Animal Profile

Ziggy is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Ziggy is a friendly geriatric cat who presented matted, emaciated, muscle wasted, dehydrated and with a moderate URI. He is currently being treated for these conditions but would benefit from a rapid shelter exit and to be evaluated by a full service veterinary clinic. Ziggy has allowed for all handling and solicits attention.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Ziggy is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Ziggy is a friendly geriatric cat who presented matted, emaciated, muscle wasted, dehydrated and with a moderate URI. He is currently being treated for these conditions but would benefit from a rapid shelter exit and to be evaluated by a full service veterinary clinic. Ziggy has allowed for all handling and solicits attention. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. 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! I love getting pets and - you guessed it - snuggles! My purr motor is always running! Need some biscuits for your breakfast? I'm an expert kneader! I am a cat that is in need of a lap! I can't wait to be your new lap cat.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 9.0625 lbs

Medical Notes

3/13/2026

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 13yrs based on dentition/conformation Microchip noted on intake? scans negative History: stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - vocal, purring, eating tuna during exam, tolerated all handling and tasks Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? no Objective: P = 180 R = 24 BCS 2/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, mucopurulent nasal discharge bilaterally, no ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, gingival recession and gingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, diffusely matted hair coat, muscle-wasted CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment: geriatric MN DSH Mucopurulent nasal discharge (r/o URI vs oronasal fistula vs foreign body vs neoplasia) Emaciated with muscle wasting Diffusely matted Dental disease Prognosis: fair to guarded pending diagnostics Plan: intake tasks in-house cbc/chem/t4 SQ fluids: 80mL LRS Shave matted fur Place in med ISO while awaiting diagnostics Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID DVM recheck tomorrow Consider EHR at end of stray hold if not improving with supportive care or diagnostics reveal conditions with poor prognosis SURGERY: neutered

3/13/2026

Bloodwork: CBC: Non-regenerative anemia (Hct 22.4) Leukocytosis (30k/uL) with neutrophilia (27.86) and monocytosis (0.92) with eosinopenia (0.09) (r/o infection (URI vs other) with anemia of chronic inflammation/disease) Chem: Elevated BUN (48) with normal creat and SDMA Decreased ALT (10) Normal T4 (2) (r/o dehydration vs renal)

3/14/2026

Progress exam S/O: BAR, friendly and leaning into head rubs and pets. Prolonged skin tent. Abdomen soft and non-painful. Normal urine present in LB, FS6 in kennel. Excellent appetite. Moderate mucopurulent discharge from nares and audibly congested. A: Eating well Diarrhea URI - moderate Emaciated with muscle wasting, cachexia Dental disease P: Continue with doxycycline Give additional 50ml SQ LRS today to support hydration Start Fortiflora 1 packet SID x 5 days Recheck in 2 days *Ok to seek placement as P appears stable and eating well

3/16/2026

recheck -geriatric -emaciated -URI, mod -dehydrated S/O BAR, A+A, vocalizing, comes right to the front for head butts and pets, food trays empty, FS4 in kennel, urine in LB EENT: no ocular dc, moderate bilat mucoserous nasal dc HL: difficult to auscultate d/t purring, RUAS, sounds clear bilat, eupneic MSI: diffuse muscle wasting, esp along the epaxials, slight delay in skin turgor A. Geriatric Moderate URI day 3 Emaciated/underweight - eating well Dehydration - mild dehydration persists P. Con't with current tx's Extend SQF 80mL SID x 3 days (-> 3/20) Nebulize SID x 3 days - wipe face/nose prior to doing so Seek placement vs fospice asap as p is geriatric with suspected underlying condition and moderate URI Recheck in 2 days CTM while at QACC

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake Ziggy was friendly and docile allowing all handling such as scanning for microchip, collaring and placing from carrier to kennel. All done without any concerns.

Date of Intake: 3/13/2026

KNOWN HISTORY:: Ziggy was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment. Upon intake Ziggy was friendly and docile allowing all handling such as scanning for microchip, collaring and placing from carrier to kennel. All done without any concerns.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Talkative

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

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Upon approach, Ziggy was curled up at the back of the kennel sleeping. As the kennel door opened, Ziggy slowly stood u and came to the front and meowed. He nudged the assessor hand and enjoyed head pets as he was leaning and purring. He then turned to his food and started to eat. The assessor began petting him again and when they placed their hand on his belly, he turned his head and looked at their hand. Pick up was not completed at this time as Ziggy is under the weather. After the assessment was completed, Ziggy sat in his kennel meowing. Ziggy interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. 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.