BUSHI – 19157
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Bushi
Hello, my name is Bushi. My animal id is #19157. I am a desexed female white dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 25-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving – no pets allowed.
Bushi 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 Bushi would be best suited to a dog experienced home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 14.2 lbs
25/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 8 years, originally adopted from another shelter – exam is consistent with 8-15 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive Microchip Number (If Applicable): 985112004127941 History : Surrendered. Adopted from another shelter in 2014. Has been urinating everywhere lately. Subjective: Alert, stands on exam table and waits for exam Observed Behavior – Calm, allows most handling. Struggles for blood draw. Evidence of Cruelty seen – Signs of neglect – severely matted, nails heavily overgrown Evidence of Trauma seen – Small laceration on the caudal aspect of the right hock Objective BAR, estimated 5% dehydrated, BCS 4/9. Mild muscle wasting. MMs pale pink. EENT: Cataracts OU. Ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. Oral Exam: Moderate tartar and gingival recession. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: Grade 3/6 systolic heart murmur PMI left side. NSR, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic. Chest slightly barrel-shaped. ABD: Slightly tense and slightly distended. No masses palpated. U/G: Female, developed vulva, reported spayed MSI: Severe medial buttressing in both stifles; patellas appear to be normally positioned. Thin fur coat on dorsum; skin has many small comedones. Fur is heavily matted on the legs, especially the hind legs where there are circumferential mats from the hocks down to (and including) the toes. Small laceration on the caudal aspect of the right hock – approx 8 mm long, partial-thickness, mild bloody discharge on the surrounding fur, does not appear to be currently bleeding. Extremely long nails are growing to the sides and curling around underneath the feet. Skin free of parasites, no masses noted. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Pulled blood for CBC/chemistry – unable to run CBC at this time due to insufficient reagent. Chemistry – Slightly elevated BUN (29, ref 7-27), alk phos 489. Assessment: 1. Skin and fur changes – R/O Cushing’s disease vs. other disorder 2. Arthritis – R/O CrCL disease vs. other 3. Severely matted, small laceration on hock 4. Heart murmur – R/O mitral valve disease vs. other 5. Slightly elevated BUN, R/O pre-renal azotemia (possibly with concurrent muscle wasting) vs. other cause 6. Elevated alk phos – R/O Cushing’s vs. other 7. Dental disease 8. Cataracts Prognosis: Fair-poor Plan: 1. Groom, clean hock laceration 2. CBC as soon as possible 3. Recommend chest rads and cardiologist exam 4. Recommend LDDST 5. Recommend dental cleaning with rads +/- extractions 6. Recommend stifle rads 1088
26/01/2018
MCV 77.3 (61-6-73.5) MCHC 31.6 (32.0-37.9) Retic 134.4 (10-110). nRBC suspected chnages w/out anemia r/o artifact vs othert
30/01/2018
S/O: QAR EENT: Sneezing, serous nasal discharge A: CIRDC Plan: MOVE TO ISO 1) Doxycycline – 1.4 cc of 50mg/ml SID PO for 14 days 2) Cerenia 16 mg SID PO for 3 days 3) Recheck in 3 and 7 days
27/01/2018
was groomed today,sedated with 0.07Dex, 0.14 torb given at 2:23pm IM LVT 0811 small wound noted on hock- clip area and cleaned as per 0577
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
upon intake, Bushi allowed to be picked up, collared, scanned, and sat still for intake photo. She allowed counselor to pet her. She would lay most of the time.
Date of Intake: 1/25/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed
Basic Information:: Bushi is a older small mixed breed spayed female. The owner has reported her urinating more than normal and went to a vet for this issue. OWner is unsure the name of the vet.
Previously lived with:: One 4 year old, Two adults.
How is this dog around strangers?: Bushi is friendly with strangers and allows to be pet by anyone.
How is this dog around children?: She lived with a 4 year old child and was relaxed and respectful. She played gentle with the child.
How is this dog around other dogs?: She has not been around other dogs so behavior is unknown.
How is this dog around cats?: She has not been around cats so behavior is unknown.
Resource guarding:: Owner reported her growling when someone is touching her food, growling when having a bone taken out her mouth. She has never snapped before only growling.
Bite history:: There is no bite history with Bushi
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: low
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Owner reported her urinating more than normal and drinking an excessive amount of water.
For a New Family to Know: Owner stated she is nervous and afraid of water but will allow handling. She allows to be brushed. She is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, shy, and mellow. She doesnt play with toys. She eats dry food purina. She does not eat any treats only chicken house food. She is well behaved being left alone in the home. She does not do any commands. She pulls lightly on the leash. Owner has never had her off leash.
Date of intake:: 1/25/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: Adults and a child (age 4)
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed and respectful
Resource guarding:: Yes, she will growl if her food is touched or if a bone is taken from her mouth.
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Bushi is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, shy, and mellow with a low level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 1/28/2018
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
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.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Bushi approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. She was social throughout the assessment, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary (1):: 1/27: When introduced off leash to dogs, Bushi engages in small bouts of play.
Summary (2):: 1/29-30: Bushi keeps mostly to self.
Date of intake:: 1/25/2018
Summary:: Bushi lay still and allowed handling.
Date of initial:: 1/25/2018
Summary:: Bushi was calm and allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Bushi’s previous owner described her as having a low level of activity.
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:: No young children: Due to her previous owner reporting that Bushi growls when her food bowl is touched, we recommend a home without young children. Older children who can be trusted to leave Bushi alone while eating can be considered.
Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding
Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Bushi is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Resource guarding: Bushi’s previous owner notes that she may growl when her food bowl is approached. We recommend that Bushi be left alone while eating, and that food guarding behavior modification steps (available at ASPCApro.org) be utilized if this behavior is problematic in his future home. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Bushi’s mouth, and any time something is removed she should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. She should be taught the “drop” cue and trade-up games.
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