CHINA – A1102974

Brooklyn Center

My name is CHINA. My Animal ID # is A1102974.
I am a female tan and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 12 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 02/05/2017 from NY 11385, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/05/2017 Exam Type INITIAL – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 50.0 LBS.

Scan neg BARH; friendly, allows all handling EENT: Suspect lenticular sclerosis OU – fundic NP; Pinnae midlly erythematous but clean AU. Moderate staining/tartar accumulation. NND PLN WNL Abd SNP/NMP H/L auscult WNL; eup Well developed mammary glands – suspect used for breeding/had multiple litters. Multiple MGTs: firm cluster (1″ diam) at left 3rd MG; Single, small BB sized MGTs at fourth glands bilaterally; Small BB-sized single MGT at 5th right MG. Small, pedunculated suspect lipoma/skin tag at left lateral stifle (~1″) Amb x4; BCS 4/9 Reluctant to extend hips – poss decrease ROM AA A: 12 yo F Pitbull 1. MGT – r/o benign vs malignant 2. Mild dental disease 3. Dermal mass/suspect lipoma P: Reco placement for further work up and geriatric care and TLC Reco regional mastectomy and submit for biopsy to diagnose MGTs – prognosis good (50% benign; malignant can still have favorable outcome with surgery) Reco senior work up with cbc/chem/UA Reco joint supplements for prevention of DJD

02/05/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
02/05/17 12:08 Basic Information: China is a 12 year old female Pitbull Mix that has no past or current medical issues that the owner is aware of. Owner has had China for 12 years but had to surrender due to personal problems. Socialization: According to the owner, around strangers, China is friendly and plays gently with adults. She has been around children ages 2 months to 10 years old and was always relaxed and playful with the children. Owner did not have any other dogs in the home but did state that China has been around both male and female small dogs and was always respectful and relaxed around them. Owner previous had cats both male and female and stated that China was respectful around the animals. She has never bit another animal or person while in the care of the owner. Behavior: China is not bothered by fireworks/thunderstorms, having her food, teats or toys taken away, being pushed off furniture, being held/restrained, being disturbed while sleeping, being given a bath, having her coat brushed, having her nails trimmed or if an unfamiliar person would approach owners home or owner. For a New Family to Know: China is described as friendly, affectionate, mellow and independent. She has a medium activity level in the home and liked to play with balls, squeaky toys, chew toys, and bones. China was fed both wet and dry food brand name Pedigree. China was kept indoors only & is mostly house trained. She had accidents 1-2x a week where she would urinate in the home. When left alone in the home, China was always well behaved. She knows the cues sit, come and stay. For exercise, owner took China on slow walks on the leash. When on leash, China does not pull. Owner was even able to take China on off leash walks and stated she would stay near the owner the whole time. Behavior during intake: China was relaxed during intake and allowed all handling.

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02/09/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile 2/5/17 Unaltered Female, Owner surrender (12 years in previous home) Previously lived with: Adults, cats and has been around children Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and gentle Behavior toward children: Relaxed and playful Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Respectful Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Other notes: Upon intake China was relaxed and allowed all handling. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 2/8/16 Look:2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. 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 but a bit distracted. 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: China was friendly and social towards the assessor, she displayed no concerns. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Owner states that China has not lived with any other dog, but has been around male and female dogs and is respectful of them. China engages in and solicits gentle play in a group of playful male and female dogs. Her play solicitations include muzzle licking and softly biting the joules of the other dogs, along with vocalizations. She does a poor job of reading other dogs’ body language that they do not wish to engage in play and continually solicits play with an increasingly harder mouth. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 2/5/17 During her medical examination, China was friendly and allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

02/06/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Owner states that China has not lived with any other dog, but has been around male and female dogs and is respectful of them. 2/6: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, China briefly greets a novel male dog before wandering in the pen. When the dog solicits play from her she becomes bouncy and engages him in vocal play. 2/7-2/9: China engages in and solicits gentle play in a group of playful male and female dogs. Her play solicitations include muzzle licking and softly biting the jowls of the other dogs, along with vocalizations. She does a poor job of reading other dogs’ body language that they do not wish to engage in play and continually solicits play with an increasingly harder mouth.

02/05/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan neg BARH; friendly, allows all handling EENT: Suspect lenticular sclerosis OU – fundic NP; Pinnae midlly erythematous but clean AU. Moderate staining/tartar accumulation. NND PLN WNL Abd SNP/NMP H/L auscult WNL; eup Well developed mammary glands – suspect used for breeding/had multiple litters. Multiple MGTs: firm cluster (1″ diam) at left 3rd MG; Single, small BB sized MGTs at fourth glands bilaterally; Small BB-sized single MGT at 5th right MG. Small, pedunculated suspect lipoma/skin tag at left lateral stifle (~1″) Amb x4; BCS 4/9 Reluctant to extend hips – poss decrease ROM AA A: 12 yo F Pitbull 1. MGT – r/o benign vs malignant 2. Mild dental disease 3. Dermal mass/suspect lipoma P: Reco placement for further work up and geriatric care and TLC Reco regional mastectomy and submit for biopsy to diagnose MGTs – prognosis good (50% benign; malignant can still have favorable outcome with surgery) Reco senior work up with cbc/chem/UA Reco joint supplements for prevention of DJD

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
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Generated on Feb 9 2017 6:00PM

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