Animal Profile


Precious

Hello, my name is Precious. My animal id is #164194. I am a female gray cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 8 years 1 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 3/18/2023, with the surrender reason stated as person health - medical.

Reserved

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

Recommend EP for medical reasons - Precious is a senior cat with several medical problems. The most pressing is a URI with oral ulceration and anorexia. Precious will need an e-tube placed if her appetite does not improve in the next few days. She needs more aggressive supportive care than can be provided in shelter and should ideally go to a 24 hour facility if her appetite does not improve.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Recommend EP for medical reasons - Precious is a senior cat with several medical problems. The most pressing is a URI with oral ulceration and anorexia. Precious will need an e-tube placed if her appetite does not improve in the next few days. She needs more aggressive supportive care than can be provided in the shelter and should ideally go to a 24-hour facility if her appetite does not improve.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 7.2 lbs

3/21/2023

[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Age] It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.

3/21/2023

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6-10 years based on dentition and general appearance Microchip noted on Intake? NO History: Owner surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior - QAR, hunched in back of den with dilated pupils. When removed from den, attempts to flee and hisses. Exam and tasks completed with gentle towel restraint. Evidence of Cruelty seen - NO Evidence of Trauma seen - NO Objective T = N/A P = 200 bpm R = 36 bpm BCS = 4/9 EENT: Mucoid ocular discharge OU, mild brown ceruminous discharge AU, mild nasal discharge/congestion Oral Exam: MM pink and tacky, all adult teeth with mild to moderate periodontal disease (2/4). Ulcerations visible on the tip of the tongue. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: Grade 5/6 parasternal systolic heart murmur noted, no arrhythmias, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; very firm feces palpated in colon U/G: Intact female, no spay scar or tattoo noted. No vaginal discharge. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, thinning hair coat on caudodorsal trunk CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Assessment Geriatric intact female - suspect underlying conditions Heart murmur - no clinical disease Suspect flea allergy with secondary hair loss URI with tongue ulceration Mild to moderate periodontal disease (2/4) Prognosis: Fair Plan: Intake tasks completed Awaiting behavioral assessment CBC/Chemistry/T4 submitted to IDEXX 75 mL LRS SQ 0.25 mL vitamin B12 SQ Recheck tomorrow SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age and heart murmur

3/22/2023

History: 3/21: OS intake, moderate URI with tongue ulceration, grade V/VI HM, suspect flea allergy CBC: RBC 6.68 (L), Hct 27.9 (L), Hgb 9.4 (L), reticulocyte hemoglobin 15.1, basophils 0.211 (H), platelets 95 (L), platelet estimate adequate (clumps present), cholesterol 79 (L) Interpretation: NSF; extremely mild anemia may represent anemia of chronic disease QAR to BAR on top of feral den. Tolerated very brief exam, then hissed. Hunched posture, appears stressed. Did not eat yesterday or overnight. Offered variety- sniffed crunchy treats briefly but would not eat. EENT: Mild mucoid ocular discharge OU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted, no congestion noted today Oral Exam: Would not tolerate, omm pink and mildly tacky CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment URI with lingual ulceration Inappetence Prognosis: Fair Plan: Continue feeding variety Start LRS 10 ml/lb SQ q24 x 3 days Start Cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ q24 x 3 days Start Simbadol 0.12 mg/kg SQ q24 x 3 days Keep in medical and monitor closely on daily rounds, recheck tomorrow

3/23/2023

Check appetite: Patient QAR to BAR, hiding in back of feral den when approached. Mild serous ocular discharge. Very mild audible congestion. Did not eat overnight. Offered variety- no interest Plan: Start Mirataz to ear q24 x 3 days- first dose given Recheck tomorrow- consider starting Entyce if still not eating

3/24/2023

Recheck URI/anorexia S/O: QAR, not eating No c/s/v/d noted Moderate crusted dark nasal discharge No ocular discharge noted Normal resp rate and effort A: URI Anorexia Oral ulceration Heart murmur Dental disease Senior pet P: Continue SQ LRS, cerenia, simbadol, mirtazipine Start elura 2 mg/kg PO SID x 4 days Start medical feedings BID x 5 days Continue to monitor closely in medical

3/25/2023

Recheck appetite - QAR in den, not eating, gags when high value food placed near her, no c/s/v/d, scant nasal discharge. Continue with current treatment plan, consider e-tube placement if not eating in 48 hours.

3/27/2023

Recheck appetite Patient did not eat overnight. Offered chicken Temptations (favorite treat per previous O)- no interest, remained untouched hours later. QAR to BAR on top of den. Patient backs away when approached. Hissed, growled, and hypersalivated during treatments- staff only able to give treatments using shield in feral den. Plan: -Unable to manage feeding tube in-shelter due to patient's severe FAS and aversion to handling; suspect FAS (and perhaps appetite) would improve in less stressful environment -Continue medical feedings q12 until 3/29 -Extend LRS 75 ml SQ q24 until 3/29 -Extend Simbadol 0.12 mg/kg SQ q24 until 3/29 -Extend Cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ q24 until 3/29 -Extend Elura 2 mg/kg PO q24 until 3/29 -Extend mirataz topically to ear q24 until 3/29 -CTM in medical, recheck tomorrow

3/28/2023

Patient QAR to BAR. Possibly ate a Temptations Mixup Backyard Cookout treat- offered more, no interest. Plan: Continue with current treatment place Patient has placement- transfer out ASAP

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Date of Intake: 3/23/2023

Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes

Basic Information:: Precious is an approximately 8 year old, female, gray and white, female domestic shorthair who was surrrendered due to her owners health concerns. She lived in the home with her owner and their family for 5 years.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults

How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers, she will hide when she is uncomfortable. With her owner and others who she was comfortable with, she was friendly and outgoing. She plays exuberantly with adults.

How is this cat around children?: She did not spend time with children, her behavior is unknown.

How is this cat around other cats?: She did not spend time with other cats, her behavior is unknown.

How is this cat around dogs?: She did not spend time with dogs, her behavior is unknown.

Behavior Notes: Her owner reported that she would hide when she is afraid or uncomfortable. When riding in a car, she tends to sleep through the ride. She has never been bathed, brushed or had her nails trimmed. She enjoys it when the person she is close to picks up and holds her but will struggle if someone she is not close to tries to pick her up. She is not bothered when she is put into a carrier or when her rest is disturbed.

Bite history:: There is no bite history.

Energy level/descriptors:: Low

For a New Family to Know: Precious is a friendly but sometimes shy and fearful cat with a low activity level. Her previous owner’s favorite thing about her is how she would rub on their legs, the way her meow sounded and that she is a good cat who really loves the people that she is close to. Her favorite activity is sleeping! When you’re home, she tends to follow you around or to be in the same room as you. Her owner noted that if their bedroom door was closed, she would wait outside until they opened it so that she could spend some time with them. Her favorite toy is a ball with a bell inside of it. She is an indoors only cat who tended to sleep in the closet. She was fed dry and wet food from the Purina Indoor Cat brand and was fed 2x/day. Her favorite treats are Temptations in the chicken flavor. She is litter box trained and she is used to a hooded litter box with clumping litter. She had a scratching post in the home but her owner reported that she preferred to scratch on their wooden dresser.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults Behavior toward strangers: Around strangers, she will hide when she is uncomfortable. With her owner and others who she was comfortable with, she was friendly and outgoing. She plays exuberantly with adults. Behavior toward children: She did not spend time with children, her behavior is unknown. Behavior toward cats: She did not spend time with other cats, her behavior is unknown. Behavior toward dogs: She did not spend time with dogs, her behavior is unknown. Bite or Scratch history: There is no bite history. Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Low Other notes: Precious is a friendly but sometimes shy and fearful cat with a low activity level. Her previous owner’s favorite thing about her is how she would rub on their legs, the way her meow sounded and that she is a good cat who really loves the people that she is close to. Her favorite activity is sleeping! When you’re home, she tends to follow you around or to be in the same room as you. Her owner noted that if their bedroom door was closed, she would wait outside until they opened it so that she could spend some time with them. Her favorite toy is a ball with a bell inside of it. She is an indoors only cat who tended to sleep in the closet. She was fed dry and wet food from the Purina Indoor Cat brand and was fed 2x/day. Her favorite treats are Temptations in the chicken flavor. She is litter box trained and she is used to a hooded litter box with clumping litter. She had a scratching post in the home but her owner reported that she preferred to scratch on their wooden dresser.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 3/19/23 Lying in back of kennel, body low, tail wrapped tightly around feet and head turned away from the assessor and facing the wall. She avoids eye contact when spoken to and she remains completely frozen when offered treats. She is nervous and unsure, not responsive to interaction at this time. 3/22/23 Poor baby. She is hiding in her den and I spend some time speaking to her softly and offering treats. She is unresponsive and her food bowls are all untouched. Placement may be in her best interest at this time.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful

Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyer for more information.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Precious was hiding in her cat den as the assessor approached, body and face tense and feet and tail tucked. Precious made eye contact with dilated pupils when spoken to and she remained hidden in her den as the kennel door opened. Precious tolerated petting from within her den while staying very still and remaining tense. Precious is tolerant but unsure and needs more time to adjust. Pick up was not attempted at this time to reduce stress. Precious 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.