Animal Profile
Ginger
Hello, my name is Ginger. My animal id is #155936. I am a desexed female torbie cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 8 years 4 months 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 10/13/2022, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving - no pets allowed.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Ginger is on the emergency placement list due to behavior. She is having a hard time adjusting to the care center and sometimes displays conflicting behaviors. She spends most of her time hiding in the den and will accept gentle attention with a slow approach, but when she feels uncomfortable she swipes defensively. She accepts treats sometimes, but other times she is too wary and cautious. Due to her stress levels, it is in his best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. She would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. Her previous family reports she is shy for days but will eventually become affectionate and loving.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Ginger is on the emergency placement list due to her behavior. She is having a hard time adjusting to the care center and sometimes displays conflicting behaviors. She spends most of her time hiding in the den and will accept gentle attention with a slow approach, but when she feels uncomfortable she swipes defensively. She accepts treats sometimes, but other times she is too wary and cautious. Due to her stress levels, it is in his best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. She would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who has experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. Her previous family reports she is shy for days but will eventually become affectionate and loving. My adoption fees are waived as part of the Senior Pet Month promo! I'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing. 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. I am looking for a home with a patient person. I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I prefer to call the shots and enjoy coming to you when I'm ready for pets. I love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let's brush up on some feline body language together! Please check here for updated adoption hours.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 8.64 lbs
10/13/2022
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:8y Microchip noted on Intake?n History:o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -tense. low body Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 R =30 BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:clean adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:female no ss MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, , healthy hair coat. small pink mass on 4th digit rfl CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: mass Prognosis:good Plan:ohe, biopsy/remove mass SURGERY: Okay for surgery
10/22/2022
History 10/13/22 os intake: mass noted Today, 10/22: noted URI signs on rounds S/O: QAR, no v/d noted. EENT: Eyes - mild mucoserous discharge OU, moderate mucoserous nasal discharge and congestion noted H/L: No coughing/sneezing, eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort ABD: No obvious distention MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate Assessment: URI/conjunctivitis Plan: Move to iso Start doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID x 10 days Recheck URI day 7 CTM while at BACC
10/30/2022
Progress exam--recheck URI Subjective: BAR, no vomiting/diarrhea. Mild sneezing Objective: Cageside exam performed. Eyes: Mild serous discharge OU Nasal Cavity: Mild-moderate mucoid nasal discharge Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: -URI/conjunctivitis Prognosis: Good Plan: -Continue doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO q24h until 11/1 -Keep in isolation -Recheck day 10
11/2/2022
BAR in kennel, mild congestion, mild sneezing. Good appetite, extend doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO q24h x 7d until 11/18. CTM in isolation
11/4/2022
Progress exam – URI day 13 S/O: QAR, log indicates eating well, no v/d noted. EENT: No ocular discharge, mild-mod mucoserous nasal discharge noted H/L: No coughing/sneezing, eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort ABD: No obvious distention MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate Assessment: URI/Conj Plan: Start fortiflora PO SID x 5 days Continue doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID until 11/8 Recheck URI day 17 CTM while at BACC
11/5/2022
QAR, food untouched today. -Start mirtazipine transdermal SID x 3 days -Start medical feeding BID x 3 days Recheck appetite in 2 days
11/8/2022
History URI day 17 Rx mirataz and medical feedings for 3 days starting 11/5 S/O: BAR, no CSVD noted. Monitoring sheet not filled out for today. Appetite previously inconsistent EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted H/L: No coughing/sneezing, eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort ABD: No obvious distention MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate Assessment: URI - resolved Plan: Continue doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID until 11/8 Okay to move out of iso CTM while at BACC Recheck appetite 2 days
11/10/2022
Recheck appetite - ate small amount of kibble and ate all of wet food/tuna from small food dish
11/11/2022
Progress exam--appetite Subjective: BAR, no coughing/vomiting/diarrhea. Moderate sneezing/congestion. Purring, headbutting, affectionate. Reported chattering/discomfort when eating. Objective: Cageside exam performed. Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Nasal Cavity: Mild seromucoid nasal discharge OP: Large lingual ulcer in middle of tongue Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: Lingual ulceration Recurrent URI Hyporexia Prognosis: Good Plan: -Move into medical -Start simbadol 0.24 mg/kg SQ q24h x 7d until 11/18 -Collect respiratory PCR, restart treatment based on results
11/13/2022
Progress exam--appetite History: 10/13: O surrender intake, small mass 4th digit RFL 10/22: URI signs noted, rx doxy 11/5: Not eating, rx Mirataz and medical feeding 11/8: URI resolved. Appetite inconsistent 11/10: Appetite improved 11/11: Recurrent URI with lingual ulceration and hyperemia. Moved to medical. Rx Simbadol until 11/18, sent out respiratory PCR Today, 11/12: Check appetite BAR, friendly and affectionate. Has not eaten while in medical according to monitoring sheet. Licked very small amount of baby food and liquid from can of chicken. Mild congestion noted. -Start Elura 2 mg/kg PO q24 x 3 days until 11/15 -Continue simbadol 0.24 mg/kg SQ q24h x 7d until 11/18 -Recheck appetite 11/14
11/15/2022
Recheck appetite, oral ulceration S/O: BAR, timid, but warms and leans into petting, licks at some food but does not eat much, no c/s/v/d noted. EENT: Eyes - OU mild blepharospasm and mucoserous discharge OU, scant serous nasal discharge and congestion noted H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness CNS: Mentation appropriate A: URI/oral ulceration/conjunctivitis Anorexia P: Start simbadol 0.24 mg/kg SQ SID x 5 days (never entered as medication) Start ofloxacin OU BID X 7 days Vitamin B12 0.25 ml SQ once Extend elura PO SID x 3 days Monitor appetite closely
11/16/2022
Recheck appetite, URI Patient QAR to BAR. Cautious but leaned into petting. Food untouched, did not eat overnight either. A: URI/oral ulceration/conjunctivitis Anorexia P: Recheck tomorrow: if still not eating, consider e-tube Continue simbadol 0.24 mg/kg SQ SID until 11/20 Continue ofloxacin OU BID until 11/22 Continue elura PO SID until 11/18
11/17/2022
Progress exam--appetite Subjective: BAR, no coughing/vomiting/diarrhea. Mild congestion. Eating very well today, ate entire bowl of wet food in AM and most of a bowl of dry in PM Objective: Cageside exam performed. Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Nasal Cavity: Mild congestion, no discharge today Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: Lingual ulceration Recurrent URI Anorexia (improved) Prognosis: Good Plan: -Start doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO q24h x 7d until 11/24 -Continue simbadol 0.24 mg/kg SQ q24h until 11/20 -Continue ofloxacin 1 drop OU q12h until 11/22 -Continue elura 2 mg/kg PO q24h until 11/18 -CTM closely
11/19/2022
Recheck Exam S/O: BAR in den, peeks head out, ate food overnight, not eating during the day today, no c/s/v/d noted. EENT: Eyes - OU moderate mucoid/crusted discharge with blepharospasm OS; very mild serous nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort CNS: Mentation appropriate A: URI/conjunctivitis Hyporexia Lingual ulceration P: Attempted to clean eyes but swatted and escalated Continue doxycycline, ofloxacin, and simbadol CTM in medical
11/21/2022
Recheck Exam S/O: BAR in den, peeks head out, did not eat much overnight or during the day but ate baby food immediately when offered, also ate wet food well with dinner, no c/s/v/d noted. EENT: Eyes - OU moderate mucoid/crusted discharge with blepharospasm OS, severe corneal defect OS; nonasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort CNS: Mentation appropriate A: URI Conjunctivitis Corneal ulcer OS Hyporexia Lingual ulceration P: -Continue doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO q24h until 11/24 -Extend ofloxacin 1 drop OU q12h until 11/28 -Blood draw tomorrow, spin down for serum then serum 1 drop OU BID x 1 week -Brief appetite check tomorrow, then exam in 2 days
11/22/2022
Patient BAR in feral den. Ate small amount overnight. No interest in food when offered. Plan: Restart Elura 2 mg/kg PO q24 x 3 days Recheck tomorrow
11/23/2022
Monitor appetite, corneal ulcer, conjunctivitis, URI: S/O QAR in den Ate very well overnight Eyes: blepharospasm and crusted mucoid discharge OU (OS>OD) No nasal discharge noted A URI - resolved Corneal defect, suspect ulcer OS Conjunctivitis OU Intermittent hyporexia Lingual ulceration - not examined PLAN: Continue elura, serum drops OU, and doxycycline Restart ofloxacin OU BID x 7 days, wait 5 min between eye meds Start fortiflora PO SID x 7 days CTM while at BACC
11/27/2022
After previously improvement in appetite, patient is only picking at food. Restart Elura 2 mg/kg PO q24 x 4 days until 11/30 Recheck 2 days
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake: Ginger had a tight body and her tail was tucked under her. She was not handled or collared due to FSA.
Spay/Neuter status: No
Date of Intake: 10/13/2022
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Age 8 female female cat. His previous owner opted to surrender due to his new apartment not allowing any animals.
Previously lived with:: 2 adult
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers Ginger is shy for days but will eventually be affectionate and loving.
How is this cat around children?: Ginger has never spent time around any children.
How is this cat around other cats?: Ginger has never lived with any other cats but is obsessive when she sees them out the window.
How is this cat around dogs?: Ginger has never been around any dogs.
Behavior Notes: Ginger squirms when given a bath, having her nails trimmed and when being put into a carrier. Ginger enjoys having her coat brushed, being picked up, and having her coat brushed.
Bite history:: Ginger does not have a bite history
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium Energy
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Ginger does not have any medical issues
For a New Family to Know: Ginger is described as shy, affectionate and playful by her previous owner. She likes to climb on to furniture and loves eating, sleeping and being rubbed by her owner. When left alone with her owner she will follow them from room to room sit on you and stay close to your side. Ginger enjoys playing with balls, string, stuffed toys, catnip toys, and laser pointers. She has been kept exclusively indoors and sleeps in a cat bed. Ginger eats dry food Meow Mix or Purina brand. She uses a uncovered litterbox with crystalized litter and uses scratching posts made of rough rope, wood and fabric.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults Behavior toward strangers: Shy for days but will eventually be affectionate and loving. Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Never lived with any other cats but is focused on them when she sees them out the window. Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: n/a Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Ginger is described as shy, affectionate and playful by her previous owner. She likes to climb on to furniture and loves eating, sleeping and being rubbed by her owner. When left alone with her owner she will follow them from room to room sit on you and stay close to your side. Ginger enjoys playing with balls, string, stuffed toys, catnip toys, and laser pointers.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/18/22 Lying on top of kuranda bed, body slightly tense and low and ears forward. Eyes are wide. She softens today when petting is attempted and begins to lean in while rolling gently over onto her side. She remains on her bed where she feels safest. I reward her with treats and sweet talk. Has potential! 10/20/22 Hunched on top of kuranda bed, ears forward and tail curled around feet. Her eyes are slightly wide, her pupils dilated and she looks around the room as the kennel door opens. She allows petting along her head and body while leaning in gently and pausing to looking around the room. I give her some treats and speak to her softly and she continues to lean in gently for all her pets. Nervous and wary of the room, but appreciative of human interaction. Sweet girl - needs help building kitty confidence. 11/2/22 Very sweet, just a little shy and shut down. She is laying in her litter box with body and face neutral and ears forward. When I offer my hand she ducks her head down but accepts and leans into head and cheek pets. Seems appreciative of the attention as well! Shows no interest in the dry treats or squeeze ups I offer so I just spend some time sitting with her and sweet talking while petting. 11/06/22 Lying in back of kennel, body and face slightly tense with head lowered onto kennel floor. Ginger tolerated some gentle petting on her head while remaining still and tilting her ears further. She does not eat the treats offered at this time. 11/09/22 Lying on top of kuranda bed, body low and ears forward. She eats the treat offered, then leans in for petting along her head and back with the scratcher tool while raising her rear and rubbing her cheeks all over it. I try coaxing her off of her bed with more treats but she watches me while continuing to scent mark her bedding. She remains where she feels more comfortable... did well today! 11/10/22 Laying on top of kuranda bed with neutral body and ears forward. he leans into my hand to head bunt for pets. She leans in for cheek and head pets and even lifts rear and tail when pet along her back. Seems to be making improvements, may be ready for re-eval soon once she feels comfortable coming down from kuranda bed! 11/13/22 Recently moved to another room so she's hiding inside a den. She will poke her head out when coaxed and rubs on the den walls, but I could not coax her out. She will allow gentle petting on the head and cheeks, closing her eyes, but remains inside the den. No interest in treats offered. 11/19/22 Hiding in den, I offer chicken on the scratcher tool and she pokes her head out and isn't interested and goes back in. I speak softly to try and coax her out and she sticks her nose in one of the den holes and lets me pet it. When I use the tool to offer dry treats at the den opening she hisses and swats hard. Possibly deteriorating. Notes continued in GAN
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Curious,Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period,Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyer for more information.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Ginger was lying on top of her kuranda bed as the assessor approached, body low and face neutral, head resting on bed floor. Ginger made eye contact when spoken to, expression neutral, then she raised her head and looked around the room as the kennel door opened. Ginger tolerated petting along her head and back while leaning in gently, squinting her eyes and licking her lips. Ginger is sweet but is currently displaying some conflicted behaviors. Pick up was not attempted at this time to reduce stress. Upon re-assessment, although Ginger has shown signs of improvement and leaning enthusiastically for pets and soliciting petting- at this time she has a limited threshold for petting. She is laying in her hidey spot with her eyes alert and ears forward. When the assessor offers their hand she dips her head down and allows petting along her head and cheeks, leaning in at times. After about 25-30 seconds she looks up and turns her head quickly to look at the assessor's hand and swats but does not break skin. Ginger tolerates attention and petting but appears 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. Due to the behavior shown, she would do best in an experienced, adult only home that can understand her boundaries and give her the time and space to warm up and show that potential she has.