DESCARTES – 18743
Gone - 1-24-2018 Brooklyn
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GONE 01/24/18
Descartes
Hello, my name is Descartes. My animal id is #18743. I am a male tri color dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years old.
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 19-Jan-2018.
Descartes was placed at risk due to behavior concerns; Fearful/potential for defensive aggression. Descartes has shown some escalated warning signals in the care center (growling, jumping on handler); it is important to make sure Descartes stays under threshold so he is not pushed to escalate further to biting.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 54 lbs
20/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5-7yrs Microchip noted on Intake? no Microchip Number (If Applicable): History: Picked up by field. Descartes was aggressive and combative at pickup. The use of a control pole was needed to load him into the truck. Former owner explains that Descartes is “ok” with other dogs but should be monitored around people he doesn’t know. Subjective: Dog is BARH Observed Behavior – stiff posture, jumps up on handler and growls, alligator rolls when muzzled, sedation needed for exam and LVT treatments Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective T = NA P = wnl R = wnl BCS 4-5/9 EENT: Eyes red; ears – erythema and proliferative tissue AU, purulent debris AD, brown waxy debris AS, both ears appear to have scarring from previous wounds and/or aural hematomas, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: appears to have grade 1-2/4 dental dz with wearing of multiple teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male, both testicles palpable scrotally MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with noticeable lameness RHL, severe muscle atrophy, medial buttress and crepitus right stifle, cranial drawer sign; skin free of parasites, no masses noted, scabbed wound dorsal aspect right carpus CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: wnl Assessment: Lameness RHL DDx: CCL, Open Otitis externa, AU Prognosis: Fair-Good with appropriate surgery/care Plan: Sedated with 0.4mls dexmedetomidine + 0.4mls butorphanol IM for radiographs of right stifle and VD pelvis. Pulled blood for CBC/CS + e-lytes. Cleaned AU and apply Claro. Reversed with 0.4mls Atipamezole IM. If bloodwork wnl, start Rimadyl 100mg – 1/2 tab PO q12h for pain. Recommend rescue placement for TPLO. SURGERY: Okay for surgery
20/01/2018
CBC – mild neutrophilia, mild-moderate basophilia (Rule-out hypersensitivity, inflammatory) Chemistry – wnl
20/01/2018
Right lateral stifle and VD pelvic radiographs reveal severe muscle atrophy, joint effusion, and bony changes affecting distal lateral femur and proximal tibia on the right side.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Date of intake:: 1/19/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 1/23/2018
Summary:: Due to Descartes’ current medical condition in addition to some noted behavioral concerns, he is not considered to be an appropriate candidate for an assessment at this.
Summary (1):: 2/21: Descartes is not a playgroup candidate due to his medical condition, as well as the behavior he has displayed while here in the Care Center.
Date of intake:: 1/19/2018
Date of initial:: 1/19/2018
Summary:: Stiff, jumps on handler growling – sedated for exam.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Due to his current health status and fearful behavior, Descartes energy level cannot be appropriately assessed.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: Place with a New Hope partner: Descartes has displayed behavior concerns in the care center (jumping up and growling on handler); this combined with his current health status, we believe placement with a rescue partner would be most beneficial at this time. No children (under 13): We are recommending an adult only home at this time due to the handling concerns displayed in the care center.
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Handling sensitivity: It is important to be cautious when touching Descartes in certain areas as we do not know where he may have sensitivities. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Descartes to be more comfortable with this. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Descartes has shown some escalated warning signals in the care center (growling, jumping on handler); it is important to make sure Descartes stays under threshold so he is not pushed to escalate further to biting.
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