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BUTCH – 22836

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SAFE 03/17/18

BUTCH – 22836

Intake Date : 3/14/18  Intake Type: Owner surrender

Medical Behavior: Green   Age: 15 years   Sex: Neutered male

Weight: 82 lbs

DVM Intake Exam; Estimated age: 15; Microchip noted on Intake? yes; History : OS; Subjective: BAR, geriatric patient with many lumps; Observed Behavior – docile, easy going ; Objective ; T = – P = 88; R = WNL; BCS = 6/9; EENT: Lenticular sclerosis, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted; Oral Exam: moderate calc and peridontitis ; PLN: No enlargements noted; H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic; ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; U/G: NEUTERED MALE ; MSI: Ambulatory x 4, moderate arthritis skin free of parasites, healthy hair coat; Extensive number of SQ masses found: likley lipomas e.g. left inguinal area, left dorsum – confirmed by FNA; Pendulous mass found under the mandible; Soft tissue SQ mass around the left humeral- tibial joint (elbow) CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities; Rectal: NP; Assessment:  1) Geriatric – suspect healthy  2) Extensive lipomas  3) Unknown Sub-Q masses found on left elbow and under the mandible ; 4) Arthritis ; Prognosis: fair to good; Recommend further diagnostic work up of mass on elbow; CBC – Chemistry to rule out an underlying geriatric diseases

A Little Bit About Me…

A volunteer writes: Super senior Butch is quite possibly the most laid back dog I have ever met, any further and he’d be lying on the floor! Nothing fazes this chunky sweetheart and he greets even hard-barking doggie neighbors with innocent eyes, soft tail wags and amiable curiosity. New human friends get a gentle sniffing and even more tail wags and once we’re out the door Butch walks at a comfortably turtle-like pace on leash, lost in his own little world of low-key adventure. He’ll sink into your lap for a side massage if you want to chill out then make only the tiniest noise of complaint once lifted upright again and despite some arthritis he can hop back into his den all by himself, no boost required. Butch is beautiful where it counts but he has his share of lumps, bumps and calluses too. They read like a map of all the ways he’s been failed by people who should have sought professional help long before things reached this point yet he’s so relaxed and easy to handle during medical exams that I don’t think he has any idea he’s no longer a trim young pup. Butch lives in the slow lane so he’s looking for a family who understands that the best things in life, like going on walks and sitting for treats, take time. After 15 years of loyal companionship, he’s more than earned his place in the sun and should spend the rest of his life happy, healthy and secure in a true forever home. Can you offer Butch the golden years he deserves?

Details on my behavior are…

Date of assessment: 15-Mar-2018
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 follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
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.
Toy: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.

Summary: Butch approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He was calm during the assessment, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.

Date of intake: 14-Mar-2018
Summary: Butch was social.

Date of initial: 14-Mar-2018
Summary: Butch was docile.

ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Butch so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a low level of activity.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

 

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