BUTTONS – 7956 (ALT ID – A1125156)
Safe - 11-18-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 11/18/17
Buttons
Hello, my name is Buttons. My animal id is #7956. (ALT ID – A1125156) I am a male fawn dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 1 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a data import – incoming on 01-Oct-2017
Buttons 7956 is at risk for behavior concerns (Experience determination). Buttons is a long-stay in the care center and is beginning to show signs of distress from the extended kenneling period. He has been timid but social with his human caretakers throughout his stay, but has recently begun to display increasing levels of anxiety both in and out of kennel. Out of concern for his stress level, we recommend that he move into a stable home environment quickly, and we at this time we recommend adopters with some previous dog experience. There is no noted medical condition for Buttons at this time.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
Behavior determination: Experience A volunteer writes: As cute as? You bet! Gorgeous in his blonde coat and sparkling almond eyes, Buttons is up front in his kennel, letting me know a walk would be sooooo good. Energetic and playful, Buttons loves having the run of the backyard pens, scooting after a ball, then a toy, then a ball again. This is so much fun! Tug is also a good game, and when I let him win (shhhh…), he brings the toy back for another round. 2-Buttons, 0-me. Once played out, Buttons is in my lap for some hugs and kisses, and then rolls over for a belly rub. Can we say ‘awwwwww…’? A brief rest recharges his battery, and he’s off to chase a ball again, and then moves away to give it a good chomp. When I try to get a picture of Buttons and his ball, he moves away as if saying, ‘can my ball and I get some privacy, please?’. Buttons is equal parts energetic play and snuggles, and both make him so happy. Fun, friendly and lively, there’s no way to face your day with the glums with Buttons by your side. Remember the game we played as kids, “Button, Button who’s got the Button?” It could be–and should be–YOU! Cute as a button, (I suspect that’s where he got his name from), Buttons is sweet like candy. Perhaps like button candy, colorful dots on a white strip of paper. Each color representative of the different shades of him: yellow reflects his golden coat; blue, for his mild and gentle nature; pink for when he has a burst of playfulness, chasing the tennis ball but not really knowing what to do with it once he gets it. I’m sure he has many more colors on his strip of paper that he hasn’t shared yet. Perhaps he is saving the rest for his special person. Will this person be you?
My medical notes are…
Weight: 34 lbs
Recheck requested because he appeared lethargic; one episode of vomiting and episode of blood in stool reported on 10/14; coughing reported on 10/15 but none reported on walk this morning S/O -QAR, seemed quiet in cage earlier in the day but when taken out for exam, he appeared BAR -mm pk, sl tacky; CRT <2 sec -no nasal discharge, sneezing or coughing noted -eupnic -soft abdomen A Episode of v/d-none reported since 10/14 Coughing reported 10/15-none reported or noted today P Cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 2 days CTM for inappetance, lethargy, v/d, CIRDC signs
Recheck overall health, had episode of vomiting, diarrhea and appeared lethargic S/O BAR, very energetic and sweet no nasal discharge, coughing or sneezing noted appears eupnic no reports of v/d or other signs A appears healthy P no further tx
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : in house with two other dogs. Subjective: All three dogs have evidence of bite wounds. this dogs wounds are significant, scabs and cut on legs and facial area Observed Behavior -nervous, head down, allows full exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – y Objective P = 80 R = wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: enamel hypoplasia noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, , Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: 2 testes, MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment; bite wounds, enamel hypoplasia Plan: neuter after doh hold, clavamox for wounds. no treatment for teeth Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Recheck bite wounds S/O does not appear to be taking clavamox in meatball BAR, a little shy but warms up quickly and allows all handling mm pk, moist soft sneezing, serous nasal discharge superficial excoriations from dog fight along head and front limbs appear almost resolved with appropriate tissue healing and no active discharge or swelling; two slightly deeper wounds present, one on R cheek and one under L side of face also healing appropriately eupnic A Bite wounds-resolving CIRDC P move to isolation d/c clavamox doxycycline 150 mg PO SID x 14 days
Noted to be lethargic, inappetant with persistant cough in isolation S/O QDR, much less energy for this dog mm pk, tacky; CRT 2 sec serous nasal discharge harsh expiratory cough with end gag eupnic in between coughing sedated with 0.5 ml torb/0.5 ml dexdomitor for radiographs CXR (2 view)-mild perivascular interstitial pattern in R caudal lung field; NOSF A CIRDC lethargy/inappetance P 300 ml SQF cerenia 1.5 ml SQ once, then continue at 60 ml PO SID x 3 days monitor appetite, energy level
Recheck CIRDC, Day 7 doxycycline; was noted to be lethargic, inappetant on 9/21 but CXR showed no signs of pneumonia; started LRS, cerenia S/O QAR, docile, sweet good appetite! mm pk, moist no nasal discharge, sneezing or coughing noted eupnic A CIRDC-appears resolved P okay to move from isolation finish doxycycline course
CIRDC cleared on 9/24, episode of coughing reported by ACS S/O QAR, shy, sweet no nasal discharge or sneezing no coughing noted or ellicited on tracheal palpation eupnic A Coughing-r/o CIRDC relapse vs isolated episode P Cerenia 30 mg PO SID x 2 days CTM for relapsed signs
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 10/1/2017
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Previously lived with:: Two other dogs
Behavior toward strangers:: Unknown
Behavior toward children:: Unknown
Behavior toward dogs:: Unknown
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: Unknown
Bite history:: Buttons was found with 2 other dogs, with wounds on his face.
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Other Notes:: Unknown
Date of assessment:: 10/1/2017
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:: 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:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog gently pulls back and whimpers.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Buttons appeared fearful and timid but tolerated handling without issue.
Summary (1):: 9/17: Due to DOH status and bite history involving other dogs in the home (unknown context), Buttons is muzzled for off leash introduction. Buttons is highly distracted by the presence of the muzzle, but does display brief soft greeting when approached.
Date of intake:: 10/1/2017
Summary:: Tense, fearful though warmed up
Date of initial:: 10/1/2017
Summary:: Timid, head low, allowed all handling
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Buttons so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center, Buttons displays a medium level of energy, though this may be due to stressful environment.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Buttons has remained social with handlers throughout his stay at the care center, but has recently began to display increasing levels of anxiety both in and out of his kennel. When outside off leash, Buttons may fixate on items in the pen with him (leash, jackets etc.) but can be engaged in games of fetch with the tennis ball where he will trade ball for ball. He has also displayed anxious behavior in kennel, chewing novel items once he has finished with his enrichment items.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: _X_Fearful: Buttons is timid with new people. She manages her stress well and has not escalated or shown any aggression, but she does need time to warm up to new people. She does best with a slow approach, and should be permitted to greet new people at her own pace and to initiate interaction (rather than being approached and pet immediately by a new person) so she has time to adjust and become comfortable before she is handled. She should be spoken to softly and gently.
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