Animal Profile
Michi
Hello, my name is Michi. My animal id is #226866. I am a desexed female torbie cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 14 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 5/10/2025.
Michi needs at risk placement for medical reasons. She is a sweet geriatric underweight cat with diarrhea. She is eating but needs a home to rest in while a local veterinarian manages her response to a gastrointestinal diet trial and medicine as an outpatient.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Michi needs at risk placement for medical reasons. She is a sweet geriatric underweight cat with diarrhea. She is eating but needs a home to rest in while a local veterinarian manages her response to a gastrointestinal diet trial and medicine as an outpatient. A volunteer writes: Michi is a gentle senior who was brought to us by her finder as she did not appear to fair well all alone in the street and in the pouring rain. Michi charmed staff right from her arrival at the care center, purring and accepting petting and she has continued to do so in our medical room. She is a real sweetie, a pretty calico who loves company and good food! Nothing is known about her past but what we are sure of is that Michi needs a safe, caring and loving place to boost her health and gift her with the best golden years. Michi is at the Manhattan Care Center dreaming to be yours... What my friends at ACC say about me: 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 am a sweet, social, older gal, looking for the perfect forever home! Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy! 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: 5.3 lbs
5/10/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 14-17y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Stray brought in by finder. Reported not eating with blood in stool. Parvo SNAP test negative on intake Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Eating chicken baby food with very good appetite 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 OU moderate iris atrophy, ears AU mild wax, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with moderate tartar and linear gingivitis stage 2/4 PDDZ PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, suspect spayed, small ventral abdominal scar c/w OHE MSI: Ambulatory x 4 marked generalized muscle wastage, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, heavily matted hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment under weight dental disease-mild/moderate matted Prognosis: fair-pending blood work Plan: intake tasks cbc/chem/T4 in house SURGERY: already spayed
5/10/2025
CBC/chem/T4 CBC HCT 28.6% (L) Chem Blood glucose 172 mg/dL (H) ALT 150 U/L (H) GGT 8 U/L (H) T4 1.9 wnl Mild anemia r/o due to malnutrition mild elevation BG r/o stress v not fasted v other Mild ALT and GGT elevations suspect extrahepatic inflammation or other Monitor appetite and weight collect urine for UA to complete analysis
5/12/2025
Urine collected via nosorb and submitted to the lab for UA
5/12/2025
Staff note diarrhea and dyschezia. Pet ate overnight. A: mild anemia emaciated diarrhea hx parvo snap negative r/o infectious vs ibd vs other Prognosis: Poor Plan Vitamin b12 1000 mcg/ml 0.25 ml SQ once a week x 6 weeks Purina EN or royal canin gastrointestinal diet trial forta flora 1 packet sid x 7d
5/13/2025
Urinalysis Source: free catch from litter box with nosorb Color YELLOW Clarity CLOUDY Specific Gravity 1.034 pH 8.5 high 6.0 - 7.5 Urine Protein 1+ Glucose NEGATIVE Ketones NEGATIVE Blood / Hemoglobin NEGATIVE Bilirubin NEGATIVE Urobilinogen NORMAL White Blood Cells 0-2 Red Blood Cells 0-2 Bacteria NONE SEEN Epithelial Cells 1+ (1-2)/HPF Mucus PRESENT Casts NONE SEEN Crystals OCCASIONAL AMMONIUM MG PHOSPHATE (0-1)/HPF Other NON-CRYSTALLINE DEBRIS PRESENT A: occasional struvite crystals r/o normal variation Reasonable urinary concentration Plan Monitor
5/15/2025
Hx: senior cat with hx of diarrhea and anemia S: QAR, laying down in den. Normal urine and feces in litterbox. All food bowl dishes untouched o/n but when offered senior diet this AM begins eating with some coaxing. O: EENT: Iris atrophy OU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Normal sinus rhythm, no murmur noted, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated MSI: underweight, generalized muscle wasting, matted hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate/ alert A: Anemia Senior spayed female pHx diarrhea Matted Underweight Hyporexia P: CTM
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, Michi jumped out of the cardboard box she arrived in. She enjoyed being petted. Staff was unable to scan for MC/Collar due to the number of intakes. She was unbothered when picked up/held. She enjoyed eating delectable and Temptations, soft treats. She was placed in a den.
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Date of Intake: 5/10/2025
KNOWN HISTORY:: Michi was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on her behavior history in a home environment. Before Michi was brought to the shelter, the client reported that she has matted hair, diarrhea, and was urinating everywhere. Upon intake, Michi jumped out of the cardboard box she arrived in. She enjoyed being petted. She was unbothered when picked up/held. She enjoyed eating delectable and Temptations, soft treats. She was placed in a den.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Calm,Sweet,Easy going
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Other,New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: A little shy at the start, then warms up to attention. 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 1
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Michi is a social, calm, and sweet senior lady with medical needs that may need to be addressed. She was lying down in the den with her front limbs extended and her head and ears forward, focused on the assessor with a soft body and eyes. She sniffs the assessor's hand and welcomes petting on the head. She leans in for cheek rubs and looks back when stroking her body. The assessor applies gentle upward pressure on her side and chest to lift her up to the ceiling of the den. She pokes her head out of the den and needs some encouragement to walk out, so the assessor gently pulls her forward. She walks to the food bowl to eat wet food and continues to tolerate more attention. During pick up, she is calm and relaxed when held for 5 seconds. After placing her back down, she appreciates more petting and cheek rubs. Michi interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience who demonstrates a basic understanding of typical cat behavior.