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Puma is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Puma is a middle aged cat with elevated kidney values consistent with kidney disease. He is also overweight and has dental disease. Puma will need follow up with a veterinarian with placement. Behaviorally, Puma has high FAS and has not allowed much medical handling.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Puma is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Puma is a middle aged cat with elevated kidney values consistent with kidney disease. He is also overweight and has dental disease. Puma will need follow up with a veterinarian with placement. Behaviorally, Puma has high FAS and has not allowed much medical handling. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. Puma is at the front of the kennel meowing loudly. He greets the assessor with a high tail and immediately nudges against their hand, head bunting intensely. The assessor allows Puma to pet himself against their hand as his tail begins to swish back and forth quickly. When pet along his body, his tail continues to swish. Puma puts his front paws on the assessor's shoulders and attempts to climb into their arms, while head bunting and purring. He allows to be picked up and held, and once set back down continues to attempt to push his way out of the kennel to solicit attention. The assessor redirects him with a liquid treat that he eats readily, and a few toys that he rolls around with once the kennel door is closed. Puma interacts with the observer, solicits and appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. We recommend that Puma go to a home with some cat experience preferred and be well counseled in overstimulation.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 16.9 lbs

Medical Notes

3/10/2026

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8yrs based on dentition/conformation Microchip noted on intake? scans negative History: Stray cared for by finders for approx. 3 weeks; noted to have hematuria Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - rubbing up against staff for affection, starts to growl with restraint Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? no Objective: P = 190 R = 24 BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition with diffuse staining, gingival recession around canines and molars PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: tense, resents deep palpation, no masses palpated U/G: MN; bladder initially large but soft; easily expressed with light yellow urine MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment: Approx. 8yr MN DSH Hx of suspected hematuria (r/o other sources of bleeding vs intermittent hematuria as none seen on urine sample today (r/o FLUTD vs cystoliths vs UTI vs other) Overweight Prognosis: good Plan: Sedated with dexdomitor 10mcg/kg + torb 0.2mg/kg IM Urine obtained by cysto and bladder was then fully expressed (easily)- no hematuria noted Intake tasks Submit cbc/Chem/T4 + UA to idexx Place in medical to monitor for signs of hematuria/stranguria or any other sources of bleeding Reversed with equal volume antesedan DVM recheck tomorrow SURGERY: already neutered

3/11/2026

Recheck, bw results S/O: BAR at front of kennel this morning, eating well, no c/s/v/d noted; when attempting to examine this afternoon - he allowed brief touch before quickly pulling back, hissing, and growling; visual exam only EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Appropriate mentation CBC: Hct 27.7 (L) CHEM: SDMA 19 (H), creatinine 2.8 (H), BUN 53 (H), phosphorus 7.2 (H) T4: wnl UA: USG 1.018 (L), pH 6.0; protein 1+, blood/hemoglobin 2+, RBC 10-15 A: Azotemia, low USG consistent with CKD iris stage 2 vs pyelonephritis vs other AKI vs open High FAS Periodontal disease Overweight Hematuria on UA - ro sampling vs secondary to UTI or other cystitis Hx of reported hematuria P: Scheduled convenia 8 mg/kg SQ in case of UTI or pyelo Unable to administer SQ LRS due to behavior CTM closely on rounds, recommend veterinary follow up with placement

3/14/2026

Progress exam S/O: Excellent appetite reported, normal stools and urine (no hematuria observed). BAR, leaning into head rubs and attempting to escape kennel, slightly conflicted behavior as would then tense and quickly pull back. No ocular or nasal discharge. Eupneic. A: Suspected early renal disease High FAS Periodontal disease Overweight Hematuria on UA - ro sampling vs secondary to UTI or other cystitis Hx of reported hematuria P: No additional treatments required Ok to move up to adoptions *Will need follow up with vet once placed/adopted to monitor hematuria and manage suspected kidney disease

3/15/2026

Noted by staff to have significant hematuria today when cleaning kennel. Otherwise BAR, A+A, eating well. Scheduled for sedated rads/AUS tomorrow to r/o stones

3/16/2026

sedated exam and UA- hx of hematuria, blanket/kennel stained in bloody urine yesterday sedated with 0.16mL dex/torb IM, adequate sedation achieved. Small firm bladder palpable -AUS guided cysto ineffective as bouncing off bladder walls. Walls appear thickened, inflamed, some gross debris present within bladder. Expressed - free catch revealed no overt hematuria but the appearance of mucoid material in urine sample. Rads: no overt stones or lesions CBC/CHEM sent out with UA to check renal values Reversed with equal volume antisedan IM Given monitoring log - check for blood work and UA result tomorrow. Recheck cat in 3 days pending results, due to appearance of urine started on s/o diet CTM while at QACC

3/16/2026

Sedated rads/AUS, 10mcg/kg dex and 0.2mg/kg torb fine, coord with DVM Dex/torb 0.16/0.16 ml IM Blood and urine collected to send to Idexx Antisedan 0.16 ml given IM

3/17/2026

Recheck BW and UA results: CBC: anemia (24.5) eosinopenia (0.05) CHEM: sl H SDMA (16) with n creat (1.6) and n BUN (34) UA: (free catch- bladder expressed into tube) USG: 1.034 (H than prior) A. R/o hydration status vs FIC vs sterile cytitis - p received convenia 3/11, rec monitoring and repeating in 10 days (3/21). CTM and recheck when due for convenia 3+ proteinuria r/o second to hematuria 3+ hematuria H RBCs (30-50/HPF) TT4 wnl A. Azotemia - resolved from last BW Hematuria r/o sterile cystisis vs remanents of possible prior tx'd pyelonephritis

3/17/2026

recheck hematuria cat S/O BAR, comes to the front of the kennel, no c/s/v/d appreciated, no hematuria noted on log, food disturbed EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4 A. Hx of intermittent hematuria Resolved azotemia, and H Ph on latest blood USG only slight below normal now P. scheduled for repeat convenia and recheck in 3 days CTM and seek placement Keep on s/o diet in case of underlying FLUTD/FIC

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake Puma was friendly and outgoing with counselors and has allowed all handling to be done without any concerns. Due to medical concerns Puma was rushed back to medical no further handling was done.

Date of Intake: 3/10/2026

KNOWN HISTORY:: Puma was brought in as a stray, there is no known history in a home environment.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 315/26 Vol. Puma caught my attention by meowing at me. I opened the kennel door and offered him Temptations. He did not eat them right away. He was more interested in being petted. He walked back and forth between the two sides of his kennel, rubbing against my hand. He is very outgoing and calm. And looks like a puma!

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Energetic

VOCAL:: Talkative

CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Affectionate,Insistent,People oriented,Curious

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Overstimulation

Potential challenges comments:: Puma is social and affectionate but appears to have the potential to become easily overstimulated. As a result of this observed behavior we recommend adopters who are familiar with signs of behavioral arousal and agitation in cats, so that interactions can be ended before Puma becomes overstimulated. We also recommend fishing pole-type toys for play as they allow for interaction and vigorous, stimulating exercise while keeping human hands at a distance.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

Recommendations comments:: No young children under 5 years old due to potential for overstimulation. Older, respectful children only.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Puma is at the front of the kennel meowing loudly. He greets the assessor with a high tail and immediately nudges against their hand, head bunting intensely. The assessor allows Puma to pet himself against their hand as his tail begins to swish back and forth quickly. When pet along his body, his tail continues to swish. Puma puts his front paws on the assessor's shoulders and attempts to climb into their arms, while head bunting and purring. He allows to be picked up and held, and once set back down continues to attempt to push his way out of the kennel to solicit attention. The assessor redirects him with a liquid treat that he eats readily, and a few toys that he rolls around with once the kennel door is closed. Puma interacts with the observer, solicits and appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. We recommend that Puma go to a home with some cat experience preferred and be well counseled in overstimulation.