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Daliah needs at risk placement for medical reasons. She is a senior cat with a severe upper respiratory tract infection and is not eating. She needs supportive care in a veterinary clinic to recover.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Daliah needs at risk placement for medical reasons. She is a senior cat with a severe upper respiratory tract infection and is not eating. She needs supportive care in a veterinary clinic to recover. A volunteer writes: Dahlia is a beautiful flower who is waiting for the right person to bloom into the sweet and affectionate senior she used to be with her former family. Housing issues unfortunately forced her owners to leave her with us. Dahliah, although rarely in hiding, is subdued at the care center, listening carefully to our kind words, occasionally blinking back to us and accepting passively our petting. Just like with us, humans, when the spirit is down, the defence against infections suffers and our lovely Dalhiah caught quickly a cold. She is of course getting supportive care but she is not eating and weak and finding herself back in a home environment will help speed up her recovery. Will you be Dalhiah's Lucky Star? She is waiting for you at the Manhattan Care Center. What my friends at ACC say about me: I can go home today! I am a sweet, shy, older gal, looking for the perfect forever home! I have lived with cats in my previous home. I am looking for a home with a patient person. I have been known to shower my favorite people in love! I am finding the shelter a little overwhelming, but when it's just you and me and some peace and quiet you'll see what a love bug I am. I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 11.26 lbs

Medical Notes

1/3/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - tense/coiled body, relaxes over time and allows all handling Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = 200 bpm R = WNL BCS: 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Missing several maxillary incisors, gingival recession, moderate tartar (PDDZ 2-3/4) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact female, no OHE scar or tattoo noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat with some dandruff CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Moderate PDDZ Overweight Otherwise apparently healthy Intact female Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Spot BG: 160 mg/dL (WNL) Await sort SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age

1/11/2025

SO: BAR, comes to front of kennel, eating treats offered eent: eyes clear, yellow crusted nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated, but sniffling msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-moderate P: treat in place doxycycline 50mg/ml 1.1ml PO SID x7d fortiflora 1 sachet with food PO SID x7d to support appetite

1/12/2025

Pet did not eat this am. EEN: Pale yellow nasal discharge A: Anorexia Plan LRS 150 mls SQ sid x 3d +/- simbadol pending progress

1/13/2025

Pet did not eat o/n. Plan Move to medical isolation Simbadol 1.8mg/ml 0.7 ml SQ sid x 3d

1/14/2025

Pet did not eat o/n. EEN: Green mucoid nasal discharge. Nasal congestion. Oral: No oral lesions. RESP: Increased inspiratory effort Prognosis: Poor Plan Nebulize with saline 10 minutes sid x 3 days Advise at risk placement.

1/15/2025

SO: In medical isolation on treatment for severe URI BAR, sticking head out of den door, food plates appear untouched eent: eyes clear, heavy mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI anorexia P: extending sc fluids until 1/17 adding cerenia 0.5ml sc SID x3d trial mirataz 1.5" strip to ear SID x3d

1/17/2025

SO: In medical isolation on treatment for moderate URI BAR, sitting inside of litter box in AM then dashes into den when sees examiner eent: eyes clear, dried mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-moderate anorexia P: attempt to clean face and try discontinuing oral medications to see if appetite improves

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, Daliah had a tense body and did not want to get out of their carrier. Staff slowly took Daliah out of the carrier. Daliah allowed all handling.

Date of Intake: 1/2/2025

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

If yes, Please elaborate:: Daliah has no litter box issues. Daliah was in a home with 1 litter box in the bathroom. The litter box was uncovered with scented clumping clay litter.

Basic Information:: Daliah is a black and white 15-year-old kitty that the previous owner had since she was a baby. The owner bought her from Zoo-Rama and is surrendering because of a no-pet policy in her building. The owner had 2 other cats and was able to rehome them with friends and family.

Previously lived with:: 3 Adults, 2 cats

How is this cat around strangers?: Daliah prefers contact with strangers on her terms. Once Daliah warms up she is curious, tolerant, and friendly.

How is this cat around children?: The owner would have children visit the home. Daliah was noted to prefer contact on her terms, curious and tolerant.

How is this cat around other cats?: Daliah was friendly, outgoing, and playful with cats in the home. Daliah would hiss at the other cats when she did not want to play.

How is this cat around dogs?: No experience

Behavior Notes: Daliah enjoys it when she is picked up and held. Daliah will stress meow when her nails are trimmed and when placed in a carrier. The owner never attempted to brush Daliah's coat.

Bite history:: No bite history

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No medical issues or injuires

For a New Family to Know: Daliah is a friendly, affectionate, talkative, indoor cat that prefers contact on their terms and will watch from afar. Daliah would spend most of her time in the bedroom. Daliah is used to interactive play more than twice a day. Daliah will chase/pounce on toys. Daliah likes rough rope, carpet, and fabric types of surfaces. Daliah is used to eating both wet and dry food. The owner stated their favorite thing about Daliah is that she is affectionate and loves to play hide and seek with her.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat Previously lived with: 3 Adults, 2 cats Behavior toward strangers: Daliah prefers contact with strangers on her terms. Once Daliah warms up she is curious, tolerant, and friendly. Behavior toward children: The owner would have children visit the home. Daliah was noted to prefer contact on her terms, curious and tolerant. Behavior toward cats: Daliah was friendly, outgoing, and playful with cats in the home. Daliah would hiss at the other cats when she did not want to play. Behavior toward dogs: No experience Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, no concerns reported. Daliah was in a home with 1 litter box in the bathroom. The litter box was uncovered with scented clumping clay litter. Energy level/descriptors: Medium energy Other notes: Daliah is a friendly, affectionate, talkative, indoor cat that prefers contact on their terms and will watch from afar. Daliah would spend most of her time in the bedroom. Daliah is used to interactive play more than twice a day. Daliah will chase/pounce on toys. Daliah likes rough rope, carpet, and fabric types of surfaces. Daliah enjoys it when she is picked up and held. Daliah will stress meow when her nails are trimmed and when placed in a carrier. The owner never attempted to brush Daliah's coat. The owner stated their favorite thing about Daliah is that she is affectionate and loves to play hide and seek with her. Daliah is used to eating both wet and dry food. Upon intake: Daliah had a tense body and did not want to get out of their carrier. Staff slowly took Daliah out of the carrier. Daliah allowed all handling.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm,Timid

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Daliah is a shy, calm, and timid cat. She was curled up at the back of the bottom cubby with her head and ears forward, focused on the assessor with a neutral body and wide eyes. She sniffs treats offered from the assessor's hand and allows petting on the head but lip licks. She does not engage when receiving cheek rubs or stroking her body. The assessor removes the litter box out of the way and gently pulls her forward. Daliah walks to the make kennel area with a low body and eyes and scans the environment. During pick up, she is calm and tenses up a little bit, then rests her front limbs on the assessor's arms and allows petting all over when hugged, held, and kissed for 30 seconds. After placing her back down, she sits up at the back of the kennel and continues to tolerate more petting and cheek rubs but lip licks. Daliah tolerates attention and petting but appears to be moderately fearful or stressed in the shelter. She will likely need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that she go to a home with some cat experience preferred or at least be well counseled in fearful cat behavior.