous nasal discharge Lungs: Mild stertor, Eupneic U/G: Normal external genitalia. No discharge. Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. BCS = 5/9 Integument: Otherwise unremarkable haircoat. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Rectal: Not performed. Externally normal. Assessment 1) URI Plan: Move to iso, start Doxycycline 10 mg/kg SID x 10 days
6/19/2018
Dispensed Doxycycline 50mg/ml 1.4 ccs SID x 7 days
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Buoy was very friendly during intake, he was head butting the counselor and receptive to being pet.
Date of Intake: 6/10/2018
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Basic Information:: Buoy was brought in as a stray so his history is limited at this time.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 17 cats
KNOWN HISTORY:: Buoy was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 06/12/18 Mild purring, allows handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 06/11/18 Lying in back of kennel, body tense and ears flat. Pupils are dilated. Tolerates petting along head and body while turning head to watch my hand, ears remaining flat. Sniffs my hand and turns head back towards front, licking lips and shifting his weight. Nervous and unsure, needs more time to adjust. 06/13/18 Sitting down near the back of the kennel with his paws folded under his body. He leans forward to sniff, then gently rubs his cheeks against the cage door. He looks around the cage, and seems hesitant initially, but warms up quickly with attention. He arches his body when pet along his back, and he leans in for rubs on his cheeks, but keeps his tail lowered. After a few minutes of attention he comes forward and gives head butts. Doing great! Okay to take off socialization list.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Buoy was sitting down near the back of the kennel with his paws folded under his body.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Buoy leans forward to sniff, then gently rubs his cheeks against the cage door.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Buoy lip licks and moves into his cubby.
Reaction to touch:: Buoy looks around the cage, and seems hesitant initially, but warms up quickly with attention. He arches his body when pet along his back, and he leans in for rubs on his cheeks, but keeps his tail lowered. After a few minutes of attention he comes forward and gives head butts.
Reaction to being picked up:: Buoy was a bit tense when picked up, but remains calm and allows all handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Affectionate
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H - Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Buoy interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.