Animal Profile
Oliver
Hello, my name is Oliver. My animal id is #238451. I am a desexed male orange cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 10/5/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.
Oliver is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Oliver is a cat with severe dental disease and diabetes melitus. Oliver is eating with a good appetite and he has recently started on insulin and so far has tolerated treatment...begrudgingly. It would be ideal for stabilizing his diabetes to be in a more quiet environment. When he is more stable, Oliver would also benefit from a dental cleaning.
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. Oliver is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Oliver is a cat with severe dental disease and diabetes melitus. Oliver is eating with a good appetite and he has recently started on insulin and so far has tolerated treatment...begrudgingly. It would be ideal for stabilizing his diabetes to be in a more quiet environment. When he is more stable, Oliver would also benefit from a dental cleaning. What my friends at ACC say about me: Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy! I have been known to shower my favorite people in love! I am a cat that is in need of a lap! I can't wait to be your new lap cat. I am finding the shelter a little overwhelming, but when it's just you and me and some peace and quiet you'll see what a love bug I am. I am looking for a home with a patient person.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 8.3 lbs
10/6/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7 to 12 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Hissing and growling. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 160 R = WNL BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate tartar. Severe gingival recession and green discharge lower left canine tooth. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered MSI: Generalized decreased muscle mass. Ambulatory x 4, no skin parasites seen, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment: Periodontal disease stage 3/4 Underweight Prognosis: Good Plan: Sedated with DKT feline pre-mix 0.35 ml IM (Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 0.0125 mg/kg + ketamine 100mg/ml 5mg/kg + Butorphanol 10mg/ml 0.25mg/kg) Intake tasks chem/cbc/t4/UA via cystocentesis pending. Antisedan 0.06 ml IM Advise dental radiographs and extraction with LDVM when placed/adopted Surgery Already neutered
10/9/2025
CBC HCT 29.8% (L) mild monocytosis mild basophilia Chem Glucose 365 mg/dL (H) creatinine 0.6 mg/dL (L) UA usg 1.059 Urine protein 1+ glucose 3+ Ketones 1+ crystals 1+ calcium oxalate A: ketotic diabetic P: move into medical recheck weight and BG
10/9/2025
SO: Moved into medical, reported eating DM canned food BAR, tense and growling, but allows handling for BG 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: DKA P: BG in AM 299 Starting PZI 1 unit BID monitor BG collect urine for ketone dipstick
10/9/2025
Per Dr. 1697, Moved patient to medical, placed no-sorb litter to collect urine, no libre sensors available but patient allowed ear prick for glucometry. BG 299 mg/dL at 9:20, gave 1 unit PZI per Dr. 1697 Eats DM well
10/10/2025
SO: In medical on treatment for DKA QAR, decreased appetite this morning BCS 2/9 eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4, marked generalized muscle wastage neuro: mentation dull A: DKA diabetic hyporexia P: BG in AM 359 placing continuous glucose monitor continue 1 unit PZI BID 100ml LRS sc SID x5d 0.35ml cerenia sc SID x5d 0.25ml B12 1000mcg/ml sc in house electrolytes
10/10/2025
In house lytes: Sodium 154 (150-165 mmol/L) Potassium 3.6 (3.5-5.8 mmol/L) Chloride 105 (112-129 mmol/L) hypochloremia P: continue current treatment plan vomited during administration of fluids and cerenia If Oliver continues to decline, consider EHR
10/10/2025
BG: 369 mg/dL at 6:05 pm As per Dr. 1697 administered 1.5 units PZI SQ
10/10/2025
BG in PM 385 mg/dL Increasing insulin to 1.5 units. Consider 2 units tomorrow AM, but appetite reduced this evening
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
How is this cat around strangers?: Friendly and outgoing
How is this cat around children?: Has spent time with children over the age of 10. Reported to be friendly and outgoing.
How is this cat around other cats?: None
How is this cat around dogs?: Reported to be curious of dogs
Behavior Notes: Reported to be unbothered when getting nails trimmed, enjoys being brushed, enjoys being picked up, struggles when being placed in a carrier.
Bite history:: None
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Reported to be friendly, affectionate, talkative, and a lap cat! Enjoys being around their people, in the living room, in the bedroom. Reported to play gently. Enjoys chasing and bouncing on toys. Enjoy scratching on carpet/fabric. Reported to be an incredibly affectionate and playful cat that loves temptation treats. Reported to have one litter box in the home it’s covered with unscented non-clumping litter.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat Previously lived with: Adult Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing Behavior toward children: Has spent time with children over the age of 10. Reported to be friendly and outgoing. Behavior toward cats: No experience Behavior toward dogs: curious Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, previously used one covered litter box with unscented non-clumping litter. Energy level/descriptors: Medium energy Other notes: Reported to be friendly, affectionate, talkative, and a lap cat! Enjoys being around their people, in the living room, in the bedroom. Reported to play gently. Enjoys chasing and bouncing on toys. Enjoy scratching on carpet/fabric. Reported to be an incredibly affectionate and playful cat that loves temptation treats. Reported to be unbothered when getting nails trimmed, enjoys being brushed, enjoys being picked up, struggles when being placed in a carrier.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm,Sweet,Curious,Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: Reported to be a friendly, affectionate, talkative, and a lap cat. He was stressed during handling, but quickly recovers and continues to tolerate more petting and attention.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Oliver was lying down perched on top of the den with a neutral body and eyes upon approach. When spoken to and opening the door, he climbs down to greet the assessor at the front and sniffs treats offered. He welcomes petting on the head and leans in hard for cheek rubs. He raises his hips up and keeps his tail low when stroking his body. He softly stress meows when reaching around his body, gently pulling him out of the kennel, and taking a few steps out to explore. During pick up, he has a loose body but stress meows when held. After placing him back down, he hisses with wide eyes. He recovers fairly quickly and 5 seconds later, he welcomes more petting and cheek rubs. Oliver 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.