Animal Profile

Simon is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and 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 have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. Medically Simon has a history of urinary blockage.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form.Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Simon is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and 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 have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. Medically Simon has a history of urinary blockage. My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing. I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. 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 am looking for a home with a patient person. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let's brush up on some feline body language together! Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form. Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form

My medical notes are...

Weight: 10.7 lbs

Medical Notes

9/5/2024

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~ 3 yo Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Stray; noticed to be licking penis frequently Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - Growling on handling. Tense body language. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 200 R = 32 BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: very large firm obstructed urinary bladder MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: external WNL Assessment ~ 3 yo M dsh 1. urinary obstruction (UO) 2. azotemia r/o post-renal (UO) 3. hyperkalemia r/o post-renal (UO) 4. hyperphosphatemia r/o post-renal (UO) Prognosis: Good Plan: -Sedated with "kitty magic" prior to blood draw, catheter placement d/t behavior: -Dexdomitor 0.1 mL IM -Ketamine 0.1 mL IM -Torbutrol 0.1 mL IM -Propofol IV to effect as needed and mask isoflurane -Placed IVC -Unblocked ultimately with (5) red rubber catheter - very difficult unblocking with a lot of grit (three doctors had to try); immediately was able to get urine flow on bladder palpation after minimal urinary catheter advancement, but then very difficult to get urinary catheter to advance through urethra and into bladder -Lateral AXR: first one catheter is a little far in, backed out a bit and repeated AXR - advanced a bit forward after second x-ray (did not take a 3rd x-ray) -CBC/Chem: elevated kidney values (creat not reading), hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia -UA (free catch) -LRS fluids @ 22 mL/hr -Zorbium applied -Placed in medical for continued care SURGERY: Okay for surgery

9/6/2024

Hx: FLUTD with UO, high FAS, anorexia S: QAR, dilated pupils, growling when approached O: Visual exam only EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing U/G: Urinary catheter in place and patent MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL A: FLUTD w/ UO Azotemia High FAS Anorexia P: CWCT

9/6/2024

Urinalysis via catheter USG 1.020 pH 8.0 Protein 3+ Glucose neg Ketones neg WBC 0-2 RBC > 100/HPF Bacteria none Mucus none Casts none Crystals 2+ Ammonium mg phosphate

9/7/2024

Hx: FLUTD with UO, high FAS, anorexia S: QAR, allows some head petting. Did not eat o/n. Foul smelling odor to urine noted. U-cath appreciated to have been removed. O: EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL A: FLUTD w/ UO Azotemia High FAS Anorexia P: Sedate for replacement of u-cath using 0.2 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.2 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) + 0.2 ml Ketamine (100mg/ml) IM. Start unasyn 30mg/ml 2.5ml IV slow BID x7d Can switch to oral clavamox when eating

9/8/2024

Issue List: - FLUTD with UO - marked post-renal azotemia - anorexia - high FAS making treatment challenging QAR H-DH EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: MI; urinary catheter in place and patent MSI: before sedation ambulatory x 4, normal hair coat; IV catheter obstructed CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) FLUTD with UO that was difficult to unblock P) CWSC sedated to replace/repair IV catheter: -0.2 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.2 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) + 0.2 ml Ketamine (100mg/ml) IM.

9/9/2024

Pet ate o/n. EEN: No oral lesions CV/RESP: WNL ABD/UG: Small bladder. U-cath in place and patent. MSI: Ambul x 4 before sedation NEURO: QAR AFAST: Collapsed bladder. No free fluid in abdomen. Chem/CBC: HCT 32.4% WBC 18k mildly elevated Neuts 13k mildly elevated Platelets 140 sl low BUN 28 Creat 1.6 WNL Electrolytes WNL A: Azotemia resolved UO - 2nd u-cath placed 24 hours ago Prognosis: Poor Plan Sedated with Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 0.3 ml + Butorphanol 10mg/ml 0.3 ml IM Removed IVC LRS 150 mls SQ Gabapentin 100mg/ml 1ml in food bid x 14d Sedate tomorrow to remove u-cath

9/10/2024

Pet removed u-cath o/n. Some urine visible in litterbox. Pet mildly sedate. No bladder palpable. Plan Sedate with Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 0.3ml + Butorphanol 10mg/ml 0.3 ml IM to detach u-cath LRS 100 mls SQ ONsior 20gm/ml 0.4 ml SQ Clavamox 62.5 mg/ml 1ml po bid x 7d ONsior 6 mg 1 tab po sid x 2 days starting tomorrow

9/11/2024

Issue List: - FLUTD with UO - High FAS had to isolated in holding sack FAS eating; urine in litter pail EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted ABD: bladder medium non-painful U/G: MC/MI/FS/FI MSI: normal hair coat A) FLUTD with UO; appears urinating on own currently P) Continue observation

9/14/2024

SO: Post urinary obstruction BAR, shrinks away when approached in kennel. Litter box tossed around overnight, but urine appreciated. Currently on gabapentin 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: FLUTD-post obstruction P: Continue to monitor as may be polakiuric

9/14/2024

Hx: FLUTD with UO S: QAR, tense in back of kennel, reported to strike so only visual exam performed. Urine in litterbox O: EEN: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated MSK/I: Ambulatory x4 Neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: FLUTD-post obstruction Ate well o/n Urinating High FAS P: CTM

9/16/2024

History of FLUTD with difficult UO BAR, hissing in back of kennel. Visual only Noted to be urinating normally, AS 2. No ocular or nasal discharge noted. High FAS P. CTM May need to extend or increase gabapentin (scheduled until 9/23 Prioritize placement

9/18/2024

Hx: FLUTD with UO-- has been urinating well on own since 9/11, high FAS S: QAR, at front of kennel, hisses and retreats when approached. Urine in litterbox, ate well o/n. O: EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A: FLUTD w/ UO, has not had repeated episodes since 9/11 Azotemia- resolved High FAS Eating well P: Move out of medical

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Simon was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment. Staff initially transferred him to a cardboard box carrier upon intake since finder carried him to MACC in her arms. Staff reported that he allowed to be picked up and placed in box as well as scanned for MC (-), but hissed during this time. He stress meowed while in the box.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 09.11.24 FB04 Eyes dilated on Zorbium. Came to front of kennel and rubbed against bars soliciting attention. Staff put in a hard treat and he ate it. He reached out for more, staff did not treat. Once he calmed down staff treated. He would reach through the bars and/or growl staff would wait until he became indifferent again before treating. 9/18/24 FB26 Resting on his bedding. Alert with eyes wide, scanning the room. Lip flicks when spoken softly to. Low growls and slowly retreats when attempting to make contact. Ended to reduce stress. Placed a square felt sprayed with feliway inside his cage to help him acclimate. 09.19.24 FB04 At front of kennel pacing and meowing loudly for attention. He rubbed against the front door and accepted head/neck pets through the bars. After a few pets he would take a step back, hiss and low-growl, showing confliction. He resets, makes biscuits and eats treats from the assessor. 9/20/24 FB24 Resting on top of the den upon approach. Head bunts the scratcher tool. Engages the front eating offered treats. He head bunts and body leans against the hand when petted. Loose body with tail high.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Shy ,Curious,Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,Other,New home adjustment period,Adult cat socialization

Potential challenges comments:: Please note that this cat is being treated for a medical condition at the time of evaluation. It is difficult to determine at this time how the medical condition may be affecting the behavior.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Upon approach, Simon was in the back of his kennel with dilated pupils growling. When the assessor opened the door, he hissed and his ears began to flatten. He ate Squeeze-up off the scratch tool several times. When the assessor tried to pet him, they landed 1 pet on his head before he started batting at the tool and hissing. The assessor left the tool in the immobile for a second, which was when he struck it with force. To reduce FAS, the interaction was ended. Simon is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He has tried to swat, is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.