Animal Profile
Scallion
Hello, my name is Scallion. My animal id is #82815. I am a desexed female torbie cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 months old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 11/30/2019.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Scallion was placed at risk due to behavioral concerns; she has not been able to adjust to the shelter environment and is displaying distant-fearful behavior. she was otherwise healthy and we are recommending placement with an experienced cat adopter.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
Scallion is a beautiful, emerald green eyed torbie who is curious, but has also been a little overwhelmed during her stay in our care centers. She is looking for a home with a patient, experienced adopter preferably with no children. She would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 9.1 lbs
12/1/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~ 3 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History :Stray Subjective: BARH. No csvd Observed Behavior -Hissing, swatting, lunging in kennel. Did not respond to sedation. Limited physical exam. Did not tolerate any handling. Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition, no oral lesions. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: No murmurs or arrythmias ausculted. Normal BV sounds, no crackles or wheezes. ABD: Tense painful, no masses palpated U/G: suspect FS but unable to examine, no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no ectoparasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal externally Assessment: Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: CTM while at BACC Start gabapentin 20mg/kg PO BID indefinitely for shelter anxiety Spay SURGERY: Ok for sx
12/15/2019
Progress exam History : Intake 12/1/19-APH, started on gabapentin for shelter anxiety Subjective: BAR. Cage exam. Great appetite. No csd but vomited semi-digested food today and yesterday. Otherwise bright and APH in the cage. Unable to examine or medicate except in food due to behavior-will strike, lunge, and try to bite. As long as she does not continue to vomit or decline will CTM. Objective EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Normal RR/RE, eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Vomited semi-digested food twice Prognosis: Good Plan: CTM while at BACC CTM for vomiting +/- AXR, BW, supportive care Continue gabapentin 20mg/kg PO BID HC signed, ok to travel
12/16/2019
Progress exam History : Intake 12/1/19-APH, started on gabapentin for shelter anxiety 12/15-spay scar confirmed Subjective: BAR. Cage exam. Great appetite. No csvd. Normal U, no BM. Objective EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Normal RR/RE, eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: APH Prognosis: Good Plan: CTM while at BACC Continue gabapentin 20mg/kg PO BID
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Cat was extremely upset in carrier and vocalizing loudly, and growling anytime someone walked by. Did not attempt to handle.
Basic Information:: Scallion was found outside the BACC shelter as a stray inside a carrier.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Scallion was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on her behavior history in a home environment.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/1/19 Crouched in back of kennel, body and face tense. Pupils are dilated. She makes eye contact when her cage cover is lifted and hisses. Uncomfortable and focused on environment. Needs time to adjust. 12/02/19 Crouched in back of kennel, body low and tense. Makes eye contact as I lift the cage cover and hisses, then looks around the room. Not ready for petting - I leave her some treats which she sniffs but doesn’t eat during our interaction. Too focused on me and environment. Needs some time to adjust. 12/04/19 Lying on top of kuranda bed, body and face tense. She vocalizes loudly as the kennel door opens, then leans forward in anticipation for head pets. She allows slow and gentle petting along her head and body while rolling over onto her side and leaning in, then beginning to flick her tail up and down. Scallion enjoys being spoken to and will roll over in response and allows limited petting before showing signs of overstimulation (stress meowing, flattening ears and flicking tail). I attempted clicker training but she was not interested today. Doing better! 12/8/19 Resting upon approach, but slowly lifts her head up and looks out with almond-shaped eyes. She emits a soft meow in response when spoken to and accepts gentle petting, leaning in slightly for cheek rubs. Her overall body posture remains curled up during interaction, but she doesn't seem upset. Has potential to warm up more. 12/10/19 Doing SOOO much better!! During interaction she initially vocalizes as always, but when reaching out to pet her she iwll head butt the assessor, chirp, lean in, roll and knead. She tries to come out of her kennel, and allows the assessor to move her back in. She was interacted with multiple times today in short amounts, and had only gotten overstimulated when pet for a few moments without pauses. She did allow pick up as well. May need a re-eval soon. 12/11/19 Level 2 - ok to remove from socialization list.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Energetic
VOCAL:: Talkative
CHARACTER TYPE: : Affectionate,Graceful,Curious
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
Behavior Asilomar: H - Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Although timid and conflicted initially, Scallion has warmed up to her care takers and has adjust to the care center and now displays affectionate and social behavior! She was lying in her litterbox as the assessor approached, ears forward and body relaxed. Scallion leaned towards the front of her kennel when spoken to and vocalized as she stretched one paw forward. Scallion stood up and stepped forward as the kennel door opened, then allowed petting along her head and body while leaning in, raising her tail and continuing to vocalize. Scallion remained calm as she investigated the room from the front of her kennel, then as the assessor lifted her. Scallion interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for cat parents with either an average amount of cat experience or demonstrate a basic understanding of typical cat behavior.