Animal Profile
Noah
Hello, my name is Noah. My animal id is #225219. I am a desexed male gray cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 4/21/2025.
Noah is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Noah is a diabetic cat that is currently being managed on diet alone. He will need close monitoring and follow up veterinary visits to manage and adjust his treatment plan. Diabetes is most often a life long disease in cats. Noah has also developed a URI in care and is being treated at this time.
You may know me from such films as...
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. Noah is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Noah is a diabetic cat that is currently being managed on diet alone. He will need close monitoring and follow up veterinary visits to manage and adjust his treatment plan. Diabetes is most often a life long disease in cats. Noah has also developed a URI in care and is being treated at this time. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! Noah interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for cat parents with either an average amount of cat experience, demonstrate a basic understanding of typical cat behavior. I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. A volunteer writes: Noah waited on his own for a week in a backyard and is determined to make sure no one else feels so alone. Not on his watch! A bright and sparkling perennial optimist, he knows the grass is greener where you water it so he's been reaching out to everyone. Noah introduces himself with a hearty meow, a big welcoming side lean, and as many nuzzles as you're up for. He just wants everyone to know they can come to him if they need a listening ear, some advice, or just cuddles and he'll be happy to help. We don't know how Noah got to the backyard or anything about his life before. It's all in the past, Noah seems to say with a shrug. He does have some medical issues but is ready for the future and sure hopes it can be with you. Come and meet him at the Queens Care Center.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 9.40625 lbs
4/24/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 8-10 years based on dentition and conformation Microchip noted on Intake? negative History: stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - solicits attn, allowed for handling and tasks, head butts 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 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate-severe wear and staining to dentition with calculus 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, diffuse muscle wasting over the epaxials, CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Dental dz approx 2/4 Underweight Geriatric suspected chronic Prognosis: fair Plan: intake exam and tasks in house BW plan pending BW result
4/24/2025
CBC: Reticulocytosis (71.4) Neutrophilia (13.15) Monocytosis (0.86) CHEM: Hyperglycemia (329) Hypophaphatemia (2.4) Hypernatremia (173) TT4 wnl A. Hyperglycemia r/o stress vs diet vs DM Electrolyte abn r/o sl dehydration vs open P. House in med ICU TID feeding x 1 week Feed DM food only 100mL SQ SID x 3 days Recheck BG tomorrow- if still high consider starting insulin therapy. If normoglycemia and doing well consider moving out
4/25/2025
recheck potential diabetic, older cat S/O BAR, comes to the front of the kennel, no c/s/v/d appreciated, food trays empty, water bowl empty EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4, good skin turgor A. Underweight Geriatric Spot BG 249 P. Obtain urine to send out Con't to monitor in med-icu pending UA results P BG is still relatively wnl, no need for insulin aTT, con't to offer DM pending UA results. Recheck with UA results tomorrow
4/26/2025
S/O: BAR, excellent appetite; seen drinking water. Pink mm. No ocular or nasal discharge. Eupneic. URINALYIS: Cystocentesis, yellow, clear USG 1.025, sl. low Protein negative Glucose 3+ ketones negative Uro normal WBCs and RBCs 0-2 No bacteria, crystals, mucus, casts BG log: 4/26 mid: 163 4/25 am: 249 4/24 mid: 329 A/P: Stable diabetic, not on insulin - not required based on spot BG checks *Continue to TID feed while underweight *Recheck weekly while in shelter *Ok to move up to adoptions *Well maintained only on diabetic DM diet - will need this prescription diet long term; will also need regular vet checks and close monitoring for changes or signs of decompensation (vomiting, lethargy etc.)
5/1/2025
Progress exam: URI noted on rounds Subjective: BAR, no C/V/D. Sneezing/sniffling noted 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 sign, ppe & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxy 50mg/ml PO q24h x10days -CTM, recheck in 3 days
5/2/2025
Recheck diabetes mellitus, currently on DM food and no insulin S/O: BAR, eating during observation, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: Mild serous nasal discharge, no ocular discharge LUNGS: Eupneic CNS: Appropriate mentation A: Diabetes mellitus URI Underweight Dental disease, stage II P: Continue doxycycline and DM diet Monitor closely on rounds and recheck Q5-7 days Seek placement for better DM management
5/7/2025
Recheck diabetes, URI; lost 0.6 lbs since intake S/O: QAR-BAR, comes to front with coaxing, poor appetite recorded on log, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: Mod-severe mucoserous nasal discharge ORAL: Multiple small <0.2mm lingual ulcers visible LUNGS: Eupneic CNS: Appropriate mentation A: URI Hyporexia vs anorexia Oral ulceration Diabetes mellitus Underweight Dental disease P: Move to med iso for closer monitoring Start medical feedings BID until eating well, then switch back to DM diet Start SQ LRS 100 ml SID x 3 days Start cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ SID x 2 days Mirataz applied once Entyce 2 mg/kg PO once Zorbium applied once Continue doxycycline PO SID Monitor closely on rounds and recheck in 2 days
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
KNOWN HISTORY:: Noah was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his/her behavior history in a home environment.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Laying inside of his kennel, Noah has a neutral face and body when the door is opened and when he is spoken to, he starts to slow blink; he leans in to sniff the treats that are placed down for her but doesn't feel comfortable enough to enjoy. He slowly leans in to sniff the assessor's hand and head bunts for pets as he fully leans in while accepting cheek rubs but remains still/put when being pet up his back and around his body. After a few moments, Noah warms up while being pet all over with a mid level tail and starts to purr when the assessor pets up his body and tail; he allows the assessor to lift him and place his back down with no issues and although he maintained a neutral face and body with soft eyes, mid level tail and forward ears he started to enjoy his treats while accepting more pets and slightly leaning into chin and cheek rubs. Noah interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for cat parents with either an average amount of cat experience, demonstrate a basic understanding of typical cat behavior.