CHOCOLATE – A1119572
Safe - 7-27-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 07/27/17
CHOCOLATE – A1119572
MALE, CHOCOLATE / TAN, CHIHUAHUA SH MIX, 12 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason MOVE2PRIVA
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 07/24/2017, From NY 10460, DueOut Date 07/24/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: geriatric adult, 12 yr Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative History : owner surrender, moving Subjective: QARH Observed Behavior – timid/fearful, will flee Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: heavy tartar, dental dz PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: grade II-III/VI systolic heart murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment: – dental dz – heart murmur II-III/VI Plan: – rec’ dental exam/cleaning – rec’ work-up of HM Prognosis: good/fair SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to health/age
Weight 6.0
PROFILE :
Basic Information: Chocolate a 12yr old male chocolate & tan small dog. He was bought from a pet store and had to be surrendered because his previous owner was moving outside of the state.
Socialization: Chocolate is shy with strangers. He’s spent time with children ages 2+yrs old and was friendly but a little timid.. Chocolate hasn’t bitten/scratched any person or animal. During walks the owner stated Chocolate refused to walk and was scared to be outside.
Behavior: Chocolate was not bothered by the following: having his treats/food/food bowl, toys touched/moved, having his nails trimmed, being restrained or being brushed or groomed. Chocolate was not disturbed while sleeping/resting. He barked at unfamiliar that approached the house. He attempted to hide whenever an unfamiliar approached him.
For a New Family to Know: Chocolate is described as friendly, playful, anxious but loving with a low activity level. He was mostly an indoor only dog who’s walked 4x a day and will only have accidents in the home if you take too long to take him out. Chocolate ate dry Baneful dog food 2x a day.
Intake Behavior: Chocolate allowed handling and collaring. Admissions counselor was able to hold Chocolate in his arms and trims his nails. He had a relaxed body but attempted to walk away from the admissions counselor to hide underneath a chair.
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