Animal Profile
Whiskey Muffin
Hello, my name is Whiskey Muffin. My animal id is #242048. I am a desexed female gray tabby cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 12 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 11/20/2025.
Whiskey Muffin is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Whiskey Muffin is a friendly cat who was brought to the shelter as a stray as it was reported she wasn't thriving outside. While at the shelter, it was noted that she had an ataxic gait and some tremors, but an otherwise bright geriatric cat. We are unsure the cause of these abnormalities, but they don't appear to affect her quality of life. As an older cat, Whiskey Muffin would benefit from a rapid shelter exit and work up with a full service veterinary hospital. Whiskey Muffin has allowed for all handling, solicits pets, and head butts during exams.
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. Whiskey Muffin is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Whiskey Muffin is a friendly cat who was brought to the shelter as a stray as it was reported she wasn't thriving outside. While at the shelter, it was noted that she had an ataxic gait and some tremors, but an otherwise bright geriatric cat. We are unsure the cause of these abnormalities, but they don't appear to affect her quality of life. As an older cat, Whiskey Muffin would benefit from a rapid shelter exit and work up with a full service veterinary hospital. Whiskey Muffin has allowed for all handling, solicits pets, and head butts during exams. 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 can go home today! I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. What do you get when you cross a cat with a couch? A cat-potato! And that's me to a T! I am a sweet, social, older gal, looking for the perfect forever home! Water Bottle interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 7.4375 lbs
11/20/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 10-15 years based on dentition and conformation Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - solicits pets and attn, purring, allowed for handling and tasks, resisted restraint but allowed for blood draw Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective T = np P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: missing most visible dentition, extruding maxillary canines PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS, green linear tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, matting over the hind end, slight scabbing to the hind paw pads but no swelling noted CNS: mild intention tremors, slightly ataxic gait, otherwise mentally appropriate Assessment Mild ataxia and intention tremors r/o CH vs open Dental dz - approx 3/4 Geriatric - suspect chronic condition Prognosis: fair pending BW Plan: intake exam and tasks CBC/CHEM/T4 house in ICU for monitoring seek placement pending BW awaiting sort SURGERY: Prior altered
11/20/2025
CBC: Anemia without evidence of regeneration (HCT 25.7) monocytosis (0.9) CHEM: H globulins (5.5) A. Anemia r/o chronic dz, non-regenerative vs pre-regenerative Monocytosis r/o inflam from dental dz vs open P. No change in plan, CTM and recheck tremors/ataxia tomorrow, if appears stables seek placement
11/21/2025
recheck geriatric ataxic cat S/O BAR, comes up to the front of the kennel, purring and head butting, solicits pets, no c/v/d noted S+ during exam, wet food moderate disturbed, noted to be urinating outside litter box prior to exam EENT: mild epiphora OU, moderate mucoid nasal d/c HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4, good skin tent Neuro: intention tremors, mildly ataxic gait A. Suspected CH- mild-moderate URI_-moderate Dental dz P. Move to med-iso start doxy 10mg/kg PO SID x 10 days recheck at day 3, 7, 10 Seek placement
11/24/2025
recheck -geriatric -tremors, ataxia - possible CH -URI moderate day 3 S/O BAR, comes to the front of the kennel when approached, no c/v/d appreciated, S+, food trays mostly empty EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4, good skin turgor Neuro: mildly ataxic gait, intermittent tremors A. URI- under tx Tremors and ataxia r/o primary neuro (CH) vs secondary/aquired. P appears BAR, stable and no cognitive impairments P. Con't with current treatments Recheck as scheduled seek placement- p is geriatric with mild neuro impairments and would do better outside the shelter environment
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Whiskey Muffin was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on her behavior history in a home environment.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Easy going
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Whiskey Muffin was at the front of the kennel with low eyes, forward ears and her tail loose; she accepted all pets while slow blinking and slightly leaning in and when pet down and around her back/body she began to stand but fell over. The assessor was able to lift her and place her back down where she stood slightly sway left and right with a high tail. She tolerated all pets on her head, cheeks as well as down and around her back. Whiskey Muffin interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.