ASIA – 15226
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12-15-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 12/15/17
Asia
Hello, my name is Asia. My animal id is #15226. I am a female gray dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 02-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- cannot afford to care for.
Asia is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Behaviorally, we have no concerns for Asia, whom we believe would be suitable for most homes.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Visit Asia without leaving the city! Spending quality time with this incredibly gentle senior really does feel like a vacation from the everyday and she’s such a not-so-little ray of sunshine that you’d swear it wasn’t even cold out. I call her my ‘velvet hippo’ as her silver fur is silky soft and her body low-riding and chunky enough to snuggle any which way you please. Asia has wonderful manners and toddles along nicely on leash, meeting an ACC boy being walked by staff with good-natured interest and some butt sniffs, the polite how-do-you-do of the dog world. She’s cool with taking the stairs up or down and finishes all her business along the way too and while she does favor one of her back legs on occasion, her energy levels are as peppy as a dog half her age. Free in the backyard Asia enjoys more petting and even hops her front legs up on my lap for some kisses but she soon makes it clear that the main event for her is another girl playing in the pen next door. It’s so cute to watch as she tries nosing the gate open to join her new friend and when they finally meet through the fence there are joyful tail wags and delighted snuffles all round. Gorgeous, lovable, independent and super social, Asia is a pet who’d fit into any home with absolute ease. So what are you waiting for? Book your trip to happily ever after with Asia today! Another volunteer writes: A ‘velvet hippo’, as my colleague called her. Perfect! Perfectly round, gentle and sweet, Miss Asia comes to us with an excellent resume of a family dog. She’s relaxed and respectful with children, other dogs, and cats, although doesn’t engage in play. She’ll serenade you during fireworks and storms, is well behaved when left home alone, is housetrained, doesn’t mind getting a bath, and is friendly to all. I loved meeting Miss Asia as she lay her head in my lap for some petting, wagged her tail as staff came into the yard, and of course, went potty right away. As of this writing, she seems a bit lost without her family, but is finding her balance and making friends. We all love her already, and you will, too, the moment you meet her.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 62 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8 (per previous hx) Microchip noted on Intake? n History : owner surrender Subjective: bar Observed Behavior – very friendly and sweet, able to easily examine Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =120 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: overgrowth of gum tissue, typical of breed, mod tarter PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: fi MSI: Ambulatory x 4, live fleas seen, left side sq mass 5 x 7 cm – appears to have cystic fluid w/ a more solid base, ventral left between last 2 mg’s 1/2 x 1 cm dermal mass red in color CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: na Assessment? 8 yr fi pit gingival overgrowth and mod tarter masses – r/o cysts vs nevus vs other benign vs malignant Prognosis: good to excellent rec: removal and histopath of masses and dental care Plan:ok for ovh and adoption rec: removal and histopath of masses and dental care SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Recheck for FNA of mass on side S/O -BAR, sweet and docile girl, allows all handling -approx 6 cm, multilobulated SQ mass on L flank with 2 fluid pockets -FNA of mass revealed copious amount of cheesy, cystic material and pockets of viscous, bloody fluid; firm tissue palpable underneath after expressing discharge-FNA revealed more cystic material from one area and did not exfoliate well on second attempt A SQ Mass-r/o sebaceous cyst vs other benign tumor vs malignancy P Convenia inj Riamdyl 50 mg PO BID x 7 days Recommend surgical excision and histopath after placement ****after FNA exam, it was reported later that Asia seemed to have trouble getting back in her kennel yesterday; no obvious lameness was noted but I did not see her walk, will start rimadyl and reassess tomorrow**** prognosis: fair to good
Hx: SQ mass on swelling-FNA revealed bloody fluid and copious cystic material; reportedly having difficulty getting in kennel S/O -BAR, docile and friendly, allows all handling -no nasal discharge, sneezing or coughing noted or reported -eupnic, no panting noted today -appears ambulatory with no noted lameness, good hip extension, no stifle changes; no back pain noted on palpation -able to easily get in kennel today -swelling on L flank appears similar in size to prior to FNA/draining with fluctuant fluid pockets and areas of firm tissue; nonpainful A 1. L flank swelling/mass-r/o irritated sebaceous cyst vs other soft tissue mass 2. Difficulty getting in kennel-no concerns today P -Continue carprofen and short walks, no discomfort noted today but may have had episode of back or orthopedic pain that is responding to carprofen -Recommend excision of flank mass/swelling with histopathology after placement
Recheck for CIRDC: S/O: quiet in back of kennel, alert – mod serous nasal discharge and sneeze A: mod CIRDC vs other P: Doxy 300 mg PO SID x 14 days + Cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 2 days
S/O -BAR, appears friendly and docile -serous nasal discharge, no sneezing or coughing noted or reported -eupnic -swelling on L flank appears stable -appears comfortable and ambulatory x 4 with no noted lameness; no difficulty getting up from lying down A Serous nasal discharge-r/o normal vs early CIRDC SQ mass/swelling-r/o sebaceous gland cyst vs underlying mass P CTM for CIRDC during stay
S/O -BAR, energetic but barking excessively in kennel, seems anxious and/or agitated -large bowel movement in cage, stool appears normal but there is a large amount of frank blood -mm pk, moist -no nasal discharge, sneezing or coughing noted -mass/swelling on L flank appears stable/similar size A Blood in stool, severe-suspect stress colitis P i/d food only metronidazole 500 mg PO BID x 10 days CTM appetite, energy level, hydration, etc
S/O -BAR, appears energetic, barking excitedly -mild serous nasal discharge, no sneezing or coughing during observation -no stool or blood present in cage, no reports of diarrhea or blood in stool today -appears comfortable A 1. Blood in stool, severe 2. CIRDC, active but appears to be resolving 3. Mass on side P CWCT Monitor for continued blood in stool, if it persists, then recommend CBC/chem, abdominal and thoracic rads and rectal exam
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Asia had a loose body and waggy tail. Jumped up on counselor for affection and pets. Allowed all handling by counselor.
Date of Intake: 12/2/2017
Basic Information:: Asia is a 8 year old, female, large breed dog.. Previous owner got him from, her son and has had her for about 6 weeks. They did no take her to the vet and they are unsure about health issues.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Asia id friendly and affectionate with strangers and will smell strangers when they walk into the house. She can play exuberantly with adults.
How is this dog around children?: Asia spent time around children ages, 5, and 8. She was relaxed and respectful with them. She did not play with them.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Asia is respectful around dogs but does not play with them.
How is this dog around cats?: Asia is respectful around cats she has spent time around but she does not play with them.
Resource guarding:: Previous owner did not try taking food or treats away from her while she was eating so they were unsure how she will react but she is friendly and playful when toys are taken from her while she is eating.
Bite history:: Asia has never bitten another animal or person.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Other Notes:: Asia is nervous during fireworks and thunderstorms and will howl. She isn’t bothered when held or restrained, disturbed while sleeping, or given a bath. Previous owner has never brushed her but she isn’t bothered when her nails or paws are touched. She will bark when someone unfamiliar comes to the door and she sniffs people who walk up to previous owner in street.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Asia did come in with a mass on left side of body.
For a New Family to Know: Asia is a friendly, affectionate, mellow, independent dog with a medium activity level. Previous owners loved how happy and playful she was. She will follow you around while you are home and enjoys playing fetch with balls. She is mostly indoors and enjoys eating people food. Her favorite treats are jerky type treats. She is house trained and very rarely has accidents. She prefers using the grass. She is well behaved when left alone in the house and in the yard. She has never been crate trained and knows how to sit and come. For exercise she plays in the yard.and will pull very hard when walked on leash.
Date of intake:: 12/2/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 6 weeks)
Previously lived with:: Adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and affectionate
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed and respectful
Behavior toward dogs:: Respectful
Behavior toward cats:: Respectful
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Asia is a friendly, affectionate, mellow, independent dog with a medium activity level.
Date of assessment:: 12/3/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Paw squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Flank squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Asia approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. She allowed all handling, was social, and displayed no concerning behaviors. Flank was used due to medical.
Summary:: The previous owner of Asia describes her behavior around other dogs as “respectful”. She displayed polite body language when introduced to the helper dog. The behavior department recommends slow introductions to respectful dogs. Due to medical status, Asia has had limited off leash interaction.
Summary (1):: 12/3: When introduced off leash to dogs, Asia is polite and soft when greeting.
Date of intake:: 12/2/2017
Summary:: Upon intake, Asia had a loose body and waggy tail. She allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 12/2/2017
Summary:: Asia was social and allowed all handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Asia’s previous owner described her as having a medium level of activity, which matches what we have seen at the care center.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Despite Asia’s age-related ailments, she has remained calm and social with handlers. She will engage with her care takers, taking treats and soliciting attention.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
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