Animal Profile


Nayla

Hello, my name is Nayla. My animal id is #157869. I am a desexed female gray tabby cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 8 years 1 months old.

I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 11/17/2022, with the surrender reason stated as person health - allergies.

Reserved

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

Recommend EPL - severe URI with oral ulceration and anorexia, e-tube placed on 12/2. Needs continued supportive care until she is eating on her own.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Recommend for emergency placement due to medical. Nayla has severe URI with oral ulceration and anorexia, e-tube was placed on 12/2. Needs continued supportive care until she is eating on her own. What my friends at ACC say about me: I can go home today! I have lived with cats. I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I am a sweet, social, older gal, looking for the perfect forever home! Please check here for updated adoption hours. I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 14.6 lbs

11/19/2022

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8yrs per O Microchip noted on Intake? No History: OS Subjective: BARH, no c/s/v/d. No elimination concerns. E/d well. Observed Behavior - Slightly nervous and tense but allowed handling. Did not warm up to interaction. Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen - No Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS = 7-8/9 EENT: No ocular/nasal discharge. OU degenerative lens changes. AU clear of debris/cerumen. Oral Exam: adult dentition, stage II-III dental disease, no oral lesions. MM pink, moist, CRT <2s. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: No HM or arrhythmias ausculted. Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Soft, non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS (scar noted), no MGT, no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy haircoat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Not performed, externally normal Assessment: Overweight Dental disease Prognosis: Fair Plan: CTM while at BACC Recommend routine bloodwork, weight loss, and dental care with placement SURGERY: Already spayed

11/26/2022

Reason for recheck: Drooling reported BAR, cage recently cleaned, unable to assess appetite EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no ocular discharge noted, mild dried nasal discharge, frequent sniffling and sneezing, audible congestion Oral Exam: No oral ulcers noted, moderate periodontal disease, moderate ptyalism, mild dried discharge around mouth H/L: NSR, NMA, mildly increased bronchovesicular sounds, normal respiratory rate and effort, breathes with mouth slightly open and tongue protruding CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment URI- moderate Periodontal disease Overweight Prognosis: Fair to good Plan: House in medical for closer monitoring Start doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO q24 x 10 days Start nebulization BID x 4 days Start Cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ q24 x 4 days Recheck 2 days Recheck URI day 10

12/1/2022

Patient BAR and eupneic, breathing through nose normally. Mild dried discharge around mouth. Eating only very small amounts for last 2 days. Plan: Start Elura 2 mg/kg PO q24 x 3 days until 12/3 Simbadol 0.24 mg/kg SQ q24 x 3 days until 12/3 CTM closely on daily rounds, recheck 12/2- plan for e-tube if still not eating

12/1/2022

BAR, purring/affectionate. Decreased appetite, 7% dehydrated. Schedule e-tube. (no obvious ulcers) Progress exam Subjective: BAR, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea. Little interest in food, reported at 1-2/3 over past few days. 7% dehydrated. Objective: Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge, mild dried discharge around mouth. Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: -Anorexia -Moderate URI -Periodontal disease -Overweight Prognosis: Fair to good Plan: -Scheduled e-tube placement -Continue elura 2 mg/kg PO q24h until 12/3 -Okay to d/c simbadol -Continue doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO q24h until 12/5 -CTM in medical

12/2/2022

Patient sedated with dexdom 0.01 mg/kg IM + butorphanol 0.2 mg/kg IM; intubated and maintained on iso. E-TUBE PLACEMENT: Patient placed in right lateral recumbency, left lateral portion of neck clipped and surgically prepped. Curved carmalts placed into mouth and esophagus to tent lateral aspect of neck, dorsal to jugular vein. Using scalpel, an incision was made over the tip of the carmalt and a 12 French red rubber was inserted into the esophagus. Lateral TXR confirmed placement. The e-tube was then secured in place using 2-0 PDS in pursestring and chinese finger trap patterns. PLAN: Feed TID through tube beginning with 1/3 RER (specific instructions attached to kennel). Start SQF 150 ml SID x 3 days Start cerenia 1mg/kg SQ SID x 3 days Extend elura and simbadol Continue to monitor closely in medical

12/2/2022

PROGRESS EXAM - Anorexia and URI S/O: QAR-BAR, rubbing against bars, but retreats when kennel opened. Not eating, no c/s/v/d noted. EENT: Eyes clear, marked mucoid nasal discharge noted Oral: Crusts around mouth, mild hypersalivation; lingual ulceration at tongue tip H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort ABD: No obvious distention MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Anorexia Severe URI Lingual ulcerations Overweight Dental disease P: E-tube placement today

12/3/2022

Recheck URI and anorexia, e-tube placed yesterday -Not eating -Hypersalivating and gagging during exam -Mod-severe mucoid nasal discharge PLAN: Continue BID-TID tube feedings if not eating, continue simbadol, elura, cerenia, SQF, and doxycycline Continue to monitor closely in medical

12/4/2022

Progress Exam Subjective: QAR, 5% dehydrated, no coughing/vomiting/diarrhea. Marked congestion. Treatment team noted that patient appeared to briefly fall to one side during tube feeding, but recovered immediately. Leaning into chin scratches during exam. Objective: P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 8/9 OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. CRT <2. Oral and nasal planum ulceration as described previously EENT: Moderate mucoid nasal discharge PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous. RESP: Eupneic, marked referred upper airway noises GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses. INT: Rough and dull hair coat, no areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted. MS: Ambulatory x4, mild-moderate dorsal muscle wasting NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. Assessment: -Possible vagal event during tube feeding--no persistent neurologic signs, tube appropriately placed with negative pressure present on aspiration -Anorexia -Severe URI -Lingual ulceration -Overweight -Dental disease Prognosis: Fair Plan: -Continue doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO q24h until 12/5 -Decrease simbadol to 0.12 mg/kg SQ q24h, extend until 12/8 -Continue elura 2 mg/kg PO q24h until 12/5 -Continue LRS 20 ml/kg SQ q24h until 12/5 -Continue cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ q24h until 12/5 -Continue tube feedings q8-12h until appetite returns, follow instructions on kennel

12/5/2022

Progress Exam Subjective: QAR to BAR, no CSVD, moderate congestion. No new reports of neuro/vagal events. Friendly. Ate yesterday morning, not eating since. When patient saw food, immediately began hypersalivating severely and backed away. Assessment: -Possible vagal event during tube feeding 12/4 -Anorexia -Severe URI -Lingual ulceration -Overweight -Dental disease Prognosis: Fair Plan: -Extend doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO q24h until 12/9 -Continue simbadol 0.12 mg/kg SQ q24h until 12/8 -Discontinue Elura -Extend LRS 20 ml/kg SQ q24h until 12/8 -Continue cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ q24h until 12/8 -Continue tube feedings q8-12h until appetite returns, follow instructions on kennel -Do not offer food by mouth until 12/7 -CTM closely on daily rounds, recheck 2 days

12/7/2022

Recheck URI, anorexia with e-tube S/O: QAR-BAR in kennel Not eating, hypersalivating and gagging when attempting interaction or bringing food near PLAN: Extend cerenia, SQF, doxycycline, simbadol Start mirtazipine transdermal SID x 3 days Continue tube feedings and continue to monitor closely in medical **Due to staffing/limited resources, we are unable to provide adequate care for this cat. She needs TID tube feedings and more aggressive supportive care. Recommend consider EHR if no placement or improvement in 48 hours.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Upon intake, Nayla was eager to leave her carrier. Collaring was a challenge as she likes to move around a lot. She allowed all handling and scanning of MC. I carried her into the kennel and she did not struggle in the process.

Date of Intake: 11/17/2022

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Nylah is a 7 y/o DSH cat that has lived with her previous owner for her whole life. She had to be surrendered due to the previous owner having severe allergies.

Previously lived with:: 1 Adult 2 Cats

How is this cat around strangers?: noted to be shy for a few minutes sometimes or friendly and outgoing with strangers.

How is this cat around children?: visited by a 6 y/o in the home and was noted to be relaxed and affectionate with them or fearful.

How is this cat around other cats?: lived with another 7 y/o female DLH cat and was noted to be relaxed and affectionate with them.

How is this cat around dogs?: no history.

Behavior Notes: fearful during grooming but will not mind being brushed. Does not enjoy being held, will struggle. Noted to be fearful when being placed into a carrier.

Bite history:: no bite history.

Energy level/descriptors:: Low

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: no medical notes.

For a New Family to Know: Nayla is described as affectionate and caring. She is an indoor cat who enjoys eating dry foods. She uses an uncovered litterbox equipped with clumping litter types. Is noted to scratch furniture and curtains.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 Adult 2 Cats Behavior toward strangers: noted to be shy for a few mins or fearful. Behavior toward children: has been visited in the home by a 6 y/o child and was noted to be fearful of them. Behavior toward cats: lived with another DSH female and was noted to be relaxed and affectionate with them. Behavior toward dogs: no history Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Low Other notes: Gigi is described as independent or fearful. She enjoys relaxing about and doesn't seek attention. She is an indoor cat who likes to eat dry foods. Her litterbox is unhooded and is equipped with clumping litter types. Tends to scratch furniture or drapery.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Social,Sweet,Affectionate,Curious

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Nayla was resting in the middle of the kennel upon approach. Her eyes widen slightly when approached and she emits a soft meow when coaxed, and then greets by the front when the door opens. She is curious and will look around the room and at neighboring cats, a little tense, but will refocus her attention back on the assessor and head-butts for attention. She lies down and leans in hard for cheek rubs, allowing petting all over her body. She tenses up a bit during pick up (she's a big girl) but allows this type of handling. Nayla interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. She may need time to adjust to her new home and family based on the notes provided to us by her previous owner. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for cat parents with either an average amount of cat experience, demonstrate a basic understanding of typical cat behavior. Her previous owners report she is fearful around 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.