Animal Profile
Zahira
Hello, my name is Zahira. My animal id is #196538. I am a desexed female black tabby cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 10 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 3/26/2024.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Zahira is seeking emergency placement for medical concerns. Zahira has suspected chronic kidney disease with moderate anemia. She is finding shelter life stressful and will not allow more aggressive supportive care like subcutaneous fluid administration. She is eating her renal diet fairly well, and her kidney values have improved. Her anemia has worsened as her hydration has improved while in the shelter. Zahira needs a quiet place out of the shelter to enjoy her senior years.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Zahira is seeking emergency placement for medical concerns. Zahira has suspected chronic kidney disease with moderate anemia. She is finding shelter life stressful and will not allow more aggressive supportive care like subcutaneous fluid administration. She is eating her renal diet fairly well, and her kidney values have improved. Her anemia has worsened as her hydration has improved while in the shelter. Zahira needs a quiet place out of the shelter to enjoy her senior years. 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 have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I am looking for a home with a patient person. I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. Please check here for updated adoption hours.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 11.1875 lbs
3/26/2024
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 yrs based on teeth Microchip noted on Intake? yes microchip History: stray - found in building Subjective: BAR- H. No c/s. Covered in urine. Observed Behavior - Growling but did not escalate, very tense, allowed exam, resists restraint on her side Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective T = P = 200 R = eup BCS = 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear. Ears - mild ceruminous d/c AD, clean AS. No nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate tartar- grade 2/4 ddz PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: shaved - spay scar seen, no MGT's or discharges MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, obese CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: urine soaked caudal area and tail, otherwise NSF Wood's Lamp Exam: Assessment: Mature adult FS DSH Obese Grade 2/4 ddz Prognosis: Good Plan: Routine intake tasks. Monitor for increased drinking/ urination. Consider checking BG other BW if noted. SURGERY: Already spayed
3/28/2024
Noted on symptoms board to be urinating on self, when standing cage side pet was eating and urine was noted on bedding S: BAR, hissing -- opted to sedate to perform exam and diagnostics using 0.2 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.2 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) IM O: EEN- eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge Oral exam- moderate tartar H/L- NSR, NMA, lungs clear, eupneic, no coughing/sneezing MSK/I- Ambulatory x4, obese, urine soaked hair coat, mild erythema around vulva Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Moderate dental disease Obese Inappropriate elimination vs. UTI vs. incontinence P: CBC/CHM/ TT4 in house 150mls LRS SQ once P: Monitor
3/28/2024
CBC HCT 34.5% Hgb 11.7 g/dL WBC 21.6 K/uL (2.87-17.02) - mild neutrophilia 18.2 K/uL - mild basophilia 0.3 K/uL CHM Glucose 147 mg/dL SDMA 20 ug/dL (0-14) Creatinine 3.0 mg/dL (0.8-2.4) BUN 54 mg/dL (16-36) Hyperphosphatemia 8.0 mg/dL Hypernatremia 168 mmol/L Hyperproteinemia 9.4 g/dL Hyperglobulinemia 6.3 g/dL ALT/ALP WNL TT4 1.6 ug/dL A: Azotemia Elevated SDMA, r/o decreased GFR vs. other Hyperphosphatemia- r/o secondary to renal dz vs. other Hyperproteinemia characterized by hyperglobulins- r/o inflammation vs. other P: Start renal diet Litterbox log Unable to administer repeat SQ fluids due to FAS
4/1/2024
seems to be eating a little quiet in kennel concerned about cat's prognosis with azotemia and questionable appetite QAR H-DH much older than initially assessed (9-13 years) eent- OD- increased iris pigmentation oral- 2-3/4 dental issues especially molars and pre-molars abd- non-palpable bladder msi- dorsal muscle wasting neuro- nsf A) Chronic renal failure P) monitor appetite attempt to get urine when possible
4/2/2024
Issue List: - chronic renal insufficiency - anorexia - overweight but evidence of dorsal muscle wasting Q-BAR H hissing EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic U/G: FS MSI: Ambulatory x 4, overweight; normal hair coat CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) renal insufficiency with evidence of uremia prognosis guarded P) CWSC SQ fluids- 150 ml LRS monitor appetite if unable to stabilize, consider EHR
4/3/2024
Hx: kidney disease, finnicky appetite, high FAS S: BAR, hissing at front of kennel door, food bowl empty o/n O: Visual Exam only EENT: eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4, overweight; normal hair coat CNS: Mentation alert/appropriate A: Acute on chronic renal dz Finnicky appetite High FAS limiting treatment P: Continue to monitor appetite Recommend placement
4/4/2024
Hx: kidney disease likely acute on chronic, high FAS S: QAR, growls at me during interaction, ate o/n, normal urine + feces in litterbox O: EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing or audible congestion noted MSI: Ambulatory x4 CNS: Mentation appropriate/ alert A: Kidney disease Eating well P: Continue to monitor Recommend placement
4/5/2024
Hx: kidney disease acute on chronic, high FAS S: QAR, meows, did not eat o/n, litterbox empty O: EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing or audible congestion noted MSI: Ambulatory x4 CNS: Mentation appropriate/ alert A: Kidney disease Finnicky appetite P: Recommend placement +/- repeat bloodwork in 1 week to assess trends
4/6/2024
Hx: kidney disease acute on chronic, high FAS S: QAR in front of kennel, meows and then growls and hisses at me, ate wet food o/n, litterbox has normal stool and urine O: EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing or audible congestion noted MSI: Ambulatory x4 CNS: Mentation appropriate/ alert A: Kidney disease Finnicky appetite P: CWCT
4/7/2024
Pet QAR in cage. Ate wet food o/n. Urinated and defecated in box. Plan recheck chem/cbc/UA to aid placement Sedate with Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 0.1 ml + Butorphanl 10mg/ml 0.1 ml IM
4/7/2024
SDMA 15 (was 20) BUN 18 (was 54) Creat 1.7 (was 3) Na 167 sl high (was 168) Globulin 5.4 sl high (was 6.3) Phosphorus WNL HCT (22.1%, 8 machine); (21% TP 7.2 manual) was 34.5% & 9.4 g/dl 3/28/24 Reticulocytes wnl WBCs 25k was 22k Neuts 21k sl elevated (was 18k) A: Anemia r/o non regenerative Hx azotemia. Appears to have improved with hydration. r/o mild chronic kidney disease. Bladder too small today for cystocentesis. Prognosis: Fair Plan Advise adoption/placement Advise renal diet indefinitely and recheck blood work in 3 months
4/9/2024
Issue List: - renal insufficiency - h/o azotemia but improving - FAS making SQ fluid therapy N/A QAR visual; sitting on top of den; eating some canned food EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic U/G: FS MSI: normal hair coat; epaxial muscle wasting CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) renal insufficiency prognosis guarded P) CWSC If cat's appetite wans, consider EHR
4/13/2024
SO: CKD senior cat in medical, only on dietary management BAR, growling when approached eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: CKD P: Continue with current managment
4/14/2024
Hx: chronic renal insufficiency eating some canned food eent- no nasal discharge msi- dorsal muscle wasting A) renal disease prognosis guarded P) monitor appetite
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
KNOWN HISTORY:: Zahira was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on her behavior history in a home environment.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 3/27/24 Eating her meal by the front. Upon approach, she looks up hisses and low growls. Slowly retreats walking into her den. Needs time to acclimate. 3.28.24 Middle of kennel upon approach. Stress-meows which turns into a growl. Once staff provide Temptations growl ceases and ears are erect and forward. Staff offers Churu on click-stick, she eats, staff clicks to build the positive association. Staff repeats until Churu is finished, and ends interaction with praise. Note that there were several times she "growl-ate". 3/29/24 Behind Shoreline cover sitting meatloafed in middle of cage next to litter box. Eyes open, ears forward. Approached with scratcher tool and Zahira sat up quickly, eyes and ears alert. Allowed head scratches with tool, moving head to get more. Got up, turned around facing back of cage - tried scratching body and she meowed - quickly turned back and settled down asking for more head and neck/chin scratches with tool. Gave plenty of scratches and ended interaction. 3/30/24 Sitting up behind the litter box on approach, body and eyes soft. She eagerly approached tool for squeeze up. When I opened the door to the main condo, she trotted down to get more treats, but shied away slightly from pets with the tool. Continued to lick treat while being pet on the head and neck but then began to low growl. Ended Interaction. 3/31/24 Resting calmly on the shelf in the main kennel, paws tucked under. Eyes normal but following my movement. Gave one soft meow when I read her papers, and again when I put Temptations through the bars, but then immediately got up to investigate and ate a few. Considered the tool with squeeze-up and treats on it for a minute, then eagerly ate from it. Use mouth clicks to continue clicker training. Gave a low growl when the tool approached her head, but allowed head and cheek scratches. She moved her head around a little bit to engage with the scratches, but with occasional low growls - seems conflicted. 4/4/24 Resting in kennel, Zahira did not move but did lean forward to sniff my hand. She allowed pets, but would become hesitant a couple of times. She would stop to sniff and stayed tense. After scratching her neck she did hiss, vocalized her stress and kept a low growl.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Independent,Timid,Skittish,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Zahira was resting on her bedding upon approach. Alert with neutral eyes. Ears erect and forward. She began to growl and hiss when opening her kennel. Curious with the scratcher tool but allows petting along the head and chin. She sniffs offered treats while low grumbling throughout the assessment. When moving closer for a body stroke she quickly turns and swats. Left alone to reduce stress. Zahira tolerates attention and petting but appears fearful or stressed in the shelter. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.