Animal Profile


Amber

Hello, my name is Amber. My animal id is #231168. I am a male brown tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 2 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a aco - impound on 7/3/2025.

Amber has been placed on the At Risk list for medical reasons. She has a badly fractured right-sided pelvis and is having difficulty defecating despite stool softeners. She needs care and attention that we cannot provide.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Amber has been placed on the At Risk list for medical reasons. She has a badly fractured right-sided pelvis and is having difficulty defecating despite stool softeners. She needs care and attention that we cannot provide. A volunteer writes Our field team picked up Amber on the side of a road. He could not walk and had a big wound on his back. He could have been the victim of a car accident. From day one, Amber was a very good boy and a trooper despite his ordeal . He was found to have a serious fracture of his pelvis(on the right side) that was shattered. With supportive management, Amber is able to briefly stand, move carefully and slowly forward and use his litter box. His resilience is amazing as well as his good nature. He is a very sweet cat to spend time with. He loves attention, gentle words and petting. He is a brave little soldier and a lovely cat. Right now, Amber's management consists in cage rest(likely for at least 6 weeks) and medications that help him feel comfortable. The veterinary team will guide the adopter or rescuer who will offer a place at home for Amber's recovery. Amber is a wonderful cat to give a chance to! 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 have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy! I am a cat that is in need of a lap! I can't wait to be your new lap cat. I am finding the shelter a little overwhelming, but when it's just you and me and some peace and quiet you'll see what a love bug I am.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 8.5 lbs

7/3/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-4 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Acquired by ACO, reported injured and possibly not using hindlegs Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - tense but allows all handling, sedated for diagnostics/wound cleaning. Sedated using 0.2 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.2 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) + 0.2 ml Ketamine (100mg/ml) IM. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = 180 bpm R = WNL BCS: 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact male, 2 scrotal testes MSI: laying down and refused to get up prior to sedation so difficult to assess ambulatory status, no apparent muscle wasting to HLs, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Linear abrasions to LHL on the lateral aspect, ~1-2mm round puncture wound at caudal dorsum with 1-2 inch pocketing in all directions. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities (prior to sedation) Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Wound to LHL Wound to caudal dorsum, puncture- r/o crawling under a fence vs. other foreign material, does not appear consistent with bite Reported not using hindlegs- r/o pelvic fracture vs. other Prognosis: Fair pending diagnostics Plan: Intake tasks + exam Clipped/cleaned wound on back and flushed with 20mls LRS Abdominal radiographs, NSF Pelvic radiographs, appears to have comminuted fracture at the aspect of the R wing of the ilium but it does not appear to be impinging on the colon Hindleg radiographs, no apparent fractures or luxations Thoracic radiographs, no apparent rib fractures or evidence of pneumothorax 0.2 ml antisedan IM Zorbium for appropriate weight q3d Monitor ability to ambulate and defecate SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to injury

7/5/2025

SO: In medical on pain management and kennel rest after pelvic fracture BAR, allows all handling, head bunting and seeking attention. Laying in litter box, urine in litter box but no feces eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: difficulty bearing weight on hindlimbs, but is able to pull HLs underneath to crouch in a sternal position neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: fractured pelvis P: adding 0.4ml robenacoxib 20mg/ml sc SID x3d lactulose 2.0ml PO BID indefinitely-adjusted per response

7/7/2025

Pet ate o/n. Urinated and defecated in litter box. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge RESP: Eupneic MSI: Ambul x 4 but crumples on RHL after a few steps. Hemorrhagic crust right lateral hock. NEURO: Withdrawal & patella reflexes WNL in hindlimbs. RECTAL: Soft feces in rectum. No strictures palpable digitally and diameter of pelvic canal seems sufficient for passage of feces as far as I can palpate. A: Pelvic fractures: pubis, base of right ilium and suspect right acetabulum. RHL lameness Prognosis: Poor to fair with surgery. Some risk of compromise of pelvic canal as fracturs heal and subsequent dyschezia. Plan Simbadol 1.8mg/ml 0.5ml SQ sid x 3 days Sent record to off-site surgeon asking if RHL amputation recommended given extent of right pelvic fractures and pet's long term comfort.

7/8/2025

Pet is eating and urinating. MSI: Ambul x 4 but decreased weight bearing RHL NEURO: Withdrawal and patella reflexes WNL in hindlimbs A: Pelvic fractures (comminuted right ilial and left sacral fracture. Per orthopedic consult, fracture repair of the right side is not possible due to degree of comminution) Some risk of constipation long term with a more narrow pelvic canal. Consider RHL amputation if sciatic nerve deficits in RHL. There are no deficits present now. Prognosis: Fair Plan 6 to 8 weeks of cage rest Monitor for nerve deficits and constipation c/w lactulose indefinitely

7/9/2025

Issue List: - right sided comminuted pelvic fracture appears stable for now Q-BAR H EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic U/G: MI MSI: reluctant to get up, normal hair coat CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) marked right sided pelvic fracture P) CWSC Start on zorbium 7/10 q 3 d's SQ fluids- 150 ml EOD to keep BM's stable

7/11/2025

Hx: right sided pelvic fracture, wound (healing) S: BAR, leans into petting. Ate well o/n, but has not had any reported defecations since 7/7. O: EENT: Eyes clear OU, no nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no sneezing or audible congestion ABD: soft but firm feces palpable MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat. CNS: Mentation appropriate/alert A: Constipation, 1st noted episode Right sided pelvic fracture P: Sedated for de-obstipation and rectal palpation Sedated using 0.2 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.2 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) + 0.1 ml Ketamine (100mg/ml) IM Abdominal radiographs: large amount of formed feces in colon Soapy warm water enema, productive Rectal palpation, no obvious anatomical abnormalities, no sharp fracture fragments palpable Increasing Lactulose to 2.5 ml PO BID indefinitely to help with ease of defecation of the the next few days, if more productive and facilitates ease of defecations can keep at this dose Monitor

7/11/2025

0.4 ml Cerenia in 10mls LRS given SQ upon reovery due to hypersalivation/nausea after 0.2 ml antisedan IM.

7/12/2025

Ate well o/n and this morning. Meowing for attention. Small fecal pile in litterbox, normal urine pile in litterbox. P: CWCT

7/13/2025

Pet received 1ml Zorbium on afternoon of 7/12 and 7/13. Weight 9# Temp 102.2 HR 180 A: Plan Admin Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml O.2ml IM Washed entire dorsum with soap and water to decrease absorption.Bath was done within 30 minutes of zorbium application. Naloxone 0.4mg/ml 0.4 ml IM at 5:12 pm Cancelled further zorbium Antisedan 0.1 ml IM

7/14/2025

Issue List: - right sided fractured pelvis with some compromise to the pelvic inlet - episode of obstipation that required sedation and manual removal of fecal material - extra zorbium treatment error BAR H ate some canned food; no fecal material in litter pail EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: would not allow palpation U/G: MI MSI: normal hair coat CNS: Mentation quiet but appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) pelvic fracture zorbium over dosage appears stable P) CWSC

7/15/2025

Issue List: - right sided fractured pelvis with some compromise to the pelvic inlet - episode of obstipation that required sedation and manual removal of fecal material QAR H anorexia EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: fecal full colon U/G: MI MSI: normal hair coat CNS: Mentation quiet but appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) pelvic fracture repeat obstipation prognosis guarded to poor P) consider sedation and enemas and deobstipation procedure Telazol- 0.2 ml IM Repeat Rads: Marked fecal material in colon multiple enemas and manual deobstipation Post Rads: colon mostly empty (removed remaining material) Pelvic canal space narrowed by fracture wound prognosis guarded requesting placement on ARL

7/16/2025

SO: In medical on treatment for pelvic fracture with constipation BAR, comes to front of kennel seeking attention, eating wet food with good appetite eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 with mild HL lameness neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: constipation secondary to pelvic fracture P: adding miralax as additional stool softener 1/2 tsp miralax PO BID indefinitely or adjusted to effect

7/17/2025

SO: pelvic fracture with constipation BAR, rolling around seeking attention. Not passing feces overnight eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4,with mild HL lameness abd: palpable feces in colon deformable, do not feel large neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: pelvic fracture constipation P: continue stool softeners and wet food consider increasing miralax tomorrow if feces not passed overnight

7/18/2025

Hx: right sided pelvic fracture S: BAR, eager for attention. Ate well o/n. Observed using litterbox and urinated but did not defecate. O: EENT: Eyes clear OU, no nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no sneezing or audible congestion ABD: soft but feces palpable MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat. CNS: Mentation appropriate/alert A: Constipation, r/o pain from fracture vs. other Right sided pelvic fracture P: Continue Lactulose Increase Miralax to 1 tsp PO BID indefinitely to try and soften stool and make easier to pass

7/19/2025

Urinated AND defecated overnight! Eating well, BAR/sweet + social. P: CWCT

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

KNOWN HISTORY:: Amber was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,Curious

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Other,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Please note that this cat is being treated for a medical condition at the time of evaluation. It is difficult to determine at this time how the medical condition may be affecting the behavior.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Amber is a shy, calm, and sweet cat with medical needs that will need to be addressed. He was lying down curled up at the back of the kennel with a neutral body and eyes. He leans his head forward to sniff treats offered and welcomes petting on the head. He leans in hard and squints his eyes in enjoyment when receiving cheek and chin rubs. He is calm and unbothered when stroking his body and applying gentle upward pressure on his side and chest. Pick up was not attempted in order to reduce stress or pain due to his medical condition. Amber interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for cat parents with either an average amount of cat experience and demonstrate a basic understanding of typical cat behavior.