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Micky is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. He is an adult cat with diarrhea and weight loss in shelter despite eating well. He needs an internal medicine consultation and diet trial to investigate possible inflammatory bowel disease.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Micky is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. He is an adult cat with diarrhea and weight loss in shelter despite eating well. He needs an internal medicine consultation and diet trial to investigate possible inflammatory bowel disease. What my friends at ACC say about me: I have lived with cats in my previous home. 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 am looking for a home with a patient person. I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. Micky has made excellent improvement since his first assessment, and while there's still room for a little bit more, he's really doing quite well. He's very treat-motivated and allowed all petting while enjoying Temptations and squeeze-ups. He gave an occasional hiss but didn't escalate, and even when the treats ran out, he continued to allow petting on his head and along his back. He probably just needs a little bit more time to fully acclimate. Micky interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. We recommend that he go to a home with some cat experience preferred and be well counseled in conflicted behavior.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 6.7 lbs

Medical Notes

10/24/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7-9 years old, owner reported 7 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - growling in den, opted to sedate using 0.2 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.2 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) IM. When sedating began striking and vocalizing. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, moderate tartar + gingival recession (PDDZ 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 male, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Moderate dental disease Intact male Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort + behavior assessment 0.2 ml antisedan IM SURGERY: Okay for surgery

11/5/2025

Pre-op exam - visual exam due to high FAS S: Alert in den, growling and hissing O: No coughing or sneezing, nasal or ocular discharge A: Appropriate surgical candidate P: Surgery today 1088

11/5/2025

Surgical report Was this cat a Cryptorchid? No Routine Feline Neuter Self tie of spermatic cord Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon: 1088

11/5/2025

Feline Neuter performed by Vet: 1088 Patient anesthesia form uploaded to Shelter Buddy in Vet Documents. Start the following pain managements: Simbadol 1.8 mg/ml Injection - 0.6 mL was given SQ before sx as a one-time dose for pain management. Robenacoxib INJ 20 mg/ml – 0.45 mL was given SQ after sx as a one-time dose for pain management.

11/6/2025

SO: neutered yesterday BAR eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4, no apparent bleeding or dc noted from surgical wound neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: healing P: CTM while in care

11/13/2025

At approximately 4:10pm on 11/13/25 Mickey was examined via facetime in the foster parent's home. Micky was laying down in his carrier with the door open and had treats scattered around him. He allowed the foster parent to present her finger to him and he sniffed it but remained laying down. No signs of neurologic deficits noted. FP went to ER and had bite wound treated medically. P: Continue to monitor throughout DOH hold

11/21/2025

SO: Due for release from rabies observation BAR, at front of kennel licking at soft treat offered. eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate, no neurological deficits appreciated at this time A: no clinical signs of rabies appreciated P: Patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurologic signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at MACC.

11/30/2025

Staff note watery diarrhea in cage. Pet eats Select Protein diet readily when offered. EEN: mm pink CV/RESP: WNL ABD/UG: Firm material palpable in some segments of bowel and other segments distended with soft material. No masses palpable. MSI: BCS 2/9 Ambul x 4 NEURO: BAR chem/cbc HCT 27.5% low WBCs 19k high Retic 90k high Platelets 86k low Globulin 5.5 g/dl high ALt less than 10 low T4 1.9 ug/dl wnl Right lateral whole body rad only: No masses seen in chest Some gas filled intestines and other segments distended with ingesta. A: Weight loss about 3# Emaciated Diarrhea anemia r/o IBD vs pancreatic insufficiency vs occult neoplasia vs other Prognosis: poor Plan Select protein diet trial Vitamin b12 1000 mcg/ml 0.3 ml sq once a week x 6 weeks Move to medical to monitor diarrhea and any occurrence of vomiting +/- prednisolone trial +/- sedate for additional radiographic views

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Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Spay/Neuter status: Unknown

Date of Intake: 10/23/2025

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Micky is a 7 year old male DSH. He is being surrendered due to owner facing eviction and needing to evacuate the home.

Previously lived with:: 1 and and 3 other cats.

How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers and visitors, Micky is very shy and timid. He tends to hide initially. He tends to stress meow and prefers contact on his own terms. With known visitors he is tolerant of them.

How is this cat around children?: No experiences.

How is this cat around other cats?: With other cats He tends to hide initially. He tends to stress meow and prefers contact on his own terms.

How is this cat around dogs?: No experiences.

Behavior Notes: Clips their nails: never done Brush their coat: isn’t bothered Pick up and held: isn’t bothered Placed inside of a carrier: isn't bothered

Bite history:: None reported.

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Mickey is described as a talkative cat and prefers contact on his own terms. Mickey only has access indoors and likes to spend majority of the time in the owners bedroom. He enjoys to play hide and seek and likes to chase after his toys. Mickey likes to scratch on wooden surfaces. Owner likes how he is very to himself and likes to eat by the window, Mickey enjoys to eat more wet food.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat Previously lived with: 1 adult and and 3 other cats. Behavior toward strangers: Micky is very shy and timid with strangers. He tends to hide initially. He tends to stress meow and prefers contact on his own terms. With known visitors, he is tolerant of them. Behavior toward cats: He tends to hide initially. He tends to stress meow and prefers contact on his own terms. Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: No concerns reported Energy level/descriptors: High energy Other notes: Mickey is described as a talkative cat and prefers contact on his own terms. Mickey only has access indoors and likes to spend majority of the time in the owners bedroom. He enjoys to play hide and seek and likes to chase after his toys. Mickey likes to scratch on wooden surfaces. Owner likes how he is very to himself and likes to eat by the window, Mickey enjoys to eat more wet food. He isn’t bothered when brushing his coat, being picked up and held, or placed in a carrier.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/26/25 PRIOR ASSESSMENT Micky was crouched down hide in the den with a tense body and wide eyes upon approach. When removing the den cover, he hisses and steps back with his ears tilted to the side. When reaching close with treats offered on the scratcher tool, he pauses to sniff them. When pet on the head, cheeks, and body he leans further back and begins growling. Pick up was no attempted in order to reduce stress. When placing the den cover back on, he hisses again and continues growling. 10/28/25 Vol. Also had no toys in his kennel. He was lying on top of his den when I approached. Hissed and swatted at clicker with Squeeze-ups. No reaction to cat dancer. Growled and swatted when I attempted to put a toy in his kennel. Swatted at a bowl with tuna that I tried to put in his kennel. Eventually put some tuna in his kennel that he immediately started eating. Spicy kitty! 10/29/25 Vol. Micky was on top of den, lying on his side with limbs and tail spread away from his body. His eyes were squinty. He readily accepted squeeze up on scratcher tool. When offered more, he briefly hissed before eating. He slowly climbed down to front of kennel to eat more squeeze up. His tail began to swish and he appeared tense, and swatted at the scratcher tool (not hard), so we ended interaction to limit FAS. 10/31/25 Vol. On top of hidey box, crouched, eyes slightly narrow and ears forward - sat up erect as I read report. Put in treat bowl - Micky gave a big hiss and backed up. Approached with scratcher tool he very, very gently put his paw on the tool but took it off - no hissing. He dodged his head and squinted his eyes but allowed scratches with tool - turning head to get scratch coverage. He would sit still when stopped and would move head a little to meet tool when scratching started again. While scratching - he raised his paw to push tool away - waited a minute and he allowed scratching again. Gave plenty and ended interaction. 11/1/25 Vol. On top of den when approached, spoken to and door opened. Offered dry treats on scratcher tool. sniffed and left treats on top of den. Ate treats. Offered more dry treats in front of him. Will swat at scratcher tool. Hissed. Offered squeeze up on scratcher tool. Swatted and hiss. Closed door. Left a tray with a little bit of squeeze up near front of kennel. Came down from den to eat squeeze up. Will sometimes paw at scratcher tool or tube of squeeze up to bring closer to him. 11/7/25 Resting inside the den. Alert with neutral eyes. He allows petting along the head and head bunts the hand. Enjoys chin rubs and ate offered squeeze up treats throughout the interaction. Has acclimated well at the care center.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Calm,Sweet,Curious,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,Other,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Mildly conflicted, gives occasional hisses but allows petting all over. On 11/11/25, the foster was trying to move Micky from an electric sofa because she was worried it might be unsafe for him. Micky got scared and bit the foster on her right hand, between the thumb and index finger, leaving a small puncture. Micky seemed fearful and ran to hide immediately after the bite. Later on, he came out briefly to sniff around before returning to his hiding spot. Following the bite, the foster parent went to urgent care for treatment and antibiotics.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children,No other cats OR multi-cat home with adopters experienced with introducing new cats

Recommendations comments:: No children under age 13, respectful older children only. Counselor discretion. No other cats OR multi-cat home with adopters experienced with introducing new cats due to reports of how he tends to hide initially, stress meow, and prefer contact on his own terms. Counselor discretion is advised.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Micky has made excellent improvement since his first assessment, and while there’s still room for a little bit more, he’s really doing quite well. He’s very treat-motivated and allowed all petting while enjoying Temptations and squeeze-ups. He gave an occasional hiss but didn’t escalate, and even when the treats ran out, he continued to allow petting on his head and along his back. He probably just needs a little bit more time to fully acclimate. Micky tolerates attention and petting but appears to be moderately fearful or stressed in the shelter. He will likely need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that he go to a home with some cat experience preferred or at least be well counseled in fearful cat behavior. Due to the behavior shown, he may not be a great fit for young children. Any home with older children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction and endeavor to monitor this cat around their children to prevent these behaviors from being reinforced.