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Giselle is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Giselle is a senior diabetic cat. We are unable to manage diabetes in the shelter effectively. Giselle should be placed in a home that is prepared to medically manage her diabetes long-term, as this is most often a life-long condition.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Giselle is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Giselle is a senior diabetic cat. We are unable to manage diabetes in the shelter effectively. Giselle should be placed in a home that is prepared to medically manage her diabetes long-term, as this is most often a life-long condition. What my friends at ACC say about me: I can go home today! I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I may enjoy casually batting at a toy mouse every now and then, but my favorite activity is snuggling on my favorite person's lap! I am finding the shelter a little overwhelming, but when it's just you and me and some peace and quiet you'll see what a love bug I am.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 8.78125 lbs

Medical Notes

10/5/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: dentition and conformation consistent w o reported age of 10 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? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective T = NP P = wnl R = wnl BCS 4.5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted, AU: dark brown grainy debris, pruritic Oral Exam: moderate wear and staining to dentition with calculus PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS, green linear tattoo 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 DM Dental dz approx 2/4 Ear mites Prognosis: fair pending BW Plan: intake exam and tasks Spot BG 562 CBC/CHEM/T4 to lab start prozinc 1 unit 100ml SQF x 3 days BID BG checks indef- give 1 unit prozinc if BG between 100-300, if outside the range, ask DVM Recheck tomorrow with results of labs SURGERY: Okay for surgery: prior altered

10/8/2024

Recheck, bloodwork results. Started on insulin, SQF, and tresaderm at intake 3 days ago. S/O: BAR, eating well No c/s/v/d noted Eupneic CBC: NSF CHEM: hyperglycemia 448 (72-175); potassium H 6.0 (3.7-5.2), chloride L 108 (114-126); protein H 8.9 (6.3-8.8) T4: wnl Recent BG measurements: 10/5 PM 487 10/6 AM 403 10/6 PM 418 10/7 AM 354 10/7 PM 381 10/8 AM 380 A: Hyperglycemia consistent with diabetes mellitus Electrolyte abnormalities Dental disease Ear mites P: Continue PZI 1 unit SQ BID, BG checks SID in the AM Continue tresaderm until 10/10 CTM while at QACC Seek placement, diabetes is most often a lifelong disease in cats. It will require twice daily insulin administration and regular vet visits.

10/13/2024

S: -weekly progress exam for unregulated diabetic -BAR, excellent appetite, c/s/v/d BGs: 10/9: 467 (am) 10/10: 418(am) 10/11: 523(am) 10/12: 382(am) 10/13: 456(am) EENT: no OU/n dc, mm pm <2 H/L: eupneic GA/GU: npm MSI: no apparent lesions or lameness A. Diabetic - remains unregulated P. Increased insulin dosing to 1 1/2 unit this AM To recheck BG this PM Con't to give 1 unit unless >450. Reassess 10/15 if needs ongoing 1.5 units

10/13/2024

Am BG: 456 mg/dL, as per Dr. 2419, administered 1.5 units of Prozinc SQ at 9:05am Pm BG: 338 mg/dL, as per Dr. 2419, administered 1 unit of Prozinc SQ at 6:10pm

10/17/2024

S/O -unregulated DM -BAR, A+A, excellent appetite noted, no c/s/v/d -BGs have been in the low 400s over the past 3 days on 1 unit prozinc BID -EENT: no OU/n dc -H/L: eupneic -MSI: no apparent lameness or lesions A. Unregulated DM P. Increasing insulin to 1.5 units tonight Recheck tomorrow, consider keeping p on 1.5 units prozinc pending BG reading tomorrow AM Con't to seek placement

10/18/2024

DAILY DIABETIC CHECK S/O: Excellent appetite. BAR in kennel. No ocular or nasal discharge. BG in AM: 709, P very stressed during blood draw. A: Unregulated diabetic - BG MARKEDLY ELEVATED this AM r/o severe hyperglycemia d/t DM vs stress P: *Administered 1.5U today in AM and again in PM *Continue with daily BG checks prior to administering insulin - notify DVM of BG in AM *Attempted to order Freestyle Libre - currently on backorder until 10/27 - continue to check for availability *Seek placement

10/19/2024

S/O -daily check for unregulated DM -BAR, excellent appetite, no c/s/v/d -BG this AM 467 EENT: no OU/n dc H/L: eupneic MSI: good skin turgor A. As prior P. CTM in medical, p on ARL Given 1.5 units of insulin this AM, recheck tomorrow AM, if still need to give 1.5 units, change orders in SB

10/20/2024

S/O -DM unregulated, has been on 1 unit prozinc, increased to 1.5 units the past 2 days -BG reading this am 500 (prior to eating) -BAR, meowing for food, no c/s/v/d EENT: no OU/n dc H/L: eupneic MSI: good skin turgor A. Unregulated diabetic P. -Increasing insulin to 1.5 units BID -Con't to seek care -recheck 10/22, con't to access free style libre as p beginning to become stressed with daily sticks.

10/22/2024

Progress exam BAR BG - 336 cat is on 1.5u insulin and doing well

10/31/2024

Progress exam Subjective: BARH, no c/s/v/d. Appetite excellent, sweet and affectionate Objective: Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Oronasal: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. AM BG: >400 mg/dL Assessment: -Diabetes mellitus (poor control at this time) -Ear mites (resolved) Plan: -Increase insulin to 2 units SQ q12h -Continue AM BG checks until better controlled

11/1/2024

Brief recheck - diabetic, insulin dose increased a couple days ago S/O: BAR, eating well, no c/s/v/d noted, cardboard LB soaked through, eupneic A: Diabetes, polyuria, dental disease P: Continue PZI 2u SQ BID, continue AM BG checks

11/3/2024

AM BG: 418 mg/dL as per Dr. 2419, okay to administer 2 units of Prozinc SQ PM BG: 284 mg/dL as per Dr. 1658, okay to administer 2 units of Prozinc SQ

11/7/2024

Brief recheck - diabetes, increased insulin to 2u a week ago S/O: BAR in kennel Good appetite No c/s/v/d noted Eupneic Recent BG measurements 10/31: AM BG 399 11/1: AM BG 508 11/2: AM BG 388 11/3: AM BG418 11/4: AM BG358 11/5: AM BG 418 11/6: AM BG 290 11/7: AM BG 343 A: Diabetes mellitus, dental disease P: Continue PZI 2u SQ BID indefinitely in shelter, CTM and seek placement for continued/lifelong care

11/15/2024

Brief DM recheck - BAR, active in kennel, good appetite, no c/s/v/d noted, eupneic. Clinically stable. Plan: Continue PZI 2u BID and DM food. Seek placement for continued/long-term care.

11/22/2024

S/O -weekly exam for diabetic -BAR, comes to the front of the kennel, no c/s/v/d noted, noted to have a good to excellent appetite -Currently on 2 units insulin BID, over the past 4 day BG appears to have stabilized between 100-250. EENT: no ocular or nasal dc, AU cl, mm pm <2 H/L: nma//cl bilaterally, nRR/RE GA/GU: npm// FS MSI: no apparent lameness or lesions, amb x 4 A/P -Diabetic -CTM in medical and seek con't to seek placement -weekly rechecks

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake Giselle was shy and started to lip lick. After some time, she was curious of her surrounding and allowed staff to do all handling.

Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes

If yes, Please elaborate:: Giselle was diagnosed with diabetes and has had some litterbox accidents due to her medical diagnoses. She will urinate outside the litterbox on shoes, furniture, and inside the closet. Her previous owner tried scooping her litterbox more and blocked soiled parts. She has had litterbox accidents every day for the past few weeks. She has access to one litterbox located in the hallway. It was covered and scented.

Basic Information:: Giselle is a 10-year-old female DSH cat. Her fur coat is white and a brown (tabby). She was surrendered due to her needing on-going vet care.

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

How is this cat around strangers?: Giselle will at first hide but will warm-up to strangers after two weeks. She is shy, timid, tolerant, curious, friendly, and outgoing with strangers. She likes to play gently with them.

How is this cat around children?: Giselle will warm up to children after two weeks. She is tolerant, curious, friendly, and outgoing with children.

How is this cat around other cats?: Has no experience.

How is this cat around dogs?: Has no experience.

Behavior Notes: Giselle is unbothered when nails are trimmed, when her fur coat is brushed, when held/picked up. She enjoys being held or picked up. She struggles and squirms when placed inside a carrier.

Bite history:: No bite history.

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes

Medical Notes: A week ago, she was taken to heart of Brooklyn Veterinary Hospital in Flatbush. She was diagnosed with diabetes.

For a New Family to Know: Inside her previous home she was friendly and affectionate. She is an indoors only cat. She spent most of her time where her people are and in the living room. She likes to play hide and go seek. her favorite surfaces are carpet and fabric. She eats both wet and dry food. Her previous owner's favorite thing about her is how playful/fun she is. She has access to one litterbox located in the hallway. It was covered and scented.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat Previously lived with: 1 adult Behavior toward strangers: Giselle will at first hide but will warm-up to strangers after two weeks. She is shy, timid, tolerant, curious, friendly, and outgoing with strangers. She likes to play gently with them. Behavior toward children: Giselle will warm up to children after two weeks. She is tolerant, curious, friendly, and outgoing with children. Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Giselle was diagnosed with diabetes and was reported to have some litterbox accidents due to her medical diagnoses. She will urinate outside the litterbox on shoes, furniture, and inside the closet. Her previous owner tried scooping her litterbox more and blocked soiled parts. She has had litterbox accidents every day for the past few weeks. She has access to one litterbox located in the hallway. It was covered and scented. Energy level/descriptors: Medium energy Other notes: Inside her previous home she was friendly and affectionate. She is an indoors only cat. She spent most of her time where her people are and in the living room. She likes to play hide and go seek. her favorite surfaces are carpet and fabric. She eats both wet and dry food. Her previous owner's favorite thing about her is how playful/fun she is. Giselle is unbothered when nails are trimmed, when her fur coat is brushed, when held/picked up. She enjoys being held or picked up. She struggles and squirms when placed inside a carrier. Upon intake: Giselle was shy and started to lip lick. After some time, she was curious of her surrounding and allowed staff to do all handling.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate

VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty

CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,People oriented,Easy going

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Other

Potential challenges comments:: The litter box accidents reported may be a result of her diabetes (see more details in Known History section above).

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 10/8/24 Giselle is a social, sweet, and affectionate senior lady. She was at the back of the kennel sitting up with a soft body and eyes. When spoken to and opening the door, she walks forward to greet the assessor at the front. She ignores treats offered and then head bunts for petting. Giselle leans in hard for cheek rubs and raises her hips and tail in the air when stroking her body. During pick up, she remains calm and trills, but then tenses up a little bit to be placed back down. After placing her back down, she continues to appreciate more petting and cheek rubs at the front. 11/8/24 Upon re-eval, Giselle continues to display similar behaviors as previously detailed. Giselle interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems other than the the litter box accidents reported, which may be a result of her diabetes (see more details in Known History section above). This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience who demonstrates a basic understanding of typical cat behavior.