CUCUMBER – A1102166

Manhattan Center

**RETURNED FROM ACC FOSTER 02/23/17**

My name is CUCUMBER. My Animal ID # is A1102166.

I am a neutered male brown and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 1 MONTH old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 01/24/2017 from NY 11433, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/04/2017 Exam Type OBSERVATION – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 44.0 LBS.

no diarrhea noticed in the cage nosf

01/24/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
Allows handling.

01/26/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Looking for a refreshingly fun and delicious pup who’ll keep you smiling all day long? Meet Cucumber! On a crisp, cool day, I came upon this boy and…EARS! Obviously I couldn’t resist. Although he’d just returned from a walk, I was powerless against him (did I mention ears???) and had to take him for a spin myself. Boy, was I happy I did. Cucumber is a young, handsome lad and still learning the ways of the world. As we embark on our stroll to the park everything is of interest to our boy. Birds! Squirrels! People! Fire hydrants! (Particularly that last one.) Everything catches our cinnamon sweetheart’s eye and everything must be explored! Once we arrive at our destination, Cucumber really lets loose. While some may choose to contentedly relax on a scenic park bench…why? Why, when it can be made into a hurdle to jump, a gym to climb, or a silly structure made for a game of peek-a-boo? I’m laughing in no time, and I’m not alone. As our adorable goof launches his one-man show of adorable, a small crowd gathers, all stifling their giggles. Me? I’m a lost cause. I’m laughing to the point that my cheeks grow sore, and on our return walk, I can’t seem to lose the smile. In a pickle over how to cure those winter blues? Worry no more. Cucumber is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan’s ACC.

01/26/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: 1/24/17 Unaltered male ,Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 1/26/17 Look: 1. Dog leans forward with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Summary: Cucumber displayed no concerning behaviors on his assessment. He was friendly and social throughout. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Social: These dogs truly enjoy the company of other dogs. They generally get along with all other dogs and can tolerate even very rude or inappropriate behavior. PLAYGROUP: 1/26: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Cucumber engages in play, and mounts playfully. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 1/25/17 During his initial medical exam Cucumber was active and tense ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Cucumber so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. Cucumber is a young, enthusiastic, social dog. Cucumber 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. RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

01/26/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Cucumber engages in rough play with other playful dogs, and may be most compatible in a home with other highly playful dogs. 1/26: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Cucumber engages in play, and mounts playfully. 1/27: Cucumber engages in rough, running play with male and female dogs. He is vocal, mouthy and will jump on and over dogs during play. 1/29: Cucumber engages in running play with male and female dogs. He often mounts during play. 1/31-2/2: Cucumber plays exuberantly with other dogs.

01/25/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative male intact clean teeth, ears, eyes clean coat hyper, nervous MC during initial HT negative NOSF

02/03/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
02/03/17 13:45 S: energetic, eating well O: BAR H EENT: no dental tartar; serous nasal dc Int: superficial, healing wound on bridge of nose Lnn: WNL CV: NMA, s&s pulses, pink moist mm Resp: clear lungs, eupnic Abd: SNP UG: neutered male MS: 4x ambulatory, BCS 4/9 Neuro: mentation WNL, no ataxia A: CIRDC P: move to iso 200mg Doxycycline PO SID x10days px: good 2/2 on VC to monitor CIRDC signs mild serous nasal dc, no s, good energy and appetite no diarrhea seen 2/1/17 Diarrhea reported again this morning. Pt is alert, barking, no nasal discharge or signs of CIRDC. Start metronidazole 250 mg PO BID x5 days. Continue to monitor for CIRDC. 1088 PM: reports of nasal d/c–only seroud dc seen. no c,s, etc 1027 —— 1/31/17 Diarrhea reported on symptoms log. Currently pt is BAR, dry nose, no coughing or sneezing. Monitor for diarrhea and for signs of CIRDC. 1088 —– 01/27/17 16:36 S: very sweet, energetic O: BAR H EENT: no dental tartar Int: WNL Lnn: WNL CV: NMA, s&s pulses, pink moist mm Resp: clear lungs, eupnic Abd: SNP UG: intact male MS: 4x ambulatory, BCS 5/9 Neuro: mentation WNL, no ataxia A: aph P: ok for neuter tomorrow 01/25/17 15:58 s/o: Heart and lungs wnl abd anl oral wnl a; healthy p: neuter

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