Benito
Hello, my name is Benito. My animal id is #260813. I am a male tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 7/27/2026, with the surrender reason stated as animal health - other.
Benito has been placed on the at risk list for medical issues. He has chronic diarrhea that has caused some inflammation around his anus. Initial testing has returned negative. Behaviorally, Benito is sweet, solicites attention, and is relaxed with handling. He needs therapy and diagnostic testing 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. Benito has been placed on the at risk list for medical issues. He has chronic diarrhea that has caused some inflammation around his anus. Initial testing has returned negative. Behaviorally, Benito is sweet, solicites attention, and is relaxed with handling. He needs therapy and diagnostic testing that we cannot provide. What my friends at ACC say about me: Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy! A volunteer writes: Friendly, social, handsome, sweet--Benito is the total cat package, a low-key snuggler who quietly comes to the front of his cat condo as soon as he spots a human and then waits patiently for a meet and greet. This young tabby came to us from a home, and even the busy, unfamiliar environment at the cat adoption room can't keep him from showing off his people-loving personality. Benito aced his behavior exam, and this young loverboy is ready to meet his forever pet parents ASAP. Our boy is waiting for you at the Manhattan Care Center today!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 8.9 lbs
7/29/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-4 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender, reported to be having bloody stool. Parvo SNAP, negative Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - curious on exam table, allows all handling for tasks and exam. Growls for blood draw but does not escalate. Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 3/9 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: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Inflamed rectum, but otherwise externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment: Underweight Intact male Diarrhea reported- r/o intestinal parasites vs. DI vs. other Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Fortiflora 1 packet PO SID x10d Await sort Recheck diarrhea in a few days SURGERY: Ok for surgery
8/5/2026
S/O: BAR, eating Abd: Segmental thickening of intestines palpated MSI: Anus and skin surrounding erythemic, wet, and mildly swollen (see picture in vet docs), leaking diarrhea, discomfort when holding up tail; thin Rectal: unable to perform, too painful even with sedation A: Anal erythema (raw) Chronic diarrhea r/o IBD vs allergies vs other P: Sedate with 0.2ml (0.5mg/ml) dexdorm, 0.2ml (10mg/ml) torb IM Antisedan 0.1ml Radiographs - thickened small intestines CBC/Chem Zorbium 1ml OPG HP diet Metronidazole: 0.5ml (125mg/ml) PO BID for 7 days
8/6/2026
SO: In medical on treatment for chronic diarrhea BAR, laying inside of kennel. Appears to have eaten some food 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: collect stool sample for OPG and continue current treatment plan
8/6/2026
CBC HCT 32% Hgb 9.9 g/dL (10.6-16.7) WBC 10.9 K/uL - mild monocytosis 0.6 K/uL CHM Glucose 239 mg/dL (72-175) SDMA 9 ug/dL Creatinine 1.0 mg/dL BUN 12 mg/dL (16-37) Lytes WNL ALT 13 U/L (27-158) ALP WNL A: Mild hemoglobinemia- r/o secondary to blood loss (GI) vs. parasites vs. other Hyperglobulinemia- r/o inflammatory vs. other Decreased BUN- r/o decreased intake vs. other Decreased ALT, not clinically significant P: CWCT Pet eating well
8/7/2026
collected stool sample and sent to IDEXX
8/8/2026
SO: In medical on treatment for diarrhea BAR, eating hydrolyzed protein diet well 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: chronic diarrhea P: fecal negative Adding 1/2 tsp psyllium husks PO BID indefintiely
8/9/2026
Issue List: - chronic loose BM's r/o IBD vs other infiltrative disease vs food allergies vs other Q-BAR eating EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, normal hair coat CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) chronic diarrhea with secondary perineal inflammation P) CWSC recommend ARL
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Benito was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate,Lively
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Curious
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Benito immediately comes soliciting at the front of the kennel. Ears relaxed and forward. He remains soft in place when spoken softly to. Benito head-bunts the assessor’s hand and appreciates petting on the head and body. Allows the pickup and remains calm. Benito interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.
