CHALUPA – A1121564

Manhattan Center

My name is CHALUPA. My Animal ID # is A1121564.
I am a male gray chihuahua sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 08/11/2017 from NY 11234, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

08/14/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Chalupa A1121564 has been unable to acclimate in the care centers and will display all appropriate warning signals when made uncomfortable.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/14/2017 Exam Type OBSERVATION – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 9.2 LBS.

08/14/17 15:30 1398 Moved surgery due to bahavior.

08/11/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
Chalupa was scared while being taken out but allowed to be handled and held by an ACC staff once coming out of the cage. 08/11/17 00:22

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

08/13/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 8/11/17 Unaltered Male, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 8/13/17 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is stiff and fearful, his tail is low and not moving. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is between his legs, body stiff, mouth closed. Tag: 2. Dog is fearful but unresponsive when touched. Does not follow. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Chalupa appeared very fearful throughout his assessment, having a tense body, trembling, and moving away from the assessor. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Summary INTAKE BEHAVIOR Upon intake, Chalupa was tense but allowed handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 8/12/17 During his initial medical exam, Chalupa was tense, growled, and snapped. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Chalupa so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced adopter, adult-only home (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) _X_No children (under 13): Due to how uncomfortable Chalupa is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Chalupa gives clear warnings when he is uncomfortable and does seem to choose to avoid or retreat when given the opportunity, but if prevented from moving away there is a potential to escalate to higher-level warning behaviors and possible fear-based aggression. It is important to move slowly with Chalupa, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Chalupa to initiate interactions with new people. He should never be forced to greet or to interact if she is not comfortable and soliciting attention.

08/11/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
8/11: When introduced to other dogs off leash, Chalupa greets politely and wanders the pen. 8/12: Chalupa engages in gentle play with other playful small dogs. 8/13: Chalupa keeps only to himself. 8/14: Chalupa is playful and bouncy.

08/12/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: mature adult, ~ 4 yr Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : stray Subjective: QARH Observed Behavior – fearful/tense, snaps at leash, growls when cage approached, resists restraint and tries to bite; calmed down some after PE Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective HR/RR = excited panting, wnl BCS 5/9 **very tense for PE – limited exam** EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mild/mod tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: nsf, NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male MSI: tense body, difficult to palp., ambulatory x 4; long toe nails; skin free of parasites, no masses noted, a few spots of thinning hair on back and ears CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment – apparently healthy dog Plan – recheck skin/thinning coat Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery

08/14/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
Hx: thin hair coat over dorsum and on ear pinna noted on intake; recheck S/O visual exam only snarling, growling in cage no nasal discharge, sneezing or coughing noted or reported thin hair coat over backs/tips of pinna AU thinner hair coat over dorsum; rare small staph collarettes no abdominal dermatitis noted A thin hair coat-r/o color dilution alopecia vs mild allergies P okay to neuter rec’d medicated bathing thin hair coat may be normal and related to color dilution if thin hair coat persists, then can try melatonin 3 mg PO SID-BID long term for coat health

Generated on Aug 14 2017 6:00PM

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