Animal Profile


Nina

Hello, my name is Nina. My animal id is #74069. I am a desexed female gray tabby cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 10 years 3 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 8/26/2019, with the surrender reason stated as other.

Reserved

Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.

Nina is at risk for behavioral reasons. Nina has displayed distance increasing behaviors while at the care center and has remained fearful. Nina would be best suited for placement with an experienced cat adopter. Medically, she seems healthy.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 8 lbs

8/27/2019

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Owner surrender. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior -Hissing and swatting. Sedated for exam. Evidence of Cruelty seen -No Evidence of Trauma seen -No Objective T = P =160 bpm under sedation R =eup BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: 2/4 PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Distended, tense, difficult to palpate deeply, non painful, no obvious masses palpated U/G: F/I, no spay scar or tattoo, no active vulvar discharge noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Clean externally Assessment: -Pyometra, closed -Dental dz -Leukocytosis/neutrophilia Prognosis: Fair Plan: -Sedated with Telazol 0.2 mL IM -CBC/chem as pre-op blood work -AXR-Pyometra noted (severely enlarged uterus) -Take to surgery stat to spay, remove pyometra -Unasyn 30 mg/mL-5 mL IV slowly peri-operatively during surgery and continue q8h x 3 days -Clavamox 62.5 mg/mL-Give 1.1 mL PO BID x 14 days (starting on 8/30/19 3 days after surgery when IV catheter is removed and she is eating on her own) -Keep on IVF post surgery -Keep in medical post surgery for monitoring, if doing well after 48 hours, ok to move out -Scheduled for post-op Simbadol and Onsior x 2 days -Recommend dental once placed SURGERY: Okay for surgery (taking her to surgery right now)

8/27/2019

CBC: -Anemia (mild, non-regenerative) -Neutrophilia (severe)-r/o most likely from pyometra vs. other infectious vs. inflammatory vs. neoplasia -Monocytosis (mild)-See above Chemistry: wnl

8/27/2019

Hx: highly suspicious for pyometra Cat Spay Was this cat in heat, pregnant or have a pyometra? Large pyometra- left uterine horn markedly distended (4-5" in diameteter and 6" long) Ventral Midline Incision Ovaries Ligated with: 3-0 PDS surgeons; vessels ligated separately Uterine Body Ligated with:2-0 pds millers Abdominal Closure: linea- 3-0 pds sc sq and subcut-3-0 pds sc and modif matt. Green Linear Tattoo Placed parallel to Midline

8/28/2019

Post op pyometra OHE qar h hl- 200hr a little fearful msi- incision is cdi A) 1 day pyometra P) doing okay

8/29/2019

SO: in medical post pyometra

8/29/2019

SO: in medical post pyometra sx BAR in kennel sx wound appears CDI appears to have slight bruising on caudal most nipples A: healing pyometra sx P: continue with current treatment plan if bruising doesn't spread plan to move to adoptions tomorrow

8/30/2019

SO: Hx severe pyometra yesterday bruising on caudal abd noted BAR in kennel has been eating with good appetite Spay incision CDI bruising margins have extended slightly A: bruising pyometra sx P: monitor bruising

8/30/2019

Pt was housed in a room with a kitten who was diagnosed with panleukopenia. Pt was temporarily quarantined. A vaccine titer was run on this pt (blood drawn 8/29/19), and the result is: FPV HI titer: <20 - not protective Pt is high-risk for panleukopenia and must remain in quarantine. 1088

8/31/2019

SO: post severe pyometra surgery developed bruising on caudal abd area post surgery on panleuk quarantine BAR in kennel eating with apparently normal appetite eyes clear, no ocular or nasal d/c bruising on abd stable from yesterday A: post pyometra P: monitor bruising continue with current treatment plan

9/1/2019

Hx: post op pyometra and emergency OHE; peri-incisional bruising BAR fearful eating some msi- insion is cdi mild briusing A) post OHE for pyometra P) monitor appetite

9/7/2019

reported to not be taking medications orally change to convenia 0.4ml SQ one time

9/13/2019

SO BAR in kennel. P has an excellent appetite. EN -- eyes and nose are clear. no discharge A Apparently healthy P ok to move out of SN bank

9/19/2019

8/27/2019

Anesthesia Summary – Feline OHE ( PYO) Pre Medication/Induction: Propofol 10 mg/ml, injectable 0.7 ml IV 24 g IVC placed in R cephalic vessel. Size 4 fr. ET tube placed, maintained general anesthesia throughout procedure on isoflurane and O2. Used non-rebreathing system with 0.5 L bag. Intraoperative IV LRS at 5-10mL/kg/hr: 25 mL/hr Perioperative pain medications: Simbadol 1.8mg/mL injectable, 0.65 mL SQ, given pre-post-operatively. Robenacoxib (Onsior) 20mg/mL injectable, 0.5 mL, SQ, given pre/post operatively. Other medications: 0.3 ml propofol @ 2:48 PM during sx. 0.8 ml propofol @ 2:56 PM during sx. 0.8 ml propofol @ 3:03 PM during sx. Recovery: Uneventful Post-operative Medications Prescribed: Simbadol 1.8mg/mL injectable, 0.65 mL, SQ, once a day for 2 days beginning the day after surgery PER DR 1657 ONLY. Anesthetist: 1461 Surgical Monitor: 0811/1701

8/30/2019

This cat was housed in a room with a cat who was diagnosed with panleukopenia. Due to this, this cat should be monitored for panleukopenia and isolated from other cats for two weeks. This cat's quarantine starts on: 8.27.19

8/27/2019

New weight from 10.8LB To 8.8LB.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Nina did not allow for handling during the intake process as she was hissing and growling when approached by the counselor.

Date of Intake: 8/26/2019

Spay/Neuter status: No

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Nina is an adult female cat. She is a domestic short hair and was brought to the care centers as an owner surrender.

Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 cat

How is this cat around strangers?: The previous owner stated that when Nina is meeting new people in the home, she tends to hide at first, but will warm up after a few minutes of decompression time.

How is this cat around children?: In the previous home, Nina lived with younger children and the previous owner stated that she was playful and relaxed. She allowed for hands on play from the younger children.

How is this cat around other cats?: Nina previously lived with another cat in the previous home. The previous owner stated that at first, she seemed territorial when the new cat came into the home, but after a few weeks they became very playful and friendly with eachother.

How is this cat around dogs?: This was not observed in the previous home.

Behavior Notes: No behavior concerns mentioned by the previous owner.

Bite history:: No bite history

Energy level/descriptors:: medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: In the previous home, Nina was being fed both dry food and wet food, but separately. The previous owner stated that she loves treats and goes crazy when she hears the treat box. In the previous home, she enjoyed playing with aluminum foil rolls or anything shiny that she could bat around or that would catch her eye.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 Adult, 1 Cat Behavior toward strangers: The previous owner stated that when Nina is meeting new people in the home, she tends to hide at first, but will warm up after a few minutes of decompression time. Behavior toward children: In the previous home, Nina lived with younger children and the previous owner stated that she was playful and relaxed. She allowed for hands on play from the younger children. Behavior toward cats: Nina previously lived with another cat in the previous home. The previous owner stated that at first, she seemed territorial when the new cat came into the home, but after a few weeks they became very playful and friendly with each other. Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: In the previous home, Nina was being fed both dry food and wet food, but separately. The previous owner stated that she loves treats and goes crazy when she hears the treat box. In the previous home, she enjoyed playing with aluminum foil rolls or anything shiny that she could bat around or that would catch her eye.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 8/27/19 -Hissing and swatting.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 9/15/19 Hiding in the den. Hissing hard by the front. Recently moved from another room. Stressed. Left some treats and sprayed feliway. Needs time to adjust. 9/16/19 Hiding in her den. Hissing hard and low growling on approach. Put some treats in her den then some more in her bowl. She came out and eat them once the interaction was over. Still very stressed but showed some improvement today. Needs more time to adjust. 9/17/19 Hissing hard on approach. Retreats to the den. Doesn’t come out when coaxed with treats but eats them in the den. Still very stressed. Needs more time to adjust. 9/19/19 Hiding in the den. Hisses hard on approach and strikes when extending the scratcher with treats. She eats them all in place. Stressed. Needs more time to adjust.

Reaction to assessor:: Nina was alert and tense, with very large eyes while lying slightly hunched behind her blanket.

Reaction when softly spoken to:: Nina scanned the room past the assessor.

Reaction to cage door opening:: Nina scanned more vigorously making only brief eye contact. Nina flinched when offered treats.

Reaction to touch:: Nina shrunk back from the scratcher tool but allowed petting on her head and back after sniffing the tool. Then she allowed petting on her head with the assessor's hand relaxing slightly allowing her eyes to partially close. Noises caused her to react and become tense again.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Curious,Timid

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful

Potential challenges comments:: Nina has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed mild distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide her with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience

Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

Recommendations comments:: Nina interacts with the observer and appreciates attention, but she has a tendency to be a little fearful and pull back from touch. Her behavior remains suitable for an adopter with an average amount of experience, provided the adopter is aware of these behaviors and is able to comfortably manage them. Though we believe this cat is displaying behaviors appropriate for experienced cat parents, she may not be a great fit for young children. Any home with older children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction and endeavor to monitor this cat around their children to prevent these behaviors from being reinforced.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Nina is a sweet and slightly fearful cat who shows promise for warming up with quiet and respectful attention. She tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.