ADDI – 10439

ADDI – 10439

Location: Brooklyn ;  Intake Date: 10/22/17;  Intake Type: Owner surrender

Medical Behavior: Green;  Age: 6 years;  Sex: Neutered male;  Weight: 85 lbs

DVM Intake Exam; Estimated age: 6 years; Microchip noted on Intake? negative; History : o/s ; Subjective: BARH; Observed Behavior – very sweet. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures; Objective ; P = wnl ; R = eupneic ; BCS 5/9; EENT: Eyes have mild injected sclera and mild serous d/c ou, ears clean with aural hematoma AS, no nasal discharge noted; Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild tartar, no oral lesions noted; PLN: No enlargements noted; H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic; ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; U/G: MN; MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, large ~5cm pedunculated soft tissue mass on ventral chest with some scabbing, healthy hair coat; CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities; Assessment: Pedunculated mass on chest; Aural hematoma AS; Mild conjunctivitis; Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC; Rec surgical removal and histopathology of mass; Rec aural hematoma repair AS; Prognosis: Good to fair depending on mass; SURGERY: neutered

PROFILE

Basic Information:Addi is a 6 year old neutered male that has no previous or current medical issues that the owner is aware of. Owner had had Addi for 5 years but had to surrender due to personal problems.

Previously lived with:2 Adults, 1 Child
How is this dog around strangers?Around strangers, Addi is friendly and likes to jump on everyone.
How is this dog around children?Owner had a 3 year old child and stated that Addi was respectful and playful with the child but did not realize how big he is and would jump on the child constantly trying to play.
How is this dog around other dogs?Owner did not have any dogs in the home so behavior is unknown
How is this dog around cats?Owner did not have any cats in the home so behavior is unknown

Resource guarding:Owner was able to take away Addi’s food, treats and toys without any issues. The owners child was also able to do the same.

Bite history:Addi does not have a bite history

Housetrained:YesEnergy level/descriptors: High
Has this dog ever had any medical issues? No

For a New Family to KnowAddi is described as friendly, affectionate, playful and excitable. He has a high activity level and likes to play with stuffed animals. In the home, he liked to follow the owner around from room to room. Addi was kept mostly indoors and is house trained. When Addi was left alone in the home or yard, he was always well behaved. Owner crate trained Addi when he was a puppy but has not put him into a crate recently. He knows the cues sit and come. For exercise, owner took Addi on brisk walks on the leash and off leash dog parks. When on the leash, Addi tends to pull very hard. Owner was able to walk Addi off leash and stated that he would wander around at first but come back when his name was called.

Behavior Notes:Behavior during intake: Addi had a soft and relaxed body during intake. Counselor was able to scan for a microchip, collar and take a picture without any issues.

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