Animal Profile
Bert
Hello, my name is Bert. My animal id is #240667. I am a male black cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 11/1/2025.
Bert is a cat with severe periodontal disease and stomatitis. He was noted to be emaciated and dehydrated upon intake, and has had a good appetite in care. His bloodwork is consistent with chronic kidney disease. He will need to have a dental procedure performed once he is more stable and will need additional follow up veterinary care for CKD.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Bert is a cat with severe periodontal disease and stomatitis. He was noted to be emaciated and dehydrated upon intake, and has had a good appetite in care. His bloodwork is consistent with chronic kidney disease. He will need to have a dental procedure performed once he is more stable and will need additional follow up veterinary care for CKD. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy! I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 5.68 lbs
11/1/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4-7 y/o based on appearance Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR, moderately prolonged skin tent Observed Behavior - very friendly and seeking interaction, lifting bum Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective: T = not taken P = wnl R = wnl BCS 2/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild amount of purulent discharge; very foul putrid smell; severe dental disease; fully exposed upper canines with severe alveolar bone loss; severe tartar and gingivitis on PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 3, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: 2 testes in scrotum MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, scruffy hair coat with some dried hemorrhage/discharge on medical aspect of distal forelimbs and distal pelvic limbs CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Assessment: Severe dental disease and stomatitis Oral pain Emaciated Dehydrated Prognosis: Fair Plan: Ok for intake procedures Start following medications: -Administered Zorbium during exam -LRS 100ml SQ q24h x 3 days -Cerenia 0.2ml (1mg/kg) SQ once -Vitamin B12 0.25ml once -Clindamycin 1.2ml (11mg/kg) PO q24h x 10 days *BE GENTLE WHEN ADMINISTERING ORAL MEDS* *Recheck to make sure eating in 2 days *Schedule dental in ~7-14 days if bloodwork looks good SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to undweight
11/1/2025
Spay/Neuter Waiver - Temporary Your newly adopted pet is underweight and the staff veterinarians are issuing a TEMPORARY waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment through to the resolution of the issue. At the time of a full recovery you may choose to have your veterinarian perform the spay/neuter surgery, or make provisions to return the pet to ACC for sterilization.
11/2/2025
Blood work results (note- appears only CHEM run, no SDMA) BUN H (72) r/o prerenal vs renal (creatinine wnl at 1.4) sl hypocalcemia (7.3) H TP (11.5) with hyperglobulinemia (9.2) sl L ALT r/o spurious TT4 wnl A. H BUN r/o primary renal vs dehydration (prerenal) sl L calcium r/o artifact H TP/globulins r/o second to dental dz P. Rec send out CBC/CHEM recheck in 1 week (including SDMA) to confirm okay for dental with UA (or at least USG). CTM and recheck as scheduled
11/3/2025
recheck, severe dental dz, stomatitis S/O QAR, no c/s/v/d appreciated, wet food trays mostly disturbed EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4, good skin turgor A. Stomatitis -under tx severe dental dz- under tx Eating well aTT P. Con't with current txs and recheck as scheduled
11/5/2025
Recheck emaciated cat with severe dental disease/stomatitis; bloodwork showed elevated BUN, total protein, globulin, and ALT S/O: QAR, eating well, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge ORAL: mm pink, tongue tip sticking out with mild ulceration visible LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Emaciated with unkempt haircoat UA: USG 1.022, protein 2+, blood/hemoglobin 2+, RBCs 10-15 A: Emaciation Oral ulceration Severe periodontal disease, stomatitis Azotemia (BUN elevated, creatinine normal but significant muscle atrophy notable on exam) + low USG - Chronic kidney disease P: Continue clindamycin for oral infection/inflammation CTM in ICU - appetite, weight gain, etc. Recheck bloodwork as scheduled
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Limited handling was done due to medical staus
KNOWN HISTORY:: Bert 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,Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,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
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
Recommendations comments:: No children under the age of 5 years old. Counselor discretion.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Bert was sitting at the front of the kennel when the assessor approached. He looks at the assessor with a slightly tense face, and when offered a hand does not move forward to sniff. Assessor switches to a scratcher tool and softly pets Bert's cheek. Bert leans in immediately, scent marking on the tool. Assessor switches to using their hand, and Bert leans in more for petting. He stands up and stretches, coming forward to the front of the kennel. Bert allows petting along his body, his tail going up into a high question mark. He accepts several minutes of petting, and when kennel door is closed, remains at the front of the kennel looking with soft almond eyes. Bert tolerates attention and petting but appears to be moderately 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 that he go to a home with some cat experience preferred and be well counseled in fearful cat behavior.