ETNA – A1111254

Brooklyn Center

My name is ETNA. My Animal ID # is A1111254.
I am a female white and gray pit bull. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 05/07/2017 from NY 11208, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

05/10/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Etna A1111254 is at risk due to New Hope Only behavior

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/08/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 42.2 LBS.

05/08/17 Recheck exam under sedation – dog would not allow good exam last night. Sedated with 0.6cc Telazol for procedure S/O: Sedated. mm=pink, moist, CRT<2 s. HR=124, RR=16. BCS=5/9. ORAL: Minimal calculus or dental staining. No oral lesions. EENT: No oculonasal discharge. Ears clean AU. H/L: Lungs clear, no murmurs/arrhythmias. ABD/UG: No palpable masses/organomegaly. Unspayed female. MS: Sedated – not able to evaluate gait. Very muscular condition, no palpable limb abnormalities. PLN: No enlargements noted. INTEG: Soft, mobile, irregular, mobile mammary mass at left 3rd mammary gland. No other masses palpable. Moist wound on dorsum of nose as noted yesterday. A: Age est 4-6 yrs. Mammary mass – r/o benign vs malignant. P: CBC/CHEM panel: CBC: Mild lymphopenia (1.00 K/uL, range 1.05-5.10), rest WNL. CHEM: ALB 4.1 g/dL (2.3-4.0) ALT 126 U/L (10-125) TBIL 1.7 mg/dL (0.0-0.9) Rest WNL. Assessment: Results unremarkable; minor changes in two liver values not clinically significant. Would be OK for surgical removal of mammary mass if that were elected. Fair to good prognosis with appropriate management – surgical removal and biopsy of mass recommended.

05/07/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/07/17 09:39am not easy to handle

05/11/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Etna, where have you been all my life?! This lady has swept me off my feet! She is a little dirty but super beautiful, and those David Bowie eyes can’t be beat. She is wiggly when I approached her cage, walks nicely outside (and checks in with me bunches!), and seems housebroken. As if that weren’t enough, little did I know the tricks Etna would bust out of her sleeve once she learned I had snacks! She sits, gives paw, lays down, rolls over, AND does the most adorable both-paws-stretched-skyward move. She loves to play with toys and throws them for herself or teases me with them. She might get a little jumpy in excitement but when she did so with me, she quickly fizzled out and flopped over into a kiss filled belly rub! She is truly sweet, affectionate and fun! I found Etna, now it’s your turn…she is waiting at Brooklyn ACC!

05/10/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
CANINE BEHAVIOR EVALUATION for Etna A1111254 KNOWN HISTORY: None 05/07/17 Intact female, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 05/11/17 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, her tail is between his legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, a bit fearful Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed or back. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed or back. Toy: 5. Dog growls and snaps Summary: Etna sought out affection from handlers and displayed social behavior though showed concern with approach when engaged with toy item. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: When off leash at the Care Center, Etna mostly keeps to herself in a group of male and female dogs. She occasionally displays assertive posturing, but responds well to handler interruptions. Etna was brought in as a stray so her past behavior around other dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Etna be placed with resident dogs that match her calm sociability. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 05/07/17 During her initial medical examination, Etna was tense and growling. ENERGY LEVEL: Etna has displayed a medium activity level in the care center, we recommend providing daily mental and physical stimulation.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Recommend no dog parks: Due to Etna’s displays of assertive posturing, and for that behavior to potentially not be received well by other dogs, the Behavior Department recommends that she only be socialized in a more controlled environment. _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Etna has been active and at times difficult to restrain in the care center, though has generally been responsive to human cues and has been observed to display some social behavior. However, she showed a highly concerning behavior over the toy during the SAFER assessment, quickly escalating to a bite of the assess-a-hand when an attempt was made to remove the toy. We cannot be certain if this behavior may appear in a home environment though we are concerned at this quick arousal and escalation so we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can further investigate this behavior in a stable home environment and provide any necessary behavior Potential challenges: _X_Resource guarding: Etna escalated to a bite over the toy on the SAFER assessment, which may manifest as guarding behavior in a future home. If it does, we recommend only force-free, reward-based behavior modification to address the challenges. _X_Handling/touch sensitivity: Etna has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times, especially when a person is reaching over her. It is important to always go slow and give Etna the option to walk away from any social interaction. Etna should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Etna’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Etna would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Though observed to be human-social, Etna may need time to warm up to the handler as she initially presents as a fearful dog, avoiding contact, shying away from direct touch. We recommend allowing Etna to interact at her own pace, force-free, rewarding based training is advised when introducing her to new/unfamiliar situations.

05/08/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash at the Care Center, Etna mostly keeps to herself in a group of male and female dogs. She occasionally displays assertive posturing, but responds well to handler interruptions. Etna was brought in as a stray so her past behavior around other dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Etna be placed with resident dogs that match her calm sociability. 5/8: Etna approaches the gate with a tense posture. She is hesitant to greet the male helper dog and when she does she begins to stand tall, erecting her tail and ears. After being interrupted, Etna loosens up and offers a few bounces but does not engage in any play. 5/9: Etna displays softer body language when greeting a novel female dog. Once in the pen, she displays slightly assertive body language by standing tall behind the other female and following her around. She responds well to handler interruptions and explores the pen. 5/10: Etna mostly keeps to herself in a group of calm male and female dogs.

05/07/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
05/07/17 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? No. History : Stray dog, no history available at time of exam. Subjective: Observed Behavior – Tense, growling, difficult to examine. Allows limited handling only, muzzled for safety. Evidence of Cruelty seen – No. Evidence of Trauma seen – No. Objective : BARH. HR=120, RR=28. BCS=5/9. ORAL: Not assessed. EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted. H/L: NSR, NMA. Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Tense, will not allow deep palpation. U/G: Female, no spay scar. MS: Ambulatory x 4, no lameness. INTEG: Full, dirty haircoat. 1.5 cm open wound on dorsum of nose, mild bleeding and purulent discharge. Left 3rd mammary gland enlarged, with 2 cm x 3 cm soft mass palpable. No warmth or discharge on palpation. Right caudal two mammary glands enlarged, soft, no masses. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities. A: Approx 6 yr old female dog with small infected wound on nose, soft mammary mass. Can’t completely rule out mastitis. P: Start Clavamox 25 mg. 1 PO BID x 10 days. Monitor wound and mammary gland. Fair prognosis with appropriate management. Waiver from OVH surgery due to mammary mass.

05/08/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
05/08/17 Recheck exam under sedation – dog would not allow good exam last night. Sedated with 0.6cc Telazol for procedure S/O: Sedated. mm=pink, moist, CRT<2 s. HR=124, RR=16. BCS=5/9. ORAL: Minimal calculus or dental staining. No oral lesions. EENT: No oculonasal discharge. Ears clean AU. H/L: Lungs clear, no murmurs/arrhythmias. ABD/UG: No palpable masses/organomegaly. Unspayed female. MS: Sedated – not able to evaluate gait. Very muscular condition, no palpable limb abnormalities. PLN: No enlargements noted. INTEG: Soft, mobile, irregular, mobile mammary mass at left 3rd mammary gland. No other masses palpable. Moist wound on dorsum of nose as noted yesterday. A: Age est 4-6 yrs. Mammary mass – r/o benign vs malignant. P: CBC/CHEM panel: CBC: Mild lymphopenia (1.00 K/uL, range 1.05-5.10), rest WNL. CHEM: ALB 4.1 g/dL (2.3-4.0) ALT 126 U/L (10-125) TBIL 1.7 mg/dL (0.0-0.9) Rest WNL. Assessment: Results unremarkable; minor changes in two liver values not clinically significant. Would be OK for surgical removal of mammary mass if that were elected. Fair to good prognosis with appropriate management – surgical removal and biopsy of mass recommended.

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