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Miku is on the at-risk list for medical reasons - Miku has a URI and anorexia. She has not improved on supportive care and will need hospitalization with placement.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Miku is on the at-risk list for medical reasons - Miku has a URI and anorexia. She has not improved on supportive care and will need hospitalization with placement. Miku is not open to interaction at this time and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. Because her previous owner reports once comfortable with strangers she is friendly and outgoing, plays gently, allows pick up and spends her time around people in a home environment, we believe the behavior seen in the care center is shelter-specific and this cat would make a great pet, but is really struggling in the shelter environment. This cat is suitable for an adult-only home with adopters with previous cat experience who are willing to work with a cat who needs time and patience to help her adjust to their new home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 6 lbs

Vet Consultation
Medical Notes

1/20/2025

1/17/2025

1/16/2025

1/15/2025

1/13/2025

1/12/2025

1/11/2025

1/8/2025

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. GIVE: 0.09 ml of meloxicam 1.5 mg/ml PO for 2 days starting the day after surgery.

1/5/2025

12/31/2024

12/29/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: dentition and conformation consistent w o reported age of 1 year Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: o surrender Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - timid but allowed for handling, tasks, ear cleaning Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective T = NP P = wnl R = wnl BCS 4.5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, pruritic granular debris and severe erythema with scant bleeding AU, p appears quite p painful, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: DRENP, externally wnl Assessment Ear mites AU Prognosis: good Plan: intake exam and tasks selamectin ivermectin 0.3mg/kg SQ once (0.08mL) tresaderm BID x 7 days zorbium pink topical once right ear needs to be done- p became too painful, will give time for pain meds and time to decompress, signed up for ear cleaning tomorrow of right ear awaiting sort SURGERY: Okay for surgery: Y

1/5/2025

Progress exam Subjective: BAR, no c/s/v/d Objective: Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Ears: Mild residual dark debris AU, no bleeding, no pruritus Oronasal: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: -Ear mites (resolved) Plan: -Cleaned ears one final time -Okay to d/c tresaderm, CTM while at QACC

1/8/2025

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. GIVE: 0.09 ml of meloxicam 1.5 mg/ml PO for 2 days starting the day after surgery.

1/11/2025

Reported URI signs S/O: QAR, not eating Audible congestion Blepharospasm, third eyelid elevation, and mild mucoid discharge OU Mild mucuserous nasal discharge Normal respiratory rate and effort No c/s/v/d noted A: URI Anorexia P: Move to iso Start SQ LRS 75 ml SID x 5 days Start cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ SID x 3 days Start medical feedings BID x 5 days Start mirataz SID x 3 days Start doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID x 10 days CTM closely and recheck appetite/URI in 2 days

1/12/2025

BCS performed due to high FAS - VA992397 WJ

1/13/2025

Persistent anorexia despite supportive care. D/c doxycycline, start enrofloxacin 5 mg/kg IM q24h x 5d until 1/18. Extend LRS and mirataz to 1/18, CTM

1/15/2025

Recheck URI and anorexia S/O: QAR, becomes BAR when attempting to examine - evades handling and moves around the kennel a lot. High FAS. Not eating, appetite score last night 1 (ro error in score), multiple untouched food dishes in kennel Audible congestion with moderate mucoid discharge No ocular discharge Haicoat dry and dusty with prolonged skin tent A: Anorexia URI Dehydration P: Continue SQ LRS, mirataz, and enrofloxacin CTM closely on rounds, recheck tomorrow and consider e-tube placement Seek placement for hospitalization

1/16/2025

Recheck URI/appetite S/O: BAR, not eating No c/s/v/d noted EENT: moderate mucoid nasal discharge and congestion Lungs: Normal rate and effort CNS: Appropriate mentation A: Prolonged anorexia URI P: Continue SQF, mirataz, enrofloxacin Extend medical feedings Restart cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ SID x 2 days Start entyce 2 mg/kg PO SID x 2 days CTM closely, seek placement ASAP for hospitalization +/- e-tube placement

1/17/2025

Brief recheck, noted empty food dish on rounds - BAR, active and vocal in kennel, eating well! Moderate congestion audible with no active nasal discharge. Plan: Continue with current treatment plan and recheck tomorrow as scheduled

1/20/2025

BAR at front of kennel, runs back and hides when kennel door opened. Mild congestion appreciated, multiple empty food bowls. Assessment: Anorexia (resolved) URI Plan: -Start fortiflora 1 packet PO q24h x 10d until 1/29 -Keep in isolation until URI signs are clear, CTM appetite

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, Miku was brought in a plastic container and jumped out of the bin. Staff were able to pick up Miku and she allowed all handling.

Spay/Neuter status: No

Date of Intake: 12/27/2024

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

If yes, Please elaborate:: Miku has no litter box issues. Miku was in a home with 1 litter box located in the bathroom. The litter was unscented, nonclumping pellet litter.

Basic Information:: The owner is surrendering due to housing issues. The owner found Miku as a stray kitten. Miku was found alone without siblings or a mother cat.

Previously lived with:: 1 Adult

How is this cat around strangers?: Miku prefers contact on their terms, will hide, and actively avoid. Miku will need time to warm up to strangers. Once Miku feels comfortable she becomes friendly, and outgoing and plays gently 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?: No experience

Behavior Notes: Miku enjoys when being picked up and held. The owner never attempted to trim Miku's nails, brush her coat, or place her in a carrier.

Bite history:: No bite history

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No medical issues or injuires

For a New Family to Know: Miku is a friendly, active, playful, and independent indoor cat. Miku would spend most of her time where people are. Miku is used to interactive play more than twice a day. Miku will chase and pounce on toys, play gently, fetch items, and chase bugs. The owner stated their favorite thing about Miku is that she is very sweet. Miku is used to eating wet and dry food.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 Adult Behavior toward strangers: Miku prefers contact on their terms, will hide, and actively avoid. Miku will need time to warm up to strangers. Once Miku feels comfortable she becomes friendly, and outgoing and plays gently with strangers. Behavior toward children: No experience Behavior toward cats: No experience Behavior toward dogs: No experience Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: High Other notes Miku enjoys when being picked up and held. The owner never attempted to trim Miku's nails, brush her coat, or place her in a carrier. Miku is a friendly, active, playful, and independent indoor cat. Miku would spend most of her time where people are. Miku is used to interactive play more than twice a day. Miku will chase and pounce on toys, play gently, fetch items, and chase bugs. Upon intake, Miku was brought in a plastic container and jumped out of the bin. Staff were able to pick up Miku and she allowed all handling.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 1/13/25 FB79 Inside of the den Miku has no reaction when i lift the den cover for a better view. She remains very still when i use the tool to pet on her head and cheeks and shows no interest in treats. 1/16/25 FB61 Sitting upright in back of kennel, body tense, face neutral, ears forward and tail curled around body. She vocalizes and slow-blinks hard as I open the kennel door and she continues to meow when spoken to. She is tolerant of petting today with the scratcher tool, however when pet along the head and shoulders she tilts her ears and begins to stress meow. I leave her some treats (she does not appear to have an appetite, likely due to her URI) and a catnip toy before ending the session.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyer for more information.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 4

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

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 12/30/25 Miku was crouched in her cat den as the assessor approached, body and face tense, pupils dilated and tail wrapped tightly around her feet. Miku avoided eye contact when spoken to and she tolerated petting along her head and body with the scratcher tool from within her den while spinning in circles in her den and then quickly fleeing and retreating into her cubby. Nervous girl - needs more time to adjust. Pick up was not attempted at this time to reduce stress. 1/10/25 Upon meeting with Miku again, she is sitting outside next to her den and hisses as the assessor approaches with a tense face and body, eyes wide and dilated, and ears slightly tilted. When the cage door is opened, she ducks into the den and hisses some more. As the assessor slowly offers the scratcher tool into the den, she hisses and bites at the tool. The portal door is closed and the den cover is removed so the assessor is able to see everything that is happening. When the den door is lifted and they again introduce the scratcher tool, she tenses and hisses as she moves to the back of the den and bites at the tool and hisses as the assessor pets along her side lightly. When the Assess-A-Hand is introduced, she begins to hiss and swats at the tool multiple times before she attempts to bite at it. Miku is not open to interaction at this time and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. Because her previous owner reports once comfortable with strangers she is friendly and outgoing, plays gently, allows pick up and spends her time around people in a home environment, we believe the behavior seen in the care center is shelter-specific and this cat would make a great pet, but is really struggling in the shelter environment. This cat is suitable for an adult-only home with adopters with previous cat experience who are willing to work with a cat who needs time and patience to help her adjust to their new home.