Animal Profile

Mimi is at risk due to medical and behavioral reasons. She has not been eating consistently while in shelter, likely secondary to high FAS. She has now developed a moderate upper respiratory infection that necessitates injectable antibiotics and supportive care, which further exacerbate her FAS. She will need continued antibiotic therapy and supportive care with placement, as well as a quiet place to decompress. Behaviorally, Mimi is fearful and prefers to hide in her den, though she was reported to be friendly and outgoing in a home environment.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Mimi is at risk due to medical and behavioral reasons. She has not been eating consistently while in shelter, likely secondary to high FAS. She has now developed a moderate upper respiratory infection that necessitates injectable antibiotics and supportive care, which further exacerbate her FAS. She will need continued antibiotic therapy and supportive care with placement, as well as a quiet place to decompress. Behaviorally, Mimi is fearful and prefers to hide in her den, though she was reported to be friendly and outgoing in a home environment. What my friends at ACC say about me: I am looking for a home with a patient person. 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. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. Mimi is not open to interaction at this time and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. Because her previous owner reports she is friendly and outgoing in a home environment, we believe the behavior seen in the care center is shelter-specific and this cat would make a great pet, but is really struggling in the shelter environment. This cat is suitable for adopters with previous cat experience who are willing to work with a cat who needs time and patience to help her adjust to their new home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 4.125 lbs

Medical Notes

9/7/2024

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 yr Microchip noted on Intake? neg History: o/s Subjective: QAR. Mod dec skin turgor. Firm feces in den. All dry food and water full - not sure if eating. Observed Behavior - Hiding in den - hissing, spitting, and lunges at front. Needs sedation. Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective T = 101.4 P = 140 - under dexdom sedation R = eup BCS = 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean young adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female intact, shaved - no spay scar seen. No vulvar d/c. No MG swelling. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally clean Wood's Lamp Exam: Assessment: Mild- mod dehydration 8% - r/o hiding in den and not drinking/ eating Prognosis: Good Plan: Sedate with dex/ ket/ torb 0.1 cc each based on visual estimate while cat is puffed up and swatting. Good sedation. Full reversal with antisedan 0.1 cc. Good quick recovery. SQF 100 cc Recheck in 2 days. SURGERY: Okay for surgery - check hydration first if you can

9/9/2024

Brief visual recheck due to high FAS, red for handling Patient is hiding in den - opened den door and patient hissed and spit. Patient is BAR but has very high FAS. Appetite scores unknown - no monitoring sheet and animal care staff were unsure. No wet food in kennel, dry food seems possibly disturbed. A. High FAS Possible anorexia P. Placed monitoring sheet Starting gabapentin 0.5ml PO (in food) BID indefinitely

9/13/2024

Appetite check - QAR, appetite scores range from 2-3, some wet food eaten; no c/s/v/d noted, no ocular or nasal discharge, eupneic. Plan: CTM while at QACC, continue gabapentin for FAS

9/19/2024

Beh req 2 week gaba trial, rx'd gaba (100mg/mL), 1mL PO BID x 14 days

9/26/2024

Progress exam Subjective: BAR, no c/v/d. Hissing and growling in den, mild congestion. Wet and dry food appear picked at, but mostly uneaten Objective: Eyes: Moderate mucoid ocular discharge Oronasal: Mild serous nasal discharge Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: -Hyporexia (likely secondary to high FAS) -Moderate URI Plan: -Start enrofloxacin 5 mg/kg IM q24h x 5d until 10/1 -Start LRS 20 ml/kg SQ q24h x 3d until 9/29 -Start mirtazapine to pinna q24h x 3d until 9/29 -Move into isolation

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

During intakes minimum handling was done, taken to medical.

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Mimi is a DSH cat who arrived by owner surrender.

Previously lived with:: 1 Adult

How is this cat around strangers?: Mimi is friendly and outgoing with strangers.

How is this cat around children?: No experience.

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

How is this cat around dogs?: No experience.

Behavior Notes: Mimi has never had nails trimmed or been brushed. She will squirm when being picked up or placed in a carrier.

Energy level/descriptors:: Low

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Mimi is very independent. She prefers contact on their own terms. She uses a uncovered litter box kept in the bathroom.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: 1 Adult. Behavior toward strangers: Mimi is friendly and outgoing with strangers. Behavior toward children: Unknown. Behavior toward cats: Unknown. Behavior toward dogs: Unknown. Bite or Scratch history: None. Litter box training: She uses a uncovered litter box kept in the bathroom. Energy level/descriptors: Low. Other notes: Mimi is very independent. She prefers contact on their own terms. Mimi has never had nails trimmed or been brushed. She will squirm when being picked up or placed in a carrier. During intakes minimum handling was done, taken to medical.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 9/12/24 FB79 Inside her den out of sight, Mimi hisses when she hears me open her kennel door and she continues to harshly hiss when i lift the den cover for a better view. With a tense body, wide/dilated eyes and flat ears Mimi hisses and spits when treats are tossed near her den door. I leave some toys with catnip and respect her space. 9/17/24 FB1261 In cat den upon approach, completely hidden from view. She continuously hisses when offered treats and I keep the interaction brief today to reduce stress. Needs more time. 9/19/24 FB58 In den and hisses, beginning to low growl when she hears the cage door open. As I slowly offer the scratcher tool at the den portal opening (not introducing it into the den), she begins to stress vocalize and hisses when the den cover is removed. She is tolerant of touch with the tool but remains tense and frozen and generally uncomfortable with the interaction. 9/24/24 FB58 In her den and still stress vocalizes/yowls as I slowly push he gaba tray and tray with treats closer to her portal opening. I don't want to push her or stress her out to much and instead place a cage cover on her cage to try and create a more comfortable environment.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 4

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Inside her den out of sight, Mimi begins to low grumble when she hears the assessor approach and start to speak softly; she hisses harshly and is pressed towards the back of her den with wide/dilated eyes when the den cover is lifted for a better view. She isn't interested in any treats that are tossed near her den opening and continues to low growl/grumble. When the assess-a-hand is slowly introduced Mimi harshly hisses and lunges forward - she continues to low growl/grumble as she closely watches the tool for any movement and when the tool is brought closer in attempt to pet she hisses and harshly swats. Mimi very briefly tolerates pets on her head and down her back before she hisses and begins to strike the tool multiple times. Pick up was not attempted at this time due to not being able to be coaxed out of den. Mimi is not open to interaction at this time and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. Because her previous owner reports she is friendly and outgoing in a home environment, we believe the behavior seen in the care center is shelter-specific and this cat would make a great pet, but is really struggling in the shelter environment. This cat is suitable for adopters with previous cat experience who are willing to work with a cat who needs time and patience to help her adjust to their new home.