CAPPUCCINO – 31285

CAPPUCCINO – 31285

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Location: Manhattan; Intake Date: 6/15/18; Intake Type: Owner Surrender

Medical Behavior: orange; Sex: male; Age: 5 years; Weight: — Original Location:

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DVM Intake Exam: Estimated age: ~5yrs.  Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative by LVT on intake.   History : Surrendered by O due to behavior issues (aggressive to strangers and new baby in home)   Subjective / Observed Behavior – Growling and tried to bite multiple times during restraint Objective:   BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: dc 2/5; pd 2/5   PLN: No enlargements noted. H/L: No murmur ausculted; CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male   MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate; actively seizing in AM on 6/16   Rectal: grossly normal. Assessment: seizures r/o intracranial vs extracranial  Prognosis: good w proper treatment Plan: midazolam 5mg/ml — Gave 0.5ml IV during status epilepticus  monitor in medical for seizures. repeat dosing as needed for seizing   begin levetiracetam 20mg/kg —  CBC / chemistry   SURGERY:  TEMPORARY waiver due to uncontrolled seizures

Profile:  Animal Behaviour Saved At: 6/15/2018
Animal ID: 31285
Animal Name: Cappucino
Breed: Small Mixed Breed
Basic Information: Cappuccino is a 5 year old male tan small mixed breed dog. Cappuccino lived with previous owner for 2 years and was given by a family friend. Cappuccino was surrendered because he is aggressive with people.
Previously lived with: Three adults, two children  How is this dog around strangers?
Cappuccino is described as aggressive with strangers. Cappuccino will bark and approach them. With any slight movement, Cappuccino will snap.
How is this dog around children?  Cappuccino previously lived with a 13 year old and a newborn child. Cappuccino is friendly with the 13 year old and allows to be pet and picked up. When the newborn came home, Cappuccino was aggressive and barked and so previous owner kept the separated.
How is this dog around other dogs?  Cappuccino has previously interacted with large dogs. Cappuccino will approach and sniff but then walks away.
How is this dog around cats?  Cappuccino has previously interacted cats. Cappuccino will bark at them and keeps his distance.
Resource guarding:  Cappuccino will growl if his food or bowl is touched while he is eating. Cappuccino is not bothered if a toy or object is taken away from him. However, he will growl if a treat is taken away.
Bite history:  Cappuccino has never bitten another animal or human.
Housetrained: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:  Cappuccino has a medium energy level
Other Notes:  Cappuccino will bark when he hears very loud noises. Cappuccino is not bothered if he is bathed. He has never had his nails trimmed. When a unfamiliar approaches his owner, with females, Cappuccino will not approach or bark and keeps his distance. With unfamiliar males, Cappuccino becomes defensive and will bark.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?  No
Medical Notes. Cappuccino has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know:   Cappuccino is an affectionate, playful, mellow, independent and sometimes anxious dog when meeting new people. When at home, Cappuccino likes to follow you around and be in the same room as you. Cappuccino was kept as a mostly indoors dog and was fed dry dog food twice a day. Cappuccino is house trained and used wee-wee pads. Cappuccino never had accidents in the home. Cappuccino has never been crate trained. When on the leash, Cappuccino does not pull on the leash. He has never been walked off the leash.

Behavior Notes:  Upon intake, Cappuccino tried to hide behind the chairs in the lobby. Cappuccino had a tense body and his tail was tucked. Cappuccino shook and tried to break free from the owner’s hold. Cappuccino remained tense and was placed in kennel by owner.

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