Animal Profile
Bella Swanson
Hello, my name is Bella Swanson. My animal id is #207385. I am a desexed male point cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 9 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 8/11/2024, with the surrender reason stated as animal health - will need ongoing vet care.
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Bella Swanson needs at risk placement for medical reasons. She is an underweight adult cat with diabetes mellitus. Her glucose is poorly regulated in shelter and she is intermittently vomiting. She needs an internal medicine workup including abdominal ultrasound to manage her diabetes and possibly inflammatory bowel disease.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Bella Swanson needs at risk placement for medical reasons. She is an underweight adult cat with diabetes mellitus. Her glucose is poorly regulated in shelter and she is intermittently vomiting. She needs an internal medicine workup including abdominal ultrasound to manage her diabetes and possibly inflammatory bowel disease. What my friends at ACC say about me: I am a sweet, social, older gentleman, looking for the perfect forever home! I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I am a cat that is in need of a lap! I can't wait to be your new lap cat. Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy! I have been known to shower my favorite people in love! I love getting pets and - you guessed it - snuggles! My purr motor is always running!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 5.6 lbs
8/12/2024
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7 to 10 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Explores surroundings, leans into pets. Vocalizes for tasks. Ate well. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 160 R = WNL BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate tartar, pale mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered MSI: Generalized muscle wasting. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dull hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally BG: 350 alpha trak chem cbc t4: HCT 22% low Retics WNL TP 6.9 WNL Tbili 0.4 WNL WBCs 27k high Neuts 25k high BG 413 high Creat 0.6 mg/dl low Na 166 sl high K 6 sl high ALT 200 sl high T4 1.2 ug/dl wnl UA free catch: clear, straw colored s.g. 1.046 Ph 5 Glucose 30 to 60 mmol/l Assessment Dental disease stage 2/4 Underweight Anemia r/o chronic disease Diabetes Mellitus Dehydrated Prognosis: Poor Plan: Intake tasks Applied continuous glucose monitor LRS 100 mls SQ Offer Diabetic diet ProZinc 1 unit SQ BID Advise placement SURGERY: Already neutered
8/12/2024
8/3/2024 Fructosamine 814 high BG 652 T4 1.3 wnl Liver enzymes mildly elevated HCT 36% WNL (higher than today's measurement in house) Urine C&S via cystocentesis No growth s.g. 1.036 ph 5.5 Glucosuria Negative ketones
8/13/2024
Issue List: -Diabetes Mellitus -Emaciated -Anemia r/o chronic disease -Dental disease stage 2/4 Q-BAR H EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic; no murmur PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: MC MSI: Ambulatory x 4, dull hair coat, emaciated CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) DM Anemia Underweight P) CWSC BG- ~600mg/dl Increased PZI- 2 units q 12 hrs
8/13/2024
AM BG: 635 mg/dl , administered 2 units PZI SQ as per Dr.1657 PM BG: 547 mg/dl, administered 2 units PZI SQ as per Dr. 1657
8/14/2024
BAR, eating DM with very good appetite BG in AM HI BG in PM 307 2 units PZI sc AM 1 unit PZI sc PM
8/14/2024
8:47 am BG: HI As per Dr. 1697 administered 2 units PZI SQ 6:20 pm BG: 307 mg/dL As per Dr. 1697 administered 1 unit PZI SQ and fed 3/4 can DM
8/15/2024
AM BG HI, as per 1697 ok to administered 2 units PZI SQ PM BG 131 ok to skip insulin as per 1697, gave 3/4 can of DM food.
8/15/2024
BAR in kennel, ate all food in kennel overnight On treatment for diabetes mellitus P: BG in AM= HI continue 2 units PZI BID
8/16/2024
8:20 am BG: HI As per Dr. 2172 administered 2 units PZI SQ 6:20 pm BG: HI As per Dr. 2172 administered 2 units PZI SQ
8/17/2024
AM BG 306 gave 2 units Prozinc insulin SQ PM BG 179 as per 1697 ok to give 1 unit PZI SQ
8/17/2024
SO: In medical on treatment for diabetes mellitius BAR, eating with very good appetite, has allowed all handling eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: diabetes mellitus P: BG=307 in AM 2units PZI BG=137 in PM 1 unit PZI decreasing insulin to 1.5units BID
8/18/2024
Cat lateral Temp 96 BG 45 10% Dextrose solution 10ml bolus over 5 minutes CV/RESP: HR 180 weak pulses ABD/UG: Thickened segments of intestines. MSI: BCS 2/9 Rads: No mets visible in chest. Decreased abdominal detail. A: Staff note pet vomited bile mid-morning. Cat perked up and was walking a few minutes after dextrose bolus Episode of hypoglycemia Persistent weight loss Place IVC
8/18/2024
Pet lethargic again. BG 53 Plan 10 mls bolus over 5 minutes of 10% dextrose IV 5% dextrose CRI at 8 mls/hr
8/18/2024
BG 114 Pet ate plate of food on own
8/18/2024
BG 122 AFAST: No free fluid in abdomen. Cat eats wet food when offered.
8/18/2024
Pet curled up in bed. Paw with IVC is wet. BG 130 Temp 95.3 and feisty for rectal etmp A: suspect cat not getting IVF Possibly hypothermic Prognosis: Guarded to poor Plan Replace IVC c/w 5% dextrose CRI o/n
8/18/2024
When checking PM BG, noticed 24g IV catheter no longer patent Placed new 22g IV catheter in L cephalic BG at 7pm: 148 mg/dL Temp at 7pm: 96 degrees Fluids left on overnight per Dr. 1752 and patient has a variety of foods to choose from
8/19/2024
Pet QAR BG 386. All food eaten o/n. Plan Discontinue dextrose CRI No insulin this am Monitor +/- restart prozinc 1 unit SQ SID
8/19/2024
BG 390
8/19/2024
Pet ate today and vomited some digested food now. Moderate amount of urine in litterbox. BG 392 Temp 98 EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge CV/RESP: HR 160 SSP Lungs clear RE WNL ABD/UG: Soft thickening of some segments of intestines mid abdomen. No discrete masses palpable. No abdominal pain detected. MSI: BCS 2/9 Severe muscle wasting. Ambul x 4. IVC present in LFL. NEURO: BAR and ravenous for food this evening. A: Poorly regulated diabetic Emaciated Vomiting r/o inflammatory bowel disease vs pancreatitis vs other Prognosis: Poor Plan LRS 100 mls SQ sid x 3d Cerenia 10mg/ml 0.25 ml SQ/IV sid x 3 days Prozinc 1 unit SQ sid Seek at risk placement
8/20/2024
Pet BAR and trying to get out of cage. No vomit in cage. BG 83 after 1 unit prozinc last night Ate food readily this morning. Plan Monitor BG during day Advise at risk placement for internal medicine workup
8/20/2024
BG 361 Sensor shows BG nadir was around 8:15 am this morning. Plan c/w 1 unit prozinc SQ sid this evening
8/20/2024
BG 383 Pet ate dinner well.
8/22/2024
Morning BG: 223 mg/dL, eating well. P: Continue with PZI 1 unit SID
8/22/2024
PM BG: 381 mg/dl Administered 1 unit PZI SQ as per Dr.2172
8/23/2024
SO: W: 5.3lbs IN medical on treatment for diabetes mellitus. Recovering from hypoglycemic episode BAR, was fed this AM before BG was read. Currently on 1 unit PZI in PM eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: diabetes mellitus P: continue current plan Starting 0.25ml vitamin B12 sc weekly for 4 weeks
8/23/2024
BG: 410 mg/dL at 6:25 pm As per Dr. 1697 administered 1 unit PZI SQ
8/24/2024
AM BG: 323 mg/dL at 8:05am As per Dr. 1697 administered 1 unit PZI SQ PM BG 260 ok to skip insulin as per 1697
8/24/2024
SO: In medical on management for diabetes mellitus. Suspicion of co-morbidity eg IBD or other. Currently on 1 unit PZI SID BAR, allows all handling, seeking attention. Eating wit good appetite eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: diabetes mellitus P: BG in AM=324 Restarting BID insulin 1 unit PZI BID replacing glucose monitor
8/25/2024
Meter read HIGH at 7:50 am. Gave 1 unit per dvm
8/26/2024
Issue List: - unstable DM - had episode of hypoglycemia on PZI- 1.5 units - underweight BAR H eating EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: MC MSI: Ambulatory x 4, thin 2-3/4 BCS; dull hair coat CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) DM that has been difficult to stabilize P) PZI- 1/2 unit q 12 hrs
8/26/2024
AM BG: 140 MG/DL PM BG: 127 MG/DL Administered 1/2 unit PZI SQ in AM and PM as per Dr.1657
8/28/2024
Issue List: - DM - still stabilizing on PZI- 0.5 units - underweight BAR eating EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: MC MSI: Ambulatory x 4, thin 2-3/4 BCS; dull hair coat A) DM P) PZI- 1/2 unit q 12 hrs BG- too High to read in AM
8/29/2024
SO: In medical on treatment for diabetes mellitus BAR, eating with very good appetite, seeking attention eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: Diabetes mellitus unmanaged P: BG in AM HI increasing insulin 1 unit PZA BID do not adjust upward for at least 7 days
8/29/2024
PM BG: 727 mg/dL Administered 1 Unit of Prozinc SQ as per Dr. 2172
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
How is this cat around strangers?: curious, friendly and outgoing with strangers
How is this cat around children?: no experience
How is this cat around other cats?: no experience
How is this cat around dogs?: prefers contact on their own terms
Behavior Notes: Tends to struggle, stress meow and hiss when nails are trimmed. Struggles with getting brushed. Enjoys being picked up and is unbothered being placed into a carrier.
Bite history:: none
Energy level/descriptors:: highj/low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Diabetes
For a New Family to Know: Bella is a very talkative, playful, aloof couch potato that enjoys playing with toys that crinkle. Loves wand toys, scratching on rough rope and cardboard. He is friendly, cuddly and enjoys people's company. Used to 1 automatic litter box in the home.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat Previously lived with: 2 adults Behavior toward strangers: curious, friendly and outgoing with strangers Behavior toward children: no experience Behavior toward cats: no experience Behavior toward dogs: prefers contact on their own terms Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Used to 1 automatic litter box in the home. Energy level/descriptors: High/Low energy Other notes: Bella is a very talkative, playful, aloof couch potato that enjoys playing with toys that crinkle. Loves wand toys, scratching on rough rope and cardboard. He is friendly, cuddly and enjoys people's company. Tends to struggle, stress meow and hiss when nails are trimmed. Struggles with getting brushed. Enjoys being picked up and is unbothered being placed into a carrier. This cat has Diabetes
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Talkative
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,People oriented,Easy going,Curious
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Bella Swanson is a social, sweet, and affectionate cat. He was at the front of the kennel meowing loudly, climbing on the door, and reaching his paw out to solicit attention. He head bunts for petting and leans in hard for cheek rubs. He curiously pushes his way through the assessor's hands to explore the environment and raises his hips and tail up when stroking his body. During pick up, he is calm, continues to meow, and allows petting all over when held for 5 seconds. After placing him back down, he continues to welcome more petting and attention and then he attempts pushing his way through the assessor's hand but is easily held back. Bella Swanson interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.