ALEZANDRIA – A1110168

ALEZANDRIA – A1110168

**Broken Femur NEEDS FOLLOW UP VET CARE, SAFER: EXPERIENCED/NO CHILDREN**

FEMALE, BLACK / BROWN, GERM SHEPHERD MIX, 1 yr
STRAY – STRAYAVAI, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 04/26/2017, From NY 11208, DueOut Date 04/29/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary 4-26-17 1yo Female Stray No MIC on Intake Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – Excited, easy to handle, nippy  Objective 4/9 BCS EENT: OS lens opaque significant conjunctivitis, no winking or light sensitivity, fluor stain negative, difficult to assess back of eye, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: NAD H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female Intact MSI: Ambulatory x3, LH toe touching painful on palpation did not extend or flex fully too painful – rec rad’s + ortho exam INTG: skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Not performed Assessment – F# LH + ophthalmic dz Plan – Intake Prognosis: Good Rec Radiographs + ortho exam Rec ophtho exam Surgery – wave until LH worked up
Weight 50.8

RE EXAM: 04/27/17; S/O: BARH. Very active, attention seeking, mouthy, allows all handling.  BCS 4/9; EENT:  Teeth clean, pink and pigmented mm, right eye wnl, corneal edema OS, no ocular or nasal discharge, ears wnl; HL: Normal thoracic auscultation; ABD: Normal abdominal palpation; INTEG: ~1cm healing wound at left hind limb at lateral mid thigh, few old healing wounds on dorsum; MS: Left hind lameness with moderate muscle atrophy (ambulates well and continues to jump on handler/examiner), appears comfortable.  Bony protrusion at medial stifle.  No cranial drawer noted; UG: Female; Radiographs: L lateral and VD — fracture of left femoral neck with irregular surface of acetabulum, left femur appears significantly shorter than right, possible rotation of bone due to fracture vs compression fracture at distal femur (not seen on radiographs but possible on clinical exam/palpation), irregular surface of cranial patella; A: Fractured LHL, possibly 2-4 weeks based on healing of associated wounds, muscle atrophy and compensating/comfort level at this time; P: Rec rimadyl 50mg PO q12 x 5 days.  Rec orthopedic consult with placement; Good prognosis with appropriate treatment (FHO, +/- additional fracture repair)

KNOWN HISTORY: None

4/26/17

Unaltered Female, Stray

Other notes: Upon intake Alezandria was nervous but allowed all handling.

SAFER ASSESSMENT:  4/28/17

Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.

Sensitivity:1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft, soft and loose body, open mouth.

Tag:3. Dog becomes easily aroused, mouths the leash and also mouthy towards the assessor.

Squeeze 1& 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.

Toy: 1.Minimal interest in toy, dog smells, then turns away.

Summary: Alezandria was friendly but very mouthy with moderate pressure.

DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT:

Summary

PLAYGROUP:

When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Alezandria solicits and engages in gentle play in a group of male and female adult dogs, as well as puppies. Alezandria was surrendered as a stray so her past behavior around dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Alezandria be placed with resident dogs that match her gentle play style.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

4/26/17: During her medical examination, Alezandria was excited, nippy and easy to handle.

 

ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Alezandria so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience adopter, adult-only home 

_X_No children (under 13)-Due to these behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time.

 Potential challenges:  

_X_Mouthiness/Poor bite inhibition- While she applies only moderate pressure, Alezandria was mouthy throughout the assessment and is quick to put her teeth on skin. This is likely an attention-seeking behavior, but it should be replaced with an alternative behavior as it can frighten people. We recommend never playing with bare hands – always with a toy – and ending play or attention whenever Alezandria puts teeth on skin. She should be rewarded with attention and treats when she stops and/or when she is seeking attention in alternate ways. 

_X_Anxiety- Alezandria has shown some signs of potential anxiety in the care center, vocalizing (whining, barking) continually through the SAFER and through play sessions outside. This behavior was not reported at intake, and we have no known history on Alezandria, so we cannot be certain whether similar behavior will be seen in a future home environment. 

Group Behavior::

When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Alezandria solicits and engages in gentle play in a group of male and female adult dogs, as well as puppies. Alezandria was surrendered as a stray so her past behavior around dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Alezandria be placed with resident dogs that match her gentle play style.

04/27/17:

Alezandria displays soft body language when greeting a novel male dog. She displays bouncy body language when she solicits play, before anxiously whining at the gate.

04/28/17-04/29/17:

In a group of playful male and female dogs, as well as puppies, Alezandria solicits and engages in gentle play.

 

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