Animal Profile
Pito
Hello, my name is Pito. My animal id is #225987. I am a desexed male black cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 12 years old.
I came into the shelter as a aco - owner surrender on 4/30/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person health - medical.
Pito is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Pito is a senior cat that we diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. He will need life-long medication and follow up vet visits to manage this disease. Behaviorally, he is timid, but has allowed handling.
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. Pito is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Pito is a senior cat that we diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. He will need life-long medication and follow up vet visits to manage this disease. Behaviorally, he is timid, but has allowed handling. What my friends at ACC say about me: I can go home today! I have lived with cats in my previous home. I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I am a sweet, social, older gentleman, looking for the perfect forever home! I am a cat that is in need of a lap! I can't wait to be your new lap cat. Pito 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.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 7.9 lbs
5/1/2025
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 12y Microchip noted on Intake? Yes History: OS Subjective: BARH. No csvd Observed Behavior - nervous, but allowed all handling Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild to moderate dental tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN, no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, mild to moderate diffuse muscle wasting, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal externally Assessment Underweight Prognosis: fair to guarded Plan: Sent out bloodwork May need further senior workup (ie AUS)
5/2/2025
Brief recheck, bloodwork results S/O: QAR, timid and backs away from handling, eating wet food during interaction, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: Mydriasis and iris atrophy OU, no ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic CNS: Appropriate mentation CBC: nsf CHEM: Creatinine L 0.6 (0.9-2.3), BUN H 41 (16-37); Sodium H 169 (147-157), potassium H 5.4 (3.7-5.2), chloride H 132 (114-126) A: Geriatric Underweight Dental disease Electrolyte abnormalities Elevated BUN - ro pre-renal vs renal vs post-renal Low creatinine - ro muscle atrophy vs other P: Added on Total T4 Scheduled urine collection for UA Placed monitoring log for close monitoring in adoptions CTM while at QACC
5/2/2025
TT4 high - 11.1 (0.8-4.7) A: Hyperthyroid P: Start methimazole 2.5 mg PO BID indefinitely, recheck cbc/chem/t4 in 3-4 weeks, CTM while at QACC
5/4/2025
Collect urine for UA to Idexx (cysto ideally). Use UA add on code #9101 /// Done
5/4/2025
recheck hyperthyroid cat, needs UA S/O QAR, no c/s/v/d appreciated EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4, good skin turgor A. Hyperthyroid P. Urine collected via cysto Check for cysto results tomorrow- amend plan as needed CTM while at QACC
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Date of Intake: 4/30/2025
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Eats wet and dry food.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this cat around strangers?: I was able to pick up and put in carrier.
How is this cat around other cats?: Lived with other cats at home.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 Adult Behavior toward strangers: Did not have behavior issues and are very friendly with previous owner and with ARS staff that have come to feed them while the client was hospitalized for 2 weeks. Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Good! Used to being with other cats as they came from a home with a total of 3. Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, type of litter and litter box not specified Energy level/descriptors: Low Energy Level
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Affectionate,People oriented,Curious
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: On approach, Pito is laying in his bed with a neutral face and body, and leans forward to sniff the hand offered out to him. He accepts and leans into pets along his head, cheek and side and begins to purr. He continues to accept pets and attention, allowing the assessor to lift him up from laying down without issue and eats dry treats offered out to him. Pito 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.