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Cabbage Patch is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Cabbage Patch is a diabetic cat - he 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. Cabbage Patch is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Cabbage Patch is a diabetic cat - he 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: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing. Cabbage Patch 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. Cabbage Patch would do best in a home with no young children under the age of 5.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 9.71875 lbs

Medical Notes

9/19/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4 yr Microchip noted on Intake? negative History:stray, abdanoned, Hx diabetic on insulin Subjective:stray Observed Behavior -very docile , soft body Is there evidence of Cruelty?none Is there evidence of Neglect?none Is there evidence of Trauma?none Objective QAR adequate hydration mm pink P = WNL R = WNL BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:clean adult dentition, minimal gingival erythema PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, entire coat matted no masses noted, CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment DM, BG 344 on intake poor BCS heavily matted Prognosis: fair, will need continuous DM care Plan: clipped coat Chem/lytes continue in house protocol for DM management: 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. Will need continued veterinary care and BID insulin administration with placement.

9/21/2024

Rechecks - Diabetes mellitus; on 1U PZI BID S/O: BAR, laying down in kennel; appears comfortable. Noted to be Pu/PD. Eating consistently and well through the day. Mildly prolonged skin tent, slightly tacky mm. BG readings 9/19: 373 (pm) 9/20: 251 (am), 497 (pm) 9/21: 375 (pm) A: stable, but still high BG on 1U PZI BID Mildly dehydrated P: -Administered LRS 100ml SQ -Ok to continue with current insulin dose; 1U q12h - if still >350 consider increasing dose -Recheck spot BG tomorrow AM, continue daily AM checks until 9/26 -Brief DVM rechecks daily or every 2 days if stable *Seek placement for continued care and monitoring.

9/22/2024

S: -recheck DM -good appetite for DM food, no c/s/v/d -QAR, leans in for pets O EENT: no OU/n dc, mm pm <2 H/L: eupneic MSI: no apparent lameness, some matting down the back, esp at hind end, good skin turgor A. DM- BG is still unsteady, 300 this am post eating P. CTM in medical, p on ARL. Con't with 1 unit insulin SQ, consider increase if p BG trends above 300. No need for fluids aTT

9/23/2024

General recheck, diabetic cat Patient is BAR, well hydrated, leans in for petting. AS excellent. No C/S/V/D. EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge H/L: Eupneic MSI: Ambulates normally in kennel, able to use litterbox Neuro: Alert and appropriate A. DM BG 400 in AM Receiving 1U insulin P. Continue to monitor in medical Continue 1U vetsulin for 2 weeks, can consider dose change if continues to trend above 300. Can consider send out fructosamine at 2 week mark Seek placement - patient has a chronic condition that is better managed outside of a shelter setting

9/24/2024

Brief recheck, bloodwork results from 9/19 S/O: BAR, eating well No c/s/v/d noted No ocular or nasal discharge Eupneic Unkempt haircoat with shaved areas CHEM: hyperglycemia 375 (74-159), decreased creat 0.5 (0.8-2.4), hypercholesterolemia 336 (65-225) Fructosamine elevated 473 (191-349) A: Diabetes mellitus Unkempt, matted haircoat Weight/muscle loss P: Continue 1 unit PZI SQ BID CTM BG in AM, consider increasing insulin dose after 2 weeks if BGs still measuring high Seek placement for management of chronic (usually lifelong) disease CTM while at QACC

9/25/2024

Issue List: - DM unregulated - underweight QAR EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: MC MSI: dull hair coat; underweight CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) DM; poorly regulated P) Spot BG this AM- 419 mg/dl Increasing insulin- PZI- 1 1/2 units q 12 hrs

9/26/2024

Brief recheck - diabetic cat Patient is BAR, eating well BG in AM (pre breakfast) = 197 Insulin given: 1.5u vetsulin (dose increased on 9/25) A. DM - numbers improving Good appetite P. Continue monitoring

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, Cabbage Patch allowed staff to scan for MC and collar while she ate temptation salmon treats. She was unbothered when picked up and placed in the carrier. She ate some wet/dry food. She sat in front of the kennel and was alert, looking around when staff walked by. She enjoyed being petted.

Spay/Neuter status: Unknown

Date of Intake: 9/18/2024

Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes

If yes, Please elaborate:: Cabbage Patch was noted to urinate outside the box. The accidents began when her litter box was moved from the living room to the kitchen. She did not see a vet for this. The previous owner did not try to modify this behavior.

Basic Information:: Cabbage Patch is an approx. 2 y/o, female, unknown spayed, DLH with no injuries noted. Her most recent veterinary care is unknown. Her previous owner found her as a stray a month ago.

Previously lived with:: 3 Adults, 2 Children

How is this cat around strangers?: Noted to hide initially due to being shy/timid. She is tolerant and warms up after two weeks.

How is this cat around children?: Noted to sometimes prefer contact on her terms but is tolerant and friendly. She played gently with the children she lived with for a month, boy age four and girl age 10.

How is this cat around other cats?: No experience.

How is this cat around dogs?: No experience.

Behavior Notes: Cabbage Patch has never had her nails trimmed. She enjoys having her coat brushed. She is unbothered being picked up/held. She struggles/squirms when placed in a carrier.

Bite history:: Noted none.

Energy level/descriptors:: Low

For a New Family to Know: Cabbage Patch is described as a quiet, lazy/couch potato that hides from afar. She had access to inside her previous home and spent most her time in the living room or bathroom. She likes to play with balls. She scratches on rough rope surfaces. She ate IAMS dry food and loves salmon flavor treats. She had access to one uncovered litter box, with scented litter, that was located first in the living room and then the kitchen. She did not see outdoor cats.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 3 Adults, 2 Children Behavior toward strangers: Noted to hide initially due to being shy/timid. Tolerant and warms up after two weeks. Behavior toward children: Noted to sometimes prefer contact on his terms but is tolerant and friendly. He played gently with the children he lived with for a month, boy age four and girl age 10. Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: He had access to one uncovered litter box, with scented litter, that was located first in the living room and then the kitchen. He was reported to begin to have litter box issues once his box was moved from the living room to the kitchen. Energy level/descriptors: Low Energy Level Other notes: Cabbage Patch is described as a quiet, lazy/couch potato that hides from afar. He had access to inside her previous home and spent most her time in the living room or bathroom. He likes to play with balls. He scratches on rough rope surfaces. He ate IAMS dry food and loves salmon flavor treats. He did not see outdoor cats. Cabbage Patch has never had his nails trimmed. He enjoys having his coat brushed. He is unbothered being picked up/held. He struggles/squirms when placed in a carrier. Upon intake, Cabbage Patch allowed staff to scan for MC and collar while she ate temptation salmon treats. She was unbothered when picked up and placed in the carrier. She ate some wet/dry food. She sat in front of the kennel and was alert, looking around when staff walked by. She enjoyed being petted. Upon intake, Cabbage Patch allowed staff to scan for MC and collar while she ate temptation salmon treats. She was unbothered when picked up and placed in the carrier. She ate some wet/dry food. She sat in front of the kennel and was alert, looking around when staff walked by. She enjoyed being petted.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,People oriented,Easy going,Curious,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Inappropriate elimination,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Cabbage Patch was noted to urinate outside the box. The accidents began when his litter box was moved from the living room to the kitchen. He did not see a vet for this. The previous owner did not try to modify this behavior. While it is unclear how high traffic either of these rooms were, Cabbage Patch has been using his litter box appropriately while in shelter and would benefit from multiple litter boxes located in quiet and low traffic areas in the home.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

Recommendations comments:: The behavior team recommends Cabbage Patch goes to a home with no young children under the age of 5 to provide him with an environment in which they can appropriately acclimate. Noted to sometimes prefer contact on her terms but is tolerant and friendly. She played gently with the children she lived with for a month, boy age four and girl age 10.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: On approach, Cabbage Patch is laying in his cage with a neutral face and body, ears forward but facing away from the front of the cage. He allows all pets along his head and back and rolls onto his side as he softens, eventually turning around. He continues to appreciate pets and leans his cheek into the assessors hand. He allows the assessor to lift him up and place him back down without issue. Cabbage Patch 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. Cabbage Patch would do best in a home with no young children under the age of 5.