DELIA – 17879
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Delia
Hello, my name is Delia . My animal id is #17879. I am a female tan dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 08-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won’t allow.
Delia is at risk for medical concerns. Delia has a large mass under her left front leg that inhibits some movement. She also has conjunctivitis and will require eye medication. Follow up with a veterinary hospital to evaluate the mass is strongly recommended. Delia was unable receive a handling assessment due to her condition. She was nervous in the care center but allowed handling during examinations.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 49.8 lbs
8/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~7 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : o/s Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Tense and nervous. Head shy. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes have mild mucoid d/c ou, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with moderate dental tartar, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c, developed mammae, edematous vulva MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, healthy hair coat, Large ~10cm soft tissue mass that is fluctuant under left armpit CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Large ~10cm mass under left armpit Conjunctivitis ou Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Start erythromycin OU BID x5d until 1/13 (first dose given) Recheck 1/13 Rec removal and histopath of mass with placement Prognosis: Good to fair depending on mass SURGERY: ok to schedule for surgery
9/01/2018
Progress exam and FNA Subjective: BARH. No csvd. Very nervous and tense but allowed FNA without resistance. Objective EENT: Eyes clear ou, no nasal discharge noted H/L: eupneic, normal RR/RE MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, healthy hair coat, Large ~10cm soft tissue mass that is fluctuant under left armpit CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Large ~10cm mass under left armpit Conjunctivitis ou Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Continue erythromycin OU BID until 1/13 Recheck eyes 1/13 FNA of mass-appears to be a lipoma but cannot rule out other types of masses due to the size of the mass, may not have collected a representative sample Rec removal and histopath of mass with placement Prognosis: Good to fair depending on mass
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Delia was visibly nervous during intake, keeping a low stiff body, but allowed for handling.
Date of Intake: 1/8/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable
Basic Information:: Delia is an 8 year old, tan and white, medium mixed breed female. She was not spayed prior to coming into the shelter and has not seen a vet recently. She was an owner surrender due to conflict with the landlord.
Previously lived with:: In home with owner and children
How is this dog around strangers?: Delia is shy when first meeting new people. She needs some time to adjust but will warm up after given some time.
How is this dog around children?: Delia has lived with children in her previous home, the youngest being 6 months, and was relaxed and respectful around all of them.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Delia has spent time around other dogs and was respectful and tolerant around them.
How is this dog around cats?: Delia has lived with a cat previously and was relaxed and respectful around them.
Resource guarding:: Delia has no resource guarding behavior.
Bite history:: Delia has no bite history.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Low
Other Notes:: Delia’s owner stated that she is a very docile dog and is not bothered by being pushed of furniture or having objects removed from her mouth. She is not bothered during thunderstorms or fireworks, and allows her owner to bathe and groom her.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Delia is described as being friendly affectionate and mellow. She likes to follow her family around when they are home and be in the same room as them. She likes to play with chew bones and ropes. She has been an indoor dog, sleeps on her bed, and eats both wet and dry food. She is house trained to go outside on any surface and has previously been crate trained. She walks on leash for exercise but has been let off leash at parks.
Date of intake:: 1/8/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: Adults 1 cat, and children ages ( 6 months+)
Behavior toward strangers:: Delia is shy and needs time to warm up to new people
Behavior toward children:: Delia is relaxed and respectful of the children.
Behavior toward dogs:: Delia is respectful and tolerant of other dogs.
Behavior toward cats:: Delia was relaxed and respectful towards the cat in the home.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Delia is described as being friendly affectionate and mellow. She is docile with a low energy level.
Date of assessment:: 1/10/2018
Summary (1):: According to Delia previous owner, Delia has spent time around other dogs and was respectful and tolerant around them. 1/9: When off leash at the Care Center, Delia briefly greets the novel male dog before moving away. She tolerates his genital sniffing and mounts, but moves away when he is persistent. 1/10: In a group of calm female dogs, Delia greets with a neutral posture. She mostly keeps to herself while exploring the pens.
Date of intake:: 1/8/2018
Summary:: Delia was visibly nervous during intake, keeping a low stiff body, but allowed for handling.
Date of initial:: 1/8/2018
Summary:: Delia was tense, nervous, head shy, but allows handling.
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