Mango Chutney
Hello, my name is Mango Chutney . My animal id is #264499. I am a desexed male black cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 9/4/2026.
Mango Chutney at risk list for medical reasons. Mango Chutney is a sweet cat that had surgery to repair bilateral entropion over two weeks ago. Unfortunately, his entropion persists and he remains uncomfortable and unable to open his eyes fully. He has significant swelling and sensitivity of his eyelids and eyes. Mango Chutney should see an ophthalmologist with placement to diagnose and treat his eye conditions. Behaviorally, he is very sweet and allows medical handling, though is understandably uncomfortable when examining his eyes.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Mango Chutney at risk list for medical reasons. Mango Chutney is a sweet cat that had surgery to repair bilateral entropion over two weeks ago. Unfortunately, his entropion persists and he remains uncomfortable and unable to open his eyes fully. He has significant swelling and sensitivity of his eyelids and eyes. Mango Chutney should see an ophthalmologist with placement to diagnose and treat his eye conditions. Behaviorally, he is very sweet and allows medical handling, though is understandably uncomfortable when examining his eyes. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy! My purr motor is always running! I am looking for a home with a patient person. I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. A volunteer writes: Mango Chutney has the tiniest little meows. He certainly isn't the biggest kitty around but his little meows are so tiny that they sound like they're coming from a baby half his size. Mango Chutney's just trying to say hi and welcome and would you like to be his friend? Rolling onto his side and practically out of his condo in order to get closer to cuddling with me, Mango Chutney's affectionate, playful, and trying to plead his case. He's actually been doing this for a little while now. Found after he stationed himself outside someone's door, Mango Chutney was friendly and gentle with the people who lived there and also in need of some medical attention. We've helped him get started on that but Mango Chutney still has some needs to be addressed. He's a wonderful guy who would love to meet you.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 9.5 lbs
9/5/2026
Estimated age: ~2-4 years based on dentition and secondary sex characteristics Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR in den Observed Behavior - Allowed all handling with minimal restraint, but resisted ocular exam (did not escalate) Evidence of suspected cruelty seen? – None Objective: BCS 5/9 EENT: Ears clean, no nasal discharge noted; OU severe upper and lower entropion with moderate mucoid discharge bilaterally; painful on ocular exam despite proparacaine, difficult to assess whether any fluorescein stain uptake due to severe blepharospasm, 3rd eyelids raised and erythematous OU; upper eyelids OU have a vertical "slit"- r/o congenital vs secondary to prolonged entropion Oral Exam: Adult dentition with gingivitis and oligodontia PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, MM pink/moist, CRT < 2, lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non-painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally clean Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: Upper and lower eyelid entropion OU Moderate gingivitis FIV + Prognosis: Fair to good Plan: 100mg gabapentin PO BID indefinitely while in shelter 6mg onsior PO SID x 3 days (until surgery) Prioritize surgery (neuter + entropic repair) SURGERY: Okay for surgery
9/9/2026
Pre-Op Exam S/O: BAR, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge noted Lungs: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort ABD: No obvious distention MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Appears to be suitable candidate for anesthesia, ASA status I P: Accepted for surgery - spay/neuter today Was this cat a Cryptorchid? no If so, describe surgical process: Routine Feline Neuter Self tie of spermatic cord Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon: 990665 Additional Note: Bilateral entropion repair upper and lower lids performed. Curvilinear excisions of excess skin, closed with 4-0 Vicryl suture. NPB ointment BID x 10 days (9/18)
9/25/2026
Recheck - entropion surgery OU on 9/9 (upper and lower lids) S/O: BAR, active, great appetite, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: OU sutures dissolving from entropion sx sites, entropion OU upper and lower lids persist with significant eyelid swelling and blepharospasm; eyes appear sunken in relation to lids, third eyelid elevation obscuring corneas - difficult to assess, brown mucoid discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Amb x 4, healthy haircoat CNS: Appropriate mentation A: Bilateral entropion surgery, upper and lower lids - 16 days post-op Entropion persists OU - ro primary vs secondary Conjunctivitis, blepharitis P: Proparacaine drops applied OU, mild inc in comfort during exam but still significant blepharospasm and third eyelid elevation - did not stain eye due to lack of visualization Applied ofloxacin drops OU, but patient very resistant- hold off on topical treatment at this time Start onsior 6 mg PO SID x 5 days Continue gabapentin BID Seek placement, patient should see an ophthalmologist CTM while at QACC
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake Mango Chutney did not allow counselors to collar due to sensitivity. He was scanned for microchip and placed from carrier into kennel. All done without any concerns.
Date of Intake: 9/4/2026
KNOWN HISTORY:: Mango Chutney was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment. Upon intake Mango Chutney did not allow counselors to collar due to sensitivity. He was scanned for microchip and placed from carrier into kennel. All done without any concerns.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Affectionate,Curious,Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: Please see relevant behavioral flyers.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
Recommendations comments:: No young children under 5 years old. Due to his fearfulness related to his lack of vision, Mango Chutney would do best in a calm low traffic home.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: It should be notes that at this time Mango Chutney has a fairly severe eye infection and/or case of entropion, it does not appear he can see much. The assessor does believe this is affecting his behavior. Upon approach Mango Chutney is laying in the middle of his kennel. When the assessor opens the kennel and greets he looks up at the assessor. His body is neutral with his tail at his side. His face is neutral with slightly side slanted ears. The assessor slowly moves their hand towards him to smell. Once it gets close to his face he flinches eventually going to smell it. Mango Chutney accepts head and neck pets leaning in softly. He stands and trunks 360. Once he turns to face the assessor again he is scared by their presence, winces and retreats. Slowly the assessor moves their hand over to him again and he accepts head and neck pets leaning in. He lowers to the base of the kennel and army crawls towards the assessor. He accepts full body pets arching his back into the assessors hand. Throughout the interaction he moves his head oddly as if trying to see and will flinch when he catches sight of the assessors hand or arm getting near his face. When he fully stands he will stumble. Mango chutney allows for pickup, his body tenses and tail tucks. Post pickup he continues to interact with the assessor. Mango Chutney 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.
