ARIEL – A1092751

Manhattan Center

My name is ARIEL. My Animal ID # is A1092751.
I am a female white and black am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 10/07/2016 from NY 10472, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/10/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 50.2 LBS.

10/10/16 Hx: Geriatric exam S: Alert, tail wagging, allows all handling O: BAR-H, BCS 3/9, MMs pink and moist, CRT < 2 sec EENT: No discharge OU, nose. AU mild discharge visible, thickened pinnae. Moderate tartar and gingivitis. PLNs: Not enlarged. H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, tucked up, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Pt walks with hind legs rotated outwards, and is stiff in both hips and stifles. Mild medial buttressing in both legs. Decreased hip extension bilaterally. Thin fur coat to alopecia with erythematous skin on ventral neck, thorax, abdomen, medial legs and tail. Perianal skin slightly thickened. UG: Female, pendulous nipples and vulva. No masses palpated in mammary chain. A: 1. Underweight 2. Dermatitis – erythematous skin, alopecia/thin fur, reported pruritus – R/O contact dermatitis (pt was reported to be very dirty when found) vs. flea allergy vs. environmental/food allergy vs. other. Demodex is possible but less likely due to the presence of pruritus and absence of lichenification. 3. Arthritis in hind legs – hips and stifles Short-term prognosis: Fair P: 1. Benadryl 50 mg PO BID x7 days 2. Rimadyl 50 mg PO BID x7 days 3. Monitor gait, appetite and skin – if dermatitis continues, pt should receive regular flea medication and possibly diet trial, antihistamines and derm diagnosis. Pt may need pain medication or alternative therapies for arthritis. 1088 —– 10/8/16 Microchip: negative Sex: intact female Age: appx 8-9y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: chronic otitis externa, painful when touched and some hyperpigmentation in interior pinnae, pinnae are hard as if previous aural hematomas Nose: no d/c Teeth: worn and exposed pulp on many teeth, moderate staining on those remaining If abnormal BCS: underweight with very nipped in waist and sharp hip points Skin: appearance chronic dermatitis, possible demodex, very dry especially in the perianal area, pruritic Hair Coat: sparse and coarse Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no; exaggerated hip sway as if dysplasia, painful when walking and hesitant to sit, will occ bunny hop down hall; appearance of several previous litters (sagging mammaries and vulva) Behavior: sweet, allows all handling and asks for affection Medication: N/a, preventatives given TID feeding placed

10/07/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/07/16 20:08 Basic Information Ariel is an approximate 6 month old female American Pitt Bull terrier who was found as a stray. Finder stated he witness someone drop her off and drove off. Client took her in bathed her and fed her. Client stated she was really dirty and full of ticks and flees. Finder bathed her three times. She tolerated the bath. Finder has dogs of his own and Ariel tolerated the. She did not show any signs of aggression towards the dog. Ariel was around kids of all ages and she did not display any signs of aggression towards them. Behavior during Intake Ariel tolerated all handling. She did not display any signs of aggression.

10/11/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Ariel is one of those dogs I think about even when I am not at the care center. I bet you would feel the same if you met her in person. Ariel does not shine with her looks but her personality. Stand in front of her kennel and she will get up at once from her bed and wag her tail so much that it disappears into a blur. I love her copper eyes still clear despite her middle age. Her awning looking ears hardened by old aural hematomas are so cute. She looks quite serious though, but do not be mistaken…..She is all love and congeniality and I can see a spark of naughtiness in her eyes. Ariel’s past life is not known to us but it might not have been the one of a posh pet. She is extremely thin, her hips are weak making her gait a bit shaky. She is so determined though and will cover a whole block back and forth and all around. She does her business in one stop. She has seen many litters and I can only imagine what a good mother she has been…Ariel meets other dogs in the most calm manner. She is above any quarrel. She is a very wise gal. She does not chase pigeons. She has quite a hard time to sit and I do not insist so we smooch, me kneeling by her. Ariel is a very loving gal. As a matter of fact, the veterinary staff who received her said: sweet and asks for affection…Yes, this is our Ariel, love and serenity….Ariel truly deserves your consideration. She is a wonderful, well mannered and giving pooch who will make a great pet to the one who will take her under his or her wing. Come and meet her at the Manhattan Care Center and make her yours.

10/10/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/10/2016 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her ears are back, her tail is down, and she has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag skipped for medical reasons Paw Squeeze skipped for medical reasons, proceeded to Flank Flank squeeze 1. Dog does not respond at all. Toy 1. Dog playfully engages, keeps a firm grip, body loose Dog/dog: 2. Dog approaches helper dog with tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears relaxed, lip long or neutral Summary: Ariel displayed NO concern during her behavior assessment. PLAYGROUP: When introduced on-leash to another dog, Ariel displays high interest with a loose, wiggly body and wagging tail. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/8/2016 During her initial medical examination, Ariel readily allows all handling without issue. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (Suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
No Group Behavior Summary

10/08/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact female Age: appx 8-9y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: chronic otitis externa, painful when touched and some hyperpigmentation in interior pinnae, pinnae are hard as if previous aural hematomas Nose: no d/c Teeth: worn and exposed pulp on many teeth, moderate staining on those remaining If abnormal BCS: underweight with very nipped in waist and sharp hip points Skin: appearance chronic dermatitis, possible demodex, very dry especially in the perianal area, pruritic Hair Coat: sparse and coarse Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no; exaggerated hip sway as if dysplasia, painful when walking and hesitant to sit, will occ bunny hop down hall; appearance of several previous litters (sagging mammaries and vulva) Behavior: sweet, allows all handling and asks for affection Medication: N/a, preventatives given TID feeding placed

10/10/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
10/10/16 Hx: Geriatric exam S: Alert, tail wagging, allows all handling O: BAR-H, BCS 3/9, MMs pink and moist, CRT < 2 sec EENT: No discharge OU, nose. AU mild discharge visible, thickened pinnae. Moderate tartar and gingivitis. PLNs: Not enlarged. H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, tucked up, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Pt walks with hind legs rotated outwards, and is stiff in both hips and stifles. Mild medial buttressing in both legs. Decreased hip extension bilaterally. Thin fur coat to alopecia with erythematous skin on ventral neck, thorax, abdomen, medial legs and tail. Perianal skin slightly thickened. UG: Female, pendulous nipples and vulva. No masses palpated in mammary chain. A: 1. Underweight 2. Dermatitis – erythematous skin, alopecia/thin fur, reported pruritus – R/O contact dermatitis (pt was reported to be very dirty when found) vs. flea allergy vs. environmental/food allergy vs. other. Demodex is possible but less likely due to the presence of pruritus and absence of lichenification. 3. Arthritis in hind legs – hips and stifles Short-term prognosis: Fair P: 1. Benadryl 50 mg PO BID x7 days 2. Rimadyl 50 mg PO BID x7 days 3. Monitor gait, appetite and skin – if dermatitis continues, pt should receive regular flea medication and possibly diet trial, antihistamines and derm diagnosis. Pt may need pain medication or alternative therapies for arthritis. 1088 —– 10/8/16 Microchip: negative Sex: intact female Age: appx 8-9y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: chronic otitis externa, painful when touched and some hyperpigmentation in interior pinnae, pinnae are hard as if previous aural hematomas Nose: no d/c Teeth: worn and exposed pulp on many teeth, moderate staining on those remaining If abnormal BCS: underweight with very nipped in waist and sharp hip points Skin: appearance chronic dermatitis, possible demodex, very dry especially in the perianal area, pruritic Hair Coat: sparse and coarse Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no; exaggerated hip sway as if dysplasia, painful when walking and hesitant to sit, will occ bunny hop down hall; appearance of several previous litters (sagging mammaries and vulva) Behavior: sweet, allows all handling and asks for affection Medication: N/a, preventatives given TID feeding placed

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