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A1411281
Located At: San Jose Animal Care Center
Description: My name is Lauryn Loranda Hill.
I am a spayed female, gray Domestic Shorthair.
I am a spayed female, gray Domestic Shorthair.
Age: The shelter staff think I am about 6 months old.
Found At: I was found at N King Rd/Mabury Rd
More Info: I have been at the shelter since Jul 19, 2026.
10/20/26 08:43
Previously named Missy, "Lauryn" is in need of urgent rescue. She has megacolon (suspect congenital (e.g. from birth)), but is well-managed on a low-residue Purina EN diet after having discontinued laxatives several weeks ago, though she may intermittently need laxatives long-term if she has flare-ups of constipation. She had some behavioral challenges in foster care when transitioned from a pen (smaller room) to the full home, hiding often and only playing at night or when individuals were not around (there was a young child and dog in this home), and was avoidant of young child in home. Per foster, she likes playing with toys, and enjoys freeze dried treats. She may do best in a low-stimulation home with a routine environment. Lauryn is not fit for re-release to her original colony due to her megacolon disease and need for specialized diet and monitoring.
In need of urgent rescue or committed cat-savvy adopter with review date of 10/27/26. Rescue or adopter must be willing to continue her therapeutic diet and must be prepared to manage her megacolon lifelong.
08/17/26 17:34
Intake: 7/19/26
Missy is a ~12-13 week old F spayed kitten who was vaccinated/altered with member of community who was managing a colony; this kitten came into shelter for tummy distension and diarrhea; the kitten was treated with fenbedazole/toltrazuril/fortiflora, followed by injectable B12 and propectalin, followed by metronidazole; the kitten had chronic diarrhea for ~4 weeks in shelter with gradual improvement; kitten has now developed severe constipation and megacolon; enema performed 8/17, started on miralax/lactulose. Kitten has some inflammation near vulva/anus from chronic diarrhea that is expected to resolve with time. Patient has only gained 0.4 lb since intake 1 month ago, but patient is eating. Failure to gain weight is suspected to be related to gastrointestinal disease. There is a possibility of underlying gut motility dysfunction (congenital vs metabolic).
The long-term prognosis is considered guarded to fair due to the kitten’s young age and diagnosis of megacolon. Megacolon can result in chronic constipation and may require ongoing dietary management, hydration support, stool softeners/laxatives, and/or other medications. Some animals can be successfully managed medically, while others may have recurrent constipation or require surgical treatment if medical management is unsuccessful. Because this kitten is only 12 weeks old, the long-term course and response to treatment cannot yet be predicted with certainty. Close follow-up with the rescues veterinarian is recommended, particularly if the kitten develops straining, decreased appetite, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, or failure to pass any stool.
In need of urgent rescue who can monitor/manage this kittens constipation/diarrhea, kitten may benefit from gastrointestinal therapeutic diets (ID/EN/Gastrointestinal) and may need frequent veterinary recheck until gastrointestinal disease has stabilized.
10/20/26 08:43
Previously named Missy, "Lauryn" is in need of urgent rescue. She has megacolon (suspect congenital (e.g. from birth)), but is well-managed on a low-residue Purina EN diet after having discontinued laxatives several weeks ago, though she may intermittently need laxatives long-term if she has flare-ups of constipation. She had some behavioral challenges in foster care when transitioned from a pen (smaller room) to the full home, hiding often and only playing at night or when individuals were not around (there was a young child and dog in this home), and was avoidant of young child in home. Per foster, she likes playing with toys, and enjoys freeze dried treats. She may do best in a low-stimulation home with a routine environment. Lauryn is not fit for re-release to her original colony due to her megacolon disease and need for specialized diet and monitoring.
In need of urgent rescue or committed cat-savvy adopter with review date of 10/27/26. Rescue or adopter must be willing to continue her therapeutic diet and must be prepared to manage her megacolon lifelong.
08/17/26 17:34
Intake: 7/19/26
Missy is a ~12-13 week old F spayed kitten who was vaccinated/altered with member of community who was managing a colony; this kitten came into shelter for tummy distension and diarrhea; the kitten was treated with fenbedazole/toltrazuril/fortiflora, followed by injectable B12 and propectalin, followed by metronidazole; the kitten had chronic diarrhea for ~4 weeks in shelter with gradual improvement; kitten has now developed severe constipation and megacolon; enema performed 8/17, started on miralax/lactulose. Kitten has some inflammation near vulva/anus from chronic diarrhea that is expected to resolve with time. Patient has only gained 0.4 lb since intake 1 month ago, but patient is eating. Failure to gain weight is suspected to be related to gastrointestinal disease. There is a possibility of underlying gut motility dysfunction (congenital vs metabolic).
The long-term prognosis is considered guarded to fair due to the kitten’s young age and diagnosis of megacolon. Megacolon can result in chronic constipation and may require ongoing dietary management, hydration support, stool softeners/laxatives, and/or other medications. Some animals can be successfully managed medically, while others may have recurrent constipation or require surgical treatment if medical management is unsuccessful. Because this kitten is only 12 weeks old, the long-term course and response to treatment cannot yet be predicted with certainty. Close follow-up with the rescues veterinarian is recommended, particularly if the kitten develops straining, decreased appetite, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, or failure to pass any stool.
In need of urgent rescue who can monitor/manage this kittens constipation/diarrhea, kitten may benefit from gastrointestinal therapeutic diets (ID/EN/Gastrointestinal) and may need frequent veterinary recheck until gastrointestinal disease has stabilized.
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Shelter information
Location: San Jose Animal Care Center
Address: 2750 Monterey Road
San Jose, CA 95111
San Jose, CA 95111
