BELLA – 19138
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GONE 02/08/18
Bella
Hello, my name is Bella. My animal id is #19138. I am a desexed female gray brindle dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 25-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as animal health – cannot afford vet bill.
Bella is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infection Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs. Bella can go to a adult only home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
Ciao Bella! When I see Bella come up to me slowly, I first notice her big brown eyes. She looks apprehensive as she takes her first step off of her bed to greet me. When she finally sniffs my hand, her tail gives a little wag. She is still shy, but such a sweetie pie. She is a bit nervous with strangers, and around other dogs she mainly keeps to herself. This old gal loves treats and head scratches! She is a bit shy, but she is looking for a home with you today!
My medical notes are…
Weight: 58.2 lbs
25/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8 year Microchip noted on Intake? positive 985121005431249 History : o/s Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – very sweet but very nervous and shaking. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with moderate dental tartar, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS (spay tattoo noted on ventrum), no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, thinning haircoat, small soft tissue dermal mass ~1cm on left elbow, scabby dermatitis at tail base, pododermatitis x4 (moderate) CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Pododermatitis Dermatitis Mass-~1cm soft tissue dermal mass at left elbow Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Rec histopath of mass Start benadryl 1mg/kg PO BID x7d-recheck skin in 7 days +/- steroids until 2/1 Start chlorhex foot soaks BID x5d until 1/30 Rec dermatology consult Prognosis: Excellent but may need chronic care for skin SURGERY: spayed
1/02/2018
Progress exam-recheck skin History : o/s 1/25-started on benadryl, foot soaks for dermatitis/pododermatitis. Subjective: BARH. Very nervous but allowed exam. Dermatitis has significantly improved as has the pododermatitis. No csvd. Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, thinning and dry/brittle haircoat, small soft tissue dermal mass ~1cm on left elbow, pododermatitis x4-mild and improving CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Pododermatitis-improving Dermatitis Mass-~1cm soft tissue dermal mass at left elbow Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Rec histopath of mass Start rimadyl 4.4mg/kg PO SID x3d until 2/3 Start chlorhex foot soaks BID x3d until 2/3 Rec dermatology consult Prognosis: Excellent but may need chronic care for skin
3/02/2018
Monitor for CIRDC – observed with mild cough/sneeze on leash/during treatment yesterday S/O: QAR. Appears nervous, trembling, no interest in treats. Seems interested to go for walk when opening cage. EENT: Early nuclear sclerosis, no ocular discharge, minimal serous nasal discharge HL: No coughing observed, very slight sneeze twice, normal thoracic auscultation INTEG: Generalized patchy alopecia/dermatitis MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Spayed A: No consistent signs of CIRDC on exam, on treatment for skin P: Continue with current treatment and monitoring plan. Good prognosis
5/02/2018
New CIRDC noted on rounds History : o/s 1/25-started on benadryl, foot soaks for dermatitis/pododermatitis. Subjective: QAR. Sneezing with serous nasal d/c. Not taking treats eagerly. Shaking in cage. Objective EENT: serous nasal d/c bilaterally, no ocular d/c ou L: Eupneic, normal RR/RE but sneezing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, good haircoat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: CIRDC Mass-~1cm soft tissue dermal mass at left elbow Dermatitis Plan: Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x14d until 2/19 Recheck at day 7 Move to iso Rec dermatology consult Rec histopath of mass Prognosis: Fair to good
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Behavior during intake: Bella seems a little anxious but allowed to be scanned for microchip and have picture taken.
Date of Intake: 1/25/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed
Basic Information:: Due to owner being unable to financially care for Bella’s medical treatment, Bella needing to be separated from other pets in the home, and owner’s grandson being allergic, owner has surrendered Bella to SIACC.
Previously lived with:: Adults & children
How is this dog around strangers?: Bella is friendly and outgoing.
How is this dog around children?: Bella is relaxed and respectful. She plays in a gentle and sometimes exuberant manner.
How is this dog around other dogs?: According to owner, Bella cannot be around any other animals because she will go after them unpredictably. She has bitten a dog in the face previously and the other dog needed surgery.
How is this dog around cats?: According to owner, Bella cannot be around any other animals because she will go after them unpredictably.
Resource guarding:: None
Bite history:: Bella has bitten a dog that lived in the home. (Not within the last 10 days)
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Other Notes:: Bella was described as friendly, playful, and anxious. Bella isn’t bothered when any food, treat, or toy is taken from her or when she is pushed or pulled off furniture. Bella is afraid of having baths but isn’t bothered by having her coat brushed or nails trimmed. Bella isn’t bothered when an unfamiliar person approaches the home, yard, previous owner, or a family member.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Bella has a skin disorder according to the owners.
For a New Family to Know: When in the home, Bella is the type to follow you around seeking attention. Bella likes playing with squeaky toys balls, and she likes to play fetch. Bella was fed Z/D dry & wet dog food. According to previous owner, Bella is house-trained and would rarely have any accidents. Bella usually goes to the bathroom on the grass or on the cement sidewalk. When left alone in the home, Bella would be well-behaved. Bella knows commands sit, come, give paw, and stay. For exercise, she enjoyed slow walks with the previous owner or playing in the yard. On the leash, Bella does not pull and when she would be off the leash, she would wander some but come when called.
Date of intake:: 1/25/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: Adults, and children
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed and respectful
Behavior toward dogs:: Unknown
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: Bella has bitten a dog that lived in the home. (Not within the last 10 days)
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Bella was described as friendly, playful, and anxious with a medium activity level.
Date of assessment:: 1/30/2018
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 follows at the end of the leash, body low and a bit fearful.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Flank squeeze 1:: 3. Dog closes mouth, begins to purse lips and becomes stiff.
Flank squeeze 2:: 3. Dog closes mouth, begins to purse lips and becomes stiff.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: During the handling assessment Bella was fearful;she allowed handling with a slow approach from the assessor. Bella tense with her tail tucked and occasionally gives whale eyes. Bella showed some discomfort with handling, particularly on Tag and paw squeeze. She gave appropriate warnings of discomfort and showed no aggression.
Summary (1):: Bella is uncomfortable when interacting with other dogs. She spends most of her session avoiding them. According to Bella’s previous owner, Bella has a bite history with another dog. She did not provide information on what was the cause of the altercation, but the other dog did need surgery. The Behavior Department recommends hat Bella be the only resident dog at this time. 1/26: When off leash at the Care Centers, Bella displays a slightly tense posture at the gate. Once the pen door opens, she ignores the male helper dog and explores the pens; never interacting with him.
Date of intake:: 1/25/2018
Summary:: Bella seems a little anxious but allowed to be scanned for microchip and have picture taken.
Date of initial:: 1/25/2018
Summary:: Bella was very sweet but very nervous and shaking. Easily handle able.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Her previous owner describes Bella as a friendly, relaxed, and outgoing dog. Bella will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised, Bella displayed low energy and movement throughout assessment.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to how uncomfortable Bella is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Bella’s previous owner reported at home, (see GROUPBEHAVIOR SUMMARY), we feel that Bella should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that she be socialized in a more controlled setting until her behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Bella associate dogs with things she enjoys like toys or treats.
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity: Bella has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times, especially when a person is reaching over her. It is important to always go slow and give Bella the option to walk away from any social interaction. Bella should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Bella’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Bella may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. Fearful: Bella is timid with new people. She manages her stress well and has not escalated or shown any aggression, but he does need time to warm up to new people. She does best with a slow approach, and should be permitted to greet new people at her own pace and to initiate interaction (rather than being approached and pet immediately by a new person) so she has time to adjust and become comfortable before she is handled. She should be spoken to softly and gently.
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