Animal Profile

Ralph is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. He has diabetes mellitus. He needs care and quiet environment in order to stabilize his diabetes mellitus. Behaviorally, Ralph has blossomed into a sweet, affectionate guy - he greets staff with vocals, head bunting, and leans in for cheek rubs. Ralph is easy to handle and will continue to flourish by continuing his care for diabetes mellitus outside of the shelter environment.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Ralph is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. He has diabetes mellitus. He needs care and quiet environment in order to stabilize his diabetes mellitus. Behaviorally, Ralph has blossomed into a sweet, affectionate guy - he greets staff with vocals, head bunting, and leans in for cheek rubs. Ralph is easy to handle and will continue to flourish by continuing his care for diabetes mellitus outside of the shelter environment. Ralph was on top of his den but jumped down when he saw the assessor approach and gave a cute "greeting meow." Then when the door was opened, he rubbed against the assessor, head bunting, leaning in for cheek rubs while being curious about life outside the kennel. he ate treats and continued to be social, pushing against the assessor's hand and wanting to get outside. He tolerated being picked up and held and remained interactive once set back down. Ralph interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 17.2 lbs

Medical Notes

3/30/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 12 years Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - hissing, yowling, stressed, sedated for exam Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective BCS: 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: blunted R maxillary canine, mild-moderate tartar, dental staining H/L: NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, dandruff, thick coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Diabetes Prognosis: fair Plan: BG 370 Bloodwork pending UA glucose in urine placed in medical with tracker DKT 0.75ml still up after 15 min, sedated again with 0.75ml and sedation level was adequate for tasks and handling. suspect first injection was in fat not muscle SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to already neutered

3/31/2025

Issue List: - DM - h/o anorexia - resolving - Obese - FAS QAR hiding in DEN, hissed when approached EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic U/G: MI MSI: Overweight CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) DM; eating well in the afternoon guarded to poor prognosis P) CWSC BG- 385 Glucosuria PZI- 1 1/2 units SQ q 12 hrs placing on ARL PM rounds Free Libre not working but eating well

4/1/2025

BG in AM: 376mg/dL Gave 2 units ProZinc as per Dr. 1657

4/1/2025

Issue List: - DM Q-BAR H eating canned food well EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic ABD: relaxed but obese U/G: M MSI: Ambulatory x 4, normal hair coat; obese CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) DM FAS making interactions challenging at times P) replaced Free Libre device Changing PZI insulin dosage- 2 units q 12 hrs

4/1/2025

BG in PM: 226mg/dL Gave 2 units ProZinc as per Dr. 1752 Eating DM diet well

4/2/2025

AM BG 299 as per 1657 administered 2units PZI SQ PM BG 307 as per 1657 administered 2 units PZI SQ

4/3/2025

Hx diabetes mellitus, on 2 units ProZinc BID Freestyle Libre monitor recorded yesterday's BGs ranging from around 300 down to 160 mg/dl at 12:30pm, then back up. Data was not recorded from 5pm yesterday until 12:00am today. BGs this morning started around 350 mg/dl and have gradually trended down to about 250 mg/dl. S: Alert, relaxed in kennel, came to front for attention, chirped and purred O: BAR-H, MMs pink and moist -No discharge OU, AU, nose -No coughing or sneezing -Amb x4 A: Diabetic, not great control in the shelter due to many factors that are difficult to change (insulin cannot be given q12, feeding schedule is not always consistent) P: Recommend placement outside of the shelter ASAP for better diabetic control 1088

4/3/2025

Per Dr. 1088, BG: 344 mg/dL at 6:30pm

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of Intake: 3/29/2025

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Ralph is an 11-year-old male DSH black cat being surrendered due to his owner leaving the country and not having anyone to care for him.

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

How is this cat around strangers?: It is reported that he is friendly & outgoing, plays gently, is curious, tolerant, shy & timid and hides initially around strangers. It is reported that he is friendly & outgoing, plays gently, is curious, tolerant, shy & timid and hides initially around visitors.

How is this cat around children?: It is reported that he is friendly & outgoing, plays gently, is curious, tolerant, shy & timid and hides initially around children.

How is this cat around other cats?: No experience.

How is this cat around dogs?: No experience.

Behavior Notes: No history reported on behavior when having his nails trimmed, his coat brushed, being held or picked up, or placed in a carrier.

Bite history:: This cat has never bitten or scratched a person or another animal.

Energy level/descriptors:: medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: N/A

For a New Family to Know: This cat is reported when at home with his family as friendly, affectionate, and fearful. He was kept indoors and spent most of his time in the living room and at the window. It is reported that he likes to play gently, chases and pounces on toys and chases bugs or moths. He got interactive playtime twice a day. The type of surfaces (intended to be used for scratching) he likes to scratch are carpet/fabric, wood and cardboard. His favorite thing is food, and he was fed dry food. Behavior issues reported- he scratches furniture. It is reported that he had 1 litter box in the home which had a plastic litter box liner and was kept in the hallway. There were no other cats in the home, and he could not see outdoor cats.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 Adult Behavior toward strangers: It is reported that he is friendly & outgoing, plays gently, is curious, tolerant, shy & timid and hides initially around strangers. It is reported that he is friendly & outgoing, plays gently, is curious, tolerant, shy & timid and hides initially around visitors. Behavior toward children: It is reported that he is friendly & outgoing, plays gently, is curious, tolerant, shy & timid and hides initially around children. Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: This cat is reported when at home with his family as friendly, affectionate, and fearful. He was kept indoors and spent most of his time in the living room and at the window. It is reported that he likes to play gently, chases and pounces on toys and chases bugs or moths. He got interactive playtime twice a day. The type of surfaces (intended to be used for scratching) he likes to scratch are carpet/fabric, wood and cardboard. His favorite thing is food, and he was fed dry food. Behavior issues reported- he scratches furniture. It is reported that he had 1 litter box in the home which had a plastic litter box liner and was kept in the hallway. There were no other cats in the home, and he could not see outdoor cats. No history reported on behavior when having his nails trimmed, his coat brushed, being held or picked up, or placed in a carrier.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow,Moderate

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,Insistent,People oriented

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Ralph was on top of his den but jumped down when he saw the assessor approach and gave a cute “greeting meow.” Then when the door was opened, he rubbed against the assessor, head bunting, leaning in for cheek rubs while being curious about life outside the kennel. he ate treats and continued to be social, pushing against the assessor’s hand and wanting to get outside. He tolerated being picked up and held and remained interactive once set back down. Ralph interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.