Marshall
Hello, my name is Marshall. My animal id is #224241. I am a desexed male black cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a aco - owner surrender on 4/9/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- eviction.
Marshall is at risk for medical reasons. Marshall has a severe upper respiratory infection, causing him to not eat and lose weight in the shelter. He is shy but allows all handling for medications. Marshall needs continued supportive care and a quiet place out of the shelter environment to help him recover.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Marshall is at risk for medical reasons. Marshall has a severe upper respiratory infection, causing him to not eat and lose weight in the shelter. He is shy but allows all handling for medications. Marshall needs continued supportive care and a quiet place out of the shelter environment to help him recover. What my friends at ACC say about me: I have lived with cats in my previous home. I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. Marshall is an adult cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. He is apprehensive of people and while showing no aggressive behaviors, he tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. Please be mindful that older cats will require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people, we recommend offering high value treats and food to help build a positive association to humans. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 10.5 lbs
4/30/2025
4/29/2025
4/26/2025
4/24/2025
4/23/2025
4/15/2025
4/13/2025
4/12/2025
4/12/2025
Attitude/demeanor: QAR Appetite: eating well C/S/V/D: none Incision site: bleeding; sutures appear open Pain level: moderate signs ; 1 on Feline Grimace Scale Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: yes; E- collar given Additional notes: notified DVM on 4/11/25
4/11/2025
4/10/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: dentition and conformation make p appear closer to 3-7 years old than 1 years reported Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: o surrender Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - timid but allowed for handling and tasks 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 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate wear and staining to dentition and scant calculus PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, two scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Dental dz approx 2/4 Prognosis: good Plan: intake exam and tasks awaiting sort SURGERY: Okay for surgery: Y
4/11/2025
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.
4/12/2025
Attitude/demeanor: QAR Appetite: eating well C/S/V/D: none Incision site: bleeding; sutures appear open Pain level: moderate signs ; 1 on Feline Grimace Scale Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: licking; E- collar given Additional notes: notified DVM on 4/11/25
4/12/2025
S/O: QAR, attempting to hide in kennel by pressing head against side of kennel; very tense during exam. Mostly pigmented mm, but some areas are pink with CRT<2secs. HR 150bpm, RR 35. Small amount of blood on towel and bedding. Moderately swollen scrotum, no active bleeding or dripping visible after gentle palpation of scrotum. A: Scrotal hematoma P: Administer Onsior SQ 2mg/kg once today *Cover kennel *E.collar to stay on until scrotal swelling reduced *Brief recheck tomorrow, then move out of ICU if no concerns
4/13/2025
Progress exam Subjective: BAR, no c/s/v/d. Objective: Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Oronasal: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic UG: Moderate scrotal swelling, extends further into inguinum on L side than R. No reaction on gentle palpation, no further discharge. Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: -Scrotal hematoma Plan: -Okay to move out of medical -Keep e-collar in place until scrotal swelling has resolved further
4/15/2025
Brief recheck - QAR, good appetite, no c/s/v/d noted, e-collar on not, scrotum mildly swollen and bruised. A/P: Scrotal hematoma mild - no further treatment
4/23/2025
Progress exam – URI signs noted on rounds, reported inappetence S/O: QAR, resting sternal with head down, glances up slowing with coaxing, food uneaten, AS 3; no c/s/v/d noted. EENT: Eyes - blepharospasm and mild serous discharge OU, mild serous nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort CNS: Mentation appropriate A: URI - mild Hyporexia vs anorexia P: SQ LRS 150 ml once Cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ once Start mirataz SID x 2 days Start medical feedings BID x 3 days Monitor in place, placed UTW sign and appetite log Recheck in 10 days +/- doxy and move to iso if URI progressing CTM while at QACC
4/24/2025
Worsening clinical signs noted on rounds, lost over 1 lb since intake two weeks ago. S/O: QAR, head down, not eating, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: Blepharospasm and mild mucoid discharge OU, mild mucoid nasal discharge with crust/ulceration across nasal planum ORAL: Tongue tip sticking out with very mild oral discharge LUNGS: Eupneic A: URI Conjunctivitis Suspect oral ulceration Anorexia Weight loss P: Move to iso Start doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID x 10 days Start entyce 2 mg/kg PO SID x 3 days Start SQ LRS 150 ml SID x 3 days Start cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ SID x 3 days Zorbium application today Continue medical feedings and mirataz CTM closely on rounds and recheck in 2 days
4/24/2025
Litterbox log indicates not consistently using litterbox for first few days in shelter, but has been using it consistently for the past 10 days
4/26/2025
PROGRESS EXAM - URI S/O: QAR to dull; mild amount of drool from mouth; food trays left untouched. Moderate nasal discharge and serous/mucoid ocular discharge. Slightly audible congestion. A: URI - severe, suspected lingual ulcerations Anorexia - continued P: Continue: doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID x 10 days Extend following: -Entyce 2 mg/kg PO SID x 3 days -SQ LRS 150 ml SID x 3 days -cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ SID x 3 days -Zorbium application scheduled for tomorrow 4/27 -Daily topical mirataz x 3 days *CTM closely on rounds and recheck again in 2 days *Place on ARL, needs placement out of shelter ASAP
4/29/2025
Recheck severe URI, anorexia S/O: QAR, not eating, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: moderate mucoid nasal discharge and scabbed/ulcerated nasal planum ORAL: Mild crusting discharge from mouth MSI: Dusty and dull haircoat, suspect weight loss CNS: Quiet mentation A: Severe URI with suspected oral ulceration Anorexia P: Reweigh and move to med iso Continue doxycycline, extend SQ LRS and entyce, restart mirataz and cerenia Start medical feedings BID x 5 days CTM closely on rounds, seek placement asap for hospitalization and aggressive supportive care. Patient may require e-tube.
4/30/2025
Brief recheck, moved to med iso yesterday due to prolonged anorexia and severe URI signs S/O: QAR, ate wet food overnight! No active nasal, ocular, or oral discharge, eupneic. A: Anorexia - resolved URI - improved Suspected oral ulceration - improved Dental disease P: To minimize handling, okay to d/c cerenia and entyce after today Continue SQ LRS, mirataz, medical feeding, and doxycycline CTM on rounds and recheck as scheduled.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Marshall was brought in from a hoarding situation with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 4/16/25 FB32 Curled up hiding in den with head and ears forward and tail wrapped tight around body. Ignores treats offered and allows petting on the head with neutral body and eyes. When receiving cheek rubs, he turns his head to the back corner. When stroking his body, he lip licks and eyes widen. After returning to give more petting on the head, he relaxes and eyes are alert. Calm and unbothered, but may become stressed out when reaching around body. 4/24/25 FB79 Today, Marshall is very under the weather and when i approach his kennel he lifts his head and has very low eyes with a runny nose. He leans into cheek rubs and allows all petting while slow blink as i speak to him.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period,Adult cat socialization
Potential challenges comments:: Marshall came from a home with about 20+ other cats, it is likely that he was not appropriately socialized to humans.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
Recommendations comments:: Due to the behavior seen in shelter and needing a longer time to warm up, the behavior team feels Marshall would do best in an adult-only home where they would be able to acclimate in a calm environment.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: On approach, Marshall is laying at the back of his cage with a slightly tense face and body, eyes wide and dilated and ears forward. When the assessor offers out the scratcher tool, he sniffs and is tolerant of pets along his head and body, remaining slightly tense and frozen, curled up and does not lean into the touch. He allows pets with the assessors hand with ears tilted slightly to the side and again does not lean into the touch. Pick up is not attempted. Marshall is an adult cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. He is apprehensive of people and while showing no aggressive behaviors, he tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. Please be mindful that older cats will require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people, we recommend offering high value treats and food to help build a positive association to humans. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.