25/02/2024
Hello, my name is Brie. My animal id is #193616. I am a desexed female black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 11 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 2/14/2024, with the surrender reason stated as animal behavior - aggressive towards people.
Brie is not doing well in the shelter due to her high level of fear, anxiety, and stress. She is not eating well. Brie was found to have a small kidney and an elevation in one of her kidney values so there is some concern for her kidney function. Behaviorally, Brie is a shy, timid, and independent cat. Often seen with a tense body and wide, dilated eyes. She steps back when reaching in to remove the den cover, begins growling, and sniffs treats offered on the scratcher tool. Brie would benefit medically and behaviorally from transitioning to a quite environment that can provide the care she needs.
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Brie is not doing well in the shelter due to her high level of fear, anxiety, and stress. She is not eating well. Brie was found to have a small kidney and an elevation in one of her kidney values so there is some concern for her kidney function. Behaviorally, Brie is a shy, timid, and independent cat. Often seen with a tense body and wide, dilated eyes. She steps back when reaching in to remove the den cover, begins growling, and sniffs treats offered on the scratcher tool. Brie would benefit medically and behaviorally from transitioning to a quiet environment that can provide the care she needs.
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What my friends at ACC say about me:
I have potential behavior challenges that staff will address with you when you meet me.
I'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing.
I am looking for a home with a patient person.
I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace.
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.
I would do best in a home with only adult humans.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 8.6 lbs
Vet Notes
2/14/2024
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: Reported 11y, exam agrees.
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive
History: Owner surrender after incident in home.
Subjective: BAR
Observed Behavior - Growling, striking and biting when approached. Elected sedation using 0.1ml dexmedetomidine 500mcg/ml, 0.1ml ketamine 100mg/ml, 0.1ml butorphanol 10mg/ml IM provided light but adequate sedation.
Evidence of Cruelty seen -no
Evidence of Neglect seen- no
Evidence of Trauma seen -no
Objective
T =
P =wnl
R =wnl
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: adult dentition with moderate tartar no significant PDDZ, lower right premolar fractured at gum line
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: female spayed, linear scar on ventral abdomen c/w OHE
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: normal external
Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed
Assessment
fractured tooth, otherwise apparently healthy
Prognosis:
good
Plan:
intake tasks appropriate to DOH hold
needs behavior assessment
Susprect tooth fractured when biting during transfer into freeman net.
SURGERY:
already spayed
2/15/2024
Brie has been reported for having a reduced appetite. She arrived yesterday, 2/14. She has not urinate or defecated since arriving.
In the kennel she is BAR, hissing, swatting.
O:
EEN: 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 on visual exam
A:
1) Hyporexia/no urination/no defecation - suspect stressed due to being in new environment.
2) Continue to monitor appetite/U/D
3) If not improving, should consider supportive treatments (fortiflora, cerenia, fluids) which may be difficult due to patient's behavior.
2/16/2024
Progress examination:
Brie is highly stress in her kennel. She is growling and will lunge forward when approaching her kennel. She has not eaten any food or used the litter box in 3 days.
Visual exam only:
EEN: no nasal/ocular discharge
Resp: eupneic, growling. No obvious increase in resp rate/effort.
MSI: Ambulatory x 4.
Mentation: Appropriate
A:
1) High levels of FAS in shelter
2) Anorexia - R/O stress vs unpalatable diet vs other
P:
Due to behavior, will continue to monitor. Patient should be reassessed daily for progress.
2/18/2024
Very high FAS; may be eating a little
concerned that cat will have difficulty thriving in shelter
2/19/2024
Pet in den and swatting. Urinated in box. Ate some o/n per log.
EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge.
RESP: Eupneic
A: High FAS
P: CTM
2/20/2024
Pet did not eat today.
EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge
Oral: No oral lesions
CV/RESP: HR 160 ssp lungs clear
ABD/UG: SNP NMP
MSI: BCS 4/9 Ambul x 4 before sedation
NEURO: BAR
Rads:
Chest clear
Abdomen: No foreign or obstructive pattern seen. No masses seen.
Small left kidney
HCT 34.7%
Platelets 40k low r/o clumping artifact
BG 186 high r/o stress
BUN 37 high
creat 2.1 WNL
SDMA 13 WNL
Na 166 high
Liver values wnl
T4 1.4 WNL
A:
Dehydration
Small right kidney poss early chronic kidney disease
Anorexia r/o FAS
No urine available for analysis
Prognosis: Poor in shelter
Plan
Sedated with DKT feline pre-mix 0.4ml IM
Whole body rads
Chem/cbc
LRS 100 mls SQ
Antisedan 0.08 ml IM reversal
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Behavior History
Behavior Assessment
upon intake, Brie showed a lot of reserved behavior. She didn't allowed me to hold or carry as she was hissing and swatting a lot. She would growl through her carrier, even when not being near her. She seemed tensed and stressed in the environment. When trying to transfer her into the Kennel, Brie was very wasn't receptive to the process as she didn't want to go inside. She continuously grew more tense as we tried to calmly place her in. In the end with using the stick in persuading her out, and it not really functioning. I was helped by Dorothy and Alex to just leave her in her carrier inside of her kennel until she felt comfortable to leave.
Date of Intake: 2/14/2024
Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes
Basic Information:: 11 years old
tortoiseshell
Michele owned Brie for 11 years.
she lived with only 2 adults.
Reason for surrendering be because she is biting and scratching.
Previously lived with:: Michele Williams
How is this cat around strangers?: hisses, growls, swats, nips, and bites.
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: when picked up Brie Squirms, stress meow, hisses, growls, swats, and bites.
when placing cat in a carrier, cat will Squirms, stress meow, hisses, growls, swats, and bites.
Bite history:: Yes.
The cat was being stressed out on 2/13/2024 by the cleaning lady, owner had the cleaning lady go & after that the cat began to attack. see DOH note for more details.
Date of the last scratch/bite: 2/13/2024
although the cat has never bitten/scratch nor come into contact with other animals, Michele believed Brie's stressed behavior caused the bite/scratch to happen.
Energy level/descriptors:: Low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: None.
For a New Family to Know: Brie Prefers contact on her terms. She is independent, yet fearful of others she's not used to or surroundings. Owner claimed that the cat is lazy/couch potato. Brie spent majority of her time indoors, enjoying to be situated in the livingroom and also the bedroom, Owner mentioned that Brie loved laying by her & her husband's feet. The cat likes to spend majority of it's time where people are. Brie is not very interested in playing. She prefers her independent time, as Owner claimed. The cat doesn't get interactive during playtime. Brie enjoys carpet/fabric. Horizontal surface. However she did not have scratching post. Cat enjoys eating both types of wet & dry food, Brie also likes temptation treats as owner stated.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat
Previously lived with: 2 adults
Behavior toward strangers: hisses, growls, swats, nips, and bites.
Behavior toward children: Unknown
Behavior toward cats: Unknown
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown
Bite or Scratch history: On 2/13/24, Brie scratched and bit owner on both her legs. Her cleaning lady was in the apartment and began to notice that Brie was growling, hissing, and swatting. When notify of Brie's behavior, the owner advised the cleaning lady to go home while she dealt with the cat. The bite/scratch incident forced her husband to hide in one of the rooms while the owner and her caretaker tried to control Brie. Brie had attacked the owner on both her feet to the point where skin broke and blood shed.
Litter box training: No concerns reported.
Energy level/descriptors: Brie Prefers contact on her terms. She is independent, yet fearful of others she's not used to or surroundings. Owner claimed that the cat is lazy/couch potato. Owner mentioned that Brie loved laying by her & her husband's feet. The cat likes to spend majority of it's time where people are and enjoys to be situated in the living room and bedroom. Brie is not very interested in playing and doesn't get interactive playtime.
Other notes: when picked up or placed in a carrier, Brie squirms, stress meow, hisses, growls, swats, and bites. Brie enjoys carpet/fabric. Horizontal surface. However she did not have scratching post. Cat enjoys eating both types of wet & dry food, Brie also likes temptation treats as owner stated.
Upon intake: Upon intake, Brie showed a lot of reserved behavior. She didn't allowed me to hold or carry as she was hissing and swatting a lot. She would growl through her carrier, even when not being near her. She seemed tensed and stressed in the environment. When trying to transfer her into the Kennel, Brie was very wasn't receptive to the process as she didn't want to go inside. She continuously grew more tense as we tried to calmly place her in. In the end with using the stick in persuading her out, and it not really functioning. I was helped by other staff to just leave her in her carrier inside of her kennel until she felt comfortable to leave.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 2/16/24
Hisses and swats at the scratcher tool when attempting to pet through the side den portal door. Ignores offered treats. Left alone to reduce stress.
2/19/24
Inside den looking out, partially obscured, hisses and low growls when spoken to. Growling intensifies when approached with treats on the scratcher tool and pulls back out of view. Allows touching with the scratcher tool but does not enjoy the interaction at all. Never stopped growling.
2/20/24
Inside of den and low growls upon approach, pupils very dilated and body tense. When offered the scratcher tool, lifts paw and places it on the scratcher tool while continuing to low growl. Tolerates petting on the head with scratcher tool but does not seem to enjoy, only tolerate. When offered squeeze up treat, does not take but does sniff momentarily before retreating to back self into the back of the den.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Curious,Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period,Fearful
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
Recommendations comments:: Fearful and independent cat with bite/scratch history.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Brie is a shy, timid, and independent cat. She was crouched down hiding in the den focused on the assessor thought the den side door with a tense body and wide, dilated eyes. She steps back when reaching in to remove the den cover, begins growling, and sniffs treats offered on scratcher tool. Brie allows petting on the head, cheeks, and body but does not engage with the attention. She leans further back in the den, continues to growl, and raises a paw up in position to flee away. Pick up was not attempted to reduce stress.
Brie tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
