Animal Profile
Iggy
Hello, my name is Iggy. My animal id is #220072. I am a desexed male gray cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 15 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 2/11/2025, with the surrender reason stated as animal health - cannot afford vet bill.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Iggy is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Iggy is a sweet senior cat who has recently been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. He has been doing well on his oral treatment so far, but it is not a condition we can manage long term in shelter.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Iggy is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Iggy is a sweet senior cat who has recently been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. He has been doing well on his oral treatment so far, but it is not a condition we can manage long term in shelter. A volunteer writes:Easy Iggy, brought by his loving longstanding family was found to be hyperthyroid, a condition(common in elderly cats) easily treated with medication given daily. Iggy is a lovely senior(even very friendly with the veterinary team) who craves for company and love, meowing for attention, leaning and purring for caresses. He is a good guy who came with wonderful comments from his former owners! Iggy came with a one month history of vomiting(often seen with an over reactive thyroid) and beside a little reprieve, this symptom has persisted within our walls. He likely needs, at his age and with his condition, a more peaceful environment than a shelter as well as close veterinary follow up. In other words, sweet and handsome Iggy needs you to overcome this bump in his life and have some more time to give and receive love. Iggy is at the Manhattan Care Center. What my friends at ACC say about me: I am a sweet, social, older gentleman, looking for the perfect forever home! I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I have lived with dogs in my previous home. I am a cat that is in need of a lap! I can't wait to be your new lap cat.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 12.5 lbs
2/11/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 12-15 years based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Positive History: Stray Subjective: Q-BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - Body relaxed; easily examined Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective P = 200hr R = 40rr BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes- IAOU, ears clean Oral Exam: 2/4 dental issues PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MC MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dull hair coat; mild dorsal muscle wasting CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment geriatric with suspect chronic conditions surrendering owner reports vomiting more frequently Prognosis: Fair Plan: Intake procedures CBC/CHEM/T4/UA (cysto)- pending
2/13/2025
CBC/chem/T4 CBC severe monocytopenia-suspect lab error as all else wnl Chem ALP 140 U/L (H) T4 11.3 ug/dL A: Hyperthyroid P: Starting methimazole 2.5mg PO BID indefinitely, adjusting in light of repeated testing Recheck cbc/chem/T4 in 3 weeks
2/13/2025
SO: Senior cat in medical. Blood work was compatible with hyperthyroidism. Started on methimazole 2.5m g PO BID today, rechecking blood work in 3 weeks BAR, comes to front of kennel seeking attention, very vocal. Eating with good appetite eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: hyperthyroidism P: starting methimazole 2.5mg BID today monitor in medical for a few days. If doing well, consider moving out to adoptions.
2/14/2025
SO: In medical started on treatment for hyperthyroidism BAR, comes to kennel door seeking attention. Appears to be eating with good appetite. No vomitus noted in kennel from overnight eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: hyperthyroidism on treatment P: continue current treatment plan
2/14/2025
SO: In medical started treatment for hyperthyroidism BAR, comes to kennel door seeking attention and food eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: hyperthyroid P: continue current treatment plan
2/15/2025
SO: In medical started treatment for hyperthyroidism. Has been taking oral medication well BAR, comes to kennel door, very vocal, seeking attention and wet food eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: hyperthyroid-on treatment P: continue current treatment plan
2/16/2025
Eating well. Urinated and defecated in box. No vomit in cage. Plan Consider move to adoptions tomorrow recheck t4 3 weeks
2/18/2025
Issue List: - hyperthyroidism - vomiting on methimazole to control the overactive thyroid QAR vomited this AM (food and phlegm) EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed; no obvious mass effect U/G: MC MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) hyperthyroid vomiting more frequently P) Start on SQ fluids- 100 ml LRS x 5 d's
2/19/2025
Progress exam S/O: BAR, vomit present in kennel this morning, primarily food. No ocular or nasal discharge. Eupneic. Pink and moist mm. A/P:Vomited again today Otherwise stable with methimazole 2.5mg PO q12h *Administer Cerenia 1mg/kg until 2/21
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Iggy was very vocal. when being transferred, he went straight into the demand hide. limited handling.
Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes
If yes, Please elaborate:: He has been reported to have accidents about three times a week. He urinates outside the box and on clothing, and defecates outside of the box. This began about three months ago.
Basic Information:: Iggy is a aprox. 10-year-old, male, cat. He was surrendered after his pervious family could no longer care for him.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 child, dogs
How is this cat around strangers?: He is shy and initially hides around strangers. He typically warms up within two weeks.
How is this cat around children?: He plays gently around children. He has previously lived with one 16-year-old child.
How is this cat around other cats?: He has no experience with other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: He is tolerant of dogs and has lived with two small dogs.
Behavior Notes: He struggles when his nails are trimmed, when he is picked up, or when he is placed in a carrier. He enjoys having his coat brushed.
Bite history:: No bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: Low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: He is a quite, lazy, lap cat. He spends most of his time in the bedroom, and plays gently. He received interactive playtime about once a month. He likes to scratch cardboard. He is very well mannered, nice, and calm. He eats Meow Mix dry food and Friskies wet food.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: 2 adults, 1 child, dogs Behavior toward strangers: Shy and initially hides around strangers. He typically warms up within two weeks. Behavior toward children: Plays gently around children. He has previously lived with one 16-year-old child. Behavior toward dogs: Tolerant of dogs and has lived with two small dogs. Bite or Scratch history: None reported Litter box training: Yes, but was noted to have accidents in his prior home. At the care center he was detected to have a medical condition. Energy level/descriptors: Low energy level Other notes: He is a quiet, lazy, lap cat. He spends most of his time in the bedroom, and plays gently. He received interactive playtime about once a month. He likes to scratch cardboard. He is very well mannered, nice, and calm.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,Curious
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Iggy was at the front of the kennel upon approach. Loose body with tail high. When spoken softly to and opening the kennel door, he quickly head bunts and body leans against the hand. Iggy allows gentle petting on his head and cheeks. During pick up, he allows petting all over when held for a few seconds. After placing him back down, he continues to tolerate more petting and attention. Iggy interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.