DRUMSTICK – A1116269

Manhattan Center

My name is DRUMSTICK. My Animal ID # is A1116269.
I am a neutered male black and white shih tzu mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 06/23/2017 from NY 10460, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

07/02/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1116269 Drumstick is At Risk for medical reasons (please see exam below)

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/30/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 15.7 LBS.

6/30 Hx dx with OS bupthalmia, suspect chronic partial proptosis vs retrobulbar mass vs chronic gluacoma vs other S/O BAR no nasla dc, no s/c visual exam only dt previous behavioral aggression in response to handling A: OS bupthlamus vs enothlamus vs partial chronic proptosis vs other P: extend paralube OS x6days

06/23/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/23/17 10:44 Basic Information Drumstick, a five year old black and white, medium sized, small dog, was found tied to a pole outside and brought in by the police. Drumstick’s eyes showed a possible eye infection (Pupil looks shot out and black). Behavior During Intake Upon intake, Drumstick’s body was calm and he allowed to be collard, photographed and put in a kennel.

07/02/2017 WEB MEMO

06/25/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 6/23/17 Unaltered Male, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 6/25/17 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. 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: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Drumstick displayed no concerning behaviors on his assessment and was social throughout. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: 6/25: When introduced off leash to dogs in the care center Drumstick offers brief greeting. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Upon intake, Drumstick was calm and allowed handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 6/23/17 During his initial medical exam, Drumstick was active and allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Drumstick so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity. RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

06/25/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
6/25: When introduced off leash to dogs in the care center Drumstick offers brief greeting. 6/26-28: Drumstick offers brief, polite greeting.

06/23/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5-8 years old based on overall condition and dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive! History : Found tied up outside, no hx available Subjective: Panting, alert. Allows most handling but becomes a bit mouthy about halfway through the exam. Could not do blood draw because pt was too squirmy and stressed. Objective BCS 5/9, MMs pink and moist EENT: OS cornea is black and desiccated, no discharge. Eyelids do not fully close over the globe. OD WNL. Ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact, testicles S/S MSI: Small superficial scratch on dorsolumbar region. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: 1. Corneal scarring 2. Dental disease Plan: Artificial tears (eye lube) OS BID x7 days – may need to continue long-term. Recommend dental cleaning in the near future. Prognosis: Good SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088

06/30/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
6/30 Hx dx with OS bupthalmia, suspect chronic partial proptosis vs retrobulbar mass vs chronic gluacoma vs other S/O BAR no nasla dc, no s/c visual exam only dt previous behavioral aggression in response to handling A: OS bupthlamus vs enothlamus vs partial chronic proptosis vs other P: extend paralube OS x6days

Generated on Jul 2 2017 6:01PM

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