BLAZE – 15517
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SAFE 12/22/17
Blaze
Hello, my name is Blaze. My animal id is #15517. I am a male brown dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 06-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won’t allow (nycha).
Blaze 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. based on His previous owner notes Blaze does resource guard with food, this causes us to feel that Blaze will be most comfortable and most likely to thrive in an adult-only home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: It was love at first site with Blaze…what a face!! He is a little out of his element at the shelter (I can just picture that Talking Heads song playing on repeat in his head as he’s stoically curled up on his bed. You know, the one with “This is not my beautiful house” and “How did I get here?” in the lyrics.) He is very observant of his surroundings, but I suspect that if he saw a ghost, he’s the kind of guy that would have my back, too. Despite his size, he’s been a pleasure to walk on leash and easy to handle in general. He seems housebroken, and his former owner tells us he is wiggly when meeting strangers, loves to play with squeaky balls, and enjoys following his people around the house. I think they were probably his rock, and he’s lost without them, but he still seems so sweet! He’s warmed up to softly wag his tail when I talk to him, gently prop his paws up for attention, and even play with a toy for all of 2 seconds. He could be your muse and your very best friend…please come check him out at Brooklyn ACC and help him get back into a home!
My medical notes are…
Weight: 78 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6 YR Microchip noted on IntakE NONE History : OWNER SURRENDER Subjective: WARY Observed Behavior – WARY BUT ALLOWED HANDLING Evidence of Cruelty seen -NONE Evidence of Trauma seen -NONE Objective QARH MM PINK P =WNL R =WNL BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes CONJUNCTIVAL ERYTHEMA AND SEROUS DISCHARGE OU ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: ADULT DENTITION, MILD STAINING PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: SCROTAL TESTSE MSI: Ambulatory x 4, FLEA COMB NEG, CAUDAL DORSAL PATCHY ALOPECIA AND SEBORRHEA CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: NOT PERFORMED Assessment FOCALIZED MILD DERMATITIS MILD CONJUNCTIVITIS R/O ALLERGY Prognosis: VERY GOOD Plan: NEEDS BEHAVIOR EVAL TAB OPHTHAL OU BID X 7 DAYS CLEANED DERMATITIS WITH DILUTED CHLORHEX, NO FURTHER TREATMENT RECOMMENDED AT THIS TIME SURGERY: Okay for surgery
New CIRDC noted on rounds Subjective: QAR. No active c/s/v/d but has serous nasal and ocular d/c. Hematochezia noted on rounds board. Objective EENT: serous nasal d/c bilaterally, serous ocular d/c ou with xconjunctivitis ou Oral Exam: hypersalivation H/L: eupneic Assessment: CIRDC with conjunctivitis Hematochezia Dermatitis Plan: Extend erythromycin ou BID x10d until 12/23 Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x14d until 12/26 Recheck at day 6 Start metronidazole 15mg/kg PO BID x5d untul 12/17 Move to iso Prognosis: good
[Progress Exam Template] S: QAR, nervous, worked slowly O: reported as not eating – was not interested in taking treats EENT: scant serous d/c Oral Exam: mm=pink H/L: no murmur/clr lung fields Abd:overtly wnl, nonpainful MSI: wnl Mentation:bar, nervous A: cirdc – under tx P: will add in cerenia po in case nausea secondary to doxycycline Is the Initial Medical Status being Changed? New Medical Status: Is the Initial Behavior Status being Changed? New Behavior Color:
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake Blaze approached the counselor sniffed and began to wag his tail and allowed them to pet him, and collar him with no issues.
Date of Intake: 12/6/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable
Basic Information:: Blaze is a 7 year old unaltered male medium dog. He came to his home when he was 2 months from a friend and was surrednered due to the owner moving into an apartment that does not allow pets.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers Blaze approaches with a soft wiggly body and sniffs the person and allow them to pet him onhis head and body.
How is this dog around children?: Blaze has been around Children of ages 1 and 5 years old, he is aloof most of the time with the children but due to his size and the children being young the owner does not let him interact.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Blaze gets excited when he sees another dog and seeks their attention.
How is this dog around cats?: Blaze has never been around cats.
Resource guarding:: Blaze will growl if someone comes near his food while he eats , or tries to take his toys away.
Bite history:: Blaze has no bite history.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: high activity level
Other Notes:: During a bath Blaze isn’t bothered with the handling. When unfamiliar people come into the home the home he barks.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: none
For a New Family to Know: Blaze is described as playful,excitable, and aloof. Blaze likes to follow the family around the home and loves to play with balls, and squeaky. Blaze is fed dry food and rice 2 times a day. He is house-trained and uses grass and cement. When left alone in the home he will go through the garbage. Blaze has no known crate- trained. He goes on brisk walks on leash and pulls very hard.
Date of intake:: 12/6/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: (2) Adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Blaze is friendly and tolerant of handling.
Behavior toward children:: Blaze is aloof most of the time with the children
Behavior toward dogs:: Balze gets excited and seeks attention.
Resource guarding:: Blaze will growl if someone approaches his food bowl, or attempts to take it away.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Blaze is described as playful,excitable, with a high activity level.
Date of assessment:: 12/8/2017
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 low and a bit fearful.
Paw squeeze 1:: 3. Dog closes mouth, becomes stiff.
Flank squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Flank squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Blaze came into the room nervous and tense, he was a bit social but still wary about his surroundings.
Summary (1):: Blaze is tense when greeting female dogs, and displays raised hackles. He explores the pens, occasionally checking in with the group. According to Blaze’s previous owner, Blaze gets excited when he sees another dog and seeks their attention. The Behavior Department believes Blaze would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home. Any other resident dog must be respectful and match his calm demeanor. 12/7: When off leash at the Care Center, Blaze greets the novel female dogs with a tense body and a high vibrating tail. Once he is allowed into the pen, his body remains tense, hackles raised and displays slow movements. His body stiffens when the female greeter sniffs his rear but he does not react when she solicits play. Blaze eventually shakes off (a stress reliever) and continues his session exploring the pens. 12/8-9: Blaze continues to display a slightly tense posture when greeting a soft calm female dog. He explores his surrounding, occasionally checking in with the other dog.
Date of intake:: 12/6/2017
Summary:: Blaze approached soft and relaxed.
Date of initial:: 12/7/2017
Summary:: Wary but allowed all handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Blaze displays a low activity level in the care center.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: Although Blaze has shown no issues with the children in the home; His previous owner notes Blaze does resource guard with food, this causes us to feel that Blaze will be most comfortable and most likely to thrive in an adult-only home.
Potential challenges: : Resource guarding
Potential challenges comments:: Due to potential food guarding behavior in the home, Blaze gave an appropriate warning of his discomfort (growl) but we feel that young children may not know to respect this warning. Older, dog savvy children can be considered as long as the adults feel confident that Blaze can be left alone while eating so he does not need to escalate from a growl. Behavior modification for food guarding behavior can be found at aspcapro.org.
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