DIAMOND – A1104692

Manhattan Center

My name is DIAMOND. My Animal ID # is A1104692.
I am a female black and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 02/25/2017 from NY 10451, owner surrender reason stated was PET HEALTH.

03/06/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1104692 Diamond is At Risk for deteriorating behavior despite enrichment efforts

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
03/05/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 59.4 LBS.

03/05/17 brief re-exam of mobility QAR in kennel, energetic when on lead eating well mild LHL lameness noted on trot, no lameness on walk cwct for arthritis and dermatitis 2/28//17 Hx: Dermatitis, alopecia. Behavior has noted that pt occasionally lifts LHL at rest. S: Nervous, panting, jumping up on door of room. Muzzled for brief exam focusing on hind legs. O: BAR-H, BCS 5/9, MMs pink H/L: NSR, NMA. Panting, quiet lung sounds. M/S/I: Decreased weight bearing on left hind leg. Large amount of medial buttressing in both stifles. Crepitus in right stifle – left stifle “popped” audibly when flexed. Decreased extension of both hips. A: 1. Dermatitis, conjunctivitis 2. Arthritis in both stifles and hips P: Rec stifle/hip rads. Add Rimadyl 100 mg PO SID x10 days. Consider other therapies to decrease pain and improve QOL. 1088 —– 02/26/17 10:33 S: sweet, much more energetic today but still slow O: well hydrated EENT: mild dental tartar, OS purulent dc, approx 2mm mass on upper OS lid, nares clear; AU = severe stenosis erythema and brown waxy dc (AS >>AD), bot ear pinnae are lichinefied Int: periocular alopecia and crusting OS >>OD, lichinefication on ventral abdomen, thickned distended nipples Lnn: WNL CV: NMA, s&s pulses, pink moist mm Resp: clear lungs, eupnic Abd: SNP UG: female, suspect spay scar palpable on ventral abd midline, distended nipples, small vulva, no vulvar dc MS: 4x ambulatory, no obvious lameness on walk, BCS 5/9, decrease ROM in LHL on hip extension & stifle flexion Neuro: QAR, PLRs WNL, CPs WNL x4, no ataxia A: severe dermatitis/pyderma P: cwct 500mg Cephalexin PO SID x 10 d medicated bath px: good

02/25/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
02/25/17 15:31 Diamond is shy around strangers and will growl if approached too fast. She lives with kids ages 12, 9, and 6 and is relaxed and playful with them. She plays gently with both adults and children. Diamond’s owner never really let her around other dogs so she ignores them on the street. If she’s approached and not given space, she will growl and show teeth. She has never spent time around cats so it’s unknown how she would react. She has never bitten another animal or human. During loud noises such as storms, Diamond is alert and usually goes to lay on her doggy bed in the corner. Her owner says she isn’t bothered when her food bowl, treats, and toys are taken away and doesn’t need to be pulled off furniture because she gets down on her own when told to. Her owner also says she doesn’t need to be held or restrained from something she wants cause she listens to “leave it” command. She isn’t bothered when awoken from her slumber and loves bath and brushing time. She never had her nails trimmed because the cement filed them down when she runs. She barks when someone unfamiliar approaches her home or humans and will keep barking until she senses from her humans that it is okay. Diamond’s owner describes her as friendly, affectionate, playful, and mellow. She has a medium activity level but when she’s ready to play enjoys fetch with balls. Her owner loves how loyal she is and her favorite activities include running around outside and playing with balls. When her owner is home, she tends to hang out in the same room. She’s kept mostly indoors and sleeps in her bed in her owner’s room. She’s very house-trained and never goes potty indoors. When outside, she goes potty wherever she can pick up a scent. When left home alone, she’s well-behaved and has never been crated. Diamond knows sit, stay, come, down, and leave it. For exercise she enjoys off-leash walks where she stays close to her owner or wanders but comes when called and on-leash brisk walks/runs and won’t pull. She eats Pedigree dry food, two cups, three cups, twice a day. She enjoys any type of house food given to her. On intake, counselor had owner put collar on her to stress her out less. Counselor pet her back once she laid down and her body was very stiff. She allowed petting.

03/06/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Deep in her heart, somewhere beneath that neglected coat and behind those weepy eyes, Diamond’s beautiful spirit still burns brightly. A little shy and unused to the company of other dogs, Diamond’s still trying hard to be brave and happily snarfles the treats I offer before accepting a leash and dashing outside just as eagerly as any puppy. After taking care of all her business she focuses on the more important business of exploring her new ‘hood and calmly passes other dogs with no issues at all. While modeling a scarf for our photo shoot, Diamond accepts my petting with gentle stoicism and it’s easy to believe she lived in relaxed harmony with ‘her kids’ aged from 6 to 12 years old and shared food, space and toys without complaint. With age comes wisdom and she already knows commands for sit, stay, come, down, and leave it and follows them to a T. Diamond does sometimes bark at strangers who approach her family but once she knows they’re friendly we’re told she warms right up. Her favorite activities include running around outside and playing with balls so for the perfect balance between cushy couch potato and fun-loving baseball buddy, look no further! She even loves a good bath’n’brush and when better nutrition and health care have spruced up her looks you can go all out on a pampering spa day for this special diva. Diamonds in the rough don’t come any more deserving than our sweet middle-aged girl and all she wants is a chance to shine again. Come to the Manhattan Care Center and discover your very own not-so-hidden treasure today.

Another volunteer writes: I know a soccer mom when I see one. Diamond is a pro..True, she was at the back of her kennel when I came for her but then, she rushed out to do her business. She did her “shy things” with me, at first but when I showed her the ball, her jaw dropped and her eyes lit up. What an athlete, what zeal. There was passion in her mind and body…She was one with the tennis ball…All of a sudden, her shyness was gone, she came to me, accepted caresses, ate treats and went for a speedy walk around the block . What a turn around….I never knew the power of tennis balls…When I came back to say good night, she was laying comfortably at her door and lifted her stern face where I could still see a flame burning…Diamond has it still in her…..

02/28/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile 2/25/17 Spayed, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults and children (ages twelve, nine, and six) Behavior toward strangers: Shy, will growl if approached quickly Behavior toward children: Relaxed and playful with the children she lived with Behavior toward dogs: Ignores dogs she sees outside, will growl if they approach her. Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Diamond’s is described her as friendly, affectionate, playful, and mellow with a medium activity level. Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 2/28/17 Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, her tail is downs, body stiff, mouth closed. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body low and a bit fearful. Squeeze 1: 3. Dog closes mouth, becomes stiff. Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Flank squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Diamond appeared very fearful in the assessment room, trembling, sitting by the door, and avoiding contact with people. She displayed no social behavior but did allow handling. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Proximity Sensitive: These dogs have had a poor history of social experience with other dogs or could be extremely fearful in the shelter environment. They are socially shy and may exhibit fearful body posturing (tucked tail, head low, snarling etc), defensive posturing (lunging, barking, snarling etc.) or physically avoid/ignore other dogs. They will emit warning signals to the other dog to back away but if they are forced to interact they may snap. PLAYGROUP: Diamond has not yet been comfortable interacting with other dogs in the care center. According to her former owner she has not previously interacted with other dogs. The behavior department recommends allowing Diamond to decompress in a single-dog residence before following up on her behavior around other dogs. Future introductions to unfamiliar dogs should always be conducted slowly. Diamond should never be forced to interact with other dogs if uncomfortable doing so. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 2/25/17 During her initial medical examination, Diamond struggled throughout.

ENERGY LEVEL: Diamond’s previous owner described her as having a medium activity level. In the care center, she displays a low activity level. IN-SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: 3/3/17 Diamond is showing some deterioration in the kennel, likely due to the stressful environment. She does not always approach the front of the kennel when visited, often remaining curled in a tight ball. We are concerned that this decline will continue and recommend that she move to a stable home environment as soon as possible. 3/6/17 Diamond has benefited from positive interactions with slow introductions. Diamond should be introduced to new people at her own pace. When she shows obvious attention-seeking behaviors, the person should reciprocate only when they feel truly comfortable with physical touch towards Diamond and at their discretion. New people should also understand and respect her signals of discomfort to ensure the likelihood of a healthy relationship. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience adopter, adult-only home _X_No children (under 13): Due to Diamond’s history of growling at people who approach her quickly and due to her fear level at the care center, we feel that an adult only home would be most beneficial at the time. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Diamond’s previous owner reported that she would growl at strangers who approach her quickly. At the care center, she has appeared fearful, trembling and avoiding direct contact with new people. It is important to always go slow and give Diamond the option to walk away from any social interaction. Diamond should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Diamond’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Diamond would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings.)

02/27/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Diamond has not yet been comfortable interacting with other dogs in the care center. According to her former owner she has not previously interacted with other dogs. The behavior department recommends allowing Diamond to decompress in a single-dog residence before following up on her behavior around other dogs. Future introductions to unfamiliar dogs should always be conducted slowly. Diamond should never be forced to interact with other dogs if uncomfortable doing so. 2/27: When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Diamond avoids greeting and lip curls once approached by the male greeter. 3/1: Diamond keeps to herself in the yard, tensing when dogs approach. 3/2-3/3: Diamond explores the yard and will lip curl/bare teeth when solicited with play.

02/25/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative S/O: QAR, lethargic, euhydrated, mild malodorous smell EENT: mild periocular alopecia, tiny 2mm mass on upper OS lid AU: moderate canal stenosis with mild brown debris, alopecia of both pinnae UROGEN: possible palpable spay scar, hyperplastic mammary glands with thickened skin LN: prominent popliteal ln, rest NSF H/L: amb x4, BCS 5/9 A: lethargy: r/o underlying metabolic, endocrine, urogen (pyometra), other skin: r/o allergies with secondary skin infection, other hyperplastic mammary glands with thickened skin- r/o secondary to allergies, other OS upper lid mass: r/o benign vs. malignant P: cbc/chem- NSF offered canned food- didn’t eat LRS 500ml SQ SID x3 B-12 0.5ml SQ SID x3 cerenia 10mg/ml: 2.7ml SQ sid x2 mirtazipine 15mg: 1T PO SID x3 otibiotic AU BID x10 once eating consider add on ab’s for skin, if not improving in general, consider abn rads temporary waiver for spay at this time- need to recover from current illness

03/05/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
03/05/17 brief re-exam of mobility QAR in kennel, energetic when on lead eating well mild LHL lameness noted on trot, no lameness on walk cwct for arthritis and dermatitis 2/28//17 Hx: Dermatitis, alopecia. Behavior has noted that pt occasionally lifts LHL at rest. S: Nervous, panting, jumping up on door of room. Muzzled for brief exam focusing on hind legs. O: BAR-H, BCS 5/9, MMs pink H/L: NSR, NMA. Panting, quiet lung sounds. M/S/I: Decreased weight bearing on left hind leg. Large amount of medial buttressing in both stifles. Crepitus in right stifle – left stifle “popped” audibly when flexed. Decreased extension of both hips. A: 1. Dermatitis, conjunctivitis 2. Arthritis in both stifles and hips P: Rec stifle/hip rads. Add Rimadyl 100 mg PO SID x10 days. Consider other therapies to decrease pain and improve QOL. 1088 —– 02/26/17 10:33 S: sweet, much more energetic today but still slow O: well hydrated EENT: mild dental tartar, OS purulent dc, approx 2mm mass on upper OS lid, nares clear; AU = severe stenosis erythema and brown waxy dc (AS >>AD), bot ear pinnae are lichinefied Int: periocular alopecia and crusting OS >>OD, lichinefication on ventral abdomen, thickned distended nipples Lnn: WNL CV: NMA, s&s pulses, pink moist mm Resp: clear lungs, eupnic Abd: SNP UG: female, suspect spay scar palpable on ventral abd midline, distended nipples, small vulva, no vulvar dc MS: 4x ambulatory, no obvious lameness on walk, BCS 5/9, decrease ROM in LHL on hip extension & stifle flexion Neuro: QAR, PLRs WNL, CPs WNL x4, no ataxia A: severe dermatitis/pyderma P: cwct 500mg Cephalexin PO SID x 10 d medicated bath px: good

 

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