Animal Profile
Anna
Hello, my name is Anna. My animal id is #158454. I am a desexed female brown tabby cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 10 years 2 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 11/16/2022, with the surrender reason stated as person health - medical.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Anna is on the EPL for medical reasons. She has diabetes, which is difficult to manage in a shelter setting. Behaviorally, she was initially very timid but has warmed up considerably. However, she is still quite stressed with medical handling and it is difficult to administer insulin twice a day. She is likely to do much better in a less stressful environment.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Anna is on the EPL for medical reasons. She has diabetes, which is difficult to manage in a shelter setting. Behaviorally, she was initially very timid but has warmed up considerably. However, she is still quite stressed with medical handling and it is difficult to administer insulin twice a day. She is likely to do much better in a less stressful environment. What my friends at ACC say about me: I'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing. I have been known to shower my favorite people in love! I am finding the shelter a little overwhelming, but when it's just you and me and some peace and quiet you'll see what a love bug I am. I am looking for a home with a patient person. I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. Please check here for updated adoption hours.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 15.88 lbs
11/18/2022
DVM Intake Estimated age: 10 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Owner surrender Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Observed behavior: Growling, hissing, swatting. Netted for exam, limited exam performed Evidence of cruelty seen: No Evidence of trauma seen: No Objective: Limited exam due to temperament P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 8/9 OP: Not performed. EENT: Eyes and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes GI: Difficult to palpate deeply, no obvious masses UG: female, presumed spayed due to obese habitus, no discharge INT: Good hair coat, no areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted. MS: Ambulatory x4 NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. Assessment: Obese Prognosis: Good Plan: Recommend weight loss with placement Surgery: Spayed
11/29/2022
Reason for recheck: sneezing reported S/O: BAR, no c/v/d noted, sneezing reported EENT: Eyes clear, mild serous nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort CNS: Mentation appropriate A: URI - mild P: Start fortiflora 1 packet PO SID x 7 days Scheduled Vitamin B12 0.25 ml SQ once Treat in place, placed UTW sign, ACS to place sneeze guard Recheck in 3 days +/- doxy and move to iso if URI progressing CTM while at BACC
12/4/2022
Mild serous discharge OU, blepharospasm. Start ofloxacin 1 drop OU q12h x 10d until 12/14, CTM URI signs.
12/8/2022
Progress exam – URI day 10 S/O: BAR, active at front of kennel, eating well, no v/d noted. EENT: Eyes - blepharospasm, conjunctival hyperemia, third eyelid elevation, moderate mucoserous discharge OU; mild mucoserous nasal discharge and mild congestion noted H/L: No coughing/sneezing, eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness CNS: Mentation appropriate Assessment: URI Conjunctivitis Obese Plan: Start doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID x 10 days Start fortiflora PO SID X 7 days Continue to treat in place to minimize FAS Recheck URI/conj in 7 days CTM while at BACC
12/15/2022
URI day 17, doxy day 7 Patient BAR, excellent appetite. Conjunctivitis markedly improved. Sneezed once, sneezing reported. Plan: Recheck URI day 20/doxy day 7 If not resolved, recommend PCR
12/19/2022
Progress exam Subjective: BAR, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea. Appetite excellent Objective: Cageside exam performed. Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: -URI (resolved) -Conjunctivitis (resolved) -Obese Prognosis: Good Plan: -Okay to d/c doxycycline -Remove treat in place signs
12/30/2022
Recheck exam; observed to have scales on back Large amount of scale along dorsum, no erythema or hair loss seen - R/O unable to groom due to obesity vs dermatitis vs other Plan: combed haircoat recommend regular grooming and weight loss recheck if not improving or worsening
1/4/2023
CBC: slight anemia (hematocrit= 28.5) increased reticulocytes- R/O regenerative anemia vs other Chemistry: hyperglycemia (413) mild hyperglobulinemia (5.4) Urinalysis strip (free catch sample) LEU 500 GLU 1000 KET NEG PRO Trace BIL NEG BLD NEG hyperglycemia, glucosuria, and observed polyuria consistent with diabetes mellitus pyuria- R/O UTI vs other Plan: start Humulin N 1 unit every 12 hours gave convenia 0.67 mls SQ feed only Purina DM if eating
1/4/2023
Patient BAR- licked squeeze up treat but then escalated to growling and lunging. CBC/chem/UA at SIACC consistent with diabetes mellitus +/- UTI; Convenia given and started on Humulin insulin BID Plan: D/c humulin and start ProZinc insulin 1 unit BID indefinitely due to availability at BACC Start gabapentin 15 mg/kg PO q12 indefinitely for FAS Feed DM diet or feed any if picky Not starting daily BG checks due to difficulty handling Monitor clinical signs, consider FreeStyle Libre placement Keep in medical
1/5/2023
Recheck diabetes, visual exam S/O: BAR, comes forward with coaxing Eating well, no c/s/v/d noted Normal respiratory rate and effort A: Diabetes, obese P: Continue BID insulin administration and close monitoring in medical. Continue gabapentin PO BID for very high FAS during medical handling.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Upon intake: When they came into BACC they came in aa hard shell carrier. Staff took the carrier apart to place them within a clean ACC carrier. Staff moved slowly when doing so in order to not startle them. When staff tried to towel, and pick them up they hissed and lip licked. Staff immediately stopped. Instead they tipped the carrier over and they walked into an ACC carrier. They were not collar, and taken to medical.
Date of Intake: 11/16/2022
Basic Information:: They are about 10 years old, and was surrendered due to their owner going into the hospital for heart surgery and being unable to care for them.
If yes, Please elaborate:: N/A
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this cat around strangers?: They are shy for days around strangers, and is gentle when playing.
How is this cat around children?: They have spent time with children ages 5-8 years of age. She is usually tolerant, and is gentle when playing.
How is this cat around other cats?: They have never spent time with other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: They have never spent time with dogs.
Behavior Notes: They enjoy car rides. They are not bothered when their nails are trimmed, if their fur is brushed, if they are placed in a carrier, or if they are disturbed when sleeping. They have never been given a bath, or picked up to be held.
Bite history:: N/A
Energy level/descriptors:: Low
Medical Notes: N/AA
For a New Family to Know: They are a friendly cat. They like to play with their cat dancer, or chase their toys. They are an indoor only cat. They eat dry cat food. They like a hooded litterbox with clay litter. They will scratch on their scratching post made of cardboard.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 Adult Behavior toward strangers: Is shy around strangers and is gentle when playing. Behavior toward children: Has spent time around children ages 5-8 and is usually tolerant and gentle when playing Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, previously used a hooded litter box with clay litter. Energy level/descriptors: Low Energy Level Other notes: Anna is described as a friendly cat. She likes to play with her cat dancer, or chase her toys. She will scratch on their scratching post made of cardboard. They enjoy car rides. She is not bothered when her nails are trimmed, if her fur is brushed, or if placed in a carrier or are disturbed when sleeping. She has never been picked up to be held.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/21/22 Hunched in front of kennel, eyes wide (I truly cannot tell if that's just her regular face or if she's scared) and body neutral, ears forward. She tolerates petting along her head and back with the scratcher tool and I immediately click and reward. I spend the remainder of the session repeating this pattern with the treats, and although she doesn't lean in, she also does not escalate further today. Food motivated - will continue to build positive associations. 11/29/22 She may just have one of those faces that always looks concerned?? She is at the front of her cage today watching me as I walk around the room, ears forward, pupils dilated, and face and body neutral. I open the door and she runs out to explore but lets me put her back in her cage pretty easily and we do the rest of the interaction with the door closed! She allows all petting with the tool ad will even arch up and head but at times. Her ears remain forward and body and face neutral. Her tail is high but will sway and flick side to side with no further escalation. 11/30/22 At front of kennel today, reaching out towards me with her front paws. I open the kennel door and attempt petting, in which she responds by leaning in and raising her tail. Her tail quivers a bit and is pilo-erect at the base, and I give her treats to keep her from potentially becoming overwhelmed by the petting. She does not show any signs of escalating beyond her tail being a bit poofy and waving around. Perhaps she has the potential to become overstimulated, will continue to monitor for a bit and will update her assessment if appropriate! 12.01.2022 Anna is hiding in her den watching the assessor through the holes in the den, and begins to low growl when the door is being opened. The assessor offers her dry treats on the scratcher tool and she turns around while hissing and eats the treats when they are dropped into her den. When the offer squeeze ups on the tool she pokes her head out of the den and begins to eat it quickly and comes fully out of the den with her eyes wide and dilated and her ears forward. She is tolerant of petting with the tool along her head and back as she eats more squeeze up, hissing when her cheeks are pet. She is also tolerant of touch with the tool on her chest and belly but is not picked up. The assessor pets her a few times on the head with their hand before she turns her head and hisses, beginning to growl and the assessor ends the interaction. When they are trying to fix the linen covering the cage door, Anna begins to hiss multiple times and continues to growl before lunging at the door and hissing. At this time it seems she has a very limited tolerance for touch. Cont in GAN
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Playful,Bold,Affectionate,Independent,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Overstimulation,New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: During interactions, Anna has shown some signs of overstimulation (tail flicking side to side, quivering or pilo-erect) but has not escalated further than this. Please see behavior flyers for more info.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Anna is hiding in her den watching the assessor through the holes in the den, and begins to low growl when the door is being opened. The assessor offers her dry treats on the scratcher tool and she turns around while hissing and eats the treats when they are dropped into her den. When the offer squeeze ups on the tool she pokes her head out of the den and begins to eat it quickly and comes fully out of the den with her eyes wide and dilated and her ears forward. She is tolerant of petting with the tool along her head and back as she eats more squeeze up, hissing when her cheeks are pet. She is also tolerant of touch with the tool on her chest and belly but is not picked up. The assessor pets her a few times on the head with their hand before she turns her head and hisses, beginning to growl and the assessor ends the interaction. When they are trying to fix the linen covering the cage door, Anna begins to hiss multiple times and continues to growl before lunging at the door and hissing. At this time it seems she has a very limited tolerance for touch. Although timid initially, Anna is now beginning to warm up to the shelter environment. She was at the front of her kennel ready to greet the assessor upon approach with her ears forward, tail raised and eyes alert. She reaches out through the kennel door (with claws extended), then allows petting along her head and body with the assessor’s hand while leaning in, keeping her tail high in the air and turning to watch the hand. Pick up was not attempted at this time because Anna is just beginning to warm up, the behavior team will continue to monitor her and will update her assessment in the future accordingly. Anna has continued to show her social and lively side. When the assessor meets with her again, she greets then at the front of her cage and vocalizes as she looks up at them with ears forward and body relaxed. She leans enthusiastically into pets with her tail high and allows pickup without issue. Anna interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. As she may have the potential to get overstimulated, we recommend that she go to a home with adopters with some cat experience preferred or at least be well counseled in overstimulation.