Animal Profile

Oats is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Oats is a sweet, senior cat who was came into the shelter as a stray. We have assessed that Oats is diabetic and have started Oats on a treatment plan. Oats has been losing weight and a concurrent medical condition has not been ruled out. Oats will need daily maintenance with their medical condition and further follow-up with outside vet care. Oats has allowed all handling and seeks attention during their exams.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Oats is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Oats is a sweet, senior cat who was came into the shelter as a stray. We have assessed that Oats is diabetic and have started Oats on a treatment plan. Oats has been losing weight and a concurrent medical condition has not been ruled out. Oats will need daily maintenance with their medical condition and further follow-up with outside vet care. Oats has allowed all handling and seeks attention during their exams. My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I am a sweet, social, older gentleman, looking for the perfect forever home! My purr motor is always running! I love getting pets and - you guessed it - snuggles! What my friends at ACC say about me: Oats is a sweet and gentle soul looking for a peaceful forever home where he can receive the love - and care - he deserves. If you're ready to welcome a loyal companion into your life, Oats is ready to meet you. Speak with an adoption counselor today to learn more about how you can make Oats a part of your family.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 6.1875 lbs

Medical Notes

6/2/2025

[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative Evidence of Cruelty: none Observed Behavior: allowed all handling with no to minimal restraint, hissing Sex:MC Estimated Age:10 years Subjective: o/s Eyes:clear, no discharge Ears:clean, no discharge Nose: no discharge Oral Exam: moderate tartar and gingivitis Heart: NSR, NMA Lungs: clear, eupneic Abdomen:soft, non-painful Musculoskeletal: ambx4 BCS 3/9, generalized muscle wasting Integument: fleas Mentation: BAR Woods-lamp negative Preliminary Assessment: Underweight Plan: DVM Intake..RV..BW sent to IDEXX

6/3/2025

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8-12 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? Negative scan History: Stray Subjective: BAR, signs mild dehydration (mildly decreased skin turgor) Observed Behavior - Friendly, initiates head rubs, allowed all handling Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Missing maxillary premolars, moderate dental tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: M/C, scrotal sac empty MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities BG (IH): 398 Assessment: -Underweight -Periodontal disease - Stage III Prognosis: Fair Plan: -50ml LRS SQ -Start available insulin, Humulin-N: 1U BID -DM diet -Diabetic Monitoring Sheet -Seek placement SURGERY: N/A Okay for surgery Temporary waiver due to Permanent waiver due to

6/3/2025

CBC: CBC: -Leukocytosis (Neut0 22.911, Mono 0.94) r/out inflammation vs stress vs infection vs neoplasia vs other -Thrombocytopenia (723) r/out inflammation vs stress vs infection vs neoplasia vs other CHEM: -Hyperglycemia (455) r/out DM -BUN increased (45) r/out dehydration vs other -Hyponatremia (142) r/out DM vs artifact vs other -Hypokalemia (2.7) r/out dietary deficiency vs other -Hyperglobulinemia (5.5) r/out inflammatory (periodontal disease) vs neoplasia vs other -Hypercholesterolemia (241) r/out malabsorption vs other UA: -Inappropriate concentration (1.028) r/out early renal disease vs other -Proteinuria 1+ r/out renal disease vs transient vs other A: Blood work/UA consistent with Diabetes Mellitus, early renal disease possible P: Insulin, DM diet, monitor BG and clinical signs

6/7/2025

Staff reports picking at DM diet. BARH. Ate Wellness Core wet and house dry well when offered. Changed feeding plan: d/c DM, offer any wet/dry he will eat well

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Oats was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 06.03 Oats is rubbing against the kennel door upon approach. He remains in the front of kennel with a high tail and head bumps staff's hand leaning into petting. 06.10.25 Oats is laying against the front of his kennel. Staff approaches and he lets out a meow, extending his paw out of the kennel. The kennel door is opened and he immediately rubs his head against staffs hand. He is given pets on his chin and cheeks. Oats leans into all pets. When staff closes the kennel door, ending the interaction, Oats stands up and stretches his paw out again. He lets out a meow as staff walks away.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

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

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Oats is in the front of his kennel with soft eyes. He stand as the door is open and leans into petting on his head and eats. He arches his back when petting down his body with a high tail. He remains soft while being picked up and placed back down. Oats interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.