CRANBERRY BLISS – 12508
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Cranberry Bliss
Hello, my name is Cranberry Bliss. My animal id is #12508. I am a female tan dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 13-Nov-2017.
Cranberry Bliss is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infection Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs. Cranberry Bliss is Suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: I’m not sure if it’s the endearing combination of her shabby coat (which is getting less shabby by the day…she had a bad case of fleas) and her upbeat attitude, but there is just something about Cranberry Bliss! She has the kindest eyes, the cutest gap-toothed smile, and just radiates warmth. She isn’t bad on leash, has the best wiggly tail wag, and sometimes nuzzles my hand as we’re walking (I like to think of it as a cheers to friendship!). She seems housebroken, has been social with other dogs in our playgroups, and is very treat-motivated. She absolutely loves toys, but seems just as excited about a squeaky lobster as she is about having someone to sprawl out next to while she chomps on it. She is really fun to be around, and just when I thought she couldn’t get any more charming, sometimes she howls at me when I put her back in her kennel…the sweetest! Please come meet this lovely lady at Brooklyn ACC!
My medical notes are…
Weight: 57 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~5-7 years Microchip noted on Intake? no History : Brought in by NYPD Subjective: Observed Behavior – BARH. Friendly, attention seeking, difficult to handle during vaccinations Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild to moderate dental tartar, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female, prominent nipples, not lactating MSI: Ambulatory x 4, live fleas, no masses noted, dry, brittle hair coat with areas of alopecia and scabbing at caudal dorsum, raised callous vs pressure sores at both stifles, superficial pressure sores at caudal hip bones CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: R/O flea allergy dermatitis, +/- pressure sores vs other Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC. No treatment indicated at this time except for flea treatment. Will take time (weeks/months) for wounds/alopecia to resolved. Rec strict flea monthly treatment Prognosis: Good SURGERY: OK for surgery
Recheck Skin – presented 5 days ago with FAD, not on antibiotics S/O: BAR. Active, attention seeking EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing INTEG: Generalized thin brittle hair coat, with patchy alopecia and dermatitis at caudal dorsum, no signs of infections, minimal erythema MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Female A: Very slight improvement in skin since intake, no signs of active infection P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. No oral antibiotics indicated at this time. Rec strict monthly flea treatment. Consider regular medicated baths with placement. Good prognosis
New CIRDC noted on rounds Subjective: QAR. Sneezing with serous nasal d/c but no c/v/d. Right hind paw reported to be bleeding from likely allergy/dermatitis. Objective EENT: serous nasal d/c bilaterally, no ocular d/c ou H/L: sneezing, eupneic INT: Diffuse thinning of haircoat with scabby dermatitis, pododermatitis x4 with bleeding on dorsal aspect of RH paw Assessment: CIRDC Hx dermatitis r/o FAD vs other allergy Plan: Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x14d until 12/6 Start cephalexin 30mg/kg PO BID x14d until 12/6 Start benadryl 2.2mg/kg PO BID x14d until 12/6 Recheck at day 7-skin and CIRDC Soak feet SID x3 d until 11/24 Move to iso
Prognosis: Good
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake Cranberry Bliss was timid but warmed up after a few mintues. She approached the counselor with her tail wagging and soft eyes. She becomes tense when touch on her side due to skin irration from Flea bites. She allowed teh counselor to collar her and take a photo.
Date of Intake: 11/13/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Cranberry Bliss is approximately 6 year old and is a female Large dog. She came into BAcc as a stray form the Police and has no known Medical history.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Unknown
How is this dog around children?: Unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown
Resource guarding:: Unknown
Bite history:: Unknown
Housetrained:: Unknown
Medical Notes: Unknown
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
Date of intake:: 11/13/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 11/15/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
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:: 3. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. Body is stiff.
Summary:: Cranberry Bliss came into the room calm and quiet, she was friendly and attention seeking towards the handlers.
Summary (1):: Cranberry Bliss is social with both male and female dogs while exploring the pens. She is sensitive of body contact and offers lip curls and grumbles when another dog paw slaps her. Cranberry Bliss was surrender as a stray so her past behavior with other dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Cranberry Bliss be placed in a home with resident dogs that are respectful and matches her calm sociability. 11/14: When off leash at the Care Center, Cranberry Bliss is social and displays a soft body and wagging tail. She is somewhat sensitive with rear sniffs, but manages herself by moving away and exploring the pens. 11/15: Cranberry Bliss quickly spins away and displays appropriate warnings (bare teeth and grumbles) when introduced to a playful puppy. She attempts to move away when he sniffs her rear. 11/16-21: In a group of calm dogs, Cranberry Bliss mostly keeps to herself, while exploring the pens. She is tolerant of an assertive female’s posture.
Date of intake:: 11/13/2017
Summary:: Timid but after some time she had a tail wag and soft eyes
Date of initial:: 11/14/2017
Summary:: Friendly and attention seeking.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to potential toy guarding behavior. Cranberry Bliss gave an appropriate warning of her discomfort (Stiff) but we feel that young children may not know to respect this warning. Older, dog savvy children can be considered as long as the adults feel confident that Cranberry can be left alone while playing so she does not need to escalate to a growl. Behavior modification for food guarding behavior can be found at aspcapro.org.
Potential challenges: : Resource guarding
Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: Cranberry Bliss is reported to become stiff with toy resources. It is important to leave Cranberry alone while she is playing and never to take anything directly from her mouth. When she is asked to drop something she should be traded for an item of equal or higher value, in order to reward Cranberry for relinquishing the item she has.
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