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COLESLAW – 23554

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SAFE 04/01/18

COLESLAW – 23554

Intake Date: 3/23/18  Intake Type: Stray

Medical Behavior: Green  Sex: Neutered  Age: 2 years

Weight: 49 lbs

DVM Intake Exam : Estimated age: 2yrs  Microchip noted on Intake? neg  Microchip Number (If Applicable):  History : stray  Subjective: BAR. Place muzzled just in case, but was friendly, energetic and playful. Difficult to hold at times due to playful nature.   Observed Behavior –  Evidence of Cruelty seen – no  Evidence of Trauma seen – no  Objective :  T =    P = wnl  R = wnl  BCS = 3.5/9  EENT: OU periocular alopecia, erythema, blepharospasm. Ears mild yellow dry debris. No nasal or ocular discharge noted  Oral Exam: Muzzled. Erythematous muzzle.   PLN: No enlargements noted  H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic  ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated  U/G: MN  MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no ectoparasites, no masses noted. Poor hair coat. Diffuse generalized alopecia, erythema and irritation, ventral sternum is lichenified, scabbed and bleeding lesions by ears and top of head. Pododermatitis x 4. Some pruritis during PE.  CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities  Rectal: normal externally
Assessment : diffuse dermatitis – r/o allergies (demodex vs scabies vs food vs atopy) vs endocrine vs other   Prognosis: good, pending diagnosis and treatment of skin issues
Plan:  skin scrape — negative , diphenhydramine 50mg PO BID x 7 days, rimadyl 100mg, 1/2 tab PO BID x 5 days, cephalexin 500mg PO BID x 28 days, malaseb shampoo bath
SURGERY: neutered

A Little Bit About Me…

A volunteer writes: Coleslaw is no mere side dish, this adorable boy is the main event! He loves people, food and dogs (in that order) and is such a dream date that I could happily have spent my whole shift being lavished with his snuggles and kisses. Beautiful inside and out, Cole hasn’t been given the best medical care or food in the past and it shows in his raw skin, underweight frame and endless hunger for treats but with a new home and all those things in abundance he’s going to look like a million bucks. Let’s face it–he’s already halfway there! Described by the good Samaritan who found him as friendly, affectionate, playful and confident, Cole is all that and so much more and he rocked his behavior assessment with spotless scores on everything from paw handling to toy sharing. In playgroup he runs, jumps and bows to fellow pups and would love to find a new family where he has some lively siblings or can enjoy lots of playdates with equally energetic four-legged pals. A sofa snuggler, a jogging partner, a dinner date, an Instagram star, your kids best friend or all of the above…the possibilities are endless when you welcome darling Coleslaw into your life. Come on in to our Manhattan Care Center and meet this wonder of doggie perfection today!

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

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Stray (With finder for one week)

Behavior toward strangers: Excited and playful

Behavior toward dogs: Playful and friendly

Resource guarding: None reported

Bite history: None reported

Housetrained: Partially

Energy level/descriptors: Coleslaw is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, pushy for attention, and excitable with a high level of activity.

Details on my behavior are…

Date of assessment: 25-Mar-2018
Look: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.
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: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.

Paw squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.

Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.
Summary: Coleslaw approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body and jumped up in a social manner. He jumped up a few times during the assessment, allowed all handling, was social throughout, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Playgroup notes:
3/24: When introduced off leash to a female dog, Coleslaw is soft and social.
3/25: Coleslaw barks and bows to solicit play. He jumps on the female helper dog playfully when she does not engage him. Coleslaw eventually becomes anxious and seeks exit when not fully engaged.
Date of intake: 23-Mar-2018
Summary: Coleslaw had a loose body and allowed all handling.
Date of initial: 23-Mar-2018
Summary: Coleslaw was active and chewed the leash but allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL: Coleslaw is described as having a high level of activity. However, he is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Potential challenges:
House soiling
Basic manners/poor impulse control
House soiling: Coleslaw is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only.
Basic manners/poor impulse control: Coleslaw jumps up on people in a social manner. It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended.

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