Animal Profile
Toby
Hello, my name is Toby. My animal id is #248611. I am a desexed male orange tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old.
I came into the shelter as a aco - owner surrender on 2/28/2026, with the surrender reason stated as animal behavior - aggressive towards people.
Toby is on the at risk list for medical reasons. He is a young adult cat who is not eating in shelter and having episodes of tilting his head side to side. He needs a neurology consult to determine the cause of his condition and develop a treatment plan.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Toby is on the at risk list for medical reasons. He is a young adult cat who is not eating in shelter and having episodes of tilting his head side to side. He needs a neurology consult to determine the cause of his condition and develop a treatment plan. Toby was lying quietly in the kennel, appeared fairly calm, sniffed treats and then allowed all petting, lifting his chin slightly for chin rubs but otherwise didn't react much to the petting. When a pickup was attempted he struggled and made as if to nip or bite but without making contact and without trying very hard, but the pick up was not completed for safety reasons. He's a sweet cat. Toby interacts with the observer, solicits & appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. ( Omit if stray/no profile) This cat is showing behavior appropriate for cat parents with either an average amount of cat experience or demonstrate a basic understanding of typical cat behavior but should be counseled on difficulty with being picked up.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 14.9 lbs
3/1/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - Sitting on top of den. Episodes of tilting head side to side repetitively. Fled from staff as we tried to pet him. Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: T = 101.4 P = 160 R = WNL BCS 6/9 EENT: Dilated pupils. Fundus WNL OU. Eyes clear. Ears clean with normal tympanum. No nasal or ocular discharge noted. Oral Exam: Mild tartar. No polyps seen on retraction of soft palate. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Pet does track light with his eyes. Pupils are dilated with minimal constriction when light shown in each eye. No ataxia or nystagmus. Menace and dazzle reflexes appear present. Repeated tilting of head to each side followed by periods of rest. Pet is alert. Rectal: WNL externally Radiographs of whole body including bulla: No polyps or masses seen. chem/cbc not remarkable Assessment: Episodes of repeatedly tilting had side to side without ataxia or nystagmus Dilated pupils r/o partial seizure vs vestibular disease + efferent mydriasis r/o trauma vs inflammation vs infection vs neoplasia vs other Prognosis: Fair Plan: Sedated with Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 0.4 ml + Butorphanol 10mg/ml 0.4 ml IM Ketamine 100mg/ml 0.2 ml IM for imaging Intake tasks Toxoplasmosis titers pending Cerenia 10mg/ml 0.6 ml SQ Antisedan 0.2 ml IM Monitor neurologic status and appetite in medical SURGERY: Already neutered
3/1/2026
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3/2/2026
Pet did not eat o/n or during day. Growls as I speak to him. EEN: Mydriasis and episodes of tilting head side to side persist. A: Anorexia Mydriasis Episodes of bilateral head tilt Fractious behavior Toxoplasma gondii IgG Antibody by IFA: negative r/o central vestibular disease r/o trauma vs inflammatory vs neoplasia vs other prognosis: poor Plan Requested IgM Ab titer at lab Cerenia 10mg/ml 0.6 ml SQ through shield Ondansetron 2mg/ml 2 mls SQ bid through shield Advise at risk placement for neurology consult
3/3/2026
Toxoplasma IgM negative Staff unable to administer injections due to behavior.
3/4/2026
Hx: head tilt/neuropathy S: QAR, in back of kennel. All food appears to be eaten o/n, normal stool and urine pile in litterbox. O: Visual exam only due to behavior EEN- Eyes clear OU, no ocular or nasal discharge H/L- Eupneic, no sneezing or audible congestion noted. MSK/i-Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat. NEURO- alert/appropriate but head tilting side to side still noticeable even while laying down. A: Nerve damage/neuropathy Appears to be eating P: CTM Handling limited due to behavior Recommend neurologic work-up ASAP
3/6/2026
Ate well o/n, neurologic exam unchanged. P: CWCT
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
KNOWN HISTORY:: Toby was brought in without information on his behavior history in a home environment.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Uncomfortable with pick up,Other
Potential challenges comments:: Struggled and then made as if to nip or bite but without a great deal of force. Pick up was not completed. Please note that this cat is being treated for a medical condition at the time of evaluation. It is difficult to determine at this time how the medical condition may be affecting the behavior.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
Recommendations comments:: No children under age 5, respectful older children only. Counselor discretion.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Toby was lying quietly in the kennel, appeared fairly calm, sniffed treats and then allowed all petting, lifting his chin slightly for chin rubs but otherwise didn't react much to the petting. When a pickup was attempted he struggled and made as if to nip or bite but without making contact and without trying very hard, but the pick up was not completed for safety reasons. He's a sweet cat. Toby interacts with the observer, solicits & appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. (? Omit if stray/no profile) This cat is showing behavior appropriate for cat parents with either an average amount of cat experience or demonstrate a basic understanding of typical cat behavior but should be counseled on difficulty with being picked up.