Animal Profile


Baby

Hello, my name is Baby. My animal id is #241975. I am a desexed male gray cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 2 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a aco - impound on 11/18/2025.

Baby is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Baby has been constipated since entering the shelter and is not improving with medical management. He has received multiple enemas. He has also been treated for a URI. Behaviorally, Baby is very sweet and allows medical handling.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Baby is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Baby has been constipated since entering the shelter and is not improving with medical management. He has received multiple enemas. He has also been treated for a URI. Behaviorally, Baby is very sweet and allows medical handling. 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. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy! A volunteer writes: When Baby pokes his paws out of his condo door, it's because he's trying to hand you his heart. He's probably purring and kneading as he does this because everyday is a celebration, or at least Baby wants it to be. Dancing across the front of his condo in hopes he'll catch someone's attention, Baby gets up each day merrily convinced that this is the day he'll find his family. He nuzzled his head into my hand as he purred and kneaded, putting on a full and adorable show of affection. Baby had a family once, but things didn't go as planned. He was most recently found on his own outside and though Good Samaritans were caring for him, Baby was starting to look a little worse for wear. Baby was brought to us where we've been helping him get back on his feet as he waits to meet you. He's one of the most affectionate and happy cats I've ever met and I hope you'll come in and see him soon.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 9.5 lbs

11/18/2025

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5yrs based on dentition/conformation Microchip noted on intake? scans positive History: Picked up by agents Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - active, tolerates all handling and tasks Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective P = 200 R = 24 BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition with diffuse staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, grade II/VI heart murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, flea dirt present, no masses noted, dirty hair coat with fecal matter caked to tail and plantar aspect of hind paws, scabs around dorsal aspect of neck CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: raw, moist inflamed skin around perineum especially under base of tail, inflammation around anus with normal anal tone Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Approx. 5yr MN DSH Diarrhea (r/o infectious vs inflammatory vs dietary indiscretion vs toxin vs neoplasia) Moist dermatitis around perineum (r/o secondary to diarrhea) Heart murmur (r/o physiologic vs underlying heart dz) fleas Prognosis: good Plan: Panleuk snap on intake (x) negative Soaked hind paws and tail in warm water to remove fecal matter; no wounds noted CBC/Chem to idexx Intake tasks fenbendazole 50mg/kg PO SID x 3 days forti-flora in food SID x 7 days Apply SSD to perineum (x) Monitor appetite and stool closely; DVM recheck tomorrow SURGERY: already neutered

11/19/2025

Recheck diarrhea, fecal scald, fleas S/O: QAR, comes forward with coaxing, leans into petting, hunched at back of kennel for most of the day; not eating today, offered HV foods and did not eat, no c/s/v, diarrhea FS 5-6 EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Unkempt/sparse haircoat, scabbing along neck; dermatitis at perineum/ventral tail - dry with no discharge CBC: Hct 27.7 (L), reticulocytes 97 (H); monocytes 1.146 (H), eosinophils 4.6 (H) CHEM: Creatinine 0.8 (L) TT4: wnl A: Moist dermatitis at perineum/ventral tail - improved Diarrhea Heart murmur Fleas - treated at intake Hyporexia vs anorexia Regenerative anemia Eosinophilia - ro allergies (flea +/- other) P: Continue fortiflora and panacur, monitor appetite closely and recheck tomorrow

11/20/2025

Recheck S/O: BAR, timid initially but warms and leans into petting, comes forward; not eating, no c/s/v/d noted. No stool in LB overnight or today. EENT: No active ocular discharge, crusts at medial canthi OU are improving; no active nasal discharge LUNGS: Mild congestion, otherwise eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4, rough haircoat with traumatic alopecia/barbering notable along caudal dorsum and medial limbs, skin is mildly erythematous and thickened in places, thick scabbing along dorsal neck ABD: Moderate amount of firm feces in colon RECTAL: diarrhea leaking from anus, perianal region has crusting with mild erythema A: Diarrhea + suspect constipation Rough haircoat, dermatitis - ro FAD vs other Fleas treated at intake Heart murmur Anorexia Regenerative anemia Eosinophila P: Start SQ LRS 100 ml SID x 3 days Start cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ SID x 3 days Start mirataz SID x 3 days Start medical feeding BID Consider rads + enema if not defecating

11/21/2025

recheck, possible constipated, FAD, HM, anorexia S/O BAR, comes to the front head butting and purring, no c/s/v/d appreciated, wet food moderately disturbed, noted to have several pieces of formed stool in kennel this morning EENT: no nasal dc, very mild erythema and scabbing at medial canthus, no active dc HL: eupneic GA/GU: npm, stool not palpable in colon MSI: amb x 4, good skin coat, scabbing around the color region A. Suspected constipation- resolved Anorexia- improved, ate most of the wet food this AM HM Dermatitis - appears to be improving P. Continue with current treatments and recheck in two days. If not constipated and still eating consider moving out of ICU

11/23/2025

checked, noted to sound congested S/O BAR, comes up to the front, audible congestion, noted to be eating well, food bowls empty, formed stool in litter box EENT: mild epiphora, mild serous nasal dc HL: eupneic, audible congestion MSI: amb x 4, good skin turgor, palpable stool in colon A. Dermatitis - resolution URI - mild aTT P. Move to med-iso for now start doxy 10mg/kg PO SID x 10 days (0.9mL) rechecks at 3 7 10 days consider moving regular iso if space

11/25/2025

Constipation reported S/O: BAR, great appetite, small ball of feces on shelf in kennel this AM, no c/s/v/d noted, mild congestion EENT: No active nasal or ocular discharge H/L: NMA, SSP; Eupneic ABD: Large amt of firm but malleable stool palpable in colon MSI: Ambulatory x 4, haircoat overall improved Sedated with dex/torb/ket - 0.1 ml IM of each. 2VAXR - Stool with sl inc diameter noted throughout colon, improved after enema A: Constipation Heart murmur - not appreciated today Diarrhea - resolved URI - mild P: Warm water + lube enema administered. Manually evacuated several large pieces of firm stool + many other smaller pieces. Start miralax 1/4 tsp PO BID Start SQ LRS 100 ml SID x 3 days Monitor defecation closely and recheck in 3 days

11/26/2025

Brief recheck - BAR, several pieces of feces in kennel (on bedding and on shelf). Continue current treatment plan and recheck as scheduled.

11/29/2025

S/O: BAR, great appetite, vomited partially digested stool this am no c/s/d noted, mild congestion urine seen in litter box, no stool EENT: No active nasal discharge. Dried ocular discharge otherwise eyes clear and comfortable H/L: NMA, SSP; Eupneic ABD: Large amt of firm stool palpable in colon and rectum. Fecal bll stuk at anal sphincter MSI: Ambulatory x 4, haircoat hypotrichosis generalized Sedated with dex/torb/ket - 0.1 ml IM of each. A: vomiting r/o secodnary to constipation vs URI vs doxycycline administration Constipation anemia HCT 27% Heart murmur r/o secondary to anemia URI no signs presently P: place IV catheter, continue on LRS 15ml /hr saline + lube enema administered 60mls through 10fr red rubber catheter 3 cm inserted into rectum under sedation continue miralax 1/4 tsp PO BID start lactulose 3ml PO BID indefinitely d/c doxycycline - no current signs of URI, pet is vomiting recheck tomorrow Monitor defecation closely and recheck in 3 days

11/29/2025

recheck for constipation no feces in kenel, food appears untouched s/o pet is BARH, IV catheter intact, slight fat paw abdominal palpation fecal material feels slightly more malleable p; enema 60mls saline/ lubricant adminsitederd with 10Fr inserted into anus 2 cm rewrapped IV catheter Cap off IV fluids recheck tomorrow

11/30/2025

Progress exam: URI day 7 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. AS:1/2 ate some medication & wet food offered. No stool noted in litter box Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge present MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck in 3 days

12/2/2025

Brief recheck - BAR, active and attention seeking at front of kennel, eating well, no c/s/v/d noted, mild congestion, otherwise eupneic; no feces in kennel - moderate amount of firm and malleable feces palpable in colon. PLAN: Continue current treatment plan and recheck as scheduled. Seek placement for additional treatment for constipation and long term plan.

12/3/2025

Progress exam: URI day 10 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D present. AS:1 nearly empty bowl present Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -Per 1438 okay to move to ICU to CTM constipation closely

12/4/2025

Brief recheck - BAR, active and attention seeking at front of kennel, eating very well, no c/s/v/d noted; large amount of hard/dry feces passed overnight and during the day today! PLAN: Continue miralax and lactulose; CTM closely on rounds and recheck in a few days.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

KNOWN HISTORY:: 11/18/2025 Baby was brought in as a stray, there is no recent known information on his behavior history in a home environment ~~~~~ Provided 11/10/2021 Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults 1 child Behavior toward strangers: Around strangers the cat is friendly and outgoing. Behavior toward children: This cat has lived with a six year old child, and is relaxed and playful. Behavior toward cats: This cat has lived with another cat and is playful and respectful. Behavior toward dogs: Unknown. Bite or Scratch history: No bite/scratch history Litter box training: Energy level/descriptors: High energy level Other notes: Baby is described as friendly, affectionate, and playful. He is a domestic short haired high energy level cat, he enjoys to play with toy balls. He was mostly kept indoors and, used a covered litterbox with pellets litter. He was fed dry food two times a day, and did not have a scratching post. In his previous home he followed the owner throughout the home. Owner has never tried bathing or trimming nails so behavior is unknown. Isn't bothered with being put in the carrier or being handled. Upon intake, Baby had a soft body and soft eyes, came out of carrier by himself. He allowed collaring and to be photographed, and taken to medical.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,Insistent,People oriented,Easy going,Curious

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Baby is laying in his box, and stretches his paws out when he sees assessor. He stands up and head bunts along assessor's hand and arm, pushing his head to lean out of the kennel. Baby is easily remanuvered back and accepts petting on his head and along his body with a raised tail. He is unbothered by being picked up and set down, coming back to solicit attention. When when door is closed head bunts the bars and kneads his bedding.  Baby interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.