BLU – 10874
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BLU – 10874
Location: Staten Island; Intake Date: 10/26/17; Intake Type: Owner Surrender
Medical Behavior: Green; Sex: Male; Age: 2 years; Weight: 64 lbs
Vet Notes: 2:58 PM; DVM Intake Exam; Estimated age: 2 years; History : owner surrender; Subjective: Observed Behavior – friendly, very active; Objective BCS 5/9; EENT: Eyes clear, AU- erythema, swelling, tan colored debris, no nasal or ocular discharge noted; Oral Exam: clean adult teeth seen, limited oral exam; PLN: No enlargements noted; H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic; ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; U/G: MI, 2 descended testicles; MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities; Assessment; otitis externa; Prognosis:good Plan: applied osnuria AU, repeat in 1 week; SURGERY: Okay for surgery
PROFILE:
Animal ID: 10874Animal
Name: BluBreed: Large Mixed Breed
This animal came from:Breeder
Date of Intake26-Oct-2017
Spay/Neuter StatusNot Applicable
Basic Information:Blu is a 2 year old male Large Breed Mix that has no past or current medical issues that the previous owner is aware of. Previous owner has had Blu since he was 6 weeks old but can longer have him due to moving to a new home that does not allow pets.
Previously lived with:2 adults & 2 children (3 & 9)
How is this dog around strangers?According to the previous owner, around strangers, Blu is friendly and outgoing.
How is this dog around children?Around children, Blu is respectful and relaxed and plays in a gentle manner.
How is this dog around other dogs?Blu has interacted with various other dogs and was respectful and playful and played in a gentle manner.
How is this dog around cats?Blu has been exposed to cats and he is respectful and tolerant.
Resource guarding:Previous owners stated Blu is nott bothered when any food, treat, or toy is taken from him.
Bite history:He has never bitten a person or another animal.
Housetrained:Yes
Energy level/descriptors:Blu is described as friendly, affectionate, excitable, and playful with a medium activity level.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?No
Medical NotesPrevious owner stated that if Blu eats chicken products, he will have diarrhea.
For a New Family to Know
When in the home, Blu is the type to follow you around seeking attention. Blu likes chew toys. Blu was kept mostly indoors and was fed Nutro dry dog food (Lamb & Rice) & Nutro wet dog food. According to previous owner, Blu is house-trained and would rarely have any accidents. Blu usually goes to the bathroom on the grass or on the cement sidewalk. When left alone in the home, Blu would be well-behaved. Blu knows the command “sitâ€. For exercise, she enjoyed brisk walks with the previous owner or dog walker. On the leash, Blu can pulls hard and previous owner would not let him off leash outside; only in the backyard.
Behavior Notes:Previous owners stated that Blu does not have any behavioral issues. Blu is not bothered when he is pushed or pulled off furniture. Blu enjoys having baths and isn’t bothered by having his coat brushed or nails trimmed. Blu is not bothered when an unfamiliar person approaches the home, yard, previous
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