Animal Profile
Buttons
Hello, my name is Buttons. My animal id is #87679. I am a female torbie cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 13 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 2/2/2020, with the surrender reason stated as other.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Buttons came to ACC as an owners surrender, her previous owner hit some bumps on the road of life and had to make the difficult decision of surrendering this sweet girl. Buttons were reported to by playfull, independent and quiet. she likes to patrol the house at night with a median level of activity. in the acre center Buttons is not thriving and is finding it hard to adjust, staying in the back of the kennel and allowing minimal handling. it would benefit Buttons if she gets out of the care center, as soon as possible, as we fear that her behavior could start to decline. Buttons is currently a bit under the weather, she was diagnosed with URI, dental disease and is Geriatric.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 5.9 lbs
2/3/2020
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 13 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History: os Subjective: BARH. Observed Behavior -tense, nervous, lip licking, flatulent Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with oligodontia and grade 4 dental disease, no oral lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Senior pet Dental disease Prognosis: Good Plan: CTM while at BACC Rec BW and dental with placement SURGERY: ok for surgery in house with BW
2/5/2020
Per feline behavior, start gabapentin 20mg/kg PO BID for shelter anxiety.
2/6/2020
pre op exam Estimated age:13 yr Subjective:owner surrender Observed Behavior -fearful Objective QAR fearful, mild dehydration P = WNL R = WNL BCS EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:moderate dental tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: hyperplastic teats MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment dental disease otherwise healthy mature cat Prognosis: very good Plan: LRS 75ml SC at pre med fluid therapy during spay SURGERY: Okay for surgery after sedating pet for surgery, more thorough oral exam show severe tartar, gingival recession, severe halitosis gave Convenia 0.32ml SC
2/6/2020
chem lytes CBC,T4 WNL except for mildly elevated GLOBS 6.3, ALB normal at 3.2 HCT 46.2%, NEUT 2.55,PLT not registering
2/6/2020
Cat Spay Was this cat in heat, pregnant or have a pyometra? no Ventral Midline Incision Ovaries Ligated with:3-0 PDS Uterine Body Ligated with:3-0 PDS Abdominal Closure:3-0 PDS Skin closure:3-0 PDS skin glue Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon:1204 Additional Comments: developed uterus, no signs of uterine discharge, however uterine stump flushed with sterile saline tartar scaled off, tooth 308 loose and extracted. Large amount of gingival bleeding, gum recession. Pet most likely will need dental extractions in future
2/12/2020
H: 2/3- Intake, noted to have dental disease 2/5- started on gabapentin for anxiety 2/6- OVH performed- given convenia Chem-WNL except for mildly elevated GLOBS 6.3, ALB normal at 3.2 CBC-HCT 46.2%, NEUT 2.55 2/12- noted to be open mouth breathing S: QAR to BAR. Occasional hacking. No svd. Ate most of wet food Eyes: Unremarkable OU Ears: Unremarkable AU. Nasal Cavity: Mild to moderate serous nasal discharge Lungs: Moderate stertor, Eupneic U/G: Normal external genitalia. No discharge. Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Rectal: Not performed. Externally normal. Assessment URI Dental disease Plan: start Doxycycline 10 mg/kg SID x 10 days Move to ISO tomorrow if no placement found Start nebulization BID x 5 days recommend dental with placement
2/17/2020
Progress exam: History: 2/3- Intake, noted to have dental disease 2/5- started on gabapentin for anxiety 2/6- OVH performed- given convenia Chem-WNL except for mildly elevated GLOBS 6.3, ALB normal at 3.2 CBC-HCT 46.2%, NEUT 2.55 2/12- noted to be open mouth breathing, started doxycycline and nebulization Today, 2/17: Poor appetite seen on rounds. Subjective: QAR, no coughing/diarrhea. Poor appetite noted since 2/16. Audibly congested. Objective: Cageside exam performed. Eyes: Blepharospasm OU Nasal Cavity: Audibly congested with moderate serous nasal discharge Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Integument: Unremarkable haircoat. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: -URI -Dental disease -Anorexia (likely secondary to URI Prognosis: Fair Plan: -Start LRS 20 ml/kg SQ q24h x 3d until 2/19 -Start cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ q24h x 3d until 2/19 -Continue doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO q12h until 2/22 -Monitor appetite closely -Recommend dental cleaning with placement
2/17/2020
Doxycycline 50mg/ml,0.42ml SIDx5days was dispensed to NH.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Buttons had dilated pupils and would keep her body low to the counter when walking. She would try to get off the counter but allowed to be placed back on. Buttons would back away when being put in the carrier and would lip lick.
Spay/Neuter status: No
Date of Intake: 2/2/2020
Basic Information:: Buttons is an approx 13 year old unaltered female torbie cat that was surrendered to BACC due to owner going into the shelter system. Owner had her since she was a kitten and has not taken her to the vet.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this cat around strangers?: Buttons is described as shy for a few minutes.
How is this cat around children?: Buttons was already a one year child for a day and was described to hiss at the child.
How is this cat around other cats?: Buttons has not been around other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: Buttons has not been around dogs.
Behavior Notes: Buttons will sleep during car rides, has never been given a bath or had her nails trimmed, enjoys having her coat brushed, being picked up and held, and will struggle when being placed in a carrier.
Bite history:: Buttons has no bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
For a New Family to Know: Buttons is described as playful, independent, quiet, and being a night owl. Buttons will be in the same room as someone or follow them around when someone is home. Buttons will occasionally play with toy balls but tends to like window watching more. Buttons has been kept indoors only and will sleep with the owner or by the window. Buttons has been fed fancy feast and nine lives dry and wet food twice a day. She is litter box trained with an uncovered box and clumping litter. She will scratch on the mattress.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 adult Behavior toward strangers: Shy for a few minutes Behavior toward children: Hisses at the child she was around Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, used an uncovered box and clumping litter. Energy level/descriptors: Buttons is described as playful, independent, quiet, and being a night owl with a medium activity level. Other notes: Buttons will be in the same room as someone or follow them around when someone is home. Buttons will occasionally play with toy balls but tends to like window watching more.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 02/04/20 Lying in litter box, body low and face tense. She makes eye contact with wide eyes when spoken to, then looks slowly around the room as the kennel door opens. She tolerates slow and gentle petting with the scratcher tool while flattening her ears and stress meowing, then turning her head to hiss. She lowers back down and licks her lips as I'm removing the sctratcher tool from her kennel. Not interested in treats or tuna at this time. Uncomfortable, needs more time to adjust. 02/07/20 Laying low and tense in the back of her kennel, making eye contact with large, dilated pupils. She will hesitate to retreat when opening her kennel, but instead pauses and watches the assessor. She did tolerate petting the scratcher briefly, then retreated to her other kennel when pet along her body. The assessor offered her some treats, but she showed no interest. 02/09/20 Lying in back of kennel, ears forward and eyes wide. She makes eye contact when spoken to, then looks around the room as the kennel door opens. Buttons leans forward to sniff the tuna treats offered, then tolerates very slow and gentle petting with the scratcher tool along her head and shoulders while stress meowing and turning her head to watch the claw. I pull the scratcher away, then pet her very gently making sure she can see the scratcher each time it approaches her. She remains tense and unsure throughout her session - likes to be spoken to but is not yet comfortable with petting. Needs some time to adjust. Not interested in treats during interaction but she does eat them after I've walked away. 02/11/20 Crouched in front of kennel, ears forward and tail curled around feet. She makes eye contact when spoken to and vocalizes. Eats treat offered through kennel door, so I click and reward each time she sniffs my hand. I attempt petting her with the scratcher tool after building an association for a few more moments and she becomes uncomfortable and swats/bites the scratcher as it passes along her shoulders. Not comfortable with petting today but very interested in treats, especially tuna puree. May be less tolerant of interaction because of developing URI (open mouth breathing and sneezing during interaction). Needs some time to adjust. 2/12/20 Lying hunched, subdued. Slowly begins to eat chicken fillet and dry treats while allowing gentle petting on the head with the back of my hand. In time begins purring and allows extensive petting on the head. Doing better. 02/13/20 Crouched in back of kennel, body and face tense and tail curled around feet. She makes eye contact when spoken to and hisses, then steps forward to sniff the treat offered. She looks at me again and hisses before eating the treat, so I click and reward each time she makes eye contact without hissing or sniffs my hand. Uncomfortable and unsure of interaction at this time, but very food motivated and likes all treats. Feeling a bit under the weather. Needs time to adjust.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm,Sweet
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Buttons is appears wary in the care center, but accepts gentle attention with a slow approach. She was lying in the middle of the kennel, but becomes alert and starts breathing heavy. She focuses on assessor with dilated eyes, but leans forward and sniffs hand when extended, her body posture is kept low. She tenses up when pet and turns to watch my hand, grumbling very slightly, but doesn't escalate. She'll carefully eat treats offered and seems to relax a bit, but remains stiff and wary. She has potential to warm up more. Buttons tolerates attention and petting but appears fearful or stressed in the shelter. She may need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. Due to the behavior shown and behavior reported by her previous owner, she 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.