Animal Profile
Blanca
Hello, my name is Blanca. My animal id is #156365. I am a female white cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 10 years 1 months 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 10/18/2022, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Blanca has developed a deep corneal ulcer, possibly as a result of a viral infection and has a poor appetite. The ulcer requires more intensive treatment than we can provide in the shelter setting. Blanca is nervous with treatments, but has been allowing all handling with patience and a slow approach. Blanca will need follow up care provided by a veterinarian, or a consultation with an ophthalmologist.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Blanca has developed a deep corneal ulcer, possibly as a result of a viral infection, and has a poor appetite. The ulcer requires more intensive treatment than we can provide in the shelter setting. Blanca is nervous about treatments but has been allowing all handling with patience and a slow approach. Blanca will need follow-up care provided by a veterinarian, or a consultation with an ophthalmologist. What my friends at ACC say about me: I lived with children in my previous home. I have been known to shower my favorite people in love! I am finding the shelter a bit overwhelming. Outside one-on-one I am a great big cuddle bug. 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. A volunteer writes: Darling Blanca is sweet-natured and affectionate. She may be napping when you visit with her but please take a little time to say hello because she will be so happy you did! She really loves to be around people. Blanca especially enjoys leaning into pets. She does so with enthusiasm! Just a few moments after meeting her, Blanca was nuzzling my hand and kneading her little paws. An instant friend! This easy going and well mannered kitty has so much love to share and we know she will be a wonderful addition to her forever family. Please check here for updated adoption hours.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 9.56 lbs
10/22/2022
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8 to 10 years old Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - Tense body for exam, persistently tries to flee Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen - No Objective P = 160 R = WNL BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Severe tartar cheek teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female intact. Pale red dried liquid on vulva MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally FAST ABD u/s: No free fluid Bladder: Small amount of hyperechoic debris. No stones or masses seen. Assessment Possible hematuria r/o crystaluria vs cystitis vs other Overweight Dental disease stage 3/4 Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks UA when available. Unable to get urine via cystocentesis SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age
10/26/2022
UA USG 1.074 few RBCs few WBCs 2+ struvite crystals no indications of infection r/o sterile cystitis with some crystal formation will change onto wet food only diet and monitor for improvement if continues presenting with hematuria consider changing to urinary diet +/- pain relief
11/1/2022
Hx: Reported sneezing and having watery eyes yesterday. S: QAR in den O: Mild mucoid ocular discharge. No nasal discharge. No coughing or sneezing. A: Mild eye discharge P: CTM 1088
11/9/2022
Hx: Reported runny eyes and sneezing on 11/7. S: Curled up at back of kennel O: Serous ocular and nasal discharge A: URI - mild, likely viral P: Fortiflora 1 sachet on food PO SID x7 days, vit B12 1000 mcg/ml 0.25 ml SQ 1088
11/14/2022
Hx: has had URI QAR H eating eent- no nasal but still has ocular discharge; no sneezing msi- some dorsal muscle wasting A) ocular discharge may be residual issue going forward P) monitor Placement
11/18/2022
Hx: Hx of mild URI with serous ocular dc SO: BAR, appears to be eating eyes clear, conjunctiva inflamed, mucoid ocular dc apparent eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated ambulatory x4 mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-mild conjunctivitis P: gentamicin 1 drop OU BID x7d continue to monitor
11/28/2022
Hx: Mild conjunctivitis reported since 11/1/22. Today it was reported that her left eye looks bad. S: Tense body. Initially stepped out of the kennel and crouched to jump off exam table, but once she was wrapped in a towel, she sat still for exam/tx. O: QAR-H, MMs pink and moist -OS large melting corneal ulcer at the center of the cornea, approx 6 mm dia, surrounded by folded epithelial cells. Moderate chemosis, conjunctiva are bright red, slightly elevated third eyelid. Dorsal cornea is cloudy with heavy neovascularization. Small area of corneal opacity ventrally, most of the ventral cornea is clear (but pt covers it with elevated third eyelid so it's difficult to perform anterior chamber exam.) Possible small amt of hyphema in ventral anterior chamber but difficult to be sure due to elevated third eyelid. Mild serosanguinous ocular discharge. -OD unremarkable -No nasal discharge -No coughing or sneezing Fluorescein stain OS - uptake in part of the ulcerated region A: Corneal ulcer OS, possible hyphema, difficult to be sure P: 1. E-collar 2. Atropine eye drops BID x3 doses, then SID x3 days 3. Ofloxacin ophth drops OS TID x5 days 4. Systemic Onsior inj 0.4 ml SQ SID x3 days 5. Artificial tears BID x5 days 1088
11/29/2022
Hx corneal ulcer in left eye Pt removed E-collar overnight. One size smaller would fit better, but we don't have any in stock. S: Alert at back of kennel, tense O: OS moderate blepharospasm, conjunctival erythema, elevated third eyelid. Cornea appears unchanged - neovascularization is possibly slightly more marked. Ocular discharge/medications are crusted into fur near medial canthus. A: Corneal ulcer - started meds yesterday evening, unchanged appearance today. Pt will not keep E-collar on. P: CWCT, recheck tomorrow 1088
11/30/2022
Hx: In medical on treatment for corneal ulcer. SO: BAR, tense and laying flat at back of kennel. Appears to have eaten wet food overnight eyes clear, OS larger deep ulcer visible without staining, no ocular or nasal dc apparent eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated mentation alert and appropriate A: corneal ulcer-r/o viral v traumatic v other P: continue current treatment with addition of serum drops will start as soon as serum collected 1 drop OS BID x7d
12/1/2022
Hx: In medical on treatment for corneal ulcer. SO: BAR, tense and laying flat at back of kennel. Appears to have eaten wet food overnight eyes clear, OS larger deep ulcer visible without staining, no ocular or nasal dc apparent eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated mentation alert and appropriate A: corneal ulcer-r/o viral v traumatic v other P: Has been reported to be difficult to give eye medications Recommending to reduce the number of eye drops given canceling artificial tears and atropine continue serum drops and ofloxacin
12/2/2022
Food dishes turned over in cage. Unclear if cat ate o/n. She declined food this am. She retreats to back of cage when I offer food. A: Hyporexia Corneal Ulcer OS Plan Mirtazapine 1.5 inch strip on pinna sid x 5 days Famciclovir 250mg 1 tab po bid x 10 days
12/3/2022
A: Hyporexia r/o pain vs stress vs other. Deep corneal ulcer Prognosis: Poor Plan Simbadol 1.8mg/ml 0.5 ml SQ sid x 4 days +/- oral Onsior if pet will eat meds
12/4/2022
Issue List: - OS deep corneal ulcer - h/o URI QAR eating some canned food but still small amounts eent- deep corneal ulcer OS hl- 180 hr reg eupneic msi- amb x 4 A) OS deep ulcer low appetite P) CWSC
12/5/2022
Issue List: - OS deep corneal ulcer - h/o URI - anorexia despite appetite stimulant QAR eating some canned food but still small amounts eent- deep corneal ulcer OS hl- 180 hr reg eupneic msi- amb x 4 A) OS deep ulcer anorexia P) SQ fluids- 150 ml LRS Doxycycline- 50mg/ml sig: 0.8 ml po q 24 hrs x 7 d's B vits- 0.25ml SQ
12/6/2022
Hx: Corneal ulcer. Has been on treatment with doxycycline, SQF, Simbadol, Mirataz, famciclovir, topical serum, ofloxacin. Sent photos and medical record to ophthalmology specialist for a consult: These can be frustrating, however your plan sounds good. We could consider a graft procedure, however based on the amount of blood vessel formation on the cornea, I am hopeful this will heal on its own. Based on the size and depth of the ulcer, it is not surprising if this takes 3-4 weeks to completely heal. For now, I would continue the plan like you are doing, and consider adding in oral famciclovir 250 mg PO BID for 14 days. Make sure she is wearing an e-collar as well. The blood vessels surrounding the ulcer will continue to move in about 1 mm/day. Eventually the vessels will fill in the ulcer and get it to heal. If the ulcer deepens and/or perforates, then a graft can be considered. S: Hiding in box. Tense for exam, hissed and struggled a little. Took photos of the ulcer - uploaded to Vet Docs O: QAR, MMs pink and moist -Corneal ulcer OS is deep, with organized thickened margins (no loose flaps of conjunctival tissue today). Dorsally there is corneal opacity and neovascularization. No blepharospasm or elevated third eyelid. Conjunctiva are pink, no mucoid discharge. -No discharge OD, nose A: Deep corneal ulcer, may take a long time to heal P: 1. Discontinue doxycycline to not bother pt more than necessary 2. Extend famciclovir until 12/20 3. Extend serum and ofloxacin drops until 12/20 4. Found a soft E-collar, will place this on her today 1088
12/7/2022
S: Alert at front of kennel, purring and head-butting (it is quiet in the room this morning). She tolerated a brief exam of her face. O: Corneal ulcer looks unchanged from yesterday. Conjunctiva are pink, no ocular discharge. No nasal discharge or OD discharge. A: 1. Corneal ulcer, may take several weeks to heal. 2. URI appears resolved P: CWCT 1088
12/8/2022
S: BAR, allows petting of head and appears to be eating wet food with good appetite O: Corneal ulcer looks unchanged from yesterday. Conjunctiva are pink, no ocular discharge. No nasal discharge or OD discharge. A: Corneal ulcer-on treatment P: continue with current plan
12/11/2022
Issue List: - OS deep corneal ulcer - h/o URI - h/o anorexia- has been eating QAR eating some canned food but still small amounts eent- deep corneal ulcer OS hl- 180 hr reg eupneic msi- amb x 4 A) OS deep ulcer P) continue treatment
12/14/2022
S: Alert in kennel, hissed. Was restrained gently with a towel for eye exam. O: BAR-H, MMs pink and moist -OS large divot is now much shallower. There is a small area of corneal opacity and there are a number of blood vessels in this region. -Hypersalivation after exam A: 1. Corneal ulcer is healing well 2. Hypersalivation R/O stress vs. medicines vs. new-onset oral pain P: CWCT 1088
10/23/2022
Per Dr. 1752, Collected urine from no-sorb to send to IDEXX
11/2/2022
Administered rabies vx RHL SQ
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Due to fearful behavior and DOH hold, no handling occurred in admissions.
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Date of Intake: 10/18/2022
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
If yes, Please elaborate:: No reported litter box issues. Previous owner reports Blanca going out of her box when something upsets her.
Basic Information:: Blanca is an approx. 8-year-old female, domestic short hair cat that was surrendered ACC, due to moving.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 child
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers, Blanca is reported to be fearful and shy for a few days. She is reported to be very tolerant when interacting with adults.
How is this cat around children?: Blanca is reported to have spent time around a 10-year-old child. Around this child, Blanca is reported to be respectful and very tolerant. Does not play with children.
How is this cat around other cats?: No reported time spent around other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: No reported time spent around dogs.
Behavior Notes: Blanca is reported to cry a lot, scratch furniture/drapes, and hide out of fear. Previous owner has never tried to trim her nails. She is reported to be afraid when given a bath, and when put in a carrier. She isn't bothered when picked up and held. She is friendly when being brushed.
Bite history:: No reported bite history apart from bite incident at the time of surrender.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: No reported medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Blanca is described as a friendly, yet fearful cat. When you're home, Blanca tends to follow you around, sit on you, or be in the same room. She likes to play with string, and wand toys. She has been kept indoors only. She is used to sleeping in the living room on her bed. She eats dry food. She is reported to be litter box trained with an uncovered litter box and pellet litter. She is reported to scratch on furniture/drapes, but likes scratching posts made of rough rope, cardboard, carpet, and fabric.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor cat Previously lived with: 1 adult, 1 child Behavior toward strangers: fearful and shy for a few days, very tolerant with adults Behavior toward children: respectful and very tolerant with 10 year old, doesn't play Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: scratched and bit during surrender when attempting to transfer Blanca into carrier, more details in bite report. Litter box training: Yes, used uncovered litter box with pellet litter Energy level/descriptors: Medium, Blanca is described as a friendly, yet fearful cat. When you're home, Blanca tends to follow you around, sit on you, or be in the same room. She likes to play with string, and wand toys. Other notes: Blanca is reported to cry a lot and hide out of fear. Previous owner has never tried to trim her nails. She is reported to be afraid when given a bath, and when put in a carrier. She isn't bothered when picked up and held. She is friendly when being brushed. She is reported to scratch on furniture/drapes, and likes scratching posts made of rough rope, cardboard, carpet, and fabric.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/20/22 Resting inside the den on approach. Alert with eyes wide. Accepts pets with the scratcher tool but shows no interest throughout the interaction. Remains immobile in place. Needs time to acclimate. 10/21/22 On top of the den, low body posture, hunched, tail wrapped and large pupils with a shifting gaze. Ignores treats, and catnip but allows gentle petting on the head. 10/24/22 Quiet in den facing towards kennel door. Allows gentle petting through den door. Eats treats offered through vent holes. Ignores laser and catnip. 10/25/22 Hiding inside den, but shifts around when I place treats through the opening. She sniffs and starts to eat, poking her head out slightly to look at me. She lip licks and retreats back inside, so I continued to offer more and she will eat them. She likes squeeze ups and will turn to lie near the opening, watching me and blinking softly. Has potential! 10/31/22 Resting in den with head looking out from the opening. She blinks and lip licks but sniffs squeeze ups and starts to lick it from the scratcher. She eats each time I offer it and will stick her head out all the way to eat, but I could not get her to come out more. She is feeling under the weather so I focused on building a positive association. 11/2/22 Seems to be under the weather, caught sniffling. Resting softly in the den on approach. She becomes alert when slowly turning den sideways to interact. Eyes soft, ears relaxed and forward. She allows pets and slowly head leans against the hand. Remains comfortable in the den throughout the interaction. Licked some chicken treats when offered. 11/8/22 Seems to be under the weather. Sniffling in place while accepting pet inside the cubby. Alert with soft eyes, squinting. She head bunts the hand and purrs. Remains soft throughout the interaction. 12/12/22 Resting curled up inside hidey box with head tucked in and tail wrapped around body. When spoken to and opening the door, she perks up and crawls out of the box to greet me and eagerly accepts dry and puree treats offered. She chomps down on the puree tube and allows petting on her head and cheeks. When stroking her body, she steps back, flicks her tail, and crouches down, then recovers fairly quickly and comes forward again for more treats. During pick up attempt, Blanca steps back, tenses up, short stress meows, grabs on my hand, and gently nips me to let go. A few seconds after placing her down, she continues to display social behaviors at the front, accept more puree and dry treats, and allows gentle petting on her head.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Shy ,Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Blanca is a social, calm, and sweet cat who has warmed up since her initial evaluation. She was lynig down at the back of the top cubby and immediately walks to the shelf in the main kennel area and climbs down to greet me at the front with a soft body and eyes. She eagerly accepts treats offered and welcomes petting on her head. Blanca leans in hard for cheek rubs and raises her hips and tail in the air, but takes a step back when reaching around her body. She is very treat motivated, so the assessor coxes her forward to attempt pick up. During pick up, Blanca tenses up a little but but allows petting all over when held for a few seconds. After placing her back down, she continues to appreciate more treats, petting, and attention. Blanca interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. She will likely need time to warm up to her new home. She scratched and bit during the surrender appointment when attempting to transfer Blanca into carrier, more details in bite report. 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.