Animal Profile


Sebastian

Hello, my name is Sebastian. My animal id is #218535. I am a desexed male black cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years 1 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 1/13/2025, with the surrender reason stated as other.

Sebastian is on the at-risk list due to medical reasons. Sebastian is an adult neutered cat that is underweight, has diarrhea and is in poor general condition. He is fearful and not eating in the shelter. He will need a low-stress environment and continued medical care and diagnostics once placed to help him recover and gain weight.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Sebastian is on the at-risk list due to medical reasons. Sebastian is an adult neutered cat that is underweight, has diarrhea and is in poor general condition. He is fearful and not eating in the shelter. He will need a low-stress environment and continued medical care and diagnostics once placed to help him recover and gain weight. What my friends at ACC say about me: Sebastian tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home. I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 7 lbs

1/13/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 7-10 years based on dentition and confirmation, consistent w o reported age of 7 years Microchip noted on Intake? scanned NEGATIVE History: o surrender Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - allowed for handling and tasks Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? Y- p was in kennel coated in fecal matter, hind end had matting, live cockroaches on fur. Also underweight. Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective T = NP P = wnl R = wnl BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate wear and staining to dentition w calculus PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, cockroach crawled out of fur, good skin turgor, some sparse matting over the rear, fecal staining to all limbs and perineal area. Diffuse muscle wasting, esp over the epaxials CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: DRENP, externally fecal scalding Assessment Underweight Diarrhea- SNAPPED neg for parvo (panleuk) FIV/FELV test NEGATIVE Underweight Dental disease Prognosis: fair-guarded Plan: intake exams and tasks Parvo snapped In house CBC/CHEM/T4: -lymphopenia (0.66) -thrombocytopenia - artifact, sample sitting out -sl hyperglycemia- r/o stress vs artifact from sample out too long -hyperglobulinemia (6) r/o second to dental dz -TT4 wnl -Start on fortiflora 1 packet on wet food SID x 7 days -Allow to acclimate to shelter, recheck in 3 days for general health, D+ -Would benefit from work up at full service wet with potential dental w placement or adoptions SURGERY: Okay for surgery: N prior altered

1/16/2025

Recheck diarrhea, underweight at intake; on fortiflora S/O: QAR, hiding in den Diarrhea FS 6-7 reported, "all over kennel" Reported to eat wet food No c/s/v noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, normal rate and effort MSI: Unkempt long haircoat with fecal soiling, mild prolonged skin tent CNS: Appropriate mentation A: Diarrhea Dehydration Underweight Dental disease P: Brought to ICU for closer monitoring Start SQ LRS 75 ml SID x 2 days Start metronidazole 10 mg/kg PO BID x 5 days Feed GI diet Recheck in 2 days

1/18/2025

PROGRESS EXAM S/O: BAR, FS6 in LB, small pile of hair-ball vomit in kennel. Pink mm, mildly prolonged skin tent. Eupneic. No ocular or nasal discharge. Abdomen non-painful. A: Underweight Anorexic Diarrhea Dental disease P: Continue with following treatments: -Fortiflora x 7 days, until 1/20 - extend to 1/25 -LRS fluids 75ml SQ x 2 days, until 1/19 - extend to 1/21 -Add Cerenia 1mg/kg SQ x 3 days until 1/20 -Add Mirtazapine transdermal to pinna x 3 days until 1/20 -Send fecal sample for OPG, check for results on 1/19 *Recheck on 1/20, reweigh *Added to ARL given continued GI issues

1/20/2025

Make sure fecal sample is sent out, tag placed 1/19 Fecal sample collected from litter box. It had a thick tube paint consistency. Sample will be sent to Idexx.

1/21/2025

Recheck diarrhea, gaining weight in shelter S/O: QAR, leans into petting Good appetite No c/s/v noted, no stool noted today EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge ORAL: Tartar, mm pink and moist Lungs: Eupneic MSI: Dorsal muscle wasting, underweight CNS: Appropriate mentation Fecal OPG - negative A: Diarrhea Underweight Dehydration - improved Dental disease P: Continue fortiflora and monitor stool Recheck in 2 days, move out of ICU if diarrhea resolved

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Upon intake cat was immediately taken back to medical, minimal handling done.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Sebastian was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment. Upon intake cat was immediately taken back to medical, minimal handling done.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

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 Sebastian would do best in an adult-only home where they would be able to acclimate in a calm environment.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: On approach, Sebastian is in his den and hidden from view - he can't be coaxed out with treats or when spoken to softly. When the den cover is lifted, he is sitting with a tense and hunched body, eyes wide and dilated, ears forward. He is tolerant of petting on his head and body but remains tense and frozen, he does not lean into pets. Pick up is not attempted. Sebastian tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.