Animal Profile
Speedy
Hello, my name is Speedy. My animal id is #218792. I am a desexed male orange tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 1/16/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person health - age-related.
Speedy is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. He is a senior cat with diabetes mellitus. He needs a quiet home and out-patient management with a local veterinarian to manage his condition.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Speedy is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. He is a senior cat with diabetes mellitus. He needs a quiet home and out-patient management with a local veterinarian to manage his condition. What my friends at ACC say about me: I can go home today! I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. What do you get when you cross a cat with a couch? A cat-potato! And that's me to a T! I am a sweet, social, older gentleman, looking for the perfect forever home!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 6 lbs
1/17/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10-12 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - food motivated, allows all handling, resists restraint for blood draw but does not escalate. Periodic tail flicking but leans into petting. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? 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, moderate tartar (limited oral exam due to pet tolerance) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Soft/slightly pendulous. Non painful, no masses palpated. U/G: Externally WNL, neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, unthrifty hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Dehydrated Underweight PDDZ 2/4 Good appetite Concern for chronic renal disease vs. diabetes due to PU/PD noted during intake room Prognosis: Fair Plan: Intake tasks + exam Spot BG: 300 mg/dL (high) House in medical Place no-sorb litter in kennel to assess for glucosuria Re-attempt blood draw tomorrow LRS 100 mls SQ q24hr x3d Vitamin B12 0.25 ml SQ once SURGERY: Already neutered
1/17/2025
Placed CGM but unable to find appropriate Libre sensor (Reader 2) in order to activate sensor. Downloaded app to community iPhone and will use to read sensor moving forward. PM glucose reading: HI (@ 5:29pm) P: Start 2 units PZI SQ BID indefinitely Start DM diet
1/18/2025
SO: New diabetic, had continuous glucose monitor placed yesterday. Eating DM and ate all food in kennel overnight BAR, come to kennel door, allows all handling 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: diabetes mellitus P: BG in am=HI 2 units PZI given with canned DM diet UA at lab usg 1.030 glucose 3+ ketones 1+ continue current treatment plan
1/18/2025
PM BG- 349 mg/dL P: 2 units PZI administered SQ
1/19/2025
Pet is eating well. BG too high to read Plan c/w 2 units prozinc bid advise at risk placement
1/19/2025
HCT 24% low Platlets 82k low r/o clumping BG 509 high BUN 3 creat 1.3 TP 8.3 g/dl wnl Albumin 2.1 sl low Globulin 6.2 high Liver values wnl Cholesterol 247 sl high T4 1.4 ug/dl WNL A: Anemia Diabetes Prognosis: Poor P: c/w at risk placement
1/19/2025
meter reads HIGH. gave 2 units and 3/4 can DM food
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Speedy was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Calm,Sweet,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Other
Potential challenges comments:: Speedy is a senior cat with diabetes mellitus. He needs a quiet home and out-patient management with a local veterinarian to manage his condition.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Speedy is a social, calm, and sweet senior gentleman. He was at the front of the kennel sitting up with a soft body and eyes. When spoken to and opening the door, he hovers over the front edge of the kennel entrance and welcomes petting on the head. He leans in for cheek rubs and raises his hips and tail in the air when stroking his body. During pick up, he is calm and relaxed when held for 5 seconds. After placing him back down, he continues to appreciate more petting and cheek rubs at the front. At the end of the interaction, he reaches his paw through the door to solicit more attention. Speedy interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience who is able to provide quiet home and out-patient management with a local veterinarian to manage his medical condition.