ALFREDO – 12388
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SAFE 11/17/17
Alfredo
Hello, my name is Alfredo. My animal id is #12388. I am a male chocolate dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years old.
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 12-Nov-2017.
Alfredo is at risk for medical concerns. He is a geriatric gentleman with a number of underlying health issues. Alfredo is despondent and unhappy in the shelter environment, and seeks to avoid interaction with people. He will need to be placed with a person experienced with older dogs and their needs.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 15.96 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? N History : stray- found outside Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior – bares teeth when approaches, able to do exam w/ muzzle Evidence of Cruelty seen – N Evidence of Trauma seen – N Objective T = DNP P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Nuclear sclerosis OU but visual, sclerae mildly icteric, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: stage 3-4/4 dental dz PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, IV/VI systolic murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact male- both testes symmetrical and in scrotum MSI: Ambulatory x 4 w/ mild L hind lameness, resents hip/stifle extension bilat; fleas (live and dirt present), 3mm dermal cyst present R caudal dorsum; quarter-sized SQ growth in region of R hip; small 3-4mm wound L lateral neck; hair sparse and dry w/ alopecic areas around tail and flank CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities; intact palpebral and menace OU Rectal: DNP Assessment: geriatric, suspected OA, fleas, IV/VI systolic murmur w/ no signs of clinical disease, advanced dental dz, few dermal growths, small wound L lateral neck Prognosis: fair Plan: CBC/chem, rec echocardiogram to classify cardiac disease and see if medications are warranted, clean wound L lateral neck, treat fleas; address teeth if bloodwork/echo appropriate for anesthesia SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age.
Blood work available for review CBC-mild non regenerative anemia (36.8%), mild to moderate monocytosis (2.05 k/uL), severe thrombocytosis (1052) Chemistry-mild to moderate elevations in ALT (308), ALP (681) and GGT (156); mildly low TT4 (0.9) A Mild anemia-r/o Cushing’s dz vs hypothyroid vs other Severe thrombocytosis-r/o Cushing’s dz vs other Elevated liver values-r/o Cushing’s dz vs pancreatitis Low thyroid-r/o euthyroid sick syndrome secondary to possible Cushing’s dz vs true hypothyroid vs other Leukocytosis-suspect chronic disease, r/o cushing’s vs hypothyroid vs other P Recommend low dose dexamethasone test and thryoid panel (TSH, fT4)
S/O -QAR, suspected hearing loss, sleeps soundly, startles easily -appears docile but lifts lip and starts growling when approached -OU: mature cataracts -hacking cough with end gag -small vomitus in cage, likely secondary to coughing -appears eupnic in between coughing -diffusely thin hair coat, hypotrichosis A CIRDC Thin hair coat-suspect metabolic disease, cushing’s vs hypothyroidism P move to isolation cerenia 0.7 ml SQ tonight, then continue 16 mg PO SID x 3 days doxycycline 100 mg PO SID x 14 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Found as stray-No history available
Date of Intake: 11/12/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable
Basic Information:: Unknown History-found as stray
Date of intake:: 11/12/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 11/14/2017
Look:: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, body posture is stiff and fearful, tail is low and not moving. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, tail is between legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick.
Tag:: 1. Dog stands with tail low and wagging, and comes toward the Assessor in a friendly manner when the Assessor ceases moving.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Alfredo did not approach the assessor in the assessment room but allowed the assessor to approach him. He sat still throughout the assessment and was a bit tense and fearful during it but allowed all handling.
Summary (1):: 11/13: When introduced off leash to dogs, Alfredo keeps to himself but allows and briefly reciprocates polite greetings.
Date of initial:: 11/12/2017
Summary:: Alfredo bared teeth when approached but allowed the exam when muzzled.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Alfredo so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a low level of activity.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to the behavior seen in the care center, we feel that Alfredo may be intimidated by young children. He needs a slow approach and time to warm up. He should never be forced to interact with new people, and should be allowed to greet and initiate an interaction at his own pace. Older, gentle children should have an in-depth interaction prior to adoption.
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Alfredo is fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give Alfredo the option to walk away from any social interaction. Alfredo should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Alfredo’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Alfredo would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.
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