CANDY APPLE – A1125276

Brooklyn Center

My name is CANDY APPLE. My Animal ID # is A1125276.
I am a spayed female tan and black am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 09/12/2017 from NY 11203, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

09/19/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Candy Apple A1125276 is at risk with a New Hope Only determination due to the severity of her reactivity towards dogs (on leash and during play sessions outside).

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/19/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 2 C – MINOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 42.4 LBS.

Re-exam for fleas/dermatitis History : stray intake 9/12-had severe flea infestation and dermatitis. Was started on benadryl. Spayed 9/16. Subjective: BARH. No c/s/v/d. Good energy and appetite Objective EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted H/L: No c/s MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no fleas noted, no masses noted, thinning haircoat diffusely CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Flea infestation-resolved Diffuse dermatitis r/o secondary to fleas vs other allergy vs demodex vs scabies-significantly improved Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Ok to d/c Benadryl 2.2mg/kg PO BID Prognosis: Excellent

09/12/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/12/17 09:37 Upon intake Amy was very friendly and a playful she had a wiggly body and approached the counsleor for petting all over. She allowed the counselor to collar her and take a photo.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

09/17/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 9/12/17 Unaltered Female, Stray Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: Date of assessment Look:1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. Sensitivity:1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag:1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1& 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. She does not place her body between you and the toy. Summary: Candy was friendly and playful towards the assessor. PLAYGROUP: When off leash at the Care Center, Candy Apple approaches the gate with a stiff, slow gait. She begins to growl, lunge and snap at the male helper through the fence. Due to this behavior, we placed a muzzle on her and allowed her to meet face to face. Candy Apple remained stiff and uncomfortable with hard eyes. Once she was close to the other dog, she growled and lunged onto his flank. A second attempt was made with a female helper dog. She was muzzled before and again greeted with a stiff posture and a hard stare. As she is moved away, she begins to growl and lunge toward the other dog. Candy Apple was brought in as a stray so her behavior around other dogs are unknown. Due to the concerning behaviors that Candy Apple has shown during playgroup, we feel that Candy Apple should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. INTAKE BEHAVIOR 9/12/17: Upon intake Candy Apple was very friendly and playful. She allowed all handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 9/12/17: During her medical examination, Candy Apple was very sweet and allowed all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Candy Apple so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm. RECOMMENDATIONS: (overall determination) _X_ Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Candy Apple has shown during playgroup (see GROUPBEHAVIOR SUMMARY), we feel that Candy Apple should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that she be socialized in a more controlled setting until her behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Although there were no issues handling Candy Apple, due to her behavior towards other dogs seen in the care center (see GROUPBEHAVIOR NOTES), we are recommending placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavioral support and perform an assessment of her behavior around other dogs in a more controlled environment before placement into a permanent home. We recommend only countercondintiong/desensitization using force-free, reward-based training for Candy Apple as more aversive methods increase fear and increase the risk of future aggression.

09/13/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash at the Care Center, Candy Apple approaches the gate with a stiff, slow gait. She begins to growl, lunge and snap at the male helper through the fence. Due to this behavior, we placed a muzzle on her and allowed her to meet face to face. Candy Apple remained stiff and uncomfortable with hard eyes. Once she was close to the other dog, she growled and lunged onto his flank. A second attempt was made with a female helper dog. She was muzzled before and again greeted with a stiff posture and a hard stare. As she is moved away, she begins to growl and lunge toward the other dog. Candy Apple was brought in as a stray so her behavior around other dogs are unknown. Due to the concerning behaviors that Candy Apple has shown during playgroup, we feel that Candy Apple should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. 9/13: When off leash at the Care Center, Candy Apple approaches the gate with a stiff, slow gait. She begins to growl, lunge and snap at the male helper through the fence. Due to this behavior, we placed a muzzle on her and allowed her to meet face to face. Candy Apple remained stiff and uncomfortable with hard eyes. Once she was close to the other dog, she growled and lunged onto his flank. The session was ended. 9/14: Candy Apple is muzzled before being introduced to a novel female dog. She is stiff and uncomfortable as she hard stares at the female helper. When they are separated, she begins to growl and lunge toward the other dog through the fence, but stops when she’s moved away.

09/12/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 C – MINOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – very sweet. Easily handleable. Enjoys being held and did well for all medical handling and procedures Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no MGTs, hooded vulva, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, severe flea infestation, no masses noted, thinning haircoat diffusely with lots of scabbing. Pruritus CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Flea infestation Diffuse dermatitis r/o secondary to fleas vs other allergy vs demodex vs scabies Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Capstar PO Benadryl 2.2mg/kg PO BID x7d Medicated bath after 48 hours to let paradefense set in Recheck skin 5 days+/- abx +/- steroids Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery

09/19/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 C – MINOR CONDITIONS ,
Re-exam for fleas/dermatitis History : stray intake 9/12-had severe flea infestation and dermatitis. Was started on benadryl. Spayed 9/16. Subjective: BARH. No c/s/v/d. Good energy and appetite Objective EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted H/L: No c/s MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no fleas noted, no masses noted, thinning haircoat diffusely CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Flea infestation-resolved Diffuse dermatitis r/o secondary to fleas vs other allergy vs demodex vs scabies-significantly improved Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Ok to d/c Benadryl 2.2mg/kg PO BID Prognosis: Excellent

Generated on Sep 19 2017 6:00PM

 

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