BELLA – 10432
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SAFE 11/02/17
Bella
Hello, my name is Bella. My animal id is #10432. I am a female black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 22-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving – no pets allowed.
Bella is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Upper Respiratory Disease Complex as well as her chronic skin issues. She will most likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics and care for her skin. We recommend Bella be the only dog in her home due to dog to dog concerns shown in the care center.
A Little Bit About Me…
A volunteer writes: Sweet Bella came to us , surrendered by her family. Bella came right away to her door when she saw me , ready for company A good walker she is, making sure to do her business outside her kennel. She eyes the pigeons and even hints at giving them a chase. I was so surprised. She pulls slightly toward other dogs while on the leash but free in a pen, she seemed to enjoy very much a female her size on the other side of our gate as well as a little dog, play bowing and wagging her tail. She was not at all fond of a male she met in a playgroup. She might need to be the only pooch in her new household.Bella has carried many litters in her seven years of life. Her physical condition seems to have taken a toll, may be partly as a result. Her skin is thick, gravelly and wrinkled, her calluses , numerous and her pads are sore, causing her to slightly limp. Still, her beauty shines through because her soul is so gentle. I know that once well cared for, well fed and loved, Bella’s raggedy look will make room for the one of a queen. She is really a gorgeous dog and must have been very attractive in her very young and healthy years. It is not easy to take good pictures of Bella. She explores a lot but mostly likes to stick to her caretaker …. Bella is a velcro dog. I walk, she walks. I sit, she sits… Stuck to me like with “Gorilla Glue”. She is so sweet, needy, not voracious for treats although she could be, wags incessantly her tail, welcomes staff joining us…and loosens up, relaxes as we get deeper into our encounter. Bella’s physical condition needs mending, that’s a given . With your help, her health will recover and finally match her inner beauty. Bella is so waiting to meet you and to start a new and happy page in her life.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 58 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:5+ Years Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Owner Surrender, no vet records obtained Subjective: BARH Pruritic Observed Behavior – Happy, tail wagging, easily handled, relaxed Evidence of Cruelty seen – Neglect of skin condition Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective T = P = 72 R = 24 BCS = 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, hyperplastic ear canals – end stage otitis, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Healthy Gingiva PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Pendoulous Mammary teats, very enlarged vuvla MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin is a mess! Generalized patches of alopecia, very thickened skin, yellow discharge noted, lichenification, scaling, odor to skin, predominately around feet and ventral neck and ears. Severe Puritis!! CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment Severe dermatits Skin scraping negative for mites Skin cytology Ears: + For Malesezia, SKin postive for malesezia and cocci Prognosis: Fair Plan: This dog needs to be placed through New Hope due to chronic skin issues 200 Mg Cefpodoxime SID x 10 200 Mg Ketoconazole SID x 10 Osurnia instilled in each ear 50 Mg Benadryl BID x 10 Gave 15 mg Prdnisone Medicated Bath SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to Skin COndition
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with Generalized Dermatitis with a bacterial and yeast infection of the skin and the staff veterinarians are issuing a temporary waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
Coughing and sneezing with serous nasal discharge noted. Move to isolation, start doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x14 days and Cerenia 45 mg PO SID x5 days.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Date of Intake: 10/22/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Bella is a 7 year old dog whom was gotten from a friend and was kept in the same home for the past 7 years. She was last brought to the vet 2 years ago for a checkup and vaccinations.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 child
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers Bella is described as outgoing and plays exuberantly.
How is this dog around children?: Around children she is described as respectful and plays somewhat rough.
How is this dog around other dogs?: She has never been socialized with other dogs so this behavior is unknown.
How is this dog around cats?: She has never been socialized with cats so this behavior is unknown.
Resource guarding:: Bella has no known resource guarding issues.
Bite history:: Bella has no known bite histories
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: medium energy level
Other Notes:: Bella is known to have no behavior concerns and isn’t bothered during loud storms or fireworks. She isn’t bothered with having her food or toys touched, being pushed off of furniture, being disturbed while asleep or being given a bath. She enjoys being brushed, has never had her nails trimmed and will occasionally bark when unfamiliar people approach her home.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Bella has no known medical concerns.
For a New Family to Know: She is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow, excitable and independent. She likes to play with balls and chew bones, likes to play fetch and chase. She ate pedigree dry food 3 times a day, is considered house-trained, is well behaved when left home, knows the commands sit and come and pulls lightly on leash.
Date of intake:: 10/22/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Date of assessment:: 10/23/2017
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 leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
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. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Bella quickly approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body and solicited attention, nudging the assessor’s hand. She was social throughout, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary (1):: 10/23: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Bella is tense, rushes after the greeter while snapping and attempting to jump on him. Due to the intensity of these behaviors, Bella is not a candidate for further off leash introduction, and may benefit from being the only resident dog in a home.
Date of initial:: 10/22/2017
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Bella so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center, she displays a medium 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:: Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: Single-pet home: Due to concerning behavior observed during the dog-dog introdcution (rushing after, snapping), a single pet home is recommended for Bella.
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