Animal Profile
Koupa
Hello, my name is Koupa. My animal id is #132145. I am a desexed female white cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 6 years 1 months 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 12/6/2021.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Koupa is on the emergency placement list due to behavior. Although Koupa accepts petting and leans in for cheek rubs, she doesn't seem to be thriving at the care center. It was noticed that she hasn't been eating for the past couple of days despite coaxing and offering a variety of food. She also seems to be wary of the environment, often looking around with dilated pupils and retreating to her hidey box when she feels overwhelmed. Due to their stress levels, it is in her 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.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I'll need daily interaction with you as I get used to my new life. It could be with you! Click here to learn more about the adoption process!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 10.9 lbs
12/6/2021
DVM Intake Exam History : Agency Estimated age: Approx 5-6 years Microchip noted on Intake? Negative Subjective: BARH, timid, tense, but allows all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective: P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge; ears clean; no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mm pink and moist, CRT <2; mild-mod tartar, stage II ddz PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NMA, SSP; Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female spayed, scar noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Assessment: Overweight Dental disease Prognosis: Good Plan: Recommend weight loss and regular dental care with placement CTM while at BACC
12/9/2021
Hx: 12/6/2021 Intake- Overweight and dental disease. Today, 12/9-Progress exam, poor appetite noted on rounds SO: BAR, no c/s/v/d. Urine noted in litter box, no stool. Resting comfortably in den. Food bowls untouched. Cage side exam. EENT: No ocular/nasal discharge L: Eupneic, normal RR/effort ABD: No obvious distention MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness CNS: Appropriate mentation A: Hyporexia/anorexia r/o FAS vs other Overweight Dental disease P: CTM while at BACC Offered a variety of food and placed cage cover Start medical feedings BID x 5 days Recheck appetite in next 24-48 hours +/- star supportive care if warranted
12/10/2021
P is BAR in kennel and hiding behind covers, all food bowls untouched and unremarkable elimination. Continue with medical feedings and start mirtazapine topically SID x 4 days. Alerted feline BT to provide extra enrichment. Monitor appetite closely on daily rounds +/- more aggressive supportive care.
12/12/2021
History 12/6/21 agency intake: overweight, dental disease 12/9: anorexia noted, started medical feedings, placed cage cover 12/10: hiding in kennel - suspect high FAS, started mirtazipine for continued anorexia, alerted feline behavior team Today, 12/12: progress exam, lost ~0.8lbs since intake 6 days ago S/O: BARH, hiding in box in kennel, timid and tense, wide eyed, allows all handling; food untouched, no c/s/v/d noted. EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted Oral: mm pink and moist, tartar visible H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort ABD: SNP, NMP MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Anorexia Weight loss High FAS Overweight Dental disease P: Start SQ LRS 100 ml SID x 3 days Start cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ SID x 3 days Extend mirtazipine transdermal SID until 12/14 Extend medical feedings BID until 12/14 Continue to monitor appetite
12/13/2021
Progress exam History: 12/6/21 agency intake: overweight, dental disease 12/9: anorexia noted, started medical feedings, placed cage cover 12/10: hiding in kennel - suspect high FAS, started mirtazipine for continued anorexia, alerted feline behavior team 12/12: progress exam, lost ~0.8lbs since intake 6 days ago. Noted anorexia, started LRS, cerenia Today, 12/13: CTM appetite. Subjective: BAR, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea. Eating small amounts of high value food/tuna! Objective: Cageside exam performed. Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: -Anorexia/weight loss (suspect secondary to high FAS) -Overweight -Dental disease Prognosis: Fair Plan: -Continue LRS 100 ml SQ q24h until 12/14 -Continue cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ q24h until 12/14 -Continue mirtazapine to pinna q24h until 12/14 -Continue medical feedings q12h until 12/14 -CTM while at BACC
12/14/2021
Hx: 12/6/21 agency intake: overweight, dental disease 12/9: anorexia noted, started medical feedings, placed cage cover 12/10: hiding in kennel - suspect high FAS, started mirtazipine for continued anorexia, alerted feline behavior team 12/12: progress exam, lost ~0.8lbs since intake 6 days ago. Noted anorexia, started LRS, cerenia 12/13: eating small amounts of high value food/tuna Today, 12/14: Progress exam, overall recheck SO: BAR, no c/s/v/d. Urine noted in litter box, no stool. Resting comfortably in den. Food bowls untouched today and no interest in tuna. Cage side exam. EENT: No ocular/nasal discharge L: Eupneic, normal RR/effort ABD: No obvious distention MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness CNS: Appropriate mentation A: Anorexia/weight loss (suspect secondary to high FAS) Overweight Dental disease P: CTM while at BACC Continue LRS 100 ml SQ q24h until 12/14 Continue cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ q24h until 12/14 Extend mirtazapine to pinna q24h until 12/16 Extend medical feedings q12h until 12/14 Monitor appetite closely on daily rounds, suspect anorexia/hyporexia is secondary to FAS. P would benefit leaving high stress environment
12/15/2021
Hx: 12/6/21 agency intake: overweight, dental disease 12/9: anorexia noted, started medical feedings, placed cage cover 12/10: hiding in kennel - suspect high FAS, started mirtazipine for continued anorexia, alerted feline behavior team 12/12: progress exam, lost ~0.8lbs since intake 6 days ago. Noted anorexia, started LRS, cerenia 12/13: eating small amounts of high value food/tuna 12/14: Extended medical feeding and mirtazapine Today, 12/15: Progress exam, overall recheck SO: BAR, no c/s/v/d. Urine and well formed stool noted in litter box. Resting comfortably in cubby box, but hides when approached. Food bowls untouched today and no interest in tuna. Cage side exam. EENT: No ocular/nasal discharge L: Eupneic, normal RR/effort ABD: No obvious distention MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness CNS: Appropriate mentation A: Anorexia/weight loss (suspect secondary to high FAS) Overweight Dental disease P: CTM while at BACC Continue mirtazapine to pinna q24h until 12/16 Continue medical feedings q12h until 12/16 P noted to be defecating so P has to be consuming some food Monitor appetite closely on daily rounds, suspect anorexia/hyporexia is secondary to FAS. P would benefit leaving high stress environment
12/16/2021
History: 112/6/21 agency intake: overweight, dental disease 12/9: anorexia noted, started medical feedings, placed cage cover 12/10: hiding in kennel - suspect high FAS, started mirtazipine for continued anorexia, alerted feline behavior team 12/12: progress exam, lost ~0.8lbs since intake 6 days ago. Noted anorexia, started LRS, cerenia 12/13: eating small amounts of high value food/tuna 12/14: Extended medical feeding and mirtazapine Today, 12/16: Progress exam, overall recheck Subjective: BAR, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea. Food dishes appear untouched, but normal stool noted in litterbox. Objective: Cageside exam performed. Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: -Anorexia/weight loss (suspect secondary to high FAS) -Overweight -Dental disease Prognosis: Fair Plan: -Restart LRS 100 ml SQ q24h until 12/18 -Restart cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ q24h until 12/18 -Extend mirtazapine to pinna q24h until 12/18 -Extend medical feedings q12h until 12/18 -CTM while at BACC--patient would benefit leaving high stress environment
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Koupa was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on her behavior history in a home environment.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/7/21 Lying in back of kennel, body low and tense. Head is resting on kennel floor. She tolerates petting along her head and shoulders while titling her ears and turning to watch my hand with wide eyes. Nervous girl, gentle but unsure. She sniffs the tuna offered and begins eating it after I've walked away. Needs some time. 12/8/21 Lying at the back of the kennel. She makes eye contact with slightly dilated pupils; tensing up a little when the kennel was opened. She leans forward to sniff the treats but doesn't eat them right away. She accepts gentle pets on the head, leaning in slightly for cheek rubs; ears remaining mostly forward. Seems a bit more calm today. Offered a hiding spot. 12/10/21 Reported not to be eating by medical. He was lying underneath the kuranda bed on approach today, eyes slightly dilated. He remains in place when spoken softly, sniffs the hand and accepts gentle petting, leaning in for cheek rubs. She seems wary of her surroundings, looking around and keeping her body low throughout. The interaction was kept short to reduce the amount of stress. She was given a big hidey box with some feliway as well as a double shor-line to reduce stimuli. Let's see how she does. 12/11/21 She was lying in her box on approach. She remained in place throughout the interaction, enjoying cheek rubs but still wary of the surroundings. It was noticed that she didn't eat yesterday either so she was moved to a low foot traffic room to see if she would relax and start to eat there. 12/15/21 Lying on top of her kuranda. She tenses up, wrapping her tail around her body and faces the back wall to avoid interacting. She doesn't eat chicken broth despite coaxing, all of her food bowls untouched. She accepts petting but shifts away with ears to the side, very uncomfortable. She hissed once at the medical staff when she was opening the door to give meds. Seems to be deteriorating as she now doesn't enjoy touch as before.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyer for more information.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Koupa is an adorable, puffy girl who is still warming up to our care center and who may need some time to warm up to her new home. Koupa was lying in the back of her kennel as the assessor approached, ears tilted and body low. Koupa made eye contact when spoken to, pupils dilated, then looks around the room with wide eyes as the kennel door opens. Koupa tolerates petting along her head and body while turning to watch the assessor's hand, then turning away and retreating through her portal with a low body and tail. Pick up was not attempted at this time to reduce stress. Koupa tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.