16/12/2023
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Cute Tabby Boy TRIXIE Is Opening Up After Graduating from the Fraidy Cat Club! Client came to BACC to surrender his daughter's cat, Trixie. His daughter had moved away and left her cat.
Trixie is on the emergency placement list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. He has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to his stress levels, it is in his best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. He would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give him plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.
Please check here for updated adoption hours.
What my friends at ACC say about me:
I would do best in a home with only adult humans.
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.
Brooklyn Center
TRIXIE 181791
2Y | Male | 8lbs | O/S
Hello, my name is Trixie. My animal id is #181791. I am a male brown tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 2 months 4 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 9/7/2023, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- kids not caring for animal.
Trixie is on the emergency placement list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. He has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to his stress levels, it is in his best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. He would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give him plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information.
Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form.Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response.Pre-Screener Form
Trixie is on the emergency placement list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. He has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to his stress levels, it is in his best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. He would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give him plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.
Please check here for updated adoption hours.
What my friends at ACC say about me:
I would do best in a home with only adult humans.
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.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 8.26 lbs
Vet Notes
9/8/2023
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 2 year
Is this an orphan kitten? no
Is the kitten eating on own?
Is the kitten suckling?
Microchip noted on Intake? neg
History: o/s - moving
Subjective: BARH
Ate food in den but did not come out to eat food in cage. not eat. Litter box empty.
No c/s/v/d.
Observed Behavior - In den - hissing and ears back when cover pulled up
Is there evidence of Cruelty? no
Is there evidence of Neglect? no
Is there evidence of Trauma? no
Objective
T =
P = wnl
R = eup
BCS = 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: minimal tartar
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: male intact, 2 sst
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: externally clean
Wood's Lamp Exam:
Assessment:
Apparently healthy young adult male intact DSH
Prognosis: good
Plan:
Sedate with dexdom/ ket/ torb 0.12 cc each - based on estimated weight in den. Reverse with antisedan 0.12cc. Good sedation and recovery.
Routine intake tasks except orals to be done when awake.
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
9/15/2023
Start gabapentin 20 mg/kg PO q12h indefinitely for noted FAS--discontinue if patient is not taking in food
10/1/2023
Brief recheck for sneezing
BAR, sneezing during exam, mild congestion
Plan:
-Hang under the weather sign
-Post monitoring sheet on kennel
-Start Doxycycline 10 mg/ml PO SID x 10 days
-Start FortiFlora SID x 10 days
-Apply Mirataz topically once
-DVM recheck in 3 days
10/4/2023
URI day 3 - BAR, hisses when approached, sneezing, no active nasal discharge noted, eating well.
Plan: Continue with current treatment plan and recheck URI day 10
10/11/2023
URI day 10
Patient BAR and eating well- wet and dry bowls empty. No URI signs noted or reported.
URI resolved
10/15/2023
Noted by staff to have vomited pink, foamy liquid once.
Patient is QAR in kennel, laying down with eyes closed. Does not rise when offered wet food but springs up and swats when touched head with pen. Ate all food overnight and ate most food in the AM. New food bowls in kennel appeared untouched.
A.
Acute vomiting vs possible hematuria
P.
Placed monitoring sheet; patient has high FAS and does not allow handling
If vomiting continues or patient is quiet, consider sedation for examination and treatment.
10/16/2023
Brief progress exam cageside due to FAS
Patient is sitting in back of kennel, swats when approached. Appears brighter than 10/15. Monitoring sheet details AS 2, some wet food eaten. No further episodes of vomiting.
Suspect "red liquid vomit" may be urine - recheck tomorrow and consider sedated UA vs nosorb collection if persists.
10/18/2023
Recheck vomiting/possible hematuria
Patient QAR in cage- swats when approached, but more slowly than usual. Not eating.
Sedated for exam with butorphanol 0.2 mg/kg and dexdomitor 10 mcg/kg IM. After, reversed with antisedan.
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Mild tartar
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: No masses palpated
U/G: Male intact, two scrotal te**es, p***s WNL with no blood noted
MSI: No masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities prior to sedation
Re**al: WNL externally, FS 3-4 on digital re**al exam
Brief focused ultrasound: Bladder WNL. Multiple round structures with anechoic fluid near bladder (r/o intestines vs. mass vs. other); similar appearance to pyometra though patient is male. Kidneys WNL. No free fluid in abdomen.
Urine obtained via cystocentesis- grossly normal- appears appropriately concentrated, no hematuria noted
AXR: WNL, no obstructive pattern noted, formed f***s in colon
A:
Vomiting- r/o GI (gastroenteritis, FBO, pancreatitis, neoplasia, other) vs. extra-GI (renal vs. hepatic vs. metabolic/endocrine vs. neoplasia vs. other)
No neurological signs noted
P:
Ultrasound and AXR- see above
Send out CBC/chem/UA
Moved to medical for closer monitoring
Gave LRS 100 ml SQ
Recheck tomorrow
10/18/2023
Recheck lethargy, possible vomiting - QAR until approached, then hissing, swatting, growling from inside den; not eating, no v/d noted in kennel, no ocular or nasal discharge.
CBC: monocytosis 0.903
CHEM: phosphorus 7.7 (H), sodium 146 (L), potassium 5.9 (H), chloride (L); ALP 10 (L)
UA (cysto): USG 1.043, pH 7.0; proteinuria 3+, trace ketones, struvite crystalluria 2+
A:
Electrolyte abnormalities somewhat consistent with vomiting/diarrhea
Lethargy - not appreciated during interaction
Anorexia
Plan:
Continue to monitor in medical, continue gabapentin
No other treatments at this time due to extremely high FAS and aggressive behavior
10/19/2023
Progress exam
Patient is BAR sitting on top of den, will growl and hiss when approached. Visual only due to FAS. No V/D in kennel or abnormal urination noted. No ocular or nasal discharge. Eupneic. Appetite noted as 1 (poor), some crunched dry food noted throughout kennel.
A.
Suspect gastroenteritis
Anorexia - possibly improving
P.
Continue to monitor in medical
Continue gabapentin
No other tx at this time due to high FAS and behavior - may need to be sedated for treatments.
10/20/2023
Brief visual exam
S/O:
BAR, growling when approached, comes to front and swats
No vomiting noted, suspect diarrhea - brown substance splattered on kennel wall (back of kennel and near portal door), unable to tell if food vs diarrhea
No ocular or nasal discharge, no c/s
Empty wet food dish inside den, food dish outside den appears untouched, crunched kibble pieces throughout kennel
A:
Vomiting - not noted
Anorexia - improved
Possible diarrhea
P:
Hung "place food inside den" sign
CTM in medical, if continues to eat well consider moving out of medical
10/21/2023
Recheck - BAR, no c/s/v/d noted, empty food dish in den. Okay to move out of medical, CTM while at BACC.
10/24/2023
Patient does not take gabapentin regularly in food, does not tolerate handling. Okay to discontinue
10/27/2023
On 10/27/23, Trixie was examined. The patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurological signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at BACC.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Behavior History
Behavior Assessment
Client said Trixie is very active and playful. During admissions Trixie was very fearful, growled and hissed as we moved him from carrier to den.
Date of Intake: 9/7/2023
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Client came to BACC to surrender his daughter's cat, Trixie. His daughter had moved away and left her cat.
Previously lived with:: Adults
How is this cat around strangers?: Curious
How is this cat around children?: Plays gently, shy and timid
How is this cat around other cats?: Unknown
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown
Behavior Notes: Client said Trixie is very active and playful. During admissions Trixie was very fearful, growled and hissed as we moved him from carrier to den.
Energy level/descriptors:: High Energy
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Trixie is a very active and playful young cat! He loves spending time where his people are and is very friendly and outgoing. Trixie likes to play hide and seek and playing with interactive toys with his people. His favorite treats are friskies and his favorite thing to do is play around!
KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat
Previously lived with: Adults
Behavior toward strangers: Curious
Behavior toward children: Plays gently, shy and timid
Behavior toward cats: Unknown
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown
Bite or Scratch history: None
Litter box training: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors: High Energy, Trixie is a very active and playful young cat! He loves spending time where his people are and is very friendly and outgoing. Trixie likes to play hide and seek and playing with interactive toys with his people. His favorite treats are friskies and his favorite thing to do is play around!
Other notes: Client said Trixie is very active and playful. During admissions Trixie was very fearful, growled and hissed as we moved him from carrier to den.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 9/12/23
1- Crouched down on top of den, tense body, wide eyes, ears flattened. Growls upon approach, hisses when opening the door. May stop growling in 10 seconds, so I begin to close the door, but then she continues to growl. I wait until she stops again in another 10 seconds, she tilts her ears to the side/forward, lip licks, slow blinks, and then I slowly close the door at the end.
2- Still crouched down at the top of the den with a tense body and wide eyes. Low growl upon approach but she started to slow blink. Hissed when I made eye contact but then body and eyes softened when I looked away. Waited 10 seconds until she remained calm and started to slow blink again, I then slowly closed the door.
3- Same spot, growls when approaching with treats on the scratcher tool then hisses and then swats hard. Steps back hunched over with pilo erect fur, continues to growl with ears flat and eyes wide. Occasionally stops growling to lip lick and when I mark and slowly pull the tool away, she growls again. Repeat a few times of growling and stopping to lip lick, slowly begins to calm her body and ears. Transitions to low grumble when I give her space at end of interaction.
9/17/23
Hiding in cat den upon approach, completely hidden from view. She grumbles very low when spoken to and I remove myself when she stops growling through her den. I repeat this 3x and I leave some treats on the opposite side of her kennel in case she wants to explore later.
9/20/23
Sitting inside his den with his tense face visible in the opening with eyes wide and dilated, body low, and ears tilted as he hisses and low growls. I speak softly and slow blink waiting for him to stop growling or slow blink back at me. He slow blinks a few times and I mark this behavior before walking away. I repeat this 2 more times while working in the room.
9/24/23
Hiding in cat den upon approach, only the very edge of his ear is visible sticking out from his den opening. He hisses and grumbles from within his den and I remove myself each time he takes a break between the growls and hisses and there's silence. I repeat this 3 x.
9/26/23
Hunched in back of kennel, body and face tense and ears completely flattened from the side. He hisses and growls when I lift the cage cover. I remove myself when he stops growling and hissing for a moment or when he slow-blinks. I repeat this 3 x.
10/01/23
Trixie is poking his head out of his den as I approach and he watches me lift the cage cover with flat ears and a tense face. He grumbles and maintains eye contact with me and I leave his presence after marking the behavior with a "good boy" each time he stops grumbling. I repeat this 3 times and I also notice that he's eaten the treats I left in his kennel from earlier! He has been out of his den more often and he will sometimes slow-blink and will appear more calm than during previous days.
-GAN
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Playful,Independent,Bold,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Other,New home adjustment period,Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: It is difficult to predict if Trixie will respond to socialization but we recommend offering high value treats and food to help build a positive association to humans. Feline behavior staff have started clicker training him with dry treats when he displays calm behavior and tolerates brief petting on the head.
Trixie prefers to eat dry treats placed or tossed in front of him. He may sniff puree treats but does not accept the puree from the scratcher tool or tube. We recommend using dry treats to coax him into a carrier or den or through the portal door when transport is necessary.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Trixie is a shy, timid, and independent cat whose behavior has improved since the previous evaluation; although he continues to display signs of fear, he resorts to defensive behaviors to protect himself when he feels cornered instead of offensive behaviors to appear intimidating and directly face off a threat. He used to immediately hiss and growl upon approach, hide in his den, and swat with force and his claws out when staff reached close to him, but now he is usually found perching on top of the den, leans his head forward to sniff and accept treats offered, and may respectfully swat with his claws in.
Trixie was sitting up at the front of the kennel with a tense body and wide eyes upon approach and then steps back when spoken to and opening the door. He curiously sniffs and accepts treats offered on the scratcher tool placed in front of him and then he climbs on top of the den crouched down with his tail wrapped around his body. Trixie continues to accept more treats and allows brief petting on his head while eating with his head low and ears tilted and flattened. When reaching close to offer more treats, Trixie begins growling and bats the tool, then keeping his paw raised. The assessor keeps the tool still until he stops. After slowly pulling the tool away, Trixie calmly climbs down the den and continues to accept more treats and gentle petting on the head.
Trixie has shown the potential to warm up here in our shelter, specifically by transitioning from the 'fraidy cat program to positive reinforcement. Although Trixie was showing promise, he appears to now be deteriorating. These behaviors were likely exasperated after his DOH-hold when he had to spend time in medical which is a new environment.
Trixie was hunched on top of his cat den as the assessor approached, body and face tense, ears forward, eyes bright and alert and tail curled around feet. Trixie made eye contact when spoken to and began vocalizing. Trixie watched the kennel door as it opened and he tolerated touch on the head with the assessor's hand breifly before turning his head to bite it. As the assessor is pulling the hand away from Trixie he reaches out towards it, grabs it with claws extended and pulls it back towards him to give it another swat. Pick up was not attempted at this time.
Trixie displayed similar behaviors during his re-assessment.
Trixie is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He has tried to swat / scratch / bite and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
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