BLAIR – 15849
Gone - 12-19-2017 Manhattan
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GONE 12/19/17
Blair
Hello, my name is Blair. My animal id is #15849. I am a female tan dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 10-Dec-2017.
Blair is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Behaviorally, we suggest that Blair would be best suited to a dog experienced home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: A cutie patootie pocket pittie with ears that are almost as big as she is! Our little diva let me put a dress on her before our walk, and looks adorable as Santa’s Mrs.! Good on leash, likely house-trained, she’s adorable sashaying down the street until we walk on some ice, and little Miss Blair wants nothing to do with it. Cold feet? No thank you! She crouches down and curls into me so that I can hold her feet and warm them before proceeding on. She needs her own personal butler! Off leash in the yard, she’s happiest on the bench off of the snow and ice, and when she steps on the ice she freezes in place, not wanting to move. She’s such a funny little duckling! Blair is cuddly and snorts with a good massage and loving, and gently enjoyed some treats between hugs. She made my photo taking easy, as she makes soft eye contact, and of course, the treat in my hand helped, too. Blair is ready to be your one and only true love, and with her adorable personality and diva tendencies (foot warmers please!), you’ll be happy making her feel as special as she knows she is. She’s waiting to meet you in adoptions.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 37 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 years old based on dentition and overall appearance Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg – MC placed during exam History : Stray, no health hx available Subjective: Alert, calm Observed Behavior – Sweet girl! Relaxed body, allows all handling. Jerks away from ear exam. Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 6/9 EENT: AS severe erythema, mild discharge. AD moderate erythema, mild discharge. Caudal to both ears, the skin is severely erythematous and alopecic, slightly excoriated. OU moderate conjunctival erythema and mild mucoid discharge. No nasal discharge noted. Oral Exam: Very clean adult teeth! Left maxillary canine is chipped about halfway down; right maxillary canine is chipped near the base. Multiple incisors and premolars have attrition or abrasion as well. PLN: Mandibular and popliteal lymph nodes are subjectively enlarged, soft, symmetrical. H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Soft, non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, appears intact, developed nipples with some mammary development or fat deposits at the base of the nipples, scant yellow serous fluid expressed. Vulva is small, no discharge. MSI: Ventral abdomen is erythematous, with thin fur and multiple excoriations, as well as a few small papules in the inguinal region. Interdigital spaces are all erythematous; a few paw pads have small ulcerations. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment 1. Multiple teeth chipped and abraded – R/O excessive chewing on bones or other ultra-hard objects, vs. long-term kenneling and pt chews kennel bars as stress relief 2. Allergic conjunctivitis, peripheral lymphadenopathy, interdigital dermatitis and mild pyoderma on ventrum – suspect allergies, R/O environmental vs. food Prognosis: Good, with regular dental care and if client is able to develop and stick to a treatment plan for pt’s skin (with pt’s long-term veterinarian) Plan: 1. Benadryl 37.5 mg PO BID x14 days – if effective, this can be continued indefinitely 2. Bathe with Mal-a-Seb shampoo twice weekly 3. I do not recommend any more weight gain 4. Cephalexin 375 mg PO BID x14 days 5. Recommend dental exam with X-rays of teeth to determine if any fillings or extractions are necessary SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to dermatitis 1088
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with allergic dermatitis 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.
S/O -reportedly did not eat yesterday -BAR, energetic and friendly -sneezing, excessive serous nasal discharge -appears eupnic -dermatitis noted along ventrum on intake, not rechecked today A 1. CIRDC 2. Dermatitis P move to isolation doxycycline 200 mg PO SID x 14 days cerenia 1.7 ml SQ tonight, then continue 60 mg PO SID x 3 days
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with dermatitis 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.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Blair allowed counselor to pet her all over, collar, and take her picture. She took treat from counselor gently.
Date of intake:: 12/10/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/11/2017
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 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 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 does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.
Summary:: Blair approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. During tag, she grabbed the leash in her mouth, quickly relinquishing it. She allowed all handling.
Summary (1):: 12/11: When introduced off-leash to the male greeter dog, Blair immediately follows, jumping on his back while growling. Intervention is required to distract, and she is removed from the interaction immediately. Based on this behavior, Blair is not a candidate for further off leash interaction, and may succeed best in a single dog residence at this time. History around dogs is unknown due to arrival as a stray.
Date of intake:: 12/10/2017
Summary:: Blair allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 12/10/2017
Summary:: Blair was relaxed and allowed all handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Blair so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center, she displays a medium level of activity.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: While Blair has shown some on leash dog reactivity in the care center, she remains highly social when interacting with handlers. She maintains a loose wiggly body throughout interactions and solicits attention from handlers.
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:: Due to the behavior displayed toward the male helper dog (jumping on, growling), subsequent with lack of history, Blair may be most succeed best in a single dog residence.
Potential challenges: : On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting
Potential challenges comments:: On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center, Blair has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. Blair may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. Leash-biting: Blair is quick to grab the leash in her mouth. We recommend walking her with a toy to dissuade her from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach her to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash.
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