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Midnight Snack needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He is a young, neutered male cat with history of urinary obstruction. He needs a quiet environment and special diet to manage his condition.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Midnight Snack needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He is a young, neutered male cat with history of urinary obstruction. He needs a quiet environment and special diet to manage his condition. What my friends at ACC say about me: I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. Midnight Snack was on top of the den, appearing tense and gave several quiet hisses when spoken to and when gently approached with the treat bag. He sniffed treats with interest, and then gently began licking squeeze up treat off the assessor's finger. This was repeated a few times and then he began eating squeeze up out of a food tray while allowing gentle petting on his head, cheek and along his back. He's a sweet cat who will need some time to adjust his new home. Midnight Snack tolerates attention and petting but appears to be moderately nervous or stressed in the shelter. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that he go to a home with some cat experience preferred and be well counseled in nervous cat behavior. Midnight was resting calmly on top of the den with soft relaxed eyes and was easily coaxed down for treats giving a few soft meows. He loved petting leaning in hard for cheek rubs and rolling on his side. He was calm when picked up and set back down. We're monitoring his litter box habits and so far he is using it correctly. Please check here for updated adoption hours.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 14.4 lbs

5/6/2023

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 years old based on dentition and prominent jowls Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender, owner unable to care for anymore Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - hissing, growling. Opted to sedate. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = not performed P = 180 bpm (sedated) R = WNL BCS: 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears had scant brown debris AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, scant staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact male, both testicles palpated (soft/symmetrical) MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Assessment Overweight Intact male Prognosis: Good Plan: Sedate using 0.3 ml Dexmedetomidine (500 mcg/ml) + 0.3 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) IM Intake tasks + exam Clean ears Reverse using 0.3 ml antisedan IM Await behavior assessment Await sort SURGERY: Okay for surgery

5/11/2023

Hx: reported to have been vomiting bile 1x by kennel staff on 5/11 S: BAR, standing up right in kennel, clear- yellow bile pile in back of kennel. Approaches cubby door when baby talked to. Offered Friskies gravy and he licked at some of it. Offered warmed up chicken and sniffed but did not eat. EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing noted, no audible congestion. MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A: Bright/alert One reported episode of vomiting- r/o gastritis vs. other P: Continue to monitor for remainder of day Scheduled for neuter tomorrow, while sedate +/- add CBC/CHM or begin treatment etc.

5/12/2023

S: Visual exam performed due to temperament. BAR, hx vomiting yesterday. O: EENT: Clean/bright, no ocular/nasal discharge/sneezing/coughing/congestion H/L: Eupneic U/G: Intact male MSI: Ambulatory x4, healthy hair coat A: Good anesthetic candidate P: Neuter today 1mg/kg cerenia SQ 100ml LRS SQ

5/12/2023

Was this cat a cryptorchid? No Routine feline neuter (2 scrotal incisions, closed castration) Autoligation of spermatic cord using hemostats Green linear tattoo placed near midline

5/12/2023

Neuter performed by VET: 1819 Patient Anesthesia form uploaded to Vet Documents.

2/15/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-4 years old based on dentition, c/w prior reports Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: Owner surrender, previously adopted in 2023, owner can no longer care for due to finances Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - hissing, growling, fled on staff from den. Opted to sedate using 0.3 ml Dexmedetomidine (500 mcg/ml) + 0.3 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) IM Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = not performed P = 120 bpm (sedated) R = WNL BCS: 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, mild staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4 (prior to sedation), skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities (prior to sedation) Rectal: Externally WNL Assessment Overweight Neutered male Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Reverse using 0.3 ml antisedan IM Await behavior assessment Await sort Surgery: Already neutered

2/21/2025

SO: Was in foster when developed urinary obstruction. Transferred for outside care overnight. Unblocked with urinary catheter in place. Reported possibly urinating around the urinary catheter BAR, comes to front of kennel, head bunting and seeking attention. (Former medical red) eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 abd: soft, unable to palpate bladder, growled once when moving towards caudal abdomen, but does not escalate ug: urinary catheter in place closed system attached neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: FLUTD with obstruction P: restarting IV fluids applying zorbium for weight continue gabapentin 60mg PO BID x7d

2/21/2025

Restarted LRS 20 mL/hr at 1:00pm

2/21/2025

By afternoon, minimal urine production, unable to palpate bladder and growling for abdominal palpation. Elected sedation to allow for manipulation of urinary catheter. 0.1ml dexmedetomidine 500mcg/ml 0.1ml ketamine 100mg/ml and 0.1ml butorphanol 10mg/ml IM. Provided adequate sedation. Sippery sam in place with closed system attached. suspect system kinking due to positioning. Removed closed system and flushed urinary catheter and urine starts flowing freely Reattached only portion of system, but removed bag to avoid kinking. If continues to kink, plan to replace slippery sam with Mila catheter to leave open

2/22/2025

Hx: FLUTD with obstruction, unblocked at off site vet and returned to shelter 2/21. Urinary catheter in place and patent S: QAR, ate well o/n. Soft e-collar on. Allows handling but growls if approached too quickly. 2nd day of u-cath, patent and productive. O: EEN- eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge H/L- Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing or audible congestion UG- urinary catheter (slippery sam) in place with extension line MSK/i- Ambulatory x4 Neuro- alert/appropriate A: FLUTD with UO 1st time Eating P: Restart IV fluids today Consider removing u-cath tomorrow (day 3) Monitor

2/23/2025

Issue List: - FLUTD with UO - anorexia - overweight Q-BAR hisses when approached EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: MC MSI: Ambulatory x 4, normal hair coat CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) FLUTD with UO P) Telazol- 0.18 ml IM removing urinary catheter; no grit on removal Abdominal Radiograph Results: bladder has no obvious radio-opaque presence

2/24/2025

Progress exam - recheck appetite S/O: Urinary catheter removed yesterday, urinating well without it BAR, head bunting and leans into pets around face, will growl for handling around abdomen Empty wet food tray in kennel - appetite score 1 for wet food last night and this morning Assessment: FLUTD with UO - urinating well without u-cath Anorexia - resolved Overweight Plan: Continue with current medications - will receive Zorbium today Continue to monitor urination and appetite in Medical

2/25/2025

Drops of blood in litter box and on bedding. Pet ate all of food o/n. Leans into pets, but growls when restrained for exam. Blood visible on prepuce. ABD: Firm small bladder. Blood on prepuce but not on penis. Distal penis is slightly inflamed but better than expected. Penis does not appear macerated. AFAST: Small bladder with some hyperechoic debris floating around A: Hematuria r/o inflammation in distal urinary tract (urethra) secondary to trauma from u-cath vs other. Urine from bladder is normal grossly. Pet appears to being passing sufficient urine on his own. He received zorbium yesterday. Prognosis: Poor to fair Plan Sedated with DKT 0.5 ml IM (Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 0.0125 mg/kg + ketamine 100mg/ml 5mg/kg + Butorphanol 10mg/ml 0.25 mg/kg) Cystocentesis. No blood urine from bladder but pet passed some bloody urine after procedure. Antisedan 0.1 ml IM UA via cysto with reflex culture to lab o/n. Advise Purina UR, S.D. C/D or Royal Canin s/o diet indefinitely when placed/adopted. +/- onsior in shelter c/w gabapentin

2/26/2025

SO: In medical on monitoring for FLUTD post obstruction. BAR, head butting and seeking attention, but growls for abdominal palpation. Moderate amount of urine in litter box, appears grossly normal. One wet food plate of food is empty and dry food bowl appears half empty 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: FLTUD post obstruction P: Onsior 6mg PO SID x5d

2/27/2025

SO: In medical post urinary obstruction BAR, comes to kennel door, seeking attention. Allows handling, but growls on brief abdominal palpation. Normal amount of urine present in litter box eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 abd: brief palpation, unable to feel bladder neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: FLUTD-obstruction resolved P: continue current treatment plan monitor urine production

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, Midnight would hiss and growl at staff. The owner assisted with all handling and wanted to personally put Midnight in the kennel.

Date of Intake: 2/15/2025

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

If yes, Please elaborate:: Midnight has no litter box issues. Midnight was in a home with 1 litter box located in the living room, a covered litter box with unscented clumping clay litter.

Basic Information:: The owner is surrendering due to financial issues. The owner adopted Midnight from ACC in 2023.

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

How is this cat around strangers?: Midnight will growl, hide initial contact, be tolerant, and prefer contact on his terms.

How is this cat around children?: No experience

How is this cat around other cats?: No experience

How is this cat around dogs?: No experience

Behavior Notes: Midnight enjoys it when the owner brushes his coat. Midnight will struggle when the owner trims their nails. Midnight is unbothered when picked up/held and when placed in a carrier.

Bite history:: No bite history

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No medical issues or injuries

For a New Family to Know: Midnight is a quiet, couch potato, prefers contact on their terms, and is an independent, indoor cat that watches from afar. Midnight chases/pounces on toys like things that crinkle, will fetch items, and chase bugs. Midnight would spend most of his time at the window and bedroom. Midnight is used to interactive play more than twice a day. Midnight likes cardboard, rough rope, wood, and vertical type of surfaces. The owner stated their favorite thing about Midnight is that he is perfect, so sweet, and knows what he wants. Midnight is used to eating both wet and dry food from the brand Purina. Midnight is not interested in treats.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 Adult Behavior toward strangers: Midnight will growl, hide initial contact, be tolerant, and prefer contact on his terms. Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown in this home but in the prior home it was noted, he is relaxed or affectionate around children and plays gentle with children. Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Midnight is a quiet, couch potato, prefers contact on their terms, and is an independent, indoor cat that watches from afar. Midnight chases/pounces on toys like things that crinkle, will fetch items, and chase bugs. Midnight would spend most of his time at the window and bedroom. Midnight is used to interactive play more than twice a day. Midnight likes cardboard, rough rope, wood, and vertical type of surfaces. The owner stated their favorite thing about Midnight is that he is perfect, so sweet, and knows what he wants. Midnight is used to eating both wet and dry food from the brand Purina. Midnight is not interested in treats. Midnight enjoys it when the owner brushes his coat. Midnight will struggle when the owner trims their nails. Midnight is unbothered when picked up/held and when placed in a carrier.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT: 5/8/23 Midnight was resting calmly on top of the den with soft relaxed eyes and was easily coaxed down for treats giving a few soft meows. He loved petting leaning in hard for cheek rubs and rolling on his side. He was calm when picked up and set back down. We’re monitoring his litter box habits and so far he is using it correctly. 2/19/25 Vol. Midnight Snack was sprawled out sleeping in kennel, limbs spread away from body. He returned slow blinks, then ate squeeze up from scratcher tool, without moving his body from its relaxed position. He allowed petting on his head and neck, remaining loose and calm, but not showing signs of enjoyment. Did not show interest in toys.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty

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

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

Recommendations comments:: No children under age 13. Midnight Snack doesn't like handling, medical red, and became very upset when a counselor was trying to get him out of kennel and the adoption was cancelled.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Midnight Snack was on top of the den, appearing tense and gave several quiet hisses when spoken to and when gently approached with the treat bag. He sniffed treats with interest, and then gently began licking squeeze up treat off the assessor’s finger. This was repeated a few times and then he began eating squeeze up out of a food tray while allowing gentle petting on his head, cheek and along his back. He’s a sweet cat who will need some time to adjust his new home. Midnight Snack tolerates attention and petting but appears to be moderately nervous or stressed in the shelter. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that he go to a home with some cat experience preferred and be well counseled in nervous cat behavior.