Animal Profile
Wiz
Hello, my name is Wiz. My animal id is #209153. I am a desexed male black cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years 3 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 8/31/2024, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- owner elderly.
Wiz is on the at-risk list for medical reasons - Wiz has a worsening, significant anemia in care. The cause is unknown, but his hematocrit value has dropped significantly and he has been noted to be drinking excessively which can be a sign of numerous diseases. He needs additional diagnostics and care outside the capacity in shelter.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Wiz is on the at-risk list for medical reasons - Wiz has a worsening, significant anemia in care. The cause is unknown, but his hematocrit value has dropped significantly and he has been noted to be drinking excessively which can be a sign of numerous diseases. He needs additional diagnostics and care outside the capacity in shelter. What my friends at ACC say about me: I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing. I love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let's brush up on some feline body language together! Wiz appreciates attention and petting but appears to be moderately fearful or stressed in the shelter. He will likely need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that he go to a home with some cat experience preferred or at least be well counseled in fearful cat behavior. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an adult only home. A volunteer writes: Wiz approached me with all his swagger. He wanted to check what I was doing like a dog goes to check a knock at the door. Once he saw I was there to visit, he lowered his head just a smidge for head scritching. Not too much though, as Wiz is an independent guy with places to go, treats to eat, and a forever family to meet. I find Wiz to be extraordinarily adorable. He knows he is too, but he says there are more interesting things to discuss and do. First and foremost, can you scratch his head and also do you have any snacks? Wiz and I spent a few minutes sitting quietly and sharing snacks, which was a complete dream. He's the type of kitty I'd just love to come home to. Truthfully, I almost ended my volunteer shift without saying hello to Wiz and I'm so thankful I didn't. I don't want you to leave the shelter without visiting him either, so please be sure to stop by his condo when you come in. He'll probably meet you at the door.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 10.1875 lbs
9/1/2024
DVM Intake Estimated age: 10 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Owner surrender, reported litterbox accidents. Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Observed behavior: Hissing, swatting, growling, biting. Sedated with 0.2 mg/kg butorphanol and 10 mcg/kg dexmedetomidine IM, added ketamine 2 mg/kg IM when patient did not achieve adequate sedation. Evidence of cruelty seen: No Evidence of trauma seen: No Evidence of neglect seen: No Objective: P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 7/9 OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. Stage II dental disease. EENT: Eyes, ears, and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous. RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses. UG: male castrated, no discharge INT: Good hair coat, no areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted. MS: Ambulatory x4, no pain on palpation of epaxials NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. Assessment: -Inappropriate elimination reported -Stage II dental disease Prognosis: Good Plan: -Send out CBC/Chem/UA -Recommend at home dental care with placement Surgery: Neutered
9/5/2024
CBC: Anemia (24.7%) CHEM: Elevated SDMA (33) with a normal creat (1.8) and BUN (30) Elevated bilirubin total (0.8) UA: USG: 1.023 trace proteinuria A. Mild anemia r/o anemia of chronic disease Trace proteinuria with low USG and elevated SDMA r/o early renal disease vs artifact of hydration status P. 1. Con't to seek placement 2. CTM for urination/hydration status, aTT no treatments needed and might not be possible d/t behavior
11/25/2024
Polydipsia reported on rounds board. Patient BAR in kennel, no reported appetite concerns, no c/s/v/d. Scheduled for bloodwork
11/25/2024
Blood collected for send out CBC/Chem. Serum looked icteric
11/26/2024
Brief recheck, bloodwork results S/O: QAR in kennel Eating well No c/s/v/d noted Eupneic CBC: Hct L 18.0 (28.2-52.7), monocytes H 0.799, platelets L but appear adequate on slide review CHEM: BUN H 45 (16-37); bilirubin - total H 0.8 (0.0-0.3), unconjugated bili H 0.5, conjugated bili H 0.3 T4: wnl A: Non regenerative anemia, Hct 18.0 (previously 24.7 on 9/3) Hyperbilirubinemia - ro intrahepatic cholestasis vs extrahepatic cholestasis vs intravascular hemolysis vs other Elevated BUN, high normal SDMA - ro pre-renal vs renal vs post-renal Reported polydipsia P: Seek placement for additional diagnostics asap Scheduled in house PCV tomorrow, move cat to ICU for closer monitoring If time allows - coombs test to ro IMHA (typically regenerative anemia, but bili is high)
11/27/2024
Coombs test done as an add-on. As per 1658
11/29/2024
Brief cage-side exam - BAR at front of kennel, appetite okay (ate some dry/some wet), no c/s/v/d noted, eupneic. A: Worsening anemia, non-regenerative Hyperbilirubinemia Elevated BUN, high normal SDMA - ro pre-renal vs renal vs post-renal Reported polydipsia P: Coombs test pending (added on to lab) In house PCV not done - rescheduled tomorrow along with reweigh CTM closely in ICU
11/30/2024
Recheck, weigh and PCV today S/O: BAR Eating well No c/s/v/d noted Eupneic Reweighed today - lost approx 1 pound in 8 weeks Coombs test: 1:4 *positive titer, but low specificity for IMHA Unable to get blood for PCV - patient became fractious during handling (had to weigh in net) A: Worsening anemia, non-regenerative - ro chronic inflammatory dz (infection vs immune-mediated vs neoplasia) vs bone marrow suppression vs hemolysis (IMHA) vs other Hyperbilirubinemia Elevated BUN, high normal SDMA - ro pre-renal vs renal vs post-renal Reported polydipsia Weight loss Prognosis: guarded P: Seek placement for additional diagnostics If declines clinically, recommend EHR CTM closely in ICU
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Upon intake Wiz was swatting through the carrier, low growling, and hissing. Staff did minimum handling.
Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes
If yes, Please elaborate:: Wiz has daily litterbox accidents once a day. He will urinate and defecate in the corner of the house or on clothing/shoes. It started 2 months ago. He had access to one litterbox located in the dining room. It was unscented, clumping, and uncovered. Previous owner tried scooping more often, blocking areas of the house, and cleaning the entire litterbox.
Basic Information:: Wiz is a 10-year-old male neutered DSH cat. Wiz fur coat is all black. He was surrendered due to his previous owner not being able to take care of him anymore.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 3 childern,
How is this cat around strangers?: Wiz is shy and timid around strangers. He will stress meow, swats, and hisses.
How is this cat around children?: Wiz will hide initially with children. He is shy and timid with children. He can hiss at them too.
How is this cat around other cats?: Has no experience.
How is this cat around dogs?: Has no experience.
Behavior Notes: When you try to trim his nails, he will stress meow, hiss, growl, swat, and nip. when you brush his fur coat, he is unbothered. It is unknown how he reacts when being picked up. When placed inside a carrier he will struggle, squirm, stress meow, hiss. growl, swat, and nip. He can scratch furniture and can swat/nip when pet for too long.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Wiz inside his previous home was affectionate, quiet, a couch potato, independent, watched things from afar, and preferred contact on his own terms. He spent most of his time in the living room, bedroom, and kitchen. He likes to chase bugs and his toys. He would get interactive playtime 10 times a month. His favorite surface is cardboard. His previous owner's favorite things about him are, "He is cute, independent, playful on his terms." he ate both wet and dry food. His food brand was Friske's and Purina. He had access to one litterbox located in the dining room. It was unscented, clumping, and uncovered.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 adult, 3 children Behavior toward strangers: Wiz is shy and timid around strangers. He will stress meow, swats, and hisses. Behavior toward children: Wiz will hide initially with children. He is shy and timid with children. He can hiss at them too. Behavior toward cats: Has no experience. Behavior toward dogs: Has no experience. Bite or Scratch history: No bite history. Litter box training: Reported to have daily litter box accidents. He had access to one litterbox located in the dining room. It was unscented, clumping, and uncovered. Previous owner tried scooping more often, blocking areas of the house, and cleaning the entire litterbox. Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Wiz inside his previous home was affectionate, quiet, a couch potato, independent, watched things from afar, and preferred contact on his own terms. He spent most of his time in the living room, bedroom, and kitchen. He likes to chase bugs and his toys. He would get interactive playtime 10 times a month. His favorite surface is cardboard. His previous owner's favorite things about him are, "He is cute, independent, playful on his terms." he ate both wet and dry food. His food brand was Friske's and Purina. He had access to one litterbox located in the dining room. It was unscented, clumping, and uncovered. Upon intake Wiz was swatting through the carrier, low growling, and hissing. Staff did minimum handling. When you try to trim his nails, he will stress meow, hiss, growl, swat, and nip. when you brush his fur coat, he is unbothered. It is unknown how he reacts when being picked up. When placed inside a carrier he will struggle, squirm, stress meow, hiss. growl, swat, and nip. He can scratch furniture and can swat/nip when pet for too long.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 9/5/24 FB58 Sitting at the front of the cage with a neutral face and body, allows and leans into pets with the scratcher tool along his head and cheeks. Doesn't eat treats offered. 9/9/24 FB79 Today, Wiz boy displayed the same behaviors as the previous enrichment note.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm,Sweet,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Inappropriate elimination,Overstimulation,Fearful,New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyers for more information. Wiz scratched and bit back in 2022 when being placed inside a carrier. Only the scratch drew blood, and it didn't need medical attention. He can scratch furniture and can swat/nip when pet for too long. Wiz has daily litterbox accidents once a day. He will urinate and defecate in the corner of the house or on clothing/shoes. It started 2 months ago. He had access to one litterbox located in the dining room. It was unscented, clumping, and uncovered. Previous owner tried scooping more often, blocking areas of the house, and cleaning the entire litterbox. Wiz appears to be using the litter box appropriately while in the shelter.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
Recommendations comments:: Due to the behavior seen in shelter and needing a longer time to warm up, the behavior team feels Wiz would do best in an adult-only home where they would be able to acclimate in a calm environment.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 9/03/24 Wiz was crouched in the front of his kennel as the assessor approached, body and face tense and feet and tail tucked. Wiz made eye contact with a tense expression when spoken to and he hissed as the kennel door opened. Wiz tolerated petting along his head and body with the assessor's hand while flattening his ears and leaning away from the hand. He did not escalate further during this interaction and the assessor did not attempt pick up to reduce stress. 9/12/24 On approach, Wiz is sitting at the front of his cage with a neutral face and body, ears forward and sniffs the hand offered out to him. He accepts all pets along his head, cheeks and along his back as he arches up into the touch with his tail raised. He allows the assessor to lift him up and place him back down without issue, and eats treats offered afterwards. 10/12/24 Upon re-eval, Wiz continues to show similar behaviors as previously observed. 11/12/24 Upon re-eval, Wiz continues to show similar behaviors as previously observed. Wiz appreciates attention and petting but appears to be moderately fearful or stressed in the shelter. He will likely need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that he go to a home with some cat experience preferred or at least be well counseled in fearful cat behavior. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an adult only home.