BLOOM – A1124513

Manhattan Center

My name is BLOOM. My Animal ID # is A1124513.
I am a male tan and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 09/06/2017 from NY 10473, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

09/12/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Bloom A1124513 is at risk due to CIRDC diagnosis.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/11/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 72.0 LBS.

S/O BAR, appears friendly at front of cage, barking excitedly excessive serous nasal discharge, sneezing appears eupnic A CIRDC P move to isolation baytril 136 mg tabs: 2.5 tabs PO SID x 14 days cerenia 3 ml SQ SId x 2 days

09/06/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/06/17 12:04 The finder has only had Bloom for a week so there is only limited profile information on him. The finder describes Bloom as friendly and playful. The finder has an 11 year old and a 17 year old at home and Bloom was very gentle with them. The finder also has a 3 year old unaltered male small breed dog and Bloom was friendly with him. Bloom allowed the finder to touch him food while he was eating and allowed being bathed. The finder was free feeding Bloom Blue Buffalo dry food. Bloom knows how to sit and stay on command.

09/12/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Roses are red, violets are blue, I’m madly in love with a dog named Bloom and when you meet him you will be too. The first thing you’ll notice about 5 year-old Bloom are those magnificent, warm amber eyes. Like two centers of a crocus or the petals of a poppy they are bright, beautiful, and full of life and make every day feel like spring. But as wonderful as those eyes are Bloom’s personality is even better. No wallflower here, nope not a one. Bloom is a happy and social boy, greeting everyone he sees with a wiggle and a wag, and a smile ready to welcome you home. And a home is just what our lovely pup needs. A lap of his own to climb into, a foot of a bed to crawl onto, and a partner for a day at the beach, a stroll through the park, maybe a tiptoe through the tulips. Speaking of, Bloom walks beautifully on leash, appears to be housebroken, and takes his treats gently from your hand. He has an effortlessly calm and gentle presence about him, and to sit with Bloom in the sun on a bench is to sit with a lifelong friend. A rose by any other name would smell as sweet but it could never be sweeter than Bloom. So why not nip life without Bloom in the bud? And watch love blossom. Bloom is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan ACC.

09/07/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Limited Profile 9/6/17 Unaltered Male, Stray (With finder for one week) Previously lived with: Adults, children (ages 11 and 17), and a dog Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and playful Behavior toward children: Gentle Behavior toward dogs: Friendly Resource guarding: None reported SAFER ASSESSMENT: 9/7/17 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is open. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Bloom displayed no concerning PLAYGROUP: The previous owner reports that Bloom has been “friendly” around other dogs. Bloom has displayed poite greetings to female dogs in the care center, with brief interest in play. He has not yet been introduced off leash to another male dog due to lack of appropriate male helper. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Bloom and respectful, gently playful dogs. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 9/7/17 During his initial medical exam, Bloom allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Bloom so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity. RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

09/07/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
The previous owner reports that Bloom has been “friendly” around other dogs. Bloom has displayed poite greetings to female dogs in the care center, with brief interest in play. He has not yet been introduced off leash to another male dog due to lack of appropriate male helper. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Bloom and respectful, gently playful dogs. 9/7: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Bloom is tense when approached, and otherwise ignores the presence of the other dog. 9/8: Bloom greets politely then engages in brief bouts of play with a female dog. 9/9: Bloom greets and wanders the pen. 9/10: Bloom is polite when greeting.

09/07/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4-7 years based on dentition and overall appearance Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on intake History : Found 1 week ago, no hx given Subjective: Sniffing around the room Observed Behavior – Allows all handling. Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 7/9 EENT: OU: Sclera is erythematous, but no ocular discharge or conjunctivitis. AU: Severe lichenification, discharge, stenosis, erythema. Mild serous nasal discharge. Oral Exam: Mild tartar PLN: Mild generalized peripheral lymphadenopathy H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Soft, non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male, intact, testicles soft and symmetrical. Pedunculated mass hanging from prepuce about halfway between the scrotum and the tip of the penis – mass is 3-5 cm dia, firm, hanging on a narrow 1 cm soft stalk, and slightly ulcerated/abraded on the ventral surface. MSI: Dorsal aspect of all four feet is erythematous, hyperpigmented, slightly lichenified. There are also areas of lichenification, erythema and hyperpigmentation on the ventral neck (where a collar would be placed), lateral hocks, and perineal region. Hyperpigmentation on ventral abdomen as well. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites. CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Anus is not protruding or otherwise abnormal, but the skin surrounding the anus is hyperpigmented and erythematous. Assessment 1. Dermatitis, pododermatitis, otitis externa – R/O environmental allergies vs. food allergies vs. other cause 2. Overweight 3. Mild tartar 4. Mass on prepuce Prognosis: Good if allergies are well-managed. Allergies can be frustrating at times but you can usually get to a manageable plane. Keep trying different meds and treatment plans! Plan: 1. Benadryl 75 mg PO BID x21 days – can extend if necessary, or consider switching to another antihistamine, such as Claritin (1.5 tabs twice daily), Zyrtec (3 tabs once daily), hydroxyzine, or others your vet can recommend 2. Bathe with Malaseb shampoo twice weekly 3. Cephalexin 750 mg PO BID x21 days 4. Recommend FNA of mass and excisional biopsy 5. Prednisone 20 mg PO SID x3 days, then 10 mg PO SID x3 days, then 5 mg PO SID x3 days, then stop SURGERY: Temporary waiver from surgery due to allergies and preputial mass 1088

09/11/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
S/O BAR, appears friendly at front of cage, barking excitedly excessive serous nasal discharge, sneezing appears eupnic A CIRDC P move to isolation baytril 136 mg tabs: 2.5 tabs PO SID x 14 days cerenia 3 ml SQ SId x 2 days

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