Animal Profile

Nougat is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Nougat is a friendly cat, We have assessed that Nougat is diabetic with diabetic neuropathy. He has been started on treatment for his diabetes. Nougat will need daily maintenance with their medical condition and further follow up with outside vet care. Nougat has allowed all handling.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Nougat is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Nougat is a friendly cat, We have assessed that Nougat is diabetic with diabetic neuropathy. He has been started on treatment for his diabetes. Nougat will need daily maintenance with their medical condition and further follow up with outside vet care. Nougat has allowed all handling. A volunteer writes: Twelve year old Nougat and ten year old Marzipan were brought to the Manhattan Care Center as their owner was taken into care. They are two gentle souls who must have been such wonderful companions. They are calm, well mannered, welcoming of staff and volunteers(Marzipan is a bit shyer than Nougat), leaning into pets and even purring. Both pets seem to have been well cared for. They have a good weight, a thick and shiny coat, are already spayed and neutered and know their way around people. Nougat, though was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and is being treated for it. Marzipan is apparently healthy. Both have as expected, senior teeth. Nougat and marzipan are great names for the two housemates as they are so sweet but Marzipan(made of almond paste) is usually white, so I wonder...Marzipan and Nougat would love to go home, may be it could be with you and together(if at all possible0....They are both waiting for their forever at the Manhattan Care Center.What my friends at ACC say about me: I can go home today! My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. 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.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 11.9 lbs

Medical Notes

10/14/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 12-14y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Owner went to hospital Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Head bunting and soliciting attention. Allows all handling for exam and tasks. Very stressed with restraint for blood draw Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with tartar and staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, but walks with plantigrade stance HLs, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment diabetes mellitus diabetic neuropathy Prognosis: guarded Plan: intake tasks cbc/chem/T4 in house UA to lab stat BG 396 urine dipstick glucose 3+, ketone negative move to medical starting 2 units PZI BID SURGERY: already neutered

10/15/2026

CBC-nsf CHM Hyperglycemia 425 mg/dL SDMA 8 ug/dL Creatinine 0.7 mg/dL (0.8-2.4) BUN 21 mg/dL Lytes WNL ALT WNL ALP WNL TT4 WNL Urinalysis USG 1.049 pH 6.5 Protein 1+ Glucose 3+ Mucus, casts, crystals none WBC 0-2 WBC 2-5 A: Bloodwork and urinalysis supportive of DM P: Continue with DM diet and insulin therapy

10/15/2026

8:35 am BG: 329 mg/dL As per Dr. 2172 administered 2 units PZI SQ 5:45 pm BG: 310 mg/dL As per Dr. 2172 administered 2 units PZI SQ

10/16/2026

Increasing ProZinc to 3 units SQ BID indefinitely

10/16/2026

8:25AM BG- 414mg/dl administered 2.5 units SQ ProZinc 40units/ml per doc. 2172 5:29PM BG- 326mg/dl administered 3 units SQ ProZinc 40units/ml per doc.2172

10/18/2026

inserted continuous glucose monitor @ 10:15 am 10/18/26

10/19/2026

BG 322 g/dl. Gave 2 units ProZinc Insulin U40 SQ per DVM 1752

10/19/2026

Pet BAR and ate overnight. Freestyle libre fell off again. BG: 322 this morning. A: Insulin skipped last night due to BG of 90. Plan Restart with prozinc 2 units SQ bid

10/19/2026

PM BG= 250

10/20/2026

BG 8:46AM = 343 mg/dl BG 6:05PM = 212mg/dl Received 2 units of ProZinc Insulin u40 in AM and PM

10/21/2026

8:10 am BG: 229 mg/dL As per Dr. 1697 administered 2 units PZI SQ

10/21/2026

BG 8:10AM = 229 mg/dl BG 5:50 PM = 472 mg/dl

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Nougat was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment. During intake, Nougat was friendly and curious. He walked out of the carrier easily and was picked up and placed into a kennel.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Calm,Sweet,Affectionate

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Other

Potential challenges comments:: 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. He struggled a bit during the pickup, and while not to the point of being described as "uncomfortable with pickup", he may need a little extra care when picking him up.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Nougat was lying in a loaf position with soft, neutral eyes in the back of his kennel. He slowly came forward to sniff the treats offered to him but instead began leaning into pets. He enjoyed petting all along his head and body while scanning the room. When transitioning to pick up, his body tensed but he remained calm and tolerated the handling. When placed down, his tail lowered as he moved to the back of the kennel, body still tense and hesitant to come forward. After giving him a moment to decompress, he laid down and gently leaned into more petting. Nougat interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.