CHEECH – 11773
Safe - 11-15-2017 Staten Island
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SAFE 11/15/17
Cheech
Hello, my name is Cheech. My animal id is #11773. I am a desexed male brown dog at the Staten Island Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 13 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 04-Nov-2017.
**RETURNED 11/04/17**
Cheech 11773 is at risk for medical concerns. Please see medical notes below.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 60 lbs
Scan positive BARH AMBx4(stiff gait, possible arthritis) Neutered~13yrs Friendly,allowed handling Nuclear sclerosis OU Moderate gingivitis/tartar, missing some teeth Callouses on hocks No fleas seen Nosf
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:13 years History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior – tense but tolerated exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: OU-lenticular sclerosis, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited oral exam; moderate dental calc seen PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: thickened and crepitant stifles, skin free of parasites, approx 1.5 cm pigmented cutaneous mass at left lateral stifle CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment moderate dental disease suspect osteoarthritis cutaneous mass- R/O skin tag vs other Prognosis: fair Plan: consider NSAIDs if seems painful in hindlimbs recommend bloodwork prior to using NSAIDs
Subjective: recheck exam; having a lot of watery diarrhea; regurgitated today after eating some grass; decreased appetite today Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: OU-lenticular sclerosis, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited oral exam; moderate dental calc seen PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: thickened and crepitant stifles, skin free of parasites, approx 1.5 cm pigmented cutaneous mass at left lateral stifle CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment diarrhea, regurgitation, decreased appetite- R/O dietary vs infectious vs pancreatitis vs IBD vs neoplasia vs other moderate dental disease suspect osteoarthritis cutaneous mass- R/O skin tag vs other Plan: Gave cerenia 2.7 mls SQ (x) start metronidazole 500 mg PO BID x 7 days CBC/chemistry
mild/moderately increaed BUN (54), normal crea- R/O dehydration vs renal disease vs other mild hyperglobulinemia- R/O chronic infection vs inflammation vs neoplasia vs other mildly increased ALT- R/O liver disease vs intestinal disease vs other neutropenia- R/O lab error vs viral vs bone marrow disease vs other start LRS 500 mls SQ x 2 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Date of Intake: 11/4/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered
Basic Information:: Cheech was found wandering in the street.
How is this dog around strangers?: Cheech was easy to handle and allowed to be scanned for microchip.
Medical Notes: Cheech appears to be a senior dog and has a limp and cloudy eyes. Cheech appears to be of average weight.
Date of intake:: 11/4/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, second time at care center
Previously lived with:: small dog (beagle)
Behavior toward strangers:: Social
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed
Behavior toward dogs:: Relaxed with resident dog
Housetrained:: Yes
Date of assessment:: 11/6/2017
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:: 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.
Flank squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Flank squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Due to having some balance issues, Paw Squeeze was skipped and Flank was substituted. Cheech moved slowly and tentatively but this may be due to age and underlying medical challenges.
Date of intake:: 11/4/2017
Summary:: During intake, Cheech allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 11/4/2017
Summary:: During his initial medical exam, Cheech allowed all handling
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have limited history on Cheech so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he is calm and quiet with low energy.
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: : Other
Potential challenges comments:: This is Cheech’s second time at the care center, both times wandering out of his yard. Cheech should be on leash or supervised when out of the house to avoid straying away from home. He should not be left outside unattended.
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