Animal Profile

Blackberry is at risk due to medical reasons. He is a mildly overweight adult male cat that had one episode of urethral obstruction. He was successfully unblocked on 1/2 and now his kidney values have normalized. However, he is still not eating and requires continued supportive veterinary care to help him recover. Behaviorally, he is timid but allows all handling. Previously, Blackberry was in foster and reported to be shy but social with a slow approach.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Blackberry is at risk due to medical reasons. He is a mildly overweight adult male cat that had one episode of urethral obstruction. He was successfully unblocked on 1/2 and now his kidney values have normalized. However, he is still not eating and requires continued supportive veterinary care to help him recover. Behaviorally, he is timid but allows all handling. Previously, Blackberry was in foster and reported to be shy but social with a slow approach. My foster writes: Blackberry is a sweet batman looking cat that is looking for someone to give him some time and space to come out of his shell. He definitely is a shy boy, that has better social skills with other cats than with people. This shouldn't be interpreted as him not wanting love, as once he gets comfortable, he will be calling you from across the room. He is the biggest softy cat I've met. From Foster to future parent, I will say some scratches behind his ear will go a long way. He has this funny tendency of dropping all his body weight if you continuously scratch him in this spot. Also pays more attention to strings than any other type of toy (except some catnip smelling toy mouses) What my friends at ACC say about me: I have lived with cats in my previous home. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I prefer to call the shots and enjoy coming to you when I'm ready for pets.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 11.5 lbs

Medical Notes

8/11/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 to 5 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - Tense body for exam Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 160 R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment Apparently healthy Fast track Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks Clipped nails SURGERY: Already neutered

1/2/2026

Transferred from offsite after being unblocked S/O QAR, appears mild-moderately lethargic, no c/s/v/d appreciated, U-cath in place with ~ 30mL hematuria present, IVC in place and patent EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: 2/6 HM, PSS, NSR, clear bilat, eupneic GA: npm-tense GU: small firm bladder- p only allowed for short amount of handling before crying out, u-cath in place MSI: amb x 4, good skin tent A. Post unblocking- 1 days Lethargy r/o second to methadone admin ~ 4pm P. Admit to ICU Keep p on 1.5x maintenance IV until staff leaves, then lower to maintenance. Zorbium green to be given prior to leaving for day priority recheck tomorrow- concerned p is still quite azotemic

1/3/2026

Progress exam: S/O: QAR in kennel, sitting crouched in corner. Wet food appears untouched. 190ml of hemorrhagic urine in U-cath bag. Abdomen tense on palpation, bladder small and barely palpable. Pink mm, Euhydrated, eupneic. Dried hemorrhagic discharge around prepuce, U-cath still in situ, taped to tail and U-cath extension slighly kinked. A: 2 days post UO and unblocking Received Zorbium at 6pm on 1/2 Anorexic P: Produced 190ml over past 20 hours - ~2ml/kg/hr; not post obstructive diuresis Removed tail tape to avoid twisting and kinking of U-cath. Repeat chemistry today to assess BUN/Creat *If azotemia improved consider adding Onsior *Keep on 2.5x maintenance - 25ml/hr *Start Cerenia 1mg/kg IV x 3 days *Start miratazepine transdermal x 3 days *Add to ARL

1/3/2026

BLOODWORK RESULTS: Biochemistry: Potassium 3.4 ALP < 10 BUN 24 WNL Creatinine 1.0 WNL Kidney values have normalized - continue on 2.5x maintenance for rest of today; then drop down to 1.5x maintenance overnight *Brief recheck tomorrow 1/4 *Add gabapentin 100mg PO q12h x 10 days *Replaced IVC at 3pm as noted to be wet in bed - IVC was not in place, patent and running now

1/4/2026

recheck cat, unblocked offsite 1/1-2 -anorexic -was azotemia, appears to have resolved on in house bloods yesterday S/O QAR, hiding in the corner of kennel, no c/s/v/d appreciated or noted, food trays and med feeding untouched EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: eupneic GA: npm - tense GU: u-cath in place, doesn't appear to be kinking, approx 220mL hemorrhagic urine in bag, moderately sized flaccid bladder MSI: amb x 4, good skin tent A. FIC with obstruction- urine appears to be flowing Anorexia r/o second to FAS P. -Removed and measured urine from bag- unsure how much urine produced overnight because unclear when bag last emptied, 220mL of urine ~ 2mL/kg/hr -Unclear what time fluids stopped running overnight (were off when approached this AM), started patient back on 1.5x maint, to be capped off at night and restarted in the AM -recheck tomorrow with recheck CHEM, if kidney values stay wnl, okay to reduce to maintanence.

1/4/2026

Urinary catheter bag emptied. 160 ml of urine taken out.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Blackberry was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 8/15/25 Behind the litter box, crouched inside the den. Allows petting with the scratcher tool. Remains immobile and lip licks throughout the interaction. Placed a hidey sign on the cubby door for some privacy to help him acclimate. 8/17/25 Vol. Hiding in cubby behind privacy cover. When the door was opened, he was crouched with widely dilated eyes and tried to lower himself down to further hide behind some blankets. Briefly followed a pipe cleaner toy with his eyes, then crouched back further and lip-licked. Allowed head scratches with the tool and blinked a few times, but otherwise remained frozen in place.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back,Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Blackberry was inside the den upon approach, facing the back wall. When the den cover was lifted, he curiously raised his head with wide eyes and dilated pupils. He leaned away from the scratcher tool but remained immobile while allowing petting through the side portal. The assessment was ended early to reduce stress. Blackberry tolerates attention and petting but appears fearful or stressed in the shelter. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.