Animal Profile


Cashmere

Hello, my name is Cashmere. My animal id is #161397. I am a desexed male black cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 months 3 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a agency on 12/29/2022.

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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.

Cashmere is on the emergency placement list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and while he has made some minor improvements, he continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. He has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to his stress levels, it is in his best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. He would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give him plenty of time and space to adjust, and who has experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. He had a previous bite incident in the home.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Cashmere is on the emergency placement list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and while he has made some minor improvements, he continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. He has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to his stress levels, it is in his best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. He would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give him plenty of time and space to adjust, and who has experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. He had a previous bite incident in the home. What my friends at ACC say about me: I'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing. 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. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. A staff member writes: "Cashmere is an independent kitty who doesn't seem to mind human presence, but shows nervous behavior with too much handling. He will sit quietly with you when approached, but may hiss when overwhelmed. He needs help learning to trust humans. He will eat treats when he is on his own but we're working with him to eat tasty goodies in our presence. If you don't mind helping a cat warm up to people, he might be the one for you."

My medical notes are...

Weight: 9.1 lbs

12/29/2022

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 yr Microchip noted on Intake? negative History:bite and scratch Subjective: DOH Observed Behavior - quiet, able to muzzle and handle, full exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -none Evidence of Trauma seen -none Objective QARH mm pigmented P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:not performed Assessment healthy Prognosis: excellent Plan: DOH hold SURGERY: Okay for surgery

1/10/2023

Patient BAR in feral den. Eyes appear very mildly wet, otherwise no URI signs noted. Patient has not eaten well for last 4 days. Plan: Start Mirataz 1.5 in strip to ear q24 until 12/14 Start medical feedings q12 until 12/14 Recheck appetite tomorrow

1/11/2023

S/O: BAR, no v/d noted. Not eating EENT: Serous ocular discharge OU, mild dried nasal discharge noted H/L: No coughing/sneezing, eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort CNS: Mentation appropriate Assessment: URI Plan: Move to medical due to prolonged anorexia Start doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID x 10 days- first dose given Start LRS 100 ml SQ q24 x 3 days- first dose given Start Cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ q24 x 3 days- first dose given Start Elura 2 mg/kg PO q24 x 3 days- first dose given Recheck tomorrow Recheck URI day 10 CTM while at BACC

1/12/2023

Patient BAR, hiding behind feral den. Hissed once. Did not eat overnight or during the day. Plan: Recheck tomorrow- consider e-tube in 1-2 days if not eating and if patient will tolerate handling for feedings Continue medical feedings, LRS, Mirataz, Cerenia, and Elura until 1/14 Continue doxycycline until 1/20

1/14/2023

Recheck URI, anorexia S/O: QAR, resting on den Ate small amount overnight No c/s/v/d noted No active nasal or ocular discharge Normal respiratory rate and effort A: URI - no signs noted today Anorexia - improving P: Continue doxycycline, extend mirtazipine and medical feedings, okay to d/c other supportive care CTM in medical

1/17/2023

Recheck anorexia, URI S/O: QAR, hiding at back of den, pulls back and growls when approached Reportedly not eating yesterday, food untouched today No nasal or ocular discharge No c/s/v/d noted Normal respiratory rate/effort A: URI- no signs Anorexia - ro FAS vs illness P: Extend medical feedings and mirtazipine Restart elura 2 mg/kg PO SID x 3 days CTM closely in medical

1/18/2023

Patient BAR, hissing. No URI signs noted. Ate all food overnight- appears to like Tiki cat wet food. Recheck 2 days- if still eating well, move out of medical

1/20/2023

Progress exam Subjective: BAR 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 (resolved) Prognosis: Good Plan: Okay to move out of medical, CTM while at BACC

1/28/2023

Start gabapentin 20mg/kg PO BID x 5 days for FAS, if eating in food extend indefinitely during shelter stay to decrease FAS

1/31/2023

S/O: Patient currently on gabapentin 20mg/kg PO Reported to be eating medications in food P: Extend indefinitely for FAS in clinic

2/2/2023

Pre-Surgical Exam: S: Hunched in cage and hissing, visual exam performed O: EENT: Blepharospasm with clear ocular discharge OD, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: not performed H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate and effort MSI: Adequate body condition, ambulation not assessed Mentation: WNL A: Healthy intact male cat Squinting OD P: Proceed with neuter today Evaluate/stain right eye while under anesthesia

2/2/2023

Surgery Report: Was this cat a Cryptorchid? NO Routine Feline Neuter Self tie of spermatic cord Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon: 2110 Additional Note: Right eye flushed and stained - no evidence of corneal defects, suspect conjunctivitis. CTM

2/7/2023

Progress Exam--URI signs seen on rounds. Subjective: QAR to dull, no vomiting/diarrhea. Hissing but does not move from spot when scratcher is used to pet face and back. Congested Objective: Cageside exam performed. Eyes: Mild blepharospasm with mucoid discharge OD Nasal Cavity: Moderate congestion Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulation not assessed, crouched in one position Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: -URI with conjunctivitis Prognosis: Good Plan: -Start doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO q24h x 10d until 2/17 -Move to isolation -Recheck day 10

2/8/2023

Brief recheck: Patient was recently diagnosed with URI and started treat in place on 2/7. Has a history of anorexia with URI. Is BAR, noted to have eaten food overnight and this AM. P. Continue treatments as scheduled Continue to monitor appetite - recheck in 2 days

2/10/2023

Recheck appetite - patient has a history of anorexia with URI Cageside exam - Patient is cagefront, BAR and hissing. All food in kennel is gone. No major oculonasal discharge noted. Normal respiratory effort A. Mild URI, eating well P. Ok to continue to monitor. Recheck on 2/17 to clear URI

2/17/2023

URI recheck day 10 - BAR, eating well; no c/s, no nasal discharge, no signs noted. URI resolved, removed UTW sign.

2/20/2023

BAR in kennel, no c/s/v/d. Okay to travel, HC signed.

1/15/2023

QAR No ocular/nasal discharge Eating/drinking Picked at food overnight Urine and BM seen Ambulatory Retreated and hisses when approached

1/16/2023

QAR No ocular discharge Mild nasal discharge Apatite poor Urine but no BM seen Ambulatory Retreated and hisses when approached

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

KNOWN HISTORY:: Cashmere was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/30/22 Hiding in den, tense face and body with eyes wide and dilated. He hisses as I move the tool closer to him with tuna on it. He leans forward to sniff with ears forward but does not eat. I leave the tuna near the opening of the den for him to eat when I am not around and spray feliway before ending the interaction. 01/03/23 Hiding in cat den upon approach, body hidden and head visible as he peeks out at me. He hisses and maintains hard eye contact as I speak to him softly and open the kennel door, and I toss some tuna towards him while slow-blinking. He sniffs the tuna, then begins to eat it after I've closed the kennel door. Needs time. 1/4/23 Hiding in den, pokes head out with a tense face and dilated eyes. I lightly toss treats and he doesn't really react, just continues to stare at me. When I drop the cage cover he comes forward and fully out of the den to investigate and possibly eat some of the treats. When I lift the cover he hisses hard but leans forward to sniff the scratcher tool with puree on it before going back into his den. While he is out of the den he maintains a low and tense body posture and ears forward. 01/05/23 Lying on top of cat den, body tense and ears flat. He makes eye contact when I lift the cage cover, then he begins hissing and squinting his eyes as I gently toss treats towards him. He does sniff each treat that's offered but he remains too focused on me and the room to eat them during our interaction. Needs time to adjust. 1/08/23 Resting in cat den upon approach, head resting on den opening and body hidden. He does not respond when offered treats or scent enrichment. His head is facing the back wall and his ears are forward - he flinches one ear when a treat gets close to him but does not react further. He appears to be resting and not too interested in interaction at this moment. Hopefully he will eat his treats later when he’s finished with his nap. 1/15/23 Resting on top of den, but hisses and feint sleeps when approached. Keeps a low posture as I slowly extend the scratcher tool with squeeze ups. Doesn't eat so I gave him space and a cage cover, but he doesn't eat until he's sure it's safe. Spent time blinking and sweet talking him. 1/18/23 Sitting upright in front of kennel, pupils dilated, ears flat and tail wrapped tightly around body. He hisses continuously as I lift the cage cover, then he retreats to the top of his den when I place some squeeze-ups in his kennel. Nervous boy. All his food bowls are empty so I'm fairly confident that he'll begin to eat the treats after I leave the room. I speak to him softly, slow-blink and end the session. 1/21/23 Curled on top of den, tense face and body, ears tilted and eyes wide. He hisses when the door is opened but lets me place some treats in front of him and then just watches me. I speak softly and slow blink before ending the interaction.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Skittish,Independent,Shy

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Other,New home adjustment period,Fearful

Potential challenges comments:: Cashmere was brought in on a DOH hold, please see bite report for more info.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: On approach, Cashmere is in his den with his head poking out, eyes wide and dilated, and ears forward as he hisses. He hisses again when the door is opened and ducks back into his den. The den cover is moved and he is tolerant of touch with the scratcher tool as he sits hunched with a tense face and body, and ears tilted. He hisses a few times but does not escalate past this and remains mostly frozen. Pick up was not attempted due to level of FAS. Cashmere tolerates limited interaction but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center as well as his previous bite/scratch history, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.