BISCOTTI – 16637
Safe - 2-11-2018 Brooklyn
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SAFE 02/11/18
Biscotti
Hello, my name is Biscotti . My animal id is #16637. I am a male gray dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 21-Dec-2017.
Biscotti is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex which is contagious to other dogs. Biscotti will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. Biscotti should go to an experienced dog parent as he has shown anxious behavior in care center (pacing, jumping up and down and whining) that may need management.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
Here is Biscotti’s interview from Animal Care Centers: Question one: When I say ‘let’s take a jog’ what comes to mind? “Sure, If by Jog, you mean lay on the couch and watch it from the T.V” Question two: What is your guilty pleasure? “Food! I can eat until my stomach is beyond full. I’ve been told by many I need to slow down but who can say no to all those snacks.” Question Three: What do you consider a great date? “Laying on your mattress, eating your food and getting to know you” Question four: What do you want your fans to know about you? “I am a little shy at first but I don’t mind getting to know you. You can win my heart with some food, and toys.”
My medical notes are…
Weight: 82.4 lbs
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with gastric bloat 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.
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 yr Microchip noted on Intake none History : stray Subjective:stray Observed Behavior – stiff body, unfocused Evidence of Cruelty seen -none Evidence of Trauma seen -none Objective BARH large amount of vomit in cage P = elevated R = panting BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition clean PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: distended on right side, slight tympany U/G: scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: clear Assessment food bloat Prognosis: very good Plan: sedated with butorphanol 0.5ml/dexdomitor 0.5ml IM lat view right: excellent serosal detail greatly distended stomach, filled with ingesta including bones fecal material in rectum Gave IV bolus LRS 500ml NPO until tomorrow SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to food bloat
Cage exam post sedation and radiographs: BAR alert responsive, standing, slight drool no vomit or feces seen in cage
Monitor condition – Diagnosed with food bloat on intake S/O: BAR. Very active in cage. Large pile of soft stool, no vomit seen or reported. Dry food in cage, likely ate about half EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing ABD: Minimal distension noted INTEG: WNL MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Male A: Food bloat resolving well P: Adding metronidazole 500mg PO q12 x 5 days. Good prognosis
CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: BAR but quieter than usual. Excellent appetite. Takes treats nicely. Phlegm in cage EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge, mild mucoid nasal discharge HL: Mild cough, normal RR/RE INTEG: Healthy coat MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Male A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 400mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Upon intake Biscotti was friendly he allowed the counselor to collar her and take a photo.
Date of Intake: 12/21/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable
Basic Information:: Biscotti is a 2 year old unaltered male gray Large breed dog. He came to Acc as a stray.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Unknown
How is this dog around children?: Unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown
Resource guarding:: Unknown
Bite history:: Unknown
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Medical Notes: Unknown
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
Date of intake:: 12/21/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/27/2017
Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
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 soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Biscotti came into the room anxious, he was friendly and muzzle punch the handler hands to be pet.
Summary (1):: Biscotti was surrender as a stray so his past behavior with other dogs is unknown. 12/28: When off leash at the Care Center, Biscotti appropriately greets the female helper dog; on his tip toes, and high tale. He is sexually motivated, but does not mount and tolerates the greeter’s playful solicitations.
Date of intake:: 12/21/2017
Summary:: Friendly and allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 12/21/2017
Summary:: Stiff body, unfocused
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Potential challenges: : Anxiety,Strength/leash pulling
Potential challenges comments:: Anxiety: While we cannot be certain if this behavior will appear in any other contexts, in highly emotionally charged or stressful environments Biscotti may show behavior similar to what he is currently demonstrating in his kennel(Jumping high off the ground,pacing back and forth, whining, barking and also trying to flee out the kennel once its open. We recommend potential adopters be comfortable managing this behavior and keeping themselves safe in any similar future situations. Strength/Leash pulling: Biscotti is a large, strong dog with the capability to pull over an average adopter. His adopter must be prepared and able to handle a dog of this size and strength. It is recommended that he be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which help diminish his strength through leverage, and that he be trained using positive reinforcement, reward based training to not pull on leash.
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