Animal Profile


King

Hello, my name is King. My animal id is #185876. I am a desexed male black cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 5 months 3 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a stray on 10/27/2023.

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King needs emergency placement for medical reasons. He is an adult cat with cruciate disease in his right hindlimb and weakness in his left knee. He needs an orthopedic consultation for patella luxation and cruciate ligament repair.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. King needs emergency placement for medical reasons. He is an adult cat with cruciate disease in his right hindlimb and weakness in his left knee. He needs an orthopedic consultation for patella luxation and cruciate ligament repair. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. My purr motor is always running! Please check here for updated adoption hours. A volunteer writes: Lovely King is a trusting gentleman who is very sincerely trying his best. When I first met him, King was lying on his side, lovingly confiding in his favorite toys (rainbow mouse and crinkle ball) about his search for his forever family. While it hasn't been easy, he knows they're out there, and so he remains committed and very hopeful. When King saw me standing by his condo door, he stayed on his side but leaned his head all the way back. Looking up at me expectantly as he stretched his paws out, he patiently waited for me to open the condo door. King seemed to regard my hand as his rightful pillow and I loved seeing him softly purr as he curled his head into it. King showed me his perfect little belly and joyfully kneaded the air. I would have been happy to stand there for as long as he wanted, but King stood up for a proper welcome. He continued leaning his head into my hand and gently headbutting me. King has so much love and friendship to share with everyone he meets that we know he will be a wonderful addition to his forever family.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 9 lbs

10/27/2023

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4-6y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Injured stray cat kept by finder for 1 week on kennel rest. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Head butting and seeking attention. Was able to climb on and off den in kennel. Allows all handling, more tense on slippery surface of scale. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Neglect seen-no Evidence of Trauma seen -yes, HL lameness bilaterally Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with moderate staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, but weak on HLs, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat with few minor abrasions CNS: Mentation appropriate - bilateral HL paraparesis, anal tone present Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment spinal trauma suspected R stifle suspected cruciate tear L stifle patella dislocation Prognosis: fair Plan: intake tasks sedate for radiographs using 0.1ml dexmedetomidine 500mcg/ml, 0.1ml ketamine 100mg/ml, and 0.1ml butorphanol 10mg/ml IM-provided good sedation lateral and VD views of pelvis, thorax and lateral of each stifle Pelvis-no apparent fractures lumbar spine-possible subluxation of 2 caudal lumbar vertebrae L stifle patella appears displaced cranially, but on manipulation mild crepitus, but negative cranial drawer R stifle unremarkable appearance on radiograph, but positive cranial drawer with marked laxity Zorbium applied for 9lbs Robenacoxib 20mg/ml 0.5ml sc SID x3d SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to injuries

10/28/2023

Problem List: - Hindlimb paresis - Possible cruciate rupture/tear of R HL - Left HL patella cranially displaced on radiographs S: BAR, food bowls empty. Head bunting. O: EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, weight baring but weak on HLs. Allows palpation of LHL but sensitive to palpation of RHL CNS: Mentation appropriate - HL paraparesis Rectal: Externally WNL A: HL paraparesis Possible RHL cruciate tear P: CWCT Recommend seeking placement for sx correction

10/29/2023

Issue List: - left sided patella luxation and possible stifle subluxation - h/o HL paraparesis but appears to be amb x 4 on presentation BAR H eating BM in litter pail EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: MC MSI: Ambulatory x 4 but crouching gait in HL's CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) L HL injury possible spinal injury P) CWSC

10/30/2023

Onsior 6 mg 1 tablet po sid x 3 days.

10/30/2023

Pet urinated and defecated in box o/n. Eating well. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge. RESP: Eupneic MSI: BCS 4/9 Ambul x 4. Laxity visible in right stifle and left stifle bows as he walks. Pet vocalizes when hind end is touched and resists exam. NEURO: No proprioceptive deficits. HL weakness but not ataxia. BAR A: HL lameness and weakness r/o stifle changes as previously described. DOH-B Prognosis: Fair. Expect chronic instability in stifles without surgery but pet appears happy when not palpated. P: Onsior 6 mg 1 tablet po sid x 3d starting tomorrow. Monitor

10/31/2023

On 10/31/2023 at approximately 11:12 AM, King was examined. The patient has appropriate mentation at this time. He has had some weakness in his hindlimbs but this appears to be attributed to an orthopedic injury. He does not appear to have neurologic deficits in his hindlimbs on presentation. Hx: on DOH for biting a person; left sided patella luxation and apparent stifle subluxation (r/o trauma) BAR H eating well; very social eent- no nasal and no ocular discharge hl- clear and eupneic msi- ambulatory x 4 but lameness on the left HL and reluctant to stand; bcs- 5/9 neuro- no apparent deficits but does have HL weakness A) no apparent neuropathy present but has orthopedic injuries in left hindlimb P) DOH-B observation

11/2/2023

SO: Bilateral HL stifle issues. Currently on rabies observation after bite incident BAR eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated ambulatory x4 with bilateral HL weakness mentation alert and appropriate A: bilateral HL lameness P: continue pain management

11/5/2023

Pet BAR. Ate well o/n and urinated in box. RESP: Eupneic. MSI: Ambul x 4 but instability in HLs as previously described. A: Stable Prognosis: Poor without surgery to correct instability in knees. Plan Advise orthopedic consultation for patella luxation and cruciate repair to increase comfort and behavior. Movet to holding Onsior 6mg 1 tablet po sid x 7d

11/10/2023

At approximately 10AM on 11/10/2023 King was examined, he was eating during interaction and would periodically look up at me. No signs of neurologic deficits or abnormalities were noted during the interaction or during his time at MACC. A: No signs of neurologic deficits or abnormalities P: Consider releasing from DOH hold Recommend placement for HL work up/orthopedic consult

11/15/2023

Hx: presents with URI QAR EENT- nasal discharge HL- 200hr reg nm UG- MC MSI- NSF A) URI mild P) B Vits- 1000microg/ml Sig: 0.25 ml sq or 0.10 ml sq SQ fluids- 100ml LRS

11/17/2023

SO: On treatment for mild URI with sc fluids and B12 injection BAR, in kennel, appears to be eating, but with decreased appetite eent: eyes clear, mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-moderate P: treat in place doxycycline 50mg/ml 0.8ml PO SID x7d fortiflora 1 packet PO SID x7d monitor appetite daily recheck in 7d

11/22/2023

Recheck moderate URI S: BAR, standing up right at kennel door, lightly paws at me, food bowls are empty O: EEN- eyes clear, clear nasal discharge but no ocular discharge noted H/L- Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing or audible congestion appreciated MSK- ambulatory x4 Neuro- alert/appropriate A: URI appears to be resolving Eating well P: CTM in care

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

KNOWN HISTORY:: King was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/03/23 King was lying calmly and stood up when he saw me approach and came forward with a high tail and gave hard head bunts and loved the attention. He ate treats. 11/04/23 King was lying quietly and became excited to see me rolling on his back, eating treats and head bunting! Happy cat! 11/06/23 King came forward, curious and then enjoyed all petting, leaning in, giving head bunts and arching his back with a partly raised tail. Then he ate treats. 11/10/23 Calm resting on his bedding extended in a relax position. During enrichment he was curious watching from afar the wired butterfly in front of his cage. After, he quickly engages the front for offered treats. 11/11/23 Came to the front and ate treats and gave head hints and enjoyed all petting!

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate,Mellow

VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty

CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,People oriented,Affectionate,Sweet,Social

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Uncomfortable with pick up,Other

Potential challenges comments:: Suspicion of pain induced aggression due to spinal and/or leg injury and may resolve if medical condition resolves. King is very sweet and affectionate but bit the assessor during a routine pick up attempt. It did not appear to be fear induced. The second bite incident occurred when vet services staff was cleaning King's kennel. She reached her hand over to clean the bed and King was alongside it. King bit down on her right wrist and let go, laid down on the bed flicking his tail, and then solicited attention for petting. He may be somewhat anxious when people approach or reach around his sides and body due to his rear body being in a vulnerable state and him having limited mobility in his legs.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

Recommendations comments:: Due to bite incidents.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 11/8/23 Upon approach, King was by the front of the kennel seeking attention. Alert with soft eyes. Ears upright, at rest. While he stands, he seems instable and bears more weight on his upper portion on his body. However, King head bunts the assess-a-hand when petted but after a few strokes along the body he quickly nips and grasps it. Throughout the interaction, he continues to seek attention leaning against the hand while randomly biting with moderate pressure and showing affection at the same time. Unable to perform, pick up do to medical reasons. After ending the assessment, he enjoys offered treats and joyfully played with the mouse toy after ending the assessment. 10/30/23 King is a super sweet cat who stood up with a little difficulty due to his spinal condition and came forward head bunting and leaning in for cheek rubs with enthusiasm and a straight up tail. When the pick up was attempted he bit the assessor’s arm without warning we believe due to possible spinal pain. King interacts with the observer, appreciates and enjoys attention and allows all petting, but did not appear to like being picked up during the previous behavior evaluation. He bit the assessor when pick up was attempted but we suspect it is due to his medical condition and may be pain-induced. Please note that this cat has a significant medical condition so we may not be seeing true behavior during pick up and behavior may change when the cat’s medical condition improves. The second bite incident occurred when vet services staff was cleaning King's kennel. He may be somewhat anxious when people approach or reach around his sides and body due to his rear body being in a vulnerable state and him having limited mobility in his legs. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents preferred, but regardless should be well counseled about picking him up. Any future home with children should be counseled in respecting the cat’s space and for the family to use care when picking him up, especially while he is recovering from his medical condition.