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Recommend emergency placement for medical reasons. Julixza is a diabetic cat - she will need long-term insulin administration and vet care as diabetes is most often a lifelong disease in cats. We are unable to appropriately manage diabetes in shelter.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Recommend emergency placement for medical reasons. Julixza is a diabetic cat - she will need long-term insulin administration and vet care as diabetes is most often a lifelong disease in cats. We are unable to appropriately manage diabetes in shelter. What my friends at ACC say about me: I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I am a sweet, social, older gal, looking for the perfect forever home! 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. Julixza interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 10 lbs

12/27/2017

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~6weeks Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Stray litter - queen and kittens Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - Allows all handling, calm for exam, explores surroundings Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Teeth clean, erupting normally, pink mm, no oral ulcers PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy underage kitten with queen Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to underage

1/9/2018

Foster exam-reported to be sneezing by foster Subjective: Queen and kittens. BARH. No csvd noted during exam but mild congestion and serous nasal d/c noted. Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, mild serous nasal discharge noted, mildly congested Oral Exam: kitten dentition, no oral ulcers PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Underage URI Plan: Return to foster Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x10d until 1/19 Recheck day 7 Prognosis: Good

1/18/2018

Foster exam-reported to be sneezing by foster History: Diagnosed with URI on 1/9-sent back to foster with doxycycline. Returned today foster reports has not been getting better. Subjective: Queen and kittens. BARH. No csvd noted during exam. Mild mucoid d/c but overall URI has improved. Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes have mild crusts ou, ears clean, mild mucoid crusts on nose, mildly congested Oral Exam: kitten dentition, no oral ulcers PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no vulvar d/c, no MGTs MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Underage URI Plan: Return to foster Extend doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x7d until 1/28 Applied terramycin Prognosis: Good

2/6/2018

Pre-op exam-return from foster History: Diagnosed with URI on 1/9-sent back to foster with doxycycline. Subjective: Queen and kittens. BARH. No csvd noted during exam. URI resolved. Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular d/c Oral Exam: kitten dentition, no oral ulcers PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no vulvar d/c, no MGTs MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Plan: CTM while at BACC Ok for surgery tomorrow Prognosis: Excellent

1/18/2018

Dispensed 0.25cc Doxy 50mg/mL SID x7 days to foster. - 1059 -

2/7/2018

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.

9/13/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~7yo cat, based on history, previously in care as a kitten, confirmed with condition Microchip noted on Intake? Scan positive History: Owner surrender, previously an ACC kitten Subjective: BAR, ~5% dehydrated Observed Behavior - Vocal, allows handling, will vocalize and struggle towards end of exam but able to perform all procedures with towel wrap Is there evidence of Cruelty? n Is there evidence of Neglect? n Is there evidence of Trauma? n Objective BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild staining throughout, mild tartar, no lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, moderately sized bladder U/G: Female spayed per history MSI: Ambulatory x 4 however hind weakness, will splay occasionally, plantigrade stance on hind bilaterally, moderate muscle wasting on hind, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: NP Assessment Diabetic mellitus Diabetic neuropathy Moderate muscle wasting Prognosis: Guarded Plan: Routine intake procedures done on 9/12 CBC/Chem sent out on 9/12, results pending Spot BG: 369 USG: >1.050 Inhouse urine strip (cysto): pH 6, trace protein, 4+ glucose, negative ketones, +1 blood Placed Freestyle sensor Start insulin 1 unit BID - start tonight (scheduled until 9/15 - extend or change dose as needed) Recheck in AM Patient has a guarded prognosis for complete resolution of diabetic neuropathy signs - when BG is controlled, signs may improve between 6- 12months. DM has a guarded prognosis for management in a shelter setting, recommend placement with rescue ASAP SURGERY: Already spayed

9/14/2024

Progress exam S/O: BG 290 this AM with Freestyle Libre, was 369 on intake 9/13. BAR, meowing at front of kennel, leaning into head rubs. Eating all of wet food overnight, readily ate small amount of baby food when offered. Normal urine and stool produced in LB. A/P: BG stable, improving. Recheck and assess BG trends tomorrow 9/15 once more readings taken.

9/15/2024

Bloodwork interpretation and Progress exam Patient is BAR in kennel, grooming, well hydrated, able to get around and use litterbox. Appetite score noted as AS 2. EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge H/L: Eupneic Abd: no obvious distention MSI: ambulatory with plantigrade stance Neuro: appropriate CBC: Baso 0.198 (H), Plt 659 (sl H), otherwise WNL (Hct 43.8, WBC 10.4) Chem: BG 449 (H), alb 4.1 (sl H), AST 15 (sl L) TT4: 2 (WNL) BG curve via FreeStyle: highest ~350, lowest ~80, Avg ~250 - improved from intake A Diabetes - BG curve looking good on 1 unit, may have potential for regression Diabetic neuropathy Bloodwork NSF other than elevated BG P. Continue vetsulin at current dose of 1u BID - extending until 9/20 Recheck curve on 9/18 to reassess dose CTM daily

9/15/2024

Addendum ~12pm FreeStyle alarmed for low glucose - reading 68 Patient still BAR - gave small snack of tuna; BG increased to 91, no further low BG alarms noted.

9/17/2024

Freestyle libre fell off. Patient BAR and eating well. Recheck scheduled tomorrow, consider SID BG checks vs monitoring clinical signs.

9/18/2024

Diabetes recheck, freestyle libre fell off yesterday S/O: BAR, social and comes to front for interaction Nibbles at DM food, but eats other foods well No c/s/v/d noted Severe bilateral plantigrade stance, but fully ambulatory x 4 and moves around kennel fine A: Diabetes mellitus HL lameness, diabetic neuropathy Mild DMW Mild dental disease P: Start AM BG checks SID x 7 days Continue PZI 1 unit SQ BID indefinitely CTM closely while at QACC Diabetes is most often a lifelong disease in cats. Julixza will need continued veterinary care and BID insulin administration with placement.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake Julixza was friendly and allowed all handling.

Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes

If yes, Please elaborate:: This is due to not being able to use hind legs.

Basic Information:: Julixza is a 7-year-old DSH spay female cat. She is a brown tabby. She was surrendered due to her previous medical history.

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

How is this cat around strangers?: Julixza is tolerant and prefers contact on her own terms with strangers.

How is this cat around children?: Has no experience.

How is this cat around other cats?: Has no experience.

How is this cat around dogs?: Has no experience.

Behavior Notes: It is unknown hoe she reacts when nails are trimmed. She enjoys when placed inside a carrier for when brushed. She is unbothered when held.

Bite history:: No bite history.

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes

Medical Notes: Julixza was diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy by Liberty Animal vet Clinic

For a New Family to Know: Inside her previous home she was active, a couch potato, independent, and liked to watch from afar. She spent most of her time at the window. She is an indoors only cat. She likes to play gently and chase/pounce on her toys. Her favorite surfaces are carpet. She eats both wet and dry food. She had access to one litterbox located in the dining room. It was covered, scented, and clumping.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 adult Behavior toward strangers: Julixza is tolerant and prefers contact on her own terms with strangers. Behavior toward children: Unknown. Behavior toward cats: Unknown. Behavior toward dogs: Unknown. Bite or Scratch history: None. Litter box training: She had access to one litterbox located in the dining room. It was covered, scented, and clumping. Energy level/descriptors: Not specified. Other notes: Inside her previous home she was active, a couch potato, independent, and liked to watch from afar. She spent most of her time at the window. She is an indoors only cat. She likes to play gently and chase/pounce on her toys. Her favorite surfaces are carpet. She eats both wet and dry food. Upon intake Julixza was friendly and allowed all handling.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/28/17 Makes eye contact and vocalizes softly, ears forward. She stands up and comes forward to greet my hand with a head-butt. Allows all petting with tail raised while purring. Sweet and social, doing great!

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Other,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Julixza was diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy; unable to use hind legs.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Laying in her kennel, Julixza has a relaxed face/body as she slow blinks the assessor when spoken to softly; she leans in to sniff and eat the treat that was placed down in front of her and stood with a high tail when offered closer to the assessor - she steps towards the treats and allows all pets including up her back and tail. Julixza also allows the assessor to pick her up and place her back down with no issues. Julixza interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.