Animal Profile
Tangi
Hello, my name is Tangi. My animal id is #223639. I am a desexed male ginger tabby cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 14 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 4/14/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- no time for animal.
Tangi is on the at-risk list for medical reasons - Tangi is a geriatric cat with glaucoma, dental disease, and suspected kidney disease. Urinalysis is pending. Tangi will need an enucleation and further geriatric vet care with placement. In shelter, Tangi has shown some signs of fear and stress - but has allowed handling with a slow and soft approach.
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. Tangi is on the at-risk list for medical reasons - Tangi is a geriatric cat with glaucoma, dental disease, and suspected kidney disease. Urinalysis is pending. Tangi will need an enucleation and further geriatric vet care with placement. In shelter, Tangi has shown some signs of fear and stress - but has allowed handling with a slow and soft approach. Tangi came to ACC after his previous owner could no longer care for him. His previous owner describes him as lazy couch potato of a cat. He is an older gentleman who is looking for a quiet place to rest, relax, and laze around.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 15.18 lbs
4/15/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: dentition and conformation consistent w o reported age of 14 years Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: o surrender Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - allowed for handling in kennel, started to swat when attempted to lift, used net and sedation for precaution 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 7/9 EENT: OS: wnl OD: buphthalmic, hazy cornea, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: 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 CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Buphthalmic OD- suspected glaucoma Dental dz approx 3/4 Geriatric suspect underlying condition Prognosis: fair pending BW, poor for the right eye Plan: intake exam and tasks sedated with 0.11mL dex (0.5mg/mL) and 0.11mL torb (10mg/mL) IM, reversed with equal vol antisedan CBC/CHEM/t4 to lab, check for results tomorrow seek placement, p is geriatric with multiple comorbidities. Would benefit from ophtho work up vs enucleation of the right eye SURGERY: Okay for surgery: N, prior altered
4/16/2025
Recheck, bloodwork results S/O: QAR, resting at front of kennel, fresh food uneaten No c/s/v/d noted EENT: OD buphthalmos, OS PLR slow +/- iris atrophy, tracks movement across front of kennel LUNGS: Eupneic CNS: Appropriate mentation CBC: wnl CHEM: SDMA H 24 (0-14), creatinine H 2.6 (0.9-2.3); calcium H 12.6 (8.2-11.2); ALT H 161 (27-158) T4: wnl A: Buphthalmos/glaucoma OD Geriatric cat Dental disease Azotemia - ro pre-renal vs renal vs post-renal Hypercalcemia Elevated ALT P: Tonopen battery dead/needs repair - recommend check IOPs when possible Start gabapentin 20 mg/kg PO BID for FAS and pain Collect urine sample for UA - no UB palpable on exam today Move to ICU for closer monitoring Seek placement for enucleation and further geriatric care
4/18/2025
[Progress Exam Template] appetite recheck - QAR, in the cat den. - offer various food. only partially touched the tuna. - urine collected via free catch and sent to idexx. plan: have DVM exam and recheck tommorrow - consider supportive care, SQ fluids, cerenia.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Upon intake he allowed staff to scan for ID, he allowed his picture to be taken. Unable to collar him due to fearfulness- low growling. He was transferred directly to the kennel due to his size.
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Date of Intake: 4/14/2025
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Tangi is a 14 year old altered DSH who has been with his current owner since he was a kitten. It is unknown when he has last been to the vet.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
How is this cat around strangers?: Owner states he prefers contact on his terms, warmed up after two weeks, actively avoids or retreats and will stress meow.
How is this cat around children?: No experience.
How is this cat around other cats?: No experience.
How is this cat around dogs?: No experience.
Behavior Notes: He will hiss when his nails are trimmed, he will stress meow when he's picked up and held, he will nip when being placed in a carrier and is unbothered when you brush his coat.
Bite history:: No bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Dental disease and swollen right eye.
For a New Family to Know: He is lazy/couch potato. Likes to be where people are and in the bedroom. He doesn't play with toys any longer. Has various types of scratching post ad eats various brands of dry food. He cries and meows a lot. He has access to a covered litter box with scented litter located in the bedroom.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults Behavior toward strangers: Owner states he prefers contact on his terms, warmed up after two weeks, actively avoids or retreats and will stress meow. Behavior toward children: No experience. Behavior toward cats: No experience. Behavior toward dogs: No experience. Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: medium Other notes: He will hiss when his nails are trimmed, he will stress meow when he's picked up and held, he will nip when being placed in a carrier and is unbothered when you brush his coat. He is lazy/couch potato. Likes to be where people are and in the bedroom. He doesn't play with toys any longer. Has various types of scratching post ad eats various brands of dry food. He cries and meows a lot. He has access to a covered litter box with scented litter located in the bedroom.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyer for more information.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Tangi was lying in the front of his kennel as the assessor approached, body and face tense with pupils dilated. Tangi made eye contact with wide eyes when spoken to and he remained low and tense as the kennel door opened. Tangi allowed petting along his head and body while tilting his ears and slowly turning his head to watch the assessor's hand as it passed along his back. Pick up was not attempted at this time to reduce stress. Tangi 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.