Animal Profile
Silver Fox
Hello, my name is Silver Fox. My animal id is #262032. I am a female gray cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 8/9/2026.
Silver fox needs at risk placement for medical reasons. She is a sweet young cat and is not eating due to a severe upper respiratory tract infection. She needs supportive care in a veterinary clinic to recover.
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. Silver fox needs at risk placement for medical reasons. She is a sweet young cat and is not eating due to a severe upper respiratory tract infection. She needs supportive care in a veterinary clinic to recover. What my friends at ACC say about me: I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 10.7 lbs
8/12/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~1-2 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - tense but easily handled, eats tuna during exam and tasks, tense for CT test and abdominal scan but does not escalate Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, clean/white PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, female, no appreciable OHE scar noted but very small nipples and has fair amount of abdominal fat that would be present in a spayed female. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment: Overweight Otherwise apparently healthy Possibly spayed female Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam AFAST: no appreciable feti noted Await sort AMH to lab SURGERY: Okay for surgery if intact
8/16/2026
BAR, taking treats in kennel sniffling, sneezing and serous nasal dc A: URI-mild P: fortiflora 1 sachet with food PO SID x7d
8/17/2026
S: Presenting for drooling and dull behavior. Noted to have tongue sticking out today. AS 2 O: EENT: Moderate yellow ODC with mild blepharospasm. Eupneic. Mouth is slightly open, no obvious hypersalivation. MSI: Ambulatory x 4 Mentation: QAR Appetite score 2. A: NDC and congestion - consistent with URI P: Placed monitoring sheet and "under the weather" sign. - Rx Doxycycline 10mg/kg: 50mg/ml 1ml SID x 10 days. Recheck scheduled at end of doxycycline. Monitor appetite closely until then.
8/18/2026
Worsening URI. QAR Severe hypersalivation. No obvious oral ulcerations noted. severe green NDC/crusting. Lethargy. Moved to Med ISO P: - SQ fluids 100ml SID x 3 days - Cerenia 0.45ml SQ SID x 3 days - Simbadol 1.8mg/ml 0.5ml SQ once *although no oral ulcers noted, given degree of hypersalivation opted to start buprenorphine once. Continue doxycycline. Monitor closely.
8/19/2026
QAR in den. Food dishes untouched overnight. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge ORAL: severe yellow thick saliva dripping from mouth RESP: Eupneic A: Anorexia r/o severe uri Plan zorbium 1 ml topical magic mouth wash 0.25 ml on tongue sid x 3 days Advise at risk placement
8/19/2026
AMH 5.1 ng/ml indicate presence of ovarian tissue r/o intact female vs ovarian remnant Plan OHE when warranted
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Silver Fox was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on her behavior history in a home environment.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Curious,Skittish
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Silver Fox was at the front of the enclosure scanning the room and appeared alert with neutral eyes. She head bunted the hand and leaned into contact, indicating she was receptive to interaction. Her tail remained tucked and flicked throughout the assessment, suggesting some uncertainty or mild stress. She was neutral and tolerant during pickup and accepted increased attention after settling back down. Overall, Silver Fox was social and tolerant but somewhat cautious during the interaction. Silver Fox tolerates attention and petting but appears to be mildly fearful or stressed in the shelter. She will likely need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that she go to a home with some cat experience preferred or at least be well counseled in fearful cat behavior.