Animal Profile
Pewter
Hello, my name is Pewter. My animal id is #232920. I am a desexed male white cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 7/27/2025.
Pewter needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He is a calm cat with chronic diarrhea and anemia. He needs an internal medicine consult and imaging for suspected inflammatory bowel disease. We are managing him with a special diet and anti-inflammatory medication which he may need indefinitely.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Pewter needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He is a calm cat with chronic diarrhea and anemia. He needs an internal medicine consult and imaging for suspected inflammatory bowel disease. We are managing him with a special diet and anti-inflammatory medication which he may need indefinitely. 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 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'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 8.05 lbs
7/27/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8-10 years based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - high FAS; hissed, ear back; tail tucked under Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective P = 200hr R = 40rr BCS 3-4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted, left ear tipped Oral Exam: oligodontia; gingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, no apparent murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: thickened loops of bowel U/G: MC MSI: before sedation ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dull hair coat; underweight CNS: before sedation mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment - senior cat - anemia - thickened loops of bowel r/o IBD vs LSA vs other - h/o loose BM's - dull haircoat - underweight - dental disease Prognosis: Guarded Plan: Telazol- 0.14 ml IM Intake procedures PCV- 26 % TS- 7.2 Abd. Rads: costral cartilage of ribs appear fractured and displaced; ingesta in stomach; descending colon gas
7/28/2025
Disregard
7/28/2025
Issue List: - anemia - loose BM - underweight Q-BAR hissing when approached; eating EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic U/G: MC MSI: Ambulatory x 4, dull hair coat CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) unthrifty, underweight, anemic r/o poor nutrition vs infiltrative disease FAS at this time P) CWSC
7/30/2025
SO: In medical being monitored after episodes of diarrhea BAR, sitting at back of kennel. Has eaten all food in kennel 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: diarrhea P: psyllium husks 1/4 tsp with food BID x14d Proviable 1 capsule daily for 14d monitor for continued diarrhea if continues consider diet change +/- OPG
8/4/2025
Pet eating well. Moist semi formed stool and urine in litter box. Pet is QAR and sitting on top of den. RESP: Eupneic A: Diarrhea improving. Plan Reweigh +/- repeat PCV
8/8/2025
Hx: anemia, dental disease, persistent diarrhea S: QAR, ate well o/n. Resting in kennel, but when made to go in den hisses at handler. O: Visual exam only EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing or audible congestion U/G: Externally WNL, neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate/alert A: Anemia- r/o pre-regenerative vs. non-regenerative Diarrhea- improving (semi soft this morning) BAR Eating P: Monitor in medical Consider diet trial if diarrhea persists
8/10/2025
BAR sitting on den. Eats Select Protein diet when offered. Pudding like stool on edge of litter box. PCV: 35% wnl A: Appetite is good. Weight about the same since intake. Diarrhea persists despite fiber supplement. Anemia resolved r/o food sensitivity vs IM infectious vs other Prognosis: Fair Plan Royal Canin Select Protein PR wet and dry diet trial. OPG +/- Prednisolone trial
8/11/2025
Ova & Parasites - No ova or parasites seen. Giardia Antigen Negative Cystoisospora Antigen Negative
8/13/2025
SO: In medical on treatment for chronic diarrhea and weight loss BAR, comes to kennel door when offered hand to sniff. Briefly head bunts. Appears to be 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: diarrhea P: continue food trial increasing psyllium husks 1/2 tsp PO BID indefinitely
8/17/2025
Pet is eating select protein diet well but not gaining weight and soft grey/brown stool persists. wt. 8.05# EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge RESP: Eupneic ABD: Thready intestines. MCS: BCS 3/9 Dorsal muscle wasting. NEURO: BAR chem cbc HCT 23.8% low retic 8.3k wnl WBCs 28k high Neuts 21k high Monos 0.9 k high BG 79 wnl Kidney values wnl Globulin 5.5 high liver values wnl TP 8.2 g/dl wnl tbili less than 0.1 T4 1.5 ug/dl wnl A: Anemia with inflammatory leukogram Underweight Chronic soft tool Thickened intestines r/o IBD vs neoplasia vs other Prognosis: Poor Plan Prednisolone 5mg po sid x 14 days then reassess advise at risk placement
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
KNOWN HISTORY:: Pewter was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
Recommendations comments:: No young children under 13 years due to fearfulness. Counselor discretion is advised.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Pewter was resting curled up with his head tucked in and tail wrapped around his body. When spoken to and opening the door, he wakes up with alert eyes and softly hisses. When reaching close with treats on the scratcher tool, he harshly hisses and ignores the treats. When pet on the head, cheeks, and body, he begins growling, harshly hisses again, and walks from one kennel through the portal door to the other kennel side. Pick up was not attempted in order to reduce stress. Pewter tolerates attention and petting but appears fearful or stressed in the shelter. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. Due to the behavior shown, he may not be a great fit for young children. Any home with older children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction and endeavor to monitor this cat around their children to prevent these behaviors from being reinforced.