Animal Profile
Byzantium
Hello, my name is Byzantium. My animal id is #224669. I am a desexed female white cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 4/15/2025.
Byzantium is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Byzantium is a sweet girl who has not been thriving at the care center. She has severe dental disease and low blood protein levels. Byzantium has been eating wet food with a very good appetite, but has continued losing weight here. Byzantium needs dental care and possible work up for intestinal disease. This work up should include an abdominal ultrasound. Byzantium can thrive outside of the shelter environment with some treatment and special attention.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Byzantium is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Byzantium is a sweet girl who has not been thriving at the care center. She has severe dental disease and low blood protein levels. Byzantium has been eating wet food with a very good appetite, but has continued losing weight here. Byzantium needs dental care and possible work up for intestinal disease. This work up should include an abdominal ultrasound. Byzantium can thrive outside of the shelter environment with some treatment and special attention. A volunteer writes: I fell in love with Byzantium the moment I spotted her in her kennel. A tiny gal she is with the most unusual face which likely earned her this Greek surname. Byzantium is a tinsy winsy shy but comes forward for petting after just a few prompts. She arches and waves her body like a liana, stretches on her kennel floor and meows for attention and more petting(see her video). I find her soo beautiful in her sharp oreo dress and she reminds me of a Greek statue. Byzantium is really a sweetheart who came to us with another kitty and three dogs as her family lost their home. Byzantium would love to be home again. Come and meet her very soon at the Manhattan Care Center.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 5.83 lbs
4/15/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6 + body seems young, teeth have significant dental disease - could be genetic Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: agency Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - able to handle, not soliciting pets Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective BCS: 3-4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: missing teeth (incisors canines) severe dental tartar - some drooling from missing teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed female MS: Ambulatory x 4 I: seems pale, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: underweight, severe dental disease Prognosis: fair Plan: bloodwork pending soft food SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to already altered
4/18/2025
CBC HCT 35.8% Hgb 10.7 g/dL WBC 26.1 K/uL (3.9-19) - moderate neutrophilia 21.9 K/uL - mild monocytosis 0.9 K/uL - marked thrombocytosis 1,174 K/uL CHM Glucose 103 mg/dL SDMA 14 ug/dL Creatinine 1.2 mg/dL BUN 30 mg/dL Lytes WNL Hypoproteinemia 5.2 g/dL (6.3-8.8) Hypoalbuminemia 2.4 g/dL (2.6-3.9) Hypoglobulinemia 2.8 g/dL (3.0-5.9) Decreased ALT 24 U/L Decreased amylase 500 U/L TT4 WNL A: Leukocytosis w/ neutrophilia- r/o infection vs. inflammation (dental dz noted on intake) Decreased total protein w/ decreases in both globulins + albumin- r/o maldigestion vs. malnutrition vs. parasites vs. other P: Monitor appetite + weight Reweigh 1 week
4/26/2025
SO: Hypoproteinemic on intake. Has been reported only eating wet food and reported eating ravenously. Has lost 3 oz from time of intake BAR, tense when approached, but easily distracted with wet food eent: eyes clear, clear mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, sniffling and sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: underweight URI P: suspicious for protein losing enteropathy or other 0.25ml vitamin B12 weekly for 4 weeks attempt to introduce novel protein or hydrolyzed protein diet praziquantel 0.4ml sc once fenbendazole 0.65ml PO SID x3d recommend further work up including abdominal ultrasound Placed wet food only sign for now to allow for increased calorie intake as seems to have wet food preference Doxycycline 50mg/ml 0.5ml PO SID x7d
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Byzantium was brought in with limited information on her behavior history in a home environment.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Easy going,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Byzantium slowly approached the front, seeking attention with relaxed, forward ears. She was a bit hesitant but remained soft and receptive when spoken to and readily ate offered treats. Though slightly wary of her surroundings, she continued to seek interaction. Byzantium head-bunted the assessor’s hand and enjoyed petting on her head and body. She allowed pick-up and remained calm throughout. Byzantium interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.