Animal Profile
Jay
Hello, my name is Jay. My animal id is #158813. I am a desexed female brown tabby cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 14 years 1 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 11/19/2022, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- military duty.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Updated 12/13 Jay is on the Emergency Placement List for medical reasons. She developed a severe upper respiratory infection and stopped eating. Her URI has improved but she is still not eating and needed an esophageal feeding tube to be placed on 12/13. She is likely to do better in a less stressful environment. Behaviorally, she is initially wary but is a very sweet and affectionate kitty.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Jay is on the Emergency Placement List for medical reasons. She developed a severe upper respiratory infection and stopped eating. Her URI has improved but she is still not eating and needed an esophageal feeding tube to be placed on 12/13. She is likely to do better in a less stressful environment. Behaviorally, she is initially wary but is a very sweet and affectionate kitty. What my friends at ACC say about me: I have spent time with cats. I am a sweet, social, older gal, looking for the perfect forever home! Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy! My purr motor is always running! What do you get when you cross a cat with a couch? A cat-potato! And that's me to a T! 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 would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. Please check here for updated adoption hours.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 16 lbs
11/23/2022
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 14y Microchip noted on Intake? No History: O/S Subjective: BARH. No csvd Observed Behavior - A little nervous, but allowed all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 9/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate dental tartar/periodontal disease PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS, no MGT palpated, no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, shaved dorsum (likely had matting) CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal externally Assessment Obese, dental disease Prognosis: fair Plan: Recommend dental and weight loss with placement SURGERY: Okay for surgery Temporary waiver due to Permanent waiver due to
12/1/2022
Reason for recheck: URI signs noted on rounds S/O: BAR, no c/s/v/d noted, sniffling EENT: Mild serous ocular discharge OU, mild serous nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort CNS: Mentation appropriate A: URI - mild P: Start fortiflora 1 packet PO SID x 10 days Treat in place, placed UTW sign, ACS to place sneeze guard Monitor closely, +/- doxy and move to iso if URI progressing CTM while at BACC
12/3/2022
Food minimally disturbed, moderate congestion noted. Start medical feedings BID and nebulization. Monitor appetite closely.
12/5/2022
Reason for recheck: Check mild URI, appetite Patient QAR to BAR, purring and very affectionate. Moderate congestion, mild dried ocular discharge OU. Cage recently cleaned, food untouched. Monitoring log shows ate all yesterday (12/4) in AM, log not filled out since then. Plan: Start doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO q24 x 10 days Start Elura 2 mg/kg PO q24 x 3 days Attached reminder to fill out monitoring log Recheck tomorrow- if not eating, move to medical
12/6/2022
Reason for recheck: Monitor appetite Patient BAR, friendly. Food untouched. Offered food and patient gagged and backed away. Plan: Move to medical for closer monitoring Start LRS 10 ml/kg SQ, Cerenia 1 mg/kg, and Simbadol 0.24 mg/kg SQ q24 x 5 days Recommend feeding tube in 1-2 days if appetite not improved
12/7/2022
Recheck URI and anorexia S/O: BAR during interaction, leans into petting Not eating, gags when food brought to face Moderate congestion and mild mucoserous nasal discharge. PLAN: Continue cerenia, SQ LRS, simbadol, elura, doxycycline, nebulization, and medical feedings Okay to d/c fortiflora since not eating well at this time Start mirtazipine transdermal SID x 4 days CTM closely in medical, consider e-tube if no improvement in 48 hours
12/8/2022
Recheck appetite - still not eating, licks lips when food brought to face; otherwise BAR and very into petting, purring and head butting. Moderate congestion with minimal nasal discharge. *Noted hairless peach dermal mass at left side of face, approx 0.5-1cm (suspect missed on previous exams as it blends into haircoat) Plan: Continue with current treatment plan (doxycycline, nebulization, medical feeding, elura, mirtazipine, SQF, cerenia, simbadol) CTM and consider e-tube placement tomorrow if not eating
12/9/2022
Recheck anorexia, URI, obese - S/O: QAR-BAR with petting, rubs against box and leans into petting Sniffing at food today, gags a couple times when food brought to mouth Congestion noted with minimal nasal discharge Mild-mod mucoserous ocular discharge noted today A: Anorexia, URI, conjunctivitis, obese, dermal mass P: Start ofloxacin OU BID x 7 days Vitamin B12 0.25 ml SQ once Continue with current treatment plan, possibly starting to show interest in food. However, if anorexia persists, needs feeding tube as high risk for HL
12/10/2022
Patient BAR, ate some Temptations. CTM, if not eating more consistently by Monday, place feeding tube then. Extend Mirataz, Entyce, LRS, Cerenia, and Simbadol until Monday 12/12
12/13/2022
Progress Exam Subjective: BAR, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea. BAR. Food untouched. Offered food- would not eat. OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. CRT <2. EENT: Eyes, ears, and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. Mild audible congestion. PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous. RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses. UG: female spayed INT: Good hair coat, alopecic non-painful mass near muzzle MS: Ambulatory x4 NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. Feeding Tube Sedated for e-tube placement with dexmedetomidine 10 mcg/kg, butorphanol 0.2 mg/kg IM. Intubated and maintained on isoflurane. The left side of the neck was clipped and aseptically prepped. A pair of curved hemostats was inserted into the esophagus and pushed towards the left lateral aspect of the esophagus, and an incision was made over the tip using a #15 blade. A 12 Fr red rubber tube was clamped in the hemostats, pulled out through the mouth, then redirected down the esophagus towards the stomach. Radiographs were obtained to check for correct placement. Radiographs showed that the ETT was in the esophagus and placement of the feeding tube was unclear. The patient was reintubated and the esophageal feeding tube was replaced. Radiographs showed proper placement. The tube was then secured using a finger trap suture and wrapped with a padded bandage. Assessment: -URI -Anorexia -Obese Prognosis: Fair Plan: -Continue Ofloxacin 1 drop OU q12 until 12/16 -Cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ once -Simbadol 0.12 mg/kg SQ once -E-tube placement today, follow feeding instructions on kennel door -After 1-2 days of tube feedings, consider restarting appetite stimulants PRN -CTM in medical *NB* Unable to perform tube feedings TID due to staffing limitations. RER = ~310 kcal/day, tube feedings will provide ~198 kcal per day. Transfer out ASAP for more frequent feedings--can be done with experienced foster. If patient is tolerating tube feedings well, can increase volume in several days.
12/15/2022
Offered food and patient gagged and turned away. Plan: Continue tube feedings Withhold food by mouth until 12/17 Restart Cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ q24 until 12/17 Recheck 12/17
12/17/2022
Progress exam: SO: BARH, no c/s/v/d. Still adverse to wet food being offered today, immediately gagged. However readily ate Friskies treats with no gagging!! Offered temptations but P had no interest. EENT: No ocular/nasal discharge. L: Eupneic, normal RR/effort, mild audible congestion ABD: No obvious distention MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, shaved coat on dorsum, feeding tube and bandage intact CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A: URI Anorexia-ate treats today! Obese P: CTM while at BACC Offered P dried food, she sniffed at it but did not seem to care for it Continue to offer Friskies treats Continue with tube feedings Extend cerenia 1mg/kg SQ SID until 12/20 Start Elura 2mg/kg PO SID x 5 days until 12/21 Monitor overall condition closely on daily rounds
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Behavior upon intake: this cat allowed all handling and collaring. She accepted all food that was offered.
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: This cat is an approx. 14 year old cat who is being surrendered due to her owner going to the military. She previously lived with 2 adults in the home.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults.
How is this cat around strangers?: This cat is shy for a few minutes around strangers. Once comfortable, she is friendly.
How is this cat around children?: This cat has spent time around children and is respectful. She did not live with any children in the home.
How is this cat around other cats?: This cat is relaxed and affectionate around cats. When playing with other cats she is gentle. She did not live with any other cats in the home.
How is this cat around dogs?: This cat did not live with or spend any time around dogs. Behavior is unknown.
Behavior Notes: This cat often scratches drapes. She enjoys car rides. During bath time she is known to struggle. She isn't bothered if her coat is being brushed, and enjoys being picked up and held. She is afraid of being put in a carrier. She isn't bothered if she is disturbed while sleeping or resting.
Bite history:: No bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: Low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: No medical concerns.
For a New Family to Know: This cat can be described as friendly, mellow and independent with low activity level. When home she tends to follow you around or be in the same room. She enjoys playing with string. She has been kept mostly indoors, as well as free choice with a pet door. She is accustomed to dry food and is litterbox trained. She is used to an uncovered litterbox with crystals and clay litter. This cat likes to scratch on drapes or a scratching post made of smooth wood, cardboard and fabric.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults. Behavior toward strangers: This cat is shy for a few minutes around strangers. Once comfortable, she is friendly. Behavior toward children: This cat has spent time around children and is respectful. She did not live with any children in the home. Behavior toward cats: This cat is relaxed and affectionate around cats. When playing with other cats she is gentle. She did not live with any other cats in the home. Behavior toward dogs: This cat did not live with or spend any time around dogs. Behavior is unknown. Bite or Scratch history: no known bite history Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Low. Other notes: This cat can be described as friendly, mellow and independent with low activity level. When home she tends to follow you around or be in the same room. She enjoys playing with string. She has been kept mostly indoors, as well as free choice with a pet door. She is accustomed to dry food and is litterbox trained. She is used to an uncovered litterbox with crystals and clay litter. This cat likes to scratch on drapes or a scratching post made of smooth wood, cardboard and fabric.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/25/22 When I walk past initially and she is out of her den, she turns to look at me and hisses. During our interaction, she is facing the front of the cage with ears forward and pupils dilated. I work on clicker training and reward for her staying at the front and then for leaning forward to sniff my hand. Unsure but curious. 11/27/22 Hiding in cat den upon approach, initially hidden from view. I tap her den gently and begin speaking to her softly, and she responds by vocalizing and poking her head out to watch me - face slightly tense, eyes slightly widened and ears forward. She steps out all the way for treats, then allows petting along her head and body with the scratcher tool while leaning in and raising her tail. She hisses once, but then continues to lean in for petting while beginning to purr. Adorable and chonky -- she's beginning to warm up! Can update evaluation soon if social behaviors remain consistent.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Affectionate,Curious,Shy ,Sweet,Calm,People oriented
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyer for more information.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Jay was lying on top of her kuranda bed as the assessor approached, body neutral and ears forward. Jay vocalized when spoken to, eyes wide, then she vocalized again as the kennel door opened. Jay tolerated petting along her head and body while vocalizing, turning her head to watch the assessor’s hand and leaning away from the assessor’s hand. Jay’s meows are long and drawn out and appear to be due to stress. Pick up was not attempted at this time. Jay has settled into her stay at the car center and now appreciates attention and petting, standing near the front of the cage while purring loudly. Upon re-assessment, she is laying at the front of the cage with her ears forward, face and body relaxed, and purring. She leans forward to sniff the hand offered to her before ducking her head down and under the assessor's hand to solicit attention. She accepts and appreciates all petting, leaning into cheek pets specifically. Although she is a bigger girl, she allows pick up without an issue. Jay interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. 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.