CHIPPIE – A1082006

Manhattan Center

My name is CHIPPIE. My Animal ID # is A1082006.
I am a female brown and black chihuahua lh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/20/2016 from NY 10474, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/23/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 12.4 LBS.

7/23/16 9:30AM BAR. BCS 6/9. FRIENDLY ON EXAM. EATING WITH GOOD APPETITE (WET FOOD) PE: EENT CHRONIC OITITIS EXTERNA AU, NUCLEAR SCLEROSIS OU, PLN WNL, ORAL EXAM MODERATE DENTAL TARTAR, THORACIC AUSC NO HEART MURMURS, LUNGS ARE CLEAR WITH MILDLY INCREASED BRONCHOVESICULAR SOUNDS BILATERLLY, COUGHING IS OBSERVED WITH TRACHEAL PALPATION, ABD PALP WNL, M/S WNL, SKIN/HAIR — SMALL WOUND UNDER LEFT EYE WITH MILD PURULENT CRUSTING, OVERGROWN NAILS. NOSF DX: LATERAL RIGHT THORAX/CERVICAL XRAY TAKEN — SUBSTANTIAL COLLAPSING TRACHEA IS OBSERVED AT THE THORACIC INLET. LUNGS HAVE DECREASED AIR SPACE CONSISTENT WITH OLD AGE CHANGES. NO PLEURAL EFFUSION OR CARDIOMEGALY OBSERVED ON LATERAL XRAY. PLAN: DISCONTINUING FUROSEMIDE AND ADDING IN THE FOLLOWING: OTOBIOTIC AU Q24 FOR 7 DAYS 50MG THEOPHYLLINE PO BID FOR 7 DAYS 0.05ML BUTORPHANOL (10MG/ML) SQ BID FOR 7 DAYS. DDX: CHRONIC OTITIS EXTERNA, ABSCESS (POSSIBLY RELATED TO MAXILLARY TOOTH ROOT), COLLAPSING TRACHEA. RECOMMEND NEW HOPE PLACEMENT AND FURTHER CONSULT WITH INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST. CONTINUED MONITORING WHILE AT MACC. PROGNOSIS IS FAIR TO GOOD.

07/20/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/20/16 21:39 Basic Information/Behavior during intake Chippie is being surrendered by finder because she is moving back to Puerto i Rico and cannot keep. Finder stated Chippie has a coughing problem and vomits. Finder had Chippie for a couple of days and states she would approach other dogs outside in a playful manner. Finder does not have any pets at home. Finder stated Chippie is not bothered if her food is touched while eating, if you take a toy away, if you push her off furniture, if you pick her up, if you bathe her, or if you disturb her while sleeping. Finder never attempted to trim Chippie’s nails. Chippie was tolerant of all handling during intake. No signs of aggression during intake occurred.

WEB MEMO
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07/22/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Chippie walks calmly on leash. She was calm and relaxed during handling. Chippie was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. She was not interested in toys. Finder had Chippie for a couple of days and states she would approach other dogs outside in a playful manner. Finder does not have any pets at home. Finder stated Chippie is not bothered if her food is touched while eating, if you take a toy away”. Chippie did not show any concern during the behavior assessment. The behavior department feels that she can go to an Average home. 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. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Dog is likely crouching, may have long lip or lip lick. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy 1: No interest. Playgroup notes: When off leash with other dogs, Chippie mostly keeps to himself.

07/21/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
7/21: When off leash with other dogs, Chippie mostly keeps to himself. 7/22 update: Chippie greets politely then explores the yard.

07/21/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact female Age: appx 10y Mentation: QARH Eyes: n.scler Ears: chronic otitis Nose: no d/c Teeth: moderate staining If abnormal BCS: obese frame (closer to 4.5) Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no; hacking cough when manipulated, could not hear heart sounds over cough Behavior: quiet, allowed handling, enjoys being held though not overly affectionate Medication: N/A, preventatives given

07/23/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
7/23/16 9:30AM BAR. BCS 6/9. FRIENDLY ON EXAM. EATING WITH GOOD APPETITE (WET FOOD) PE: EENT CHRONIC OITITIS EXTERNA AU, NUCLEAR SCLEROSIS OU, PLN WNL, ORAL EXAM MODERATE DENTAL TARTAR, THORACIC AUSC NO HEART MURMURS, LUNGS ARE CLEAR WITH MILDLY INCREASED BRONCHOVESICULAR SOUNDS BILATERLLY, COUGHING IS OBSERVED WITH TRACHEAL PALPATION, ABD PALP WNL, M/S WNL, SKIN/HAIR — SMALL WOUND UNDER LEFT EYE WITH MILD PURULENT CRUSTING, OVERGROWN NAILS. NOSF DX: LATERAL RIGHT THORAX/CERVICAL XRAY TAKEN — SUBSTANTIAL COLLAPSING TRACHEA IS OBSERVED AT THE THORACIC INLET. LUNGS HAVE DECREASED AIR SPACE CONSISTENT WITH OLD AGE CHANGES. NO PLEURAL EFFUSION OR CARDIOMEGALY OBSERVED ON LATERAL XRAY. PLAN: DISCONTINUING FUROSEMIDE AND ADDING IN THE FOLLOWING: OTOBIOTIC AU Q24 FOR 7 DAYS 50MG THEOPHYLLINE PO BID FOR 7 DAYS 0.05ML BUTORPHANOL (10MG/ML) SQ BID FOR 7 DAYS. DDX: CHRONIC OTITIS EXTERNA, ABSCESS (POSSIBLY RELATED TO MAXILLARY TOOTH ROOT), COLLAPSING TRACHEA. RECOMMEND NEW HOPE PLACEMENT AND FURTHER CONSULT WITH INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST. CONTINUED MONITORING WHILE AT MACC. PROGNOSIS IS FAIR TO GOOD.

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