Animal Profile
Precious Lady
Hello, my name is Precious Lady. My animal id is #226997. I am a female white cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 9 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 5/13/2025, with the surrender reason stated as animal health - other.
Precious Lady is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. She is a sweet, mature cat that is chronically underweight. We suspect inflammatory bowel disease. She needs placement for a hypoallergenic diet trial and advanced blood tests with a local veterinarian who can manage her long term care.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Precious Lady is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. She is a sweet, mature cat that is chronically underweight. We suspect inflammatory bowel disease. She needs placement for a hypoallergenic diet trial and advanced blood tests with a local veterinarian who can manage her long term care. What my friends at ACC say about me: 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 have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 6.375 lbs
5/15/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 9y, exam agrees 9-13y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Owner surrender due to health issues of cat. Attempted to have her spayed in 2020 and was diagnosed with IBS. Unable to care for any more. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Tense, but allows all handling while eating wet food. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Neglect seen-no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited exam due to mouth pain, but appears to have severe gingivostomatitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, unkempt hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment underweight dental disease Prognosis: fair-guarded pending diagnostics Plan: intake tasks cbc/chem/T4 in house 0.25ml vitamin B12 1000mcg/ml sc novel protein or hydrolyzed diet SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age and poor condition
5/15/2025
CBC/chem/T4 in house CBC all wnl Chem SDMA 8ug/dL (wnl) Creatinine 3.2 mg/dL (H) sodium 174 mmol/L (H) Potassium 5.9 mmol/L (H) Chloride 142 mmol/L (H) Total protein 10.2g/dL (H) Globulin 7.3 g/dL (H) T4 2.2 ug/dL (WNL) A: r/o dehydration v early kidney disease v other P: 100ml sc LRS SID x3d monitor appetite and weight gain consider rechecking blood work in 5-7 days
5/16/2025
Hx: senior cat with possible history of IBD, severe dental disease, underweight S: BAR, seeks attention from handlers, leans into petting, ate well o/n. No appreciable diarrhea in kennel or in litterbox. O: EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, relaxed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, hair coat is unthrifty and some thin patches fall as I pet her CNS: Mentation appropriate/ alert A: Underweight Dental disease pHx IBD P: Continue on diet CTM
5/17/2025
S: BAR, at front of kennel, ate 1/2 of wet food well o/n. No diarrhea noted. O: EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic CNS: Mentation appropriate/ alert A: No episodes of diarrhea noted Eating P: CTM
5/19/2025
Pet is eating. QAR. RESP: Eupneic ABD: Thickened intestines. Bladder not palpable MSI: Unkempt dull coat. General muscle wasting. Decreased skin turgor. A: azotemia Underweight Thickened bowel r/o IBD +/- chronic kidney disease vs neoplasia Prognosis: poor Plan chem cbc ua via cysto to lab when urine available Vitamin b12 1000 mcg/ml 0.25 ml weekly x 6 doses c/w select protein diet Advise at risk placement
5/20/2025
Sent chem cbc ua to lab 5/19 with table top urine sample
5/20/2025
Issue List: - unthrify - underweight - possible IBD or other infiltrative disease QAR eating EENT: slight ocular discharge noted; would not allow oral exam H/L: eupneic U/G: FI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, dull hair coat, poor body condition; kinked tail CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) P) CWSC Blood Results:
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Basic Information:: Senior, female cat. Not spayed.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, few cats
How is this cat around strangers?: This cat is shy/timid and will actively retreat/avoid strangers. Will warm up before two weeks. When visitors come over, she tends to sleep and will come out to eat or use the litter box.
How is this cat around children?: No experience around children.
How is this cat around other cats?: Tolerant of other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: No experience around dogs.
Behavior Notes: Will hiss when getting nails trimmed. Will struggle/squirm when getting coat brushed, being picked up/held and when being placed in carrier.
Bite history:: No bite history reported.
Energy level/descriptors:: Low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Reported IBS but no vet records to confirm.
For a New Family to Know: This cat is described as a lazy couch potato. They are an indoor cat. They spend most of their time where their person is at. They are not interested in play time. They prefer to scratch on vertical scratching posts. They eat both wet/dry food and their favorite activity is cat nap time. This cat tends to attempt to leave the home due to used to being an indoor/outdoor cat. Owner stopped letting cat outside back in 2020. Due to medical concerns, the cat sometimes might defecate outside of the litter box if she does not make it in time. Had one shared litter box with multiple cats.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: 1 adult, few cats Behavior toward strangers: shy/timid and will actively retreat/avoid strangers. Will warm up before two weeks. When visitors come over, she tends to sleep and will come out to eat or use the litter box. Behavior toward cats: Tolerant Bite or Scratch history: None reported Litter box training: Energy level/descriptors: Low energy level Other notes: Described as a lazy couch potato. They spend most of their time where their person is at. They are not interested in play time. They prefer to scratch on vertical scratching posts. They eat both wet/dry food and their favorite activity is cat nap time. This cat tends to attempt to leave the home due to used to being an indoor/outdoor cat.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Curious,Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Precious Lady was resting turned sideways with her head down against the back wall. Alert with neutral eyes. She allows petting along the head and body with the scratcher tool. Remains immobile throughout the assessment with no interest in engaging the front when spoken softly to. During pick up, she was tense but when settled back down she continues to tolerates a bit more of attention. Precious Lady tolerates attention and petting but appears to be moderately fearful or stressed in the shelter. She will likely need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that she go to a home with some cat experience preferred or at least be well counseled in fearful cat behavior.