DALE – A1089813

Manhattan Center

My name is DALE. My Animal ID # is A1089813.
I am a male black and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 6 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 09/14/2016 from NY 10453, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/23/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 53.0 LBS.

9/23/16 S/O-BAR, eating well EENT-CAU, COU, serous nasal d/c, coughing A-1. CIRDC P-move to iso start doxycycline 100 mg-2 1/2 tab PO SID x 10 days consider d/c of cephalexin if skin improves 9/24/16 vet check in 7 and 10 days 9/18/16 Pt has diarrhea – R/O side effect of cephalexin. Decrease dose to 500 mg PO BID (from 750 mg PO BID) and monitor for further diarrhea. 1088 9/16/16 S/O: Request for appropriate shampoo BAR very sweet Hydr wnl EENT: nsf MS/SK: multifocal areas on trunk and extremities of alopecia and scales. doesn’t appear pruritic. ABD: nsf on palpation Repro/Ur: nsf Lymph: nsf Neuro: nsf H/L: hr wnl nm nsr pink moist mm <2 Lungs: nsf A: multifocal alopecia r/o inf, environemental P: ok to use Miconohex triz shampoo con’t tx as prev rx’d

09/14/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
9/14/16 17:30 Basic information: Dale was brought in as a stray. The police found him on the street, the police placed Dale in a large dog carrier and brought Dale to the shelter. No other information could be provided during intake. Intake Behavior: During intake Dale had tense, stiff body. Dale growled at us in the crate but once out he was relaxed and allowed handling. Dale allowed to be scanned (negative), collared, and placed in a dog kennel.

09/18/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Easily overlooked, a plain black dog with an imperfect coat like Dale is truly a hidden treasure. Trust me, come and meet him and hopefully, you will see what I see…A GOOD DOG…made by mother nature and his own mother to be man’s best friend, the loyal and trusted companion we all dream to have by our side. Dale is calm in his spic and span and orderly kennel. He is leashed easily and does not come out like a jack in a box. Dale must be one well house trained dog! I love the way he softly bounces in front of closed doors, showing his excitement to go for a walk. Dale strolls nicely and is really happy to meet other dogs in the street. He play bows and tries to get his peers to join him. It is lovely to watch. His behavior in playgroups with his kind matches what I observed on our walk. He sits obediently on command, displaying a large and gentle Pitie smile. Dale did not really care for my treats, though but seemed glad to demonstrate his obedience training skills. He is a perfect model for the camera. Cuddling is one of his specialties. A bench, a human and a pooch is all that’s needed to demonstrate a loving bond…Dale made my day. I am looking forward to seeeing him again but my utmost wish is to see him adopted very soon, cared for and loved… Dale is the one, the young buddy who will be with you for years to come, building happy memories forever to cherish….

09/23/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
9/23 update: Dale has begun showing concerning behaviors while in his kennel. Today a staff member placed her hand up to Dale’s kennel bars at which point he immediately lunged forward, barking and growling. While Dale’s behavior still remains social and appropriate outside of his kennel, it is in his best interest to leave the care center quickly so as to not further rehearse these behaviors. 9/16 SAFER: Dale pulls hard on the leash. He was excited but very interested in interacting with handler during assessment – jumped up. He was overexcited during handling, jumping up, grabbing at the leash, mouthy (light) and was hard to position, but showed no aggression. He was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. He took the toy with a soft body language. Dale is an active dog he need a significant amount of exercise and mental stimulation. The behavior department feels that he can go to an experience home who can follow up on this behavior in a more stable environment and can provide any necessary behavior modification. We also recommend a home without young children; older children can be considered pending interaction. Look: 3. Dog jumps on the Assessor, consistently rubs his shoulder on the Assessor, and will not allow Assessor to conduct the assessment. Sensitivity: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. His body is soft, likely panting, may jump up between attempts to lick Assessor. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game (may need coaxing to approach.) He is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. 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. Playgroup Notes: When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Dale greets politely. He is tolerant of play solitation and offers a few brief hops in return. The behavior team feels that Dale may be adopted to a home with another social dog. Dale arrived into our care as a stray, so there is no available history of previous interaction with other dogs, and it is unknown how his behavior around dogs will translate into a home setting.

09/15/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
09/15/16: When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Dale greets politely. He is tolerant of play solitation and offers a few brief hops in return. The behavior team feels that Dale may be adopted to a home with another social dog. Dale arrived into our care as a stray, so there is no available history of previous interaction with other dogs, and it is unknown how his behavior around dogs will translate into a home setting.

09/14/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Sex: Male intact Scan: Negative Estimated age: 1-2 years based on dentition and overall youthful appearance Fleas: No flea dirt. S: Pt growled when the carrier was approached initially, but once removed from cage, pt was happy and jumpy and allowed most of the exam, although he occasionally became stiff and nervous while being handled O: BAR-H, BCS 5/9, MMs pink and moist EENT: AU large amount of yellow waxy discharge with stenotic and erythematous canals. No discharge OU, nose. Mild tartar and gingivitis. PLNs: Not enlarged. H/L: NSR, NMA. Coughed a few times during the exam. Quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. Many spots of alopecia and thick scaling (seborrhea sicca) especially on the hind legs and dorsolumbar region. UG: Male intact, testicles soft and symmetrical. A: 1. Otitis externa 2. Seborrhea sicca – R/O secondary to allergies vs. primary seborrhea 3. Coughing – R/O hx pulling on leash vs. early CIRDC Short-term prognosis: Fair. This may all be due to seasonal allergies, or it may be a more chronic problem. Current surgery status: Temporary waiver for seborrhea and dermatitis P: 1. Administered pyrantel 5.5 ml PO and Activyl 44-88 lb during exam 2. Recommend bathing with benzoyl peroxide-containing shampoo twice weekly for 4+ weeks 3. Cephalexin 750 mg PO BID x 21 days 4. Clean ears q3 days x2 weeks, Otibiotic AU BID x14 days 5. Follow up with long-term veterinarian will be needed to properly manage pt’s skin disease. 1088

09/23/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
9/23/16 S/O-BAR, eating well EENT-CAU, COU, serous nasal d/c, coughing A-1. CIRDC P-move to iso start doxycycline 100 mg-2 1/2 tab PO SID x 10 days consider d/c of cephalexin if skin improves 9/24/16 vet check in 7 and 10 days 9/18/16 Pt has diarrhea – R/O side effect of cephalexin. Decrease dose to 500 mg PO BID (from 750 mg PO BID) and monitor for further diarrhea. 1088 9/16/16 S/O: Request for appropriate shampoo BAR very sweet Hydr wnl EENT: nsf MS/SK: multifocal areas on trunk and extremities of alopecia and scales. doesn’t appear pruritic. ABD: nsf on palpation Repro/Ur: nsf Lymph: nsf Neuro: nsf H/L: hr wnl nm nsr pink moist mm <2 Lungs: nsf A: multifocal alopecia r/o inf, environemental P: ok to use Miconohex triz shampoo con’t tx as prev rx’d

 

 

 

 

 

 

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