CHANEL aka CHEESECAKE – 21443
Safe - 3-9-2018 Manhattan
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SAFE 03/09/18
Chanel aka Cheesecake
Hello, my name is Chanel aka Cheesecake. My animal id is #21443. I am a desexed female white dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 22-Feb-2018.
Cheesecake is at risk due to having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex which is contagious to other dogs. Cheesecake will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. Cheesecake should go to an experienced dog home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: So quiet in her kennel, her tail starts to wag as I unlatch her door. Easily leashed we head outside where going potty was her first priority so she is likely housebroken. Showing off lovely leash manners, CC (I give nicknames to all my friends) ignores other dogs we pass on our walk. As we walk I get a chance to admire her pristine coat, and pleasantly round figure; she’s clearly been well taken care of before joining us. Off leash in a pen she’s happy to join me on the bench, snuggling close, and although a bit shy giving kisses, and when I invited her down to play she let me know cuddling on the bench was her first choice! So sweet! And sweet is the operative word here, as she’s soft and easy, happy to make a new human friend. Although she was a bit anxious when she first joined us, it’s noted in her behavior assessment that “Dog leans into the assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth”. CC is meltingly delicious, ready to find her place by your side, forever, and ever and ever.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 63.375 lbs
26/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5y Microchip noted on Intake? yes Microchip Number (If Applicable): 985121010632406 History : Stray. Subjective: BARH. Very hyper and excited, wagging tail. Friendly and well behaved during PE. Observed Behavior – Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = P = wnl R = wnl BCS 6-7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mod staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no spay scar seen but mammae are small, no MGTs, no vulvar dc MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Some blood splatter on left flank, due to mild “happy tail” CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal externally Assessment intact overconditioned happy tail otherwise, apparently healthy Prognosis: excellent Plan: plan for OHE if happy tail continues, or becomes worse, start trial of trazadone +/- bandaging tail. SURGERY: Okay for surgery
27/02/2018
Blood in stool reported. S: Pt is energetic, barking in kennel. O: No coughing or sneezing. Tail tip is slightly scabbed – small amount of blood spattered on the walls. A: 1. Blood in stool reported – R/O early CIRDC vs. other cause 2. “Happy tail” – tail tip lesion from banging on walls P: 1. Monitor for CIRDC 2. Bandage tail tip lesion 1088
27/02/2018
Brief recheck — blood in stool reported yesterday. S/O : BAR, moving around and barking in cage. No reports of bloody stool. No c/s/v/d, eating and drinking normally, no ocular or nasal dc, no other CIRDC signs noted. Some blood splatter on the wall due to p’s “happy tail.” A: happy tail bloody stool — none today P: ctm for any CIRDC signs bandage tail tip trazodone 100mg PO BID x 5 days. Extend PRN. Can increase to 200mg PO BID if needed.
27/02/2018
Placed a bandage similar to the concept used by Dog Ends – a small layer of Telfa and tape to make stiff tassels to attach to the tip of the actual tail. Happy Tail –> Tassel Tail. Placed E-collar. 1088
2/03/2018
patient is barking and jumping about at the front of the cage. BAR. SND from nose, but patient has good appetite and is eating well. Early CIRDC. A: CIRDC. Move to ISO and start 2 weeks of doxy, 4 days of cerenia. Notes entered for 1088 by VA 1429.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Date of intake:: 2/22/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Date of assessment:: 2/25/2018
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog gently places open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Cheesecake quickly approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. She appeared a bit anxious, panting and pacing, and displayed a high level of activity and movement. She was social throughout and allowed all handling.
Summary (1):: 2/23: When introduced off leash to a male dog, Cheesecake constantly barks in the dog’s face.
Date of initial:: 2/22/2018
Summary:: Cheescake was barking in the carrier and once out was timid but allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Cheesecake 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.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Cheesecake has displayed warning behaviors in her kennel towards novel people (barking, distance increasing), but once outside of her kennel and provided adequate time to acclimate displays highly social behavior. She may display some anxious behavior, but will engage with her care takers, taking treats and soliciting attention.
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: : Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:: Anxiety: Cheesecake appears a bit anxious at the care center, panting, barking, and pacing a lot. We have no history on her in a home, so we do not know if this behavior will be present outside of the care center. If it does occur, we recommend giving her puzzle toys, long walks, and things to do to relieve her anxiety. Positive reinforcement, reward based training only should be used.
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