Animal Profile
Splinter
Hello, my name is Splinter. My animal id is #224217. I am a desexed male black cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 14 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 4/9/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person health - medical.
Splinter is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Splinter is a friendly older cat who was surrendered. We have assessed that Splinter is in the early stages of renal disease and has significant dental disease. He will require further follow up with outside vet care. Splinter has allowed all handling and solicits attention during her exams.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Splinter is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Splinter is a friendly older cat who was surrendered. We have assessed that Splinter is in the early stages of renal disease and has significant dental disease. She will require further follow up with outside vet care. Splinter has allowed all handling and solicits attention during her exams. What my friends at ACC say about me: I can go home today! I have lived with cats in my previous home. 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 sweet, social, older gentleman, looking for the perfect forever home! I am a cat that is in need of a lap! I can't wait to be your new lap cat. Splinter interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience. A volunteer writes: Splinter's so excited that you might come visit with him, but his determination to be a good host breaks my heart just a little bit. I can see how hard he's working just to get people to stay a little while even though he knows they might not be inclined to do so - he's a little past the kitten phase at a bright and sparkly 14 and he's not really one to bounce around at the front. Preferring instead to partake in hearty naps with his little face pressed against the back condo wall, Splinter blinked himself awake from one and turned around when he saw me at the front. Asking me not to go just yet and please if I could just share a moment of my time, Splinter was rolling himself into my arms and very sweetly purring. Eager to show me around his new condo, he's a sweet and hopeful senior ready for a second chance.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 8 lbs
4/11/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: dentition and conformation consistent with o reported age of 14 years Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: o surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - head butts, solicits attn, allowed for handling and tasks Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective T = np P = wnl R = wnl BCS 3.5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: foul odor, severe wear and staining to remaining dentition with calculus, extruded maxillary canines PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Dental/periodontal dz 4/4 Underweight Geriatric- suspect chronic condition Prognosis: fair pending BW Plan: intake exam and tasks signage to offer soft food CBC/CHEM/t4 to lab, check for results and amend plan as needed recheck in 4 days to ensure settling in Will need dental pending BW with placment or adopts SURGERY: Okay for surgery: N
4/14/2025
Progress exam: Sneezing noted on rounds board twice Subjective: QBAR, no C/S/V/D Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge. LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -Under the weather, ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start fortiflora 1 packet PO q24h x10days -CTM, recheck in 3 days
4/15/2025
Recheck geriatric cat with severe periodontal disease, diagnosed with URI S/O: QAR-BAR, eating well (two wet food dishes eaten from), sneezing, no c/v/d noted EENT: Mild serous nasal discharge, congestion Lungs: Mouth breathing, not dyspneic CNS: Appropriate mentation CBC: WBCs H 19.9 (3.9-19.0), neutrophils H 15.582 (2.62-15.17), monocytes H 1.134 (0.04-0.53) CHEM: SDMA H 21 (0-14), creatinine 1.8, BUN 32; total protein H 10.9 (6.3-8.8), globulin 8.1 (3.0-5.9); bilirubin H 0.4 (0.0-0.3) T4: wnl A: Geriatric Severe periodontal disease, stage IV URI signs (sneezing, congestion, nasal discharge) - ro infectious URI vs secondary to dental disease Elevated SDMA, creatinine 1.8 - ro pre-renal vs renal vs post-renal Hyperproteinemia, hyperglobulinemia - ro infection/inflammation from severe dental disease vs other Hyperbilirubinemia P: Collect urine for UA Recommend dental procedure with placement Continue fortiflora PO SID CTM while at QACC
4/15/2025
ACR 4/13 - see notes today
4/16/2025
Collect urine for UA to Idexx + in house USG (cysto sample is ideal) ///Done
4/17/2025
recheck geriatric cat with signs of renal dz on BW S/O BAR, comes to the front of the kennel, food tray only mildly disturbed, no c/v/d, S+, sneeze marks on glass, solicits pets EENT: mild epiphora OU, mild serous nasal dc, mm pm <2 HL: eupneic MSI: sl delay in skin turgor, amb x 4 UA results: USG: 1.014 1+ proteinuria 2-5 RBC/HPF A. Suspect CKD stage 2 URI mild P. start p on fluids 100mL SQ SID x 5 days start medical feedings BID x 5 days recheck on day 5 seek placement, p will need further workup and follow up with full service vet hospital for renal dz
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
During intake he walked out of the carrier on his own. He allowed the counselor to pick him up and place him back into the carrier with no issues.
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Splinter is a 14 year old black and white neutered male cat. The client stated that she got him from a relative when he was a kitten. The last time he was seen by a vet is unknown.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult 4 cats.
How is this cat around strangers?: When around strangers he is friendly and outgoing.
How is this cat around children?: He has not spent time in the home with children.
How is this cat around other cats?: Splinter has spent time in the home with 4 other cats. When around them he was relaxed and respectful.
How is this cat around dogs?: He has not spent time in the home with dogs so it is unknown how he will react.
Behavior Notes: It is unknow how he will react if his nails were trimmed. He is not bothered being brushed held or put in a carrier. He is used to either a hooded and uncovered litterbox with scented clumping litter.
Bite history:: Splinter does not have a bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: No reported medical concerns.
For a New Family to Know: Owner described Splinter as friendly and affectionate. When at home he likes to be in the same room as his owner.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: 1 adult 4 cats. Behavior toward strangers: When around strangers he is friendly and outgoing. Behavior toward children: He has not spent time in the home with children. Behavior toward cats: Splinter has spent time in the home with 4 other cats. When around them he was relaxed and respectful. Behavior toward dogs: He has not spent time in the home with dogs so it is unknown how he will react. Bite or Scratch history: Splinter does not have a bite history. Litter box training: He is used to either a hooded and uncovered litter box with scented clumping litter. Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Owner described Splinter as friendly and affectionate. When at home he likes to be in the same room as his owner. During intake he walked out of the carrier on his own. He allowed the counselor to pick him up and place him back into the carrier with no issues.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,People oriented,Easy going
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: In the main part of his kennel, Splinter has his paws tucked away, a loose tail with big soft eyes and his ears forward. He stands when the kennel door is opened and immediately leans in with his tail high head bunting the assessors hand and arms for pets. Splinter accepts all pets on his head/cheeks as well as up his back and tail as it starts to slightly quivers and allows the assessor to lift him into their arms hold onto him briefly as he looked around the room and enjoyed pets on his head then preceded to accept more pets when he was placed back in kennel with no issues. Splinter interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.