CHIP – 18444

CHIP – 18444

Location: Brooklyn, Intake Date: 1/16/18, Intake Type: Owner Surrender

Medical Behavior: Green, Sex: Neutered, Age: 14 years, Weight: 13.4 lbs, Original Location: 11206

DVM Intake Exam; Estimated age: 14 year; Microchip noted on Intake? positive 4A32747A71; History : o/s; Subjective: BARH; Observed Behavior – very sweet. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures; Objective ; P = wnl ; R = eupneic ; BCS 5/9; EENT: Eyes clear with nuclear sclerosis and cherry eye ou, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted; Oral Exam:clean adult dentition with moderate dental disease, no oral lesions noted; PLN: No enlargements noted; H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic; ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; U/G: MN; MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities; Assessment: Geriatric; Dental disease; Cherry eye OU; Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC; Rec surgical consult for cherry eye; Prognosis: Good; SURGERY: neutered

Let’s get to know each other a bit more…

Basic Information:

Chip is a 12 year old, small mixed breed male who was neutered prior to coming into the shelter. He has no known health issues or injuries and has not seen a vet recently. He was an owner surrender due to the owner not being home to care for him.

Previously lived with:  In home with owner
How is this dog around strangers?  Chip is friendly and outgoing when meeting new people.
How is this dog around children?  Chip had grown up with the owners son and was relaxed and playful around him.
How is this dog around other dogs?  Chip has interacted with other dogs and was relaxed and respectful around them.
How is this dog around cats?  Chip has not interacted with cats before.
Resource guarding:  Chip has no resource guarding behavior.
Bite history:  Chip has no bite history.
Housetrained:  Yes
Energy level/descriptors:  Low
Other Notes:
Chip allows his owner to bathe and groom him but she has not trimmed his nails. He is not bothered if he is pushed off the furniture or held or restrained. Chip is nervous during thunderstorms. He will not alert bark when someone approaches the house or yard.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?  No
For a New Family to Know

Chip is described as being friendly, affectionate and playful. He likes to follow his family around when they are home, has been an indoor dog, and likes to play with chew bones. He sleeps on his bed and eats dry food. He is house trained to go outside and knows the command sit.

Behavior Notes:  Chip was friendly and easy to handle during intake.

Details on my behavior are…

Date of assessment:  17-Jan-2018
Summary (1):  According to Chip’s previous owner, Chip has interacted with other dogs and was relaxed and respectful around them.
1/17: When off leash at the Care Centers, Chip greets a group of small male and female dogs with a soft posture. He explores the pens, mostly keeping to himself

Date of intake:  16-Jan-2018
Summary:  Chip was friendly and easy to handle during intake.
Date of initial:  16-Jan-2018
Summary:  very sweet. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures.

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