Animal Profile
Glimmer
Hello, my name is Glimmer. My animal id is #224953. I am a desexed male black cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years 2 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a aco - impound on 4/17/2025.
Glimmer is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Glimmer has had chronic diarrhea and has allowed for limited handling while in our care. Glimmer would benefit from a quiet low stress environment so his medical concerns can be addressed appropriately.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Glimmer is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Glimmer has had chronic diarrhea and has allowed for limited handling while in our care. Glimmer would benefit from a quiet low stress environment so his medical concerns can be addressed appropriately. What my friends at ACC say about me: Glimmer is an adult cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. He is apprehensive of people and while showing no aggressive behaviors, he tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. Please be mindful that older cats will require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people, we recommend offering high value treats and food to help build a positive association to humans. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 8.27 lbs
4/21/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 7 years based on dentition and conformation Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: aco impound Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - timid, warmed up with handling, allowed for handling and tasks 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: moderate to severe wear and staining to visible dentition, missing multiple teeth, foul odor PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, two scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Dental dz app Prognosis: good Plan: intake exam and tasks awaiting sort would benefit from dental with placement or adopts SURGERY: Okay for surgery: Y
4/30/2025
Pre-Op Exam S/O: BAR, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge noted Lungs: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Dental disease P: Neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
4/30/2025
Routine Feline Neuter Single incision over midline of scrotum, sharp dissection to exteriorize each testicle Self tie of spermatic cords Green linear tattoo placed Surgeon: 1438 Additional Note: Smooth recovery
5/1/2025
Post Surgical Exam Attitude/Demeanor: QAR Appetite: Eating well. C/S/V/D: none Incision site: No swelling, bruising, or bleeding; sutures appear intact. Pain level: Appears comfortable. Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: No. Additional notes: Animal appears to be healing well.
6/8/2025
Start gabapentin 20 mg/kg PO q12h indefinitely for noted FAS, monitor response
6/10/2025
Diarrhea noted in litter box Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V. Diarrhea noted F/S: 6/7 Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4 NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed Diarrhea PLAN: Per standing orders -Monitor log placed on kennel -Start fortiflora po q24h x5days & psyllium husk PO q24h x5 days -CTM, recheck on 6/16
6/18/2025
Progress exam: Subjective: Diarrhea recheck Objective: FS: 6 noted on monitor log, unable to see any stool due to patient sitting in litter box. ASSESSMENT: Presumed Diarrhea PLAN: Per standing orders -DVM recheck
6/20/2025
Recheck diarrhea - completed course of probiotics and psyllium husk but continues to have diarrhea. FS 6-7 noted in past few days. Patient is sitting in LB and hissing; appears to have good appetite - empty food bowls in kennel. A. Diarrhea, not resolved P. Start metronidazole 0.4ml PO BID x 5 days Fortiflora SID x 7 days Recheck in 5 days
6/24/2025
Patient BAR, no c/s/v. Appetite excellent. Persistent reports of diarrhea FS 6-7 Plan: -Scheduled for fecal O+P -D/c fortiflora, start proviable 1 capsule PO q24h x 14d until 7/8 -Extend metronidazole 0.4 ml PO q12h additional 5 days
6/25/2025
Collect fecal sample and send out fecal OPG ///Done
6/26/2025
progress exam and fecal interpretation S/O QAR, hisses when approached, no c/s/v noted, D+ (FS6-7 noted and in kennel), food trays disturbed EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4 Fecal results (OPnG): negative A. Diarrhea persists FAS P. Con't with current treatments (on metro thru 6/29) Scheduled for full blood work tomorrow, check results and amend plan as needed CTM carefully on rounds recheck at the end of metro course, consider running diarrhea PCR panel if no improvement Seek placement- p has had chronic diarrhea while in QACC and high FAS. Would benefit from quiet setting and full service vet work up
6/29/2025
CBC: leukocytosis (24.4), neutrophilia (16), monocytosis (0.97) r/o stress vs inflammatory leukogram CHEM: suspect hemolysis and artifact results Hypoglycemia (50) r/o artifact Hyperphosphatemia (7.3) sl hyperkalemia (5.3) sl hypochloremia (113) sl hyperproteinemia (8.9) with hyperglobulinemia (6.2) r/o inflammatory TT4 wnl A. Stress vs inflammatory leukogram Abn on chem most likely d/t hemolysis, scheduled to repeat pending how p doing P. No change to plan aTT, recheck as scheduled
6/29/2025
recheck, last day of metronidazole P is hiding in den, noted to have FS5 today on log but foul smelling FS6 present in litterbox. No stool noted yesterday on log. A/P Diarrhea persists despite multiple medication and diets CTM- some slight improvement noted on log. Recheck in a week, consider start on steroids if still having FS7
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Glimmer was brought in from a hoarding situation with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 4/23/25 FB61 Hunched in litterbox, body and face neutral. He watches me as I open the kennel door and he leans away while tilting his ears when offered treats and a toy. When I reach towards him to attempt petting he slowly begins to crawl away from my hand in an attempt to avoid touch, ears tilted and tail/body low. Nervous - needs more time to adjust. 5/2/25 FB79 Such a timid boy! Inside of his litterbox, Glimmer avoided eye contact when i opened the cubby door and spoke as he laid with his tail tightly wrapped a low head/gaze and his ears forward. He had no reaction when i spoke to him and when i pet the top of his head - nor when i pet down and around his body. I spent some time with with his and he tolerated a head massage and cheek rubs with no reaction. 5/4/25 Vol. Glimmer was on the ledge, watching me. I put Squeeze Up next to him but he did not try to eat it. I went to get him a toy and when I returned, he was lying down at the front of the kennel. I opened the door and he allowed me to pet him with the scratcher tool. He moved into the smaller compartment, then leapt up to the ledge. He is a little fearful but sweet. 5/14/25 FB61 Hunched in cubby, body and face tense with feet and tail tucked. He tolerates petting while lowering his head, slow-blinking hard and shifting his weight. I offer him some treats and he gets up to slowly retreat into his main kennel space. Not too interested in interaction at this time. 5/18/25 FB79 On the top part of his kennel, Glimmer has his paws tucked away, forward ears and his eyes neutral. He slow blinks at me when i speak to him for a while and allows all pets on his head and cheeks then leans in for some chin rubs. Glimmer got easily startled by the loud sounds in the room but his eyes lit up when i offered some treats and he leaned in to enjoy while accepting pets on his head. 5/23/25 FB79 Inside of his bed, Glimmer has his wide eyes forward ears and his tail tightly wrapped; he leans in to sniff the treats that i place near him but has no reaction and does not care to enjoy. Glimmer allows pets on his head briefly before he ducks and backs away tensing up while hunching his shoulders inward. 5/28/25 FB61 In cubby upon approach, body and face tense with eyes alert and ears tilted. He hisses and immediately retreats as I open the kennel door. I speak to him softly from the depths of his kennel, where he has retreated and I leave him some treats before closing the kennel door. When I check on him a few moments later he is at the front of his kennel again eating all of his treats! I speak to him softly and leave him drive-by treaties for the remainder of the time he's in the room. He will hiss but he does not escalate further. -GAN
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period,Adult cat socialization
Potential challenges comments:: Glimmer came from a home with about 13+ other cats, it is likely that he was not appropriately socialized to humans. "Spirit cats" in a shelter context refer to cats who are very shy with people, preferring to live in a quiet environment and interacting with other cats rather than humans. They are often a good choice for patient, kind individuals who can create a safe and comfortable space for them to thrive. We cannot be certain whether or not Glimmer will warm up to socialization in shelter or in a home environment and clients should be counseled on the potential of Glimmer being a Spirit Cat.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
Recommendations comments:: Due to the behavior seen in shelter and needing a longer time to warm up, the behavior team feels Glimmer would do best in an adult-only home where they would be able to acclimate in a calm environment.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: In the back of his kennel, Glimmer has a tense body as he is crouched in the corner with wide eyes and forward ears. He has no reaction when the assessor speak and fixates on the room behind the assessor as his eyes start to dilate. When the tool is brought in for petting he tolerates pets on his head and cheeks but flinches and lip licks when being pet down his back. Glimmer remained tolerant of all pets but when pick up was attempted he tensed up even more hunching his shoulder in and pushing off the bed in attempt to back away from the assessor. He backed himself further into the corner as he tightly wrapped his tail around his body while lip licking. 5/22/25 Glimmer showed similar behaviors during his reassessment. 6/23/25 Glimmer showed similar behaviors during his reassessment. Glimmer is an adult cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. He is apprehensive of people and while showing no aggressive behaviors, he tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. Please be mindful that older cats will require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people, we recommend offering high value treats and food to help build a positive association to humans. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.