Solomon
Hello, my name is Solomon. My animal id is #226754. I am a male orange tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years old.
I came into the shelter as a aco - impound on 5/9/2025.
Solomon needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He is a young cat with bladder stones and a history of urinary obstruction. He needs surgery to remove his bladder stones, and a quiet environment to heal to prevent a recurrent urinary obstruction.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Solomon needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He is a young cat with bladder stones and a history of urinary obstruction. He needs surgery to remove his bladder stones, and a quiet environment to heal to prevent a recurrent urinary obstruction. What my friends at ACC say about me: I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet 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 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 will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I would do best in a home with only adult humans.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 12 lbs
5/9/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-5 years years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Acquired by ACO, deli cat that was noted to have blood on hindend Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - tense, lip licking, allows handling but fearful. Sedated for exam and diagnostics using 0.3 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.3 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) + 0.3 ml Ketamine (100mg/ml) IM. Mild sedation reached. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Lemon sized firm bladder palpated. U/G: Hematuria coming from prepuce, intact male, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, urine soaked hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Hematuria Urinary Obstruction Intact male Overweight Prognosis: Poor to fair Plan: Lateral radiograph (pre-unblocking)- no appreciable radio-opaque stones Unblocking procedure: Placed in dorsal recumbency, using 20G catheter tip the urethra was flushed and the urinary bladder was emptied A 3.5 in tomcat catheter was easily placed and sutured in place using 3-0 monocryl suture CBC/CHM in house Urinalysis to send out Place IV catheter, LRS 20ml/hr Zorbium at end of day for appropriate weight Await sort 0.15 ml antisedan IM SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to clinical status
5/9/2025
CBC HCT 37.7% Hgb 12.6 g/dL WBC 23 K/uL (2.87-17.02) - moderate neutrophilia 22.09 K/uL CHM Glucose 124 mg/dL SDMA 62 ug/dL (0-14) Creatinine 9.3 mg/dL (0.8-2.4) BUN > 130 mg/dL (16-36) Hyperphosphatemia 12.4 mg/dL (3.1-7.5) Hypernatremia 166 mmol/L Other lytes WNL ALT/ALP WNL A: Leukocytosis w/ neutrophilia- r/o inflammation vs. infection vs. other Azotemia- likely secondary to urinary obstruction Hyperphosphatemia + hypernatremia P: CWCT Recheck CHM when urinary cath removed (~3-4 days)
5/10/2025
SO: In medical on treatment post urinary obstruction BAR, tense and growling when handling, but does not escalate. eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 abd: abd palp very tense unable to palpate bladder, u catheter in place neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: FLUTD post obstruction Restarting IV fluids at 25ml/hr flushed urinary catheter and appears to be flowing well continue with current treatment plan P:
5/10/2025
UA at lab USG 1.019 Urine protein 3+ Blood 3+ RBC >100/hpf Bacteria moderate cocci (9-40/hpf) Urine culture pending
5/11/2025
Issue List: - FLUTD with UO - marked azotemia r/o post-renal vs renal vs both - anorexia - dehydration - FAS QAR DH; hissing; does not like to be touched EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: non-palpable bladder U/G: MI; urinary catheter in place and appears to be flowing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, normal hair coat; overweight CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) FLUTD with UO Anorexia prognosis guarded P) Telazol- 0.16 ml IM for physical exam CWSC fluids- 25 ml/hr for 2-3 hears and then down 12 ml/hr
5/11/2025
Urine culture Mixed flora with 2 or more organisms with low growth. Suggests contamination Plan Consider repeat urine culture when u-cath removed
5/12/2025
Pet ate some wet food o/n. Urinated in box. Abdomen: Tense. Ucath in place and red urine flowing. MSI: Swollen left front paw distal to IVC A: Hematuria Appetite improving Pet is fractious and only tolerates minimal handling Prognosis: Poor Plan Removed IVC Simbadol 1.8 mg/ml 0.7 ml SQ sid x 2 days Pet would not tolerate SQF
5/13/2025
Small amount of urine in box. Pet did not eat overnight. Temp 102.5 EEN: No oral lesions CV/RESP: WNL Abdomen: Tense UG: Insufficient urine on aspirate of u-cath for culture Chem Kidney values WNL Phosphorous wnl Na high r/o decreased water intake Abdominal ultrasound: Small bladder with hyperechoic debris. Scant urine. Radiograph: Three round opacities visible in bladder A: Bladder stones Azotemia resolved Dehydrated Prognosis: Poor Plan Sedated with DKT feline pre-mix 0.5 ml IM (dexdomitor 0.0125 mg/kg + ketamine 100mg/ml 5mg/kg + butorphanol 10mg/ml 0.0125 mg/kg) LRS 150 mls SQ (pet will not tolerate this without sedation) Removed u-cath Convenia 80mg/ml 0.5 ml SQ Gabapentin 100mg bid in food c/d or s/o diet indefinitely Consider cystotomy rather than dissolution of stones with diet given pet's high stress level Advise at risk placement
5/14/2025
Issue List: - FLUTD with UO; post urinary catheter removal- getting urine out but appears to be dribbling and soiling self - Bladder stones - FAS QAR not eating EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic ABD: non-palpable bladder but tense U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, soiled; overweight CNS: Mentation quiet A) FLUTD with UO Bladder stone prognosis guarded to poor P) Not the best candidate for PU because overweight and needs a cystotomy on ARL Onsior- 20 mg/ml sig: 0.5 ml SQ
5/15/2025
Hx: urinary obstruction, 3 small bladder stones noted on radiographs S: QAR, tightly coiled in litterbox, food untouched o/n. Flinches when approached. Unable to see if urinated in litterbox but none on bedding O: EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing or audible congestion MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate/alert A: Urinary obstruction Radio-opaque stones noted on repeat radiograph Anorexia High FAS P: CWCT Follow up with potential placement groups as QOL in shelter is deteriorating
5/15/2025
Urinated and defecated in litterbox
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
KNOWN HISTORY:: Solomon was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,Other,New home adjustment period
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.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
Recommendations comments:: Due to fearfulness. Counselor discretion is advised.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Solomon is a shy, timid, and independent cat with medical needs that will need to be addressed. He was lying down at the back corner/wall of the kennel with his head and ears forward, focused on the assessor with a neutral body and wide eyes. When spoken to and opening the door, he harshly hisses. When reaching close to pet, he sniffs the tool and then quickly steps back and curls up in the back corner. When pet on the body, he flails and whips his head (with his e-collar on) to dodge the tool, harshly hisses again, and then stress meows and urinates. Pick up was not attempted. Solomon tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.