Animal Profile
Luna
Hello, my name is Luna. My animal id is #85819. I am a desexed female white cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 4 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 1/23/2020, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- cannot afford to care for.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Luna is at risk for medical reasons. Luna was diagnosed with a severe upper respiratory infection which is contagious to other animals and will require further veterinary care. Behaviorally, Luna is quickly overstimulated and should go to an experienced cat adopter.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
A volunteer writes: "There is nothing like a Dame!"Luna put her best foot forward to impress me. An offer of treats; totally ignored. Instead, gentle body rubs accompanied by face nuzzles inviting me to pet her. I was so enchanted giving her soft cheek rubs and petting her, that I almost didn't notice that she had been purring from the moment we met. All she needed was a warm , quiet " hello" and a sniff of my hand. When she first arrived at the shelter, she was a bit uppity and had a less than stellar experience with children. Thus, we prefer, not only a loving home but one with a good familiarity of felines. If you're warm & friendly with Luna in a non obtrusive manner, you may find the love of your life waiting, up here at the MACC.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 12.2 lbs
1/24/2020
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, did not place Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: tense and plastered to back of kennel, would strike and not allow touch, netted but began kicking and biting in net and yowling, could not handle for MC or CT Sex: reported spayed female, could not palpate Estimated Age: reported 3y Subjective: surrendered for behavior, no history, seemingly healthy but overweight, minimal PE due to behavior Eyes: clear Ears: seemingly clean Oral Exam: mild staining Heart: could not auscultate Lungs: could not auscultate Abdomen: could not palpate Musculoskeletal: overweight 7/9 BCS Mentation:BARH Preliminary Assessment: overweight Plan: DVM Intake, CT and MC when calm
1/30/2020
Per Dr. 1697, ACS observed normal litter box use this morning (new litter box had just been placed in kennel) Placed many tasty food options (chicken baby food, canned tuna fish, temptations treats, sardine/mackerel plateful) Patient shows little interest in food and much interest in head scratches Will check throughout day to see if she has eaten
2/4/2020
As per Dr. 1657, sedated exam to place feeding tube and lateral chest x-rays. Sedation: 0.3 mls of telazol given IM at 12:00 pm. Temperature taken 102.
1/24/2020
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3 yo Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR in cage; sedated for physical exam Observed Behavior - Growling, hissing, trying to bite, striking in cage when used assess-a-hand. Had to use freeman net for restraint in order to sedate. Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen - No Objective P = 108 (sedated with dexdomitor) R = 28 BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS, shaved belly, green tattoo noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, severe matted hair along dorsum CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment 3 yo FS dsh 1. matted haircoat 2. overweight Prognosis: Good Plan: Sedated with "kitty magic" 0.1 mL Torb, 0.1 mL ketamine, 0.1 mL dexdomitor IM Intake tasks Shaved mats, clipped nails, cleaned ears while sedated Antisedan reversal 0.1 mL IM SURGERY: Already spayed
1/30/2020
Logs report using litter box for urine and feces
2/1/2020
Hx: reported breathing through mouth by animal care staff. S: BAR in kennel, but breathing with mouth open. Head butting and allowing all handling. Not eating with very good appetite O: eyes clear, no ocular dc, mucoid nasal dc apparent sneezing and breathing through mouth A: URI-moderate P: move to iso vitamin B12 1000mcg/ml 0.25ml sc once doxycycline 50mg/ml 1.1ml PO SID x14d 100ml sc LRS SID x3d cerenia 0.6ml sc SID x3d mirataz 1.5" strip applied to ear sid x7dd monitor appetite recheck in 7d
2/4/2020
Problem List: URI Anorexia Weight loss/lumbar muscle wasting QAR DH pink eent- nasal discharge; no ocular discharge pln- wnl hl- 120hr referred upper airway sounds abd- relaxed; overweight difficult to palpate ug- fs msi- overweight neuro- quiet A) severe URI anorexia P) Esophageal Feeding Tube Placement sedated- 0.3 ml telazol IM #14 red rubber French feeding tube placed left sided; secured with purse string (3-0 PDS) and 2 interlocking continuous suture pattern soft bandage placed feedings Purina clinical nutrition- 1/3 can tid with each feeding followed with 10ml water
2/5/2020
Problem List: URI Anorexia Weight loss/lumbar muscle wasting QAR DH pink eent- nasal discharge; no ocular discharge; esophageal feeding tube in place pln- wnl hl- 120hr referred upper airway sounds abd- relaxed; overweight difficult to palpate ug- fs msi- overweight neuro- quiet A) severe URI anorexia P) continue supportive care consider increasing 1/2 can TID (held off today because a little nauseous)
2/6/2020
QAR. STill anorexic. Yellow discharge clogging nares. Audible nasal congestion. Urinated and defecated in litter box. HR 160 ssp lungs clear e-tube in place A: Severe URI has not improved Plan Transferring to New Hope partner later morning with e-tube in place. Alerted transport.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
If yes, Please elaborate:: Luna pees on the owners personal items in the home. This behavior has been going on for a year. Luna still poops and pees inside the litter box. The owner changes the litter every three days. Luna uses an uncovered litter box and uses arm and hammer litter.
Previously lived with:: 4 Adults 4 Children
How is this cat around strangers?: Luna is friendly and outgoing with strangers.
How is this cat around children?: Luna will scratch and bite the young children in the home. The client stated she this behavior began before she went on vacation for 2 weeks. Luna will bite and scratch on the ankles and will lunges.
How is this cat around other cats?: No cats in previous home.
How is this cat around dogs?: No dogs in previous home.
Bite history:: Luna did bite the child a month ago and the child is 8 years old.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium energy level, loving
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Luna has no known medical concerns.
For a New Family to Know: Luna is an indoor cat and enjoys sleeping on the sofa. Luna enjoys playing with mouse toys and string toys. Luna is fed dry food three times a day.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 4 Adults, 4 Children Behavior toward strangers: Luna is friendly and outgoing with strangers. Behavior toward children: Luna will scratch and bite the young children in the home. The client stated she this behavior began before she went on vacation for 2 weeks. Luna will bite and scratch on the ankles and will lunge. Behavior toward cats: Unknown. Behavior toward dogs: Unknown. Bite or Scratch history: Previous bite history with child at home. Litter box training: Luna pees on the owners personal items in the home. This behavior has been going on for a year. Luna still poops and pees inside the litter box. The owner changes the litter every three days. Luna uses an uncovered litter box and uses arm and hammer litter. Energy level/descriptors: Medium energy level/loving. Other notes: Luna enjoys sleeping on the sofa. She enjoys playing with mouse toys and string toys. Luna is fed dry food three times a day.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 1/25/20 Earlier in the day she was hissy, but at the start of the session she was at the front, rubbing against the kennel door, with normal easy and a fairly relaxed posture. Upon opening the door she pushed her head against my hands, curious and engaging, possibly wanting to come out of the kennel, at the least quite curious. She allowed all petting, leaned in for cheek rubs even laying her neck down at one point for more rubbing, raised her rear and tail with lower back petting. Then after a time her tail began to gently "swish" and during one stroke along her side she whipped her head toward my hand. Then after closing the door she soft swatted my hand, no claws, through the kennel door almost a tap. She sniffed the offered treats at the end but didn't eat them. 1/28/20 Lying in den. Quickly engages when called. Head-butts the kennel door when spoken softly. Head-butts the scratcher continuously and enjoys petting along her body. She was allowed to come out of the kennel to see her reaction. She allowed to be picked up, held and placed back without escalating this time. She continued to seek attention with tail flicking but no hissing or growling today. Very sweet. Wants to get out of kennel. Could we re-eval tomorrow if good behavior continues? Level 3 maybe?
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Social,Sweet,Affectionate,Playful,People oriented
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Inappropriate elimination,Overstimulation,New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: - Please see flyers.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Luna was resting in her den on approach. She came out of it when spoken softly and started to head-butt the kennel door. Luna's tail began to flick even before petting but she seemed to enjoy them without escalating. Luna came out of the kennel to explore and allowed to be picked up, held and placed back. Luna continued to head-butt the kennel door and meowed at the assessor for attention. Luna is a social and affectionate cat that will need time to adjust to her new environment so please refer to the new home adjustment period flyer to help her decompress successfully. We noticed that Luna seems to be an active cat that gets over-stimulated very quickly so we recommend having play sessions and providing interactive toys to appropriate direct her energy. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center and previous home, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.