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Oreo Fudge Brownie is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. We have assessed that Oreo Fudge Brownie is a geriatric diabetic and have started Oreo Fudge Brownie on a treatment plan. Oreo Fudge Brownie will need daily maintenance with her medical condition and further follow up with outside vet care. Oreo Fudge Brownie has allowed all handling and seeks attention during their exams.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Oreo Fudge Brownie is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. We have assessed that Oreo Fudge Brownie is a geriatric diabetic and have started Oreo Fudge Brownie on a treatment plan. Oreo Fudge Brownie will need daily maintenance with her medical condition and further follow up with outside vet care. Oreo Fudge Brownie has allowed all handling and seeks attention during their exams. What my friends at ACC say about me: I am a sweet, social, older gal, looking for the perfect forever home! 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. Oreo Fudge Brownie 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: 7.25 lbs

Medical Notes

7/5/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10-15 y/o based on dentition and appearance Microchip noted on Intake? scan POSITIVE History: owner surrender Subjective: BAR, mildly prolonged skin turgor Observed Behavior - tolerated all handling; drinking excessive amount of water during exam and when seen in kennel Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective T = not taken P = wnl R = wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate tartar and plaque PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female, suspect spayed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat but moderate muscle loss CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal --IN-HOUSE LABWORK-- CBC: RBCs low 5.83, HCT low 28.9, HGB low 8.7, Neut low 2.14, lymph low 0.62, mono high 1.17 Baso low 0, platelets low 46 (clumps detected) BIOCHEM: Glucose high 495, sodium HIGH 170, chol high 283, TT4 WNL 1.1 URINE: clear, yellow with floating cloudy chunk of debris USG free catch: >>1.050, glucosuria 2+, ket negative Assessment: Markedly PU/PD Muscle loss Hyperglycemia (495) Non-regenerative anemia Hypernatremic (170) Neutropenia, monocytosis Prognosis: Fair to poor Plan: Give insulin PZI 1U SQ today, once *Send out urinalysis *Recheck BG tomorrow AM Set up in Medical for monitoring SURGERY: Suspect already spayed

7/5/2025

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7/6/2025

recheck exam and UA results S/O QAR, no c/s/d, noted to have vomited up after having some wet food this AM, didn't touch dry food, drank all his water in the time it took to do exam, purring for more EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4, good skin turgor A. pu/pd Hyper concentrated urine hypernatremia suspected DM UA results: USG: 1.044 3+ glucose 15-20 RBC/HPF r/o artifact from cysto P. BG 365 - no insulin given because not eating and vomited this AM recheck BG later today, pending results, give prozinc Priority recheck tomorrow

7/7/2025

recheck geriatric DM cat S/O BG 334 this AM BAR, comes to the front of the kennel, wet food tray (DM) eaten, dry food minimally disturbed, water empty EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4, good skin turgor A. Hx of inappetence - eating today Diabetic r/o stress Hyperconcentrated urine Hypernatremia P. Start 1 unit of prozinc SID indef with daily BG readings in the AM Feed DM only seek placement - p is geriatric with chronic disease that needs further workup and long term maintenance recheck in 2 days

7/7/2025

BG 334, 1u Prozinc SQ

7/9/2025

Recheck diabetes S/O: BAR, at front of kennel, leans into petting, great appetite, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Mild DMW, plantigrade CNS: Appropriate mentation AM BG 376 A: Diabetes mellitus Mild underweight P: Continue PZI SQ BID and DM food CTM closely in ICU

7/10/2025

Exposure date: 7/7/2025 Quarantine Start: 7/10/2025 Quarantine End: 7/24/2025

7/10/2025

confirmed altered male Confirmed altered prior to entering shelter. Considered low risk. OK to end quarantine.

7/12/2025

Recheck diabetic cat - BAR at front, eating very well, no c/s/v/d noted, no ocular or nasal discharge, eupneic. Plan: Unable to recheck bloodwork today due to staffing, scheduled for tomorrow. Continue with current treatment plan and monitor on rounds.

7/13/2025

CBC/CHEM/T4/UA (cysto) Blood taken and ran in house. Urine sent to IDEXX (cysto)

7/14/2025

P BG was lower today, appears QAR, food minimally disturbed. Elected not to give insulin. Blood work results (from 7/13): CBC: lymphopenia (0.73) eosinopenia (0.07) CHEM hyperglycemia (302) Hypophosphatemia (2.8) TT4 wnl UA results: USG: 1.041 2+ proteinuria 2+ glucosuria 3+ RBC A. Hypernatremia - resolved stress vs inflammatory leukogram concentrated urine in DM cat P. P has lower BG today- if back in the 300s tomorrow consider starting on BID insulin (has been in the 300s since arrival except this AM). CTM and recheck tomorrow

7/14/2025

Addendum: noted at 6pm to have BG of 74, appear lethargic and not eating Given 1mg/kg cerenia SQ Given 100mL SQF Ate some of a squeeze up when offered Offered medical feeding Recheck tomorrow as scheduled

7/15/2025

Recheck diabetes, has been on PZI SID, but not given yesterday due to poor appetite and low BG S/O: BAR, food untouched overnight, ate small amount of wet when checked late afternoon, eating crunchy temptations treats well; no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Healthy haircoat, mild skin tent AM BG 234 - insulin not administered this morning due to BG and poor appetite A: Diabetes mellitus Hyporexia Mild dehydration P: Start SQ LRS 100 ml SID x 2 days Check BG SID in AM Hold off on insulin administration today Recheck appetite and overall condition tomorrow, adjust plan PRN

7/16/2025

Recheck diabetes, has not received insulin past 3 days due to only mild hyperglycemia and decreased appetite. Hypoglycemia (BG 74) noted on 7/14 PM. S/O: QAR at front of kennel, ate well overnight, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Mild DMW, healthy haircoat, plantigrade CNS: Appropriate mentation AM BG 245 - insulin not administered A: Diabetes mellitus - ro transient vs remission vs other Hyporexia, mild dehdyration - resolved, improving Senior/geriatric Dental disease P: D/c insulin at this time; has not been administered in the past 3 days Continue SID BG checks in the AM, continue SQ LRS CTM on rounds, recheck in 2 days Continue to seek placement, patient will need follow up veterinary care to determine if continued treatment for diabetes required.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

upon intake: she walked out on her own and let staff collar, scan for ID and take her picture. She let staff pick her up and place in a carrier.

Spay/Neuter status: Yes

Date of Intake: 7/2/2025

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Oreo is a 12 y/o DSH who has been with her current owner for the last 10 years and it is unknown when she has last been to the vet.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults 2 kids

How is this cat around strangers?: Owner states she is tolerant, curious, can play gently and rough and is friendly and outgoing

How is this cat around children?: she has lived with a 7 and 2 year old and is curious, tolerant and plays gently

How is this cat around other cats?: she has not spent time around cats so behavior is unknown

How is this cat around dogs?: she has not spent time around dogs so behavior is unknown

Behavior Notes: she will struggle/squirm, stress meow and try to nip when her nails are trimmed and being placed in a carrier. She isn't bothered when she is being brushed or when she is held

Bite history:: no known bite history

Energy level/descriptors:: low

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: She is friendly, talkative and prefers contact on her terms. She likes to be in the living room and has a rough rope and carpet/fabric scratching post and she eats various brands of dry food. She has access to a covered litterbox with clumping and unscented litter located in the hallway.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: 2 adults 2 kids Behavior toward strangers: Owner states she is tolerant, curious, can play gently and rough and is friendly and outgoing Behavior toward children: she has lived with a 7 and 2 year old and is curious, tolerant and plays gently Behavior toward cats: she has not spent time around cats so behavior is unknown Behavior toward dogs: she has not spent time around dogs so behavior is unknown Bite or Scratch history: no known bite history Litter box training: She has access to a covered litter box with clumping and unscented litter located in the hallway. Energy level/descriptors: low Other notes: She is friendly, talkative and prefers contact on her terms. She likes to be in the living room and has a rough rope and carpet/fabric scratching post and she eats various brands of dry food. upon intake: she walked out on her own and let staff collar, scan for ID and take her picture. She let staff pick her up and place in a carrier.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Affectionate

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Pressed up against the front of the kennel, Oreo has her paws straight out with a loose tail, forward ears and almond eyes; she has no reaction when the assessor opens the kennel door, speak softly or offers any treats. Oreo accepts all pets on her head cheeks as well as up and around her body and pick up was conducted with no issues. Oreo Fudge Brownie interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.