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Salmon is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Salmon has had a persistent URI in shelter and has not responded to treatment. He also has dermatitis that is not resolving with treatment. Salmon would benefit from placement outside the shelter in a low stress environment. He will need follow up veterinary care for his URI, dermatitis, and dental disease.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Salmon is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Salmon has had a persistent URI in shelter and has not responded to treatment. He also has dermatitis that is not resolving with treatment. Salmon would benefit from placement outside the shelter in a low stress environment. He will need follow up veterinary care for his URI, dermatitis, and dental disease. A volunteer writes: Can you come look at Salmon's outfit real quick? He just wants to look nice for the party and this is the only one he has. He knows his coat may not be the shiniest and yes, it's a little patchy in places, but on the inside where it counts the most, he glitters. Salmon's been trying his best to get an invitation to said party and luckily he puts himself out there with the confidence of the best looking one in the room! When someone walks by his condo without saying hi, Salmon believes they must've made a mistake and starts bouncing and chirping out loud and clear that he's just right here! This is Salmon, our very eager and happy boy who only wants to please be remembered and considered for who he is. Always fun and up for whatever, he nearly walks right out onto our chests to cuddle and also in hopes of catching that pipe cleaner feather. We know it isn't quite the same as having a family, but we know the family, and the party, that he's been looking for are just around the corner.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 9.64 lbs

Medical Notes

8/22/2025

DVM Intake Exam History : ACO impound Estimated age: Approx 1-5 years based on external sex characteristics, significant dental disease suggests older age Microchip noted on Intake? Negative Subjective: BAR, tense and attempting to flee, does not warm; good appetite Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Neglect seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective: P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge; ears - mild debris AU; moderate mucoid nasal discharge and significant congestion Oral Exam: mm pink and moist, CRT <2; malodor and moderate calculus; right margin of tongue irregular and smooth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NMA, SSP; Lungs clear, eupneic; significant stertor appreciated ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact male, two scrotal testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dull and rough hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Assessment: Malodor from mouth - ro oral infection Abnormal tongue - ro healing/developing ulcer URI Stertor - ro URI +/- polyp Periodontal disease Prognosis: Fair Plan: Convenia 8 mg/kg SQ once House in iso-1 Recheck in 2-3 days CTM while at QACC Recommend dental procedure with x-rays/extractions with placement when URI resolved SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to URI

8/26/2025

Recheck - URI signs noted at intake as well as periodontal disease S/O: BAR, great appetite, no c/s/v/d noted, mild mucoid nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, stertor/congestion audible, otherwise eupneic. A: Periodontal disease, URI P: No change in treatment, recheck as scheduled

8/28/2025

Polydipsia noted on rounds board - BAR, good appetite, eupneic. Scheduled bloodwork, plan pending results.

8/29/2025

Progress exam: URI day 7 Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. Sniffly. Audibly congested, AS:1 Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck in 3 days

9/2/2025

URI day 11, polydipsia reported recently (no further reports) S/O: BAR, active, eating well, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge, congestion audible LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Thin/rough haircoat CNS: Appropriate mentation CBC: Hct 30.5 (L), WBC 37.5 (H), lymphocytes 16.5 (H), monocytes 1.088 (H), eosinophils 4.575 (H), basophils 0.188 (H), platelets 685 (H) *Reactive lymphocytes present CHEM: creatinine 0.5 (L), phosphorus 6.8 (H), sodium 159 (H), potassium 5.8 (H), NA:K ratio 27 (L), albumin 2.4 (L), globulin 6.1 (H) TT4: wnl A: URI - improved, congestion/stertor persists Leukocytosis, lymphocytosis - ro antigenic stimulation vs neoplasia vs other Electrolyte abnormalities Hypoalbuminemia, hyperglobulinemia - ro inflammation vs neoplasia vs other Periodontal disease Polydipsia - single report, ro transient P: Start fortiflora PO SID X 7 days Recheck URI and overall condition in 3 days Consider recheck bloodwork in 1-3 weeks

9/5/2025

Recheck URI, gained ~2 lbs since intake S/O: BAR at front of kennel, leaning into petting, very social, allows all handling; no c/s/v/d noted, good appetite EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Rough-sparse haircoat with diffuse pinpoint scabbing/lesions along body and head; area of wet fur and erythema along flank A: URI - apparently resolved Dermatitis, suspect pruritis (overgrooming) - ro allergy vs other Periodontal disease BW abnormalities P: Okay to move out of iso Start short pred taper - 1 mg PO SID x 3 days, 0.5 mg/kg PO SID x 3 days, then 0.5 mg/kg PO EOD. Recheck skin in 7 days, CTM on rounds

9/9/2025

Recheck URI - congestion reported S/O: BAR, active and attention seeking at front of kennel; eating well, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular discharge, very mild mucoid discharge LUNGS: Mild congestion, otherwise eupneic A: URI - mild, persistent Dermatitis - on prednisolone taper P: Okay to treat in place (move out of iso), mild URI signs Extend fortiflora PO SID and recheck URI in 7 days Continue pred taper for dermatitis CTM while at QACC

9/12/2025

recheck, on pred taper for diffuse scabbing thru the 9/17 S/O EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4, mild small pinpoint scabbing and flakes, p noted to be chewing at trunk prior to exa, A. Dermatitis/Suspected allergies- on pred taper, appears to have improved since last exam P. Okay to continue to with pred taper recheck on last day of taper for resolution CTM while at QACC

9/16/2025

Recheck URI, persistent mild signs S/O: BAR, active at front, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: Very mild dried mucoid nasal discharge, no ocular discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, mild congestion audible CNS: Appropriate mentation A: URI, mild, persistent vs chronic Dermatitis P: Okay to d/c fortiflora Scheduled Vitamin B12 0.25 ml SQ once Recheck URI signs in 7 days, continue to "treat in place" with under the weather sign

9/17/2025

Recheck skin - last day of prednisolone taper S/O: BAR, active at front of kennel, good appetite, no c/s/v/d noted MSI: Improved haircoat, pinpoint scabbing nearly resolved from cranial trunk, however still significant pinpoint scabbing along caudal dorsum, not overtly pruritic A: Dermatitis - ro allergy (flea vs food vs atopy) - improving URI - mild signs P: Okay to d/c pred taper Continue monthly flea preventative and CTM for resolution of dermatitis CTM while at QACC

9/23/2025

Progress exam; ongoing mild URI signs S: BAR, sitting at front of kennel, good appetite based on monitoring sheet. Sneezing reported. O: EENT: mild serous nasal discharge, holds mouth slightly open with tongue sticking out H/L: Eupneic MSI: A x 4, overall good haircoat and body condition A: History of dermatitis- finished a tapering course of steroids on 9/17 Ongoing mild URI signs (R/o immunosuppression from steroids vs chronic rhinitis vs polyp vs persistent URI) P: CTM now that steroid treatment discontinued Next recheck scheduled for 10/1; consider URI panel +/- polyp check at that time

9/30/2025

Persistent URI and skin problems S/O: BAR, active at front of kennel, easily overstimulated and gently/slowly swats at my hand when attempting to examine; great appetite, sneezing, no c/v/d noted EENT: Mild dried mucoid nasal discharge, no ocular discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Multifocal to diffuse pinpoint scabbing notable along head and neck - unable to palpate caudally due to behavior CNS: Appropriate mentation A: URI, mild and persistent Dermatitis - ro allergy (flea vs food vs atopy) Dental disease P: Restart fortiflora PO SID Seek placement for lower stress environment, consider HA diet trial, other diagnostics for persistent URI CTM while at QACC

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Salmon was brought in from a hoarding situation with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Affectionate,Curious

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period

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

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Salmon was standing in front of kennel, body and face relaxed and ears forward. He began vocalizing when spoken to and he remained in front of his kennel as the cage door opened. Salmon allowed petting along his head and body while leaning in energetically and raising his tail. He almost tips over, that's how excited he is about pets, and he is offered treats to keep him from climbing out of his kennel and acting too excitedly otherwise. He eats his treats and he allows the assessor to lift him and place him back down with no signs of escalation. Salmon interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for cat parents with either an average amount of cat experience, demonstrate a basic understanding of typical cat behavior.