Animal Profile
Brownie
Hello, my name is Brownie. My animal id is #201301. I am a desexed male black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years 5 months 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 11/1/2024.
Brownie needs emergency placement for medical reasons. He is an adult cat with jaundice. He is improving while on Doxycycline but needs an internal medicine consult including abdominal ultrasound to determine the cause of his condition and long term prognosis.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Brownie needs emergency placement for medical reasons. He is an adult cat that is becoming more icteric and anemic in shelter. We suspect a bile duct obstruction and secondary hemolytic anemia based on imaging and bloodwork. Brownie needs an internal medicine consult including abdominal ultrasound and possibly biliary surgery. A volunteer writes: Brownie is a cute tuxedo who is right now not feeling too well. His future is unclear...but we still have the hope to help him through this very difficult period in his life. Brownie used to live with other felines and was known to be cats' and people's friendly. Surrendered with his friends because of allergies in the family, he was very quickly adopted and surprisingly found recently in a Good Samaritan's backyard. Brownie was very weak and had lost a lot of weight...A sweet cat he is, sweeter and sweeter as the days go by. He was pretty lost upon arrival at the care center. Yesterday, encouraged with some gentle words, he started head bunting, rolling and purring in his kennel, clearly happy to have company. He seemed a little stronger too and even ate a decent amount of food. It is without say that lovely Brownie needs specialized care outside our facility. This brave little soldier is hoping that you will hear his fans' plea for help and give him the chance to feel better and regain his health. I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 9.52 lbs
6/4/2024
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? N History: Owner surrender Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - Tense, allowed all handling Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Gingivitis (limited oral exam) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, left ear tipped CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Stage II Periodontal Disease, over condition Prognosis: Good Plan: Recommend dental and gradual weight loss when placed SURGERY: N/A Addendum 11/5/24: Changing UG to MC, removing body condition assessment/recommendation as these were copy errors
11/2/2024
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6-7y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive History: Found stray and on returning to SIACC was noted to be ataxic Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Allows all handling with soft body. Interested in chicken baby food offered and continued to allow all handling. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Neglect seen-no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = 100.8 P =wnl R =wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild tartar and gingivitis, pale and tacky mms PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4 but weak, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, unkempt hair coat, diarrhea stuck in tail CNS: Mentation dull but does perk up when offered food - mild ataxia r/o weakness from dehydration v neurological damage Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment dehydration ataxia diarrhea Prognosis: guarded-fair Plan: 100ml sc LRS SID x3d 0.25ml B12 sc once cbc/chem when possible SURGERY: already neutered
11/3/2024
Pet QAR in den. Soft stool in litterbox. Pet ate a little wet food. U/G: Scrotal sac empty. Penis present. Male neutered Plan chem/cbc/t4 pending
11/3/2024
Blood drawn for chem/cbc/t4 sent to IDEXX due to issues with in house blood machines
11/4/2024
Issue List: - underweight - mild ataxia-appears less stable - bilirubinemia - elevated liver enzymes - loose BM - urine appears bright yellow r/o bilirubinuria QAR H-DH eating canned food well EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted; sclera H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: MC MSI: Ambulatory x 4, dorsal muscle wasting CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities; no signs of ataxia A) liver changes h/o ataxia muscle wasting r/o trauma vs hepatic lipidosis vs other appears stable guarded prognosis P) CWSC Blood Results: Hct- 31 % ALT- 233 U/L (normal high 158) AP- 78 U/L (normal high 59) Bilirubinemia 2.6 mg/dl (0.3 mg/dl) r/o liver disease vs other
11/7/2024
SO: Emaciated cat with elevated liver values on treatment in medical BAR, tense inside of den, but allows petting and handling with soft body. Eating wet food with very 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: underweight P: continue increased feeding
11/9/2024
SO: In medical due to emaciation and diarrhea. Has been eating with very good appetite. BAR, head butting and rolling over inside of den. When rolling over suddenly startled and seemed to have a brief absence period, then returned to normal and started eating wet food. 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 apart from brief absence period (2-3s) A: underweight diarrhea-resolved elevated liver values P: gaining weight and doing well in general recommend repeat blood work adding care request to be completed tomorrow due to short staffing
11/11/2024
Ate all of wet food o/n and pet is active. HCT 23.5% low (was 31% 11/4) Retics 65k high. mild regeneration Monocytes 1.3k high BUN 10 Creat 0.7 sl low TP 6.2 sl low and stable Tbili 4.9 mg/dl high and rising (was 2.6) ALT 111 wnl (was 233) alp 48 wnl (was 78) ggt <1 wnl T4 1.7 ug/dl WNL Radiographs: No masses seen in chest or abdomen. Liver/Gall bladder ultrasound: Image attached of distended tortorous bile duct with hyperechoic spherical object near opening to gall bladder. Gall bladder is mildly distended with hypoechoic fluid. A: Hyperbilirubinemia is worsening but liver values have normalized. Progressive anemia Distended bile duct with suspected obstruction by gall stone r/o Bile duct obstruction +/- IMHA (infectious vs IM vs neoplasia) vs other Prognosis: Poor Plan Doxycycline 50 mg/ml 1ml po sid x 28d Sedated with feline DKT pre-mix 0.4ml IM 40 cc soapy water lube enema Antisedan 0.06 ml IM LRS 100 mls SQ Advise at risk placement for internal medicine consultation (abdominal ultrasound) +/- biliary surgery
11/11/2024
Sedated with 0.4 ml DKT premix IM. Took full body rads/ultrasound with Dr. 1752. Reversed with 0.06 ml Antisedan IM
11/15/2024
Hx: anemia suspect secondary to possible immune mediated vs. infectious dz, icterus S: BAR, seeking attention, ate well o/n, normal urine and feces in litterbox O: EEN- eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge, icteric mm H/L- Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing or audible congestion MSK/i- Ambulatory x4 Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Concern for hepatobiliary disease and possible bile duct obstruction Eating BAR Social P: CWCT Needs IM work up and possible surgery if indicated Continue to monitor
11/18/2024
HCT 31.5% WNL Retics 144k/u high moderate regeneration monosytes 0.8k sl high Creat 0.7 low Bun 22 wnl sdma 10 wnl K 6.1 high Na 154 WNL CL 117 wnl ALT 109 wnl ALP 40 wnl GGT 1 wnl Tbili 2.1 high but better (was over 4 last time) UA: free catch s.g. 1.036 Ph 6 1+ urine protein 1+ bilirubin 2+ blood no bacteria A: Anemia resolved Hyperbilirubinemia is decreasing. Pet is grossly less jaundiced Pet is eating and has gained weight. Prognosis: Poor to fair Plan c/w 1 month course of Doxycycline as directed.
11/19/2024
Issue List: - underweight - bilirubinemia but improved - bilirubinuria QAR H-DH eating canned food well but vomited overnight and in the AM EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted; unable to see under tongue H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: MC MSI: Ambulatory x 4, muscle wasting CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities; no signs of ataxia A) h/o marked liver changes and icterus but better h/o anemia but better muscle wasting but gaining weight vomited/regurgitated 2X's in last 24 hrs P) CWSC SQ fluids- 150 ml LRS
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of Intake: 6/1/2024
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
If yes, Please elaborate:: Access to a litterbox in the home: Yes Litter boxes in the home: 4 Litter box location(s): Closet, Basement Type of litter box: Covered Type of litter: Scented Spraying: No Able to see outdoor cats: Yes
Basic Information:: Name: BROWNIE Age: 3-6 years old Color: BLACK WITH WHITE SPOTS Sex: Male Altered: Unsure Declawed: No Surrender Reason: allergies Length of time owned: ABOUT 5 YRS Where the previous owner got this cat: born to CCP cat
Previously lived with:: Adults, Other Cats
How is this cat around strangers?: Friendly & Outgoing
How is this cat around children?: No experience
How is this cat around other cats?: (lived with 1 female & 2 male cats) Prefers contact on their terms, Tolerant
How is this cat around dogs?: No experience
Behavior Notes: If they hiss, growl, swat, or bite - these behaviors are usually: Defensive How this cat reacts when someone... - Trims their nails: Struggles or squirms - Brushes their coat: Struggles or squirms - Picks up/holds: Never done - Places them in a carrier: Never done
Bite history:: Previous bite/scratch to a person: No Previous bite/scratch to another animal: No
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Veterinarian: PLEASANT PLAINS ANIMAL HOSPITAL Last vet check: 10/7/2023
For a New Family to Know: Description of this cat most of the time: Prefers contact on their terms Areas the cat had access to: Indoors with outside access Where the cat spent most time: Where people are, Other Additional info: IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE How the cat likes to play: Unsure How often the cat got interactive playtime: Never This cat likes to scratch on: Vertical surface, Horizontal surface, Cardboard Previous owner's favorite things about the cat: CALM AND FRIENDLY Behavior issues noted: Hides in fear Type of food the cat eats: Both wet and dry food Brands of food: THE IAMS BRANDS CHICKEN PATE IN GRAVY, SALMON & TUNA. ALMOST ALL THE WET FOODS.; ; Favorite treats: FANCY FEAST
KNOWN HISTORY:: From 6.1.24: Previously lived with: Adults, Other Cats Behavior toward strangers: Friendly & Outgoing Behavior toward cats: (lived with 1 female & 2 male cats) Prefers contact on their terms, Tolerant Bite or Scratch history: None reported. Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium energy level Other notes: This cat is generally calm and friendly, preferring interaction on its own terms. It had access to indoor spaces with outside access and typically spent time in front of the house, often where people are. The cat enjoys scratching on both vertical and horizontal surfaces, as well as cardboard. It has not been involved in interactive playtime and its play preferences are unclear. A behavior issue noted is that the cat tends to hide in fear.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back,Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm,Sweet,Curious,Skittish
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Brownie was crouched inside the den, having lifted the cover upon approach. He appeared alert, with relaxed, forward-facing ears and eyes at rest, indicating a calm demeanor. Brownie allowed petting along his head and remained docile throughout. When picked up, he stayed calm and continued to tolerate additional attention after being placed back down. Brownie tolerates attention and petting but appears to be moderately fearful or stressed in the shelter. He will likely need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that he go to a home with some cat experience preferred or at least be well counseled in fearful cat behavior.