Valentine
Hello, my name is Valentine. My animal id is #222663. I am a desexed male gray tabby cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 3/19/2025.
Valintine is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Valintine is a senior cat with kidney disease and other bloodwork abnormalities. He is underweight with muscle wasting, but has had a good appetite since arriving in shelter. Recommend follow up with veterinarian for additional diagnostics and treatment plan for chronic kidney disease. Valintine has tolerated medical handling well.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Valintine is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Valintine is a senior cat with kidney disease and other bloodwork abnormalities. He is underweight with muscle wasting, but has had a good appetite since arriving in shelter. Recommend follow up with veterinarian for additional diagnostics and treatment plan for chronic kidney disease. Valintine has tolerated medical handling well. 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. I'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing. I am a cat that is in need of a lap! I can't wait to be your new lap cat. I am a sweet, social, older gentleman, looking for the perfect forever home! Valintine interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. 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: 9.33 lbs
3/20/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10 yr Microchip noted on Intake? negative History:stray Subjective:stray Observed Behavior -friendly and docile Is there evidence of Cruelty?none Is there evidence of Neglect?none Is there evidence of Trauma?none Objective BAR moderate dehydration P = WNL R = WNL BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes nuclear opacity, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: diffuse moderate tartar, mm pale pink, tacky PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD doughy U/G: neutered, moderate sized bladder MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, rough haircoat, scattered matting, lots of dander CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment pu/pd geriatric, underweight dehydrated acute vs chronic RF excellent appetite embedded nails matted anemia hyperphosphatemia azotemia hypernatremia Prognosis: guarded Plan: CBC HCT 21.5%, NEUT 23.88 chem CREAT 2.9, BUN 86, bili 1.2 lytes phos 12.4, Cl 131, Na 176 T4 normal groomed most of mats out Deadline of 2 days IV catheter start IV fluids 20ml/ hr baytril 4 mg/kg IV SID x 10 days famotidine 1 mg/kg SC
3/21/2025
Recheck CKD S/O: QAR, allows all handling Good appetite, ate well overnight No c/s/v/d noted EENT: Mild mucoserous discharge OU, no nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Dorsal muscle wasting, underweight; dull haircoat with significant skin tent CNS: Appropriate mentation USG: 1.014 A: Underweight, DMW Poor haircoat, embedded claws PU/PD Non regenerative anemia Neutrophilic leukocytosis Azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, low USG - kidney disease, rule out chronic vs acute on chronic Hypernatremia, hyperchloridemia - ro CKD +/- dehydration Hyperbilirubinemia - ro hepatopathy vs hemolysis vs artifact vs other Prognosis: guarded P: Continue IV LRS @ 20 ml/hr Collect urine for USG and UA Okay to d/c famotidine and enrofloxacin Seek placement ASAP for continued hospitalization
3/22/2025
Recheck, UA results S/O: BAR at front of kennel this morning, great appetite; IV pump beeping/not running this AM No c/s/v noted, soft stool and diarrhea in litterbox FS ranging 5-6 EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Dull haircoat, skin tent improving CNS: Appropriate mentation UA: USG 1.011, pH 6.0, trace proteinuria, trace blood/hemoglobin A: Diarrhea - ro dietary (offered many HV foods in past 2 days) vs other CKD - azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, low USG Underweight, DMW Poor haircoat, embedded claws PU/PD Non regenerative anemia Neutrophilic leukocytosis Hypernatremia, hyperchloridemia - ro CKD +/- dehydration Hyperbilirubinemia - ro hepatopathy vs hemolysis vs artifact vs other P: Flushed IV line and continue IV LRS @ 20 ml/hr Discontinue IV fluids at EOD today Recheck and consider switching to SQF tomorrow Removing deadline due to consistently good appetite. Seek placement for continued care of chronic kidney disease - additional diagnostics and treatment plan with veterinarian vs palliative care options.
3/23/2025
recheck CKD kitty S/O QAR, comes to the front of the kennel, no c/s/v/d noted or appreciated today, food tray emptied, water bowl emptied- refilled and start drinking asap EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: eupneic MSI: slight delay in skin turgor, amb x 4 A. CKD D+- none appreciated today P. Change to SQF 100mL SID x 3 days CTM in medical and recheck in 3 days, p will likely need ongoing fluid therapy for kidney disease Con't to seek placement, p will need ongoing care for renal disease
3/25/2025
Brief recheck S/O: BAR at front of kennel Great appetite, vomit on bedding; no c/s/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic A: Vomit x 1 CKD - azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, low USG Underweight, DMW Poor haircoat, embedded claws PU/PD Non regenerative anemia Neutrophilic leukocytosis Hypernatremia, hyperchloridemia - ro CKD +/- dehydration Hyperbilirubinemia - ro hepatopathy vs hemolysis vs artifact vs other P: Continue SQ LRS, monitor for further vomiting CTM in ICU, seek placement for continued careof chronic kidney disease
3/27/2025
Recheck CKD, on SQ LRS SID S/O: BAR at front of kennel, eating very well No c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic CNS: Appropriate mentation CBC: Hct 18.5 (30.3-52.3), platelets 55 (plt aggregates detected, likely higher count than reported) CHEM: Creatinine 2.4 (0.8-2.4), BUN 48 (16-36) PCV/TS: 25%/6.6 A: CKD - azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, low USG Previous vomit/diarrhea - not noted today Underweight, DMW Non regenerative anemia Neutrophilic leukocytosis - resolved Hypernatremia, hyperchloridemia - resolved Hyperbilirubinemia - resolved P: Recheck in house bw today - improvement in azotemia Okay to discontinue SQF administration for now, may require regular administration with placement CTM closely in ICU, seek placement ASAP for continued/longterm care of chronic kidney disease
Details on my behavior are...
KNOWN HISTORY:: Valintine was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,Other,New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: Please note that this cat is being treated for a medical condition at the time of evaluation but it does not appear that the medical condition is affecting his behavior.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Slightly laying on her side Valintine has a neutral face, tucked paws, forward ears and almond eyes; he has no interest when the assessor brings in treats for his to sniff - Valintine does allow pets on her head, cheeks down and around her body with no reaction and remains still/tolerant when pick up was conducted. When back in kennel he sits with his tail loosely wrapped his legs, slightly wide eyes as he looks around the room curiously. Valintine still accepts pets on his head and cheeks with a neutral body. Valintine interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. 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.