BLUEBERRY – 9944

BLUEBERRY – 9944

**SAFER: EXPERIENCED HOME**

10 yr. old male black/tan, 9 pounds:

MEDICAL: 10/17: Estimated age: ~10yrs; Microchip noted on Intake? no; History : Stray; Subjective:  Observed Behavior – QARH. Allows all handling, resisted handling for vaccines; Objective ; P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9; EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted; Oral Exam: Moderate dental disease, tartar, gingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted; H/L: Grade 5/6 heart murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic; ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; U/G: Male; MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities; Assessment: Geriatric, dental disease, heart murmur; Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Rec full cardiology work up with placement; Prognosis: Fair; SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age and heart murmuR

RE EXAM: Severe paraphimosis noted on rounds; History : Stray intake 10/17-grade 5/6 HM noted as well as dental disease. Subjective: QAR. Lethargic. No c/s/v/d noted. Severe paraphimosis noted. Objective ; EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted; H/L: no c/s; U/G: Male intact, severe paraphimosis down past bulbourethral glands, penis was dark purple in color. When removed from cage for exam the penis retracted back into the sheath.; MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities; Assessment: Geriatric; Grade 5/6 HM; Severe paraphimosis; Dental disease; Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC.  Rec full cardiology work up with placement; Lubed penis and replaced in sheath; Moved to medical for monitoring; Prognosis: Fair

PROFILE:

Basic Information:Blueberry is an 11 year old small dog. He came to the center as a stray dog.
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:UnknownEnergy level/descriptors:Unknown.
Other Notes:Unknown.
Medical NotesUnknown.
For a New Family to KnowUnknown.
Behavior Notes:During intake, Blueberry was a bit shy but allowed the counselor to initially scan him in the lobby. When he came to the office, Blueberry’s body became loose and allowed to be picked up and collared.

BEHAVIOR:

Date of assessment: 18-Oct-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:  2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:  2. Dog quickly pull back.
Toy:  1. No interest.

Summary:

Blueberry was tense, but social. He allowed handling, with his tail tucked, and trembles throughout the assessment, but tolerant.

Summary (1):

Blueberry was surrender as a stray so his past behavior with other dogs is unknown.
10/18-21: When off leash at the Care Center, Blueberry greets a group of small male and female dogs with a soft posture. He explores his surroundings, mostly keeping to himself.

Date of intake:  17-Oct-2017
Summary:  shy, warms up after some handling.
Date of initial:  17-Oct-2017

Summary:  Resisting vaccine, but allows handling.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:

EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar

TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:

No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:

Due to Blueberry’s response to some of the SAFER handling items, we feel he may be intimidated by small children.
Potential challenges:

Fearful
Potential challenges comments:

Blueberry takes some time to warm up to new people, though he shows good coping skills when uncomfortable. In-care notes that he shies away from quick movements. We feel he will do best with an adopter prepared to allow him to warm up to new people and new environments slowly. Use of treats and other rewards will help to make new experiences positive.

10/18 Experience

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