Animal Profile
Big Ted
Hello, my name is Big Ted. My animal id is #222054. I am a desexed male unknown (update later) cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 12 years 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 3/26/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- no time for animal.
Big Ted is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Big Ted is a geriatric cat with a URI and poor appetite. He is emaciated and has severe dental disease. He will need continued supportive care with placement and if his appetite does not improve, he will need to be hospitalized. Behaviorally, he allows medical handling and purrs when petted.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Big Ted is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Big Ted is a geriatric cat with a URI and poor appetite. He is emaciated and has severe dental disease. He will need continued supportive care with placement and if his appetite does not improve, he will need to be hospitalized. Behaviorally, he allows medical handling and purrs when petted. What my friends at ACC say about me: I am looking for a home with a patient person. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. Big Ted interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for cat parents with either an average amount of cat experience, demonstrate a basic understanding of typical cat behavior.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 5.75 lbs
3/26/2025
DVM Intake Estimated age: 12 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR, 5% dehydrated, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Observed behavior: Alert, active. Allowed all handling with towel, minimal reaction to restraint/handling Evidence of cruelty seen: No Evidence of trauma seen: No Evidence of neglect seen: No Objective: P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 2-3/9 OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. Stage IV dental disease. EENT: Eyes and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. Mild dry ceruminous debris AU PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous. RESP: Mild wheezing noted on auscultation of L cranial lungs, patient otherwise appears eupneic GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses. UG: male castrated, no discharge INT: Good hair coat, no areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted. MS: Ambulatory x4, no pain on palpation of epaxials NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. CBC: Mild non-regenerative anemia [RBC 6.29 (6.54-12.2 M/uL), HCT 28.5 (30.3-52.3%)] Mild neutrophilia 13.51 (2.3-10.29 K/uL) Chemistry: Mild elevation BUN 57 (16-36 mg/dL) Creat WNL 1.9 (0.8-2.4 mg/dL) Mild hyperproteinemia 9.3 (5.7-8.9 g/dL) Mild hyperglobulinemia 6.8 (2.8-5.1 g/dL) T4: No value given Assessment: -Emaciated -Stage IV dental disease -Dehydrated -Wheezing on auscultation Prognosis: Fair Plan: -Gave LRS 20 ml/kg SQ with intake, recheck hydration -CBC/Chemistry/T4 -Keep in medical, scheduled for thoracic radiographs Surgery: Neutered
3/27/2025
DVM wanted T4 redone. No radiographs. As per 1438
3/27/2025
Recheck emaciated geriatric cat S/O: QAR, timid and pulls away from handling, but tolerates exam No c/s/v/d noted, did not eat food in kennel but eats churu and baby food eagerly with coaxing EENT: Eye sunken with mild mucoid discharge, moderate mucopurulent nasal discharge ORAL: mm pink and tacky, severe periodontal dz - stage IV LUNGS: Increased inspiratory effory, RUAS MSI: Emaciated with diffuse muscle wasting, skin tent and dull haircoat CNS: Appropriate mentation T4: wnl (1.3) A: URI Emaciation Dehydration Geriatric Periodontal dz, stage IV Congestion/inspiratory effort - likely secondary to URI P: Move to med iso Start SQ LRS 75 ml SID x 4 days Start medical feeding BID x 4 days Collect urine for urinalysis CTM closely on rounds
3/28/2025
Brief URI/appetite recheck S/O: QAR, minimal food eaten overnight, but perks up and eats churu readily when offered No c/s/v/d noted, congestion appreciated EENT: Mild mucoserous nasal discharge, blepharospasm with no ocular discharge OU LUNGS: Eupneic CNS: Appropriate mentation A: URI Emaciation Dehydration Geriatric Periodontal dz, stage IV P: Continue SQ LRS and medical feeding, made note that he likes churu! CTM closely and consider doxycycline if URI signs not continuing to improve
3/28/2025
- Urine collected via cysto and sent out to IDEXX for UA
4/1/2025
Recheck URI, hyporexia, emaciation, etc. Lost 7oz since intake last week. S/O: QAR, purring with handling, licks some baby food, but otherwise not eating Sneezing, no c/v/d noted EENT: Moderate mucoserous nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic with upper airway congestion audible MSI: Muscle wasting and poor BCS, skin tent noted CNS: Appropriate mentation UA (cysto) - USG 1.014, pH 5.5, protein 1+, blood/hemoglobin 3+, RBCs 50-75 A: Hyporexia vs anorexia Emaciation URI Dehydration Geriatric Periodontal disease Elevated BUN, creatinine 1.9, USG 1.014 - ro CKD P: Restart SQ LRS 75 ml SID Restart medical feedings BID Start cerenia 1mg/kg SQ SID x 3 days Start mirataz SID x 3 days Start entyce 2 mg/kg PO SID x 3 days Start doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID x 10 days CTM closely and recheck appetite in 2 days
4/3/2025
recheck URI, anorexia, CKD geriatric cat S/O BAR, comes to the front of the kennel, head butting and purring, poor-fair appetite noted, wet food tray and med tray mostly empty, MF and dry food untouched, no c/s/v/d noted or appreciated EENT: mild epiphora, mild thin active mucoserous nasal dc, dried mucoid dc to nares, no appreciable oral lesions HL: eupneic, purring MSI: sl delay in skin turgor, amb x 4 A. URI- moderate anorexia- improved aTT, appears to like wet food and tuna. Suspected CKD Dehydrated P. Con't on doxy for now as p appear to be eating meds in tuna Extend SQF x 3 days- might require ongoing fluids due to suspected underlying CKD Recheck in 2 days Con't to seek placement- p is geriatric with multiple comorbidities and would benefit from rapid shelter exit
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
During intakes the cat allowed all handling.
Basic Information:: Name: Big Ted Age: 10+ years old Color: Reddish Orange & White Sex: Male Altered: Yes
Previously lived with:: 3 adults, 9 other cats
How is this cat around strangers?: Shy & Timid
How is this cat around children?: Shy & Timid
How is this cat around other cats?: Shy & Timid
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: Unbothered - Brushes their coat: Unbothered - Picks up/holds: Enjoys - Places them in a carrier: Unbothered
Bite history:: Not reported
Energy level/descriptors:: Low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Description of this cat most of the time: Lazy/Couch potato, Quiet Areas the cat had access to: Basement, Indoors Where the cat spent most time: At the window, Living room, Other Additional info: Dining Room How the cat likes to play: Not interested in play, Plays gently How often the cat got interactive playtime: Multiple times per week This cat likes to scratch on: Unsure Previous owner's favorite things about the cat: He's very sweet, placid. Additional info: Shy Type of food the cat eats: Both wet and dry food Brands of food: Friskies & Fancy Feast Favorite treats: Temptations & Friskies Access to a litterbox in the home: Yes Litter boxes in the home: 5 Litter box location(s): Basement, Living room Type of litter box: Uncovered, Automatic Type of litter: Unscented, Scented, Clumping Able to see outdoor cats: Yes
KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: 3 adults, 9 other cats Behavior toward strangers: Shy & Timid Behavior toward children: Shy & Timid Behavior toward cats: Shy & Timid Behavior toward dogs: No experience Bite or Scratch history: Not reported Litter box training: Big Head had access to 5 automatic, uncovered, scented, clumping litter boxes that were located in both the basement and living room. Energy level/descriptors: Low Description of this cat most of the time: Lazy/Couch potato, Quiet Areas the cat had access to: Basement, Indoors Where the cat spent most time: At the window, Living room, Dining Room How the cat likes to play: Not interested in play, Plays gently How often the cat got interactive playtime: Multiple times per week Previous owner's favorite things about the cat: He's very sweet, placid. Additional info: Shy Type of food the cat eats: Both wet and dry food Brands of food: Friskies & Fancy Feast Favorite treats: Temptations & Friskies During intakes the cat allowed all handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: In his kennel with his paws tucked under, soft eyes and forward ears, Big Ted quietly meows when the assessor opens the kennel door and speaks to him softly. He leans in to sniff their hand but remains still while allowing pets on his head and cheeks. When Big Ted was pet down and around his back and body he became slightly tense as he turned his head to look at the assessor hand and his shoulders hunched in. Followed by some lip licking he remained calm and tolerant as he started to slowly lean into chin/cheek rubs. Big Ted allowed the assessor to pick him up place him back down with no issues and enjoys a treat out of the assessor's hand after. Big Ted interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for cat parents with either an average amount of cat experience, demonstrate a basic understanding of typical cat behavior.