BETTY – 8773
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SAFE 10/15/17
BETTY – 8773
Hello, my name is Betty. My animal id is #8773. I am a desexed female brown dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks i am about 2 years 6 months 1 weeks old.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 48.6 lbs
Estimated age: 1 years Microchip noted on Intake? no History : surrender: legal hold Subjective: BAR, hydrated Observed Behavior -very friendly, allows exam and treatment with minimal restraint. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective P = 120 R = wnl BCS= 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: negative oral exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female intact, no mgt’s or dc MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Old bite wounds and scars around head/neck and forelimbs, not actively infected appear to be healing well. CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: in apparent good health Prognosis: good Plan:continue to monitor at ACC SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Pre-surgery exam S/O: BARH. Active, allows all handling ORAL: adult dentition, no oral lesions EENT: Pink mm, eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge, ears wnl HL: NMA, RR, Lungs C&E ABD: SNP, NMP INTEG: thinning haircoat on dorsum with some erythema and flaking, no ectos noted MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: FI, no vulvar d/c, no MGTs A: Mild dermatitis r/o allergies P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. OK for surgery tomorrow Give benadryl 1mg/kg IM once Excellent prognosis
Monitor for CIRDC, observed coughing on leash 10/11 S/O: BAR. Attention seeking. Decreased appetite EENT: Eyes clear, mild serous nasal discharge HL: Mild cough A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 250mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Date of intake: 3-Oct-2017 Spay/Neuter status: No Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Stray Previously lived with: Unknown Behavior toward strangers: Unknown Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: Unknown Bite history: Unknown Housetrained: No Energy level/descriptors: Unknown Date of assessment: 7-Oct-2017 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog 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: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw. Paw squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw. Toy: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you. Summary: Betty was friendly, playful and affectionate towards the assessor. Summary (1): Betty was brought in as a stray with two other resident dogs, but due to circumstance of her intake there was limited information about his behavior around the other dogs. 10/4: When off leash at the Care Center, Betty is assertive- following the novel male dog closely with a tall posture. She listens to handler interruptions, and explore her surroundings. Summary (2): 10/8-10/9: Betty interacts in a group of calm male dogs with a soft posture. She oscillates from checking in with them and exploring the yard. Date of intake: 3-Oct-2017 Summary: Unknown Date of initial: 5-Oct-2017 Summary: Very friendly, allows all handling BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
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