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GINGER – 9629

Safe - 10-19-2017 Brooklyn
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SAFE 10/19/17

Ginger

Hello, my name is Ginger. My animal id is #9629. I am a female tan dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 12 years old.

I came into the shelter as a stray on 13-Oct-2017.

Ginger 9629 is at risk for a respiratory infection (CIRDC) and medical condition (geriatric with a possible chronic condition). Behaviorally, Ginger has been timid and fearful in the care center but has allowed all handling. We recommend an adult-only home.

My medical notes are…

Weight: 15.6 lbs

  • Vet Notes

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10-12 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – very sweet but tense, nervous, and whale eyes. 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 clear with nuclear sclerosis ou, ears clean with hair in canals, purulent nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with moderate dental disease and oligodontia, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, distended and very hard, unable to deeply palpate U/G: FI, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c, edematous vulva MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, thinning hair coat with comedones CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: CIRDC Geriatric Distended abdomen r/o Cushing’s vs other endocrine disorder vs other Dental disease Nuclear sclerosis ou Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC CBC/Chem/T4 tomorrow Rec workup for endocrine disease with placement Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x10d Recheck day 5, 10 Move to iso Prognosis: Good to fair SURGERY: permanent waiver from surgery due to age

[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Age] It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.

CBC shows mild non-regenerative anemia Chemistry shows mild elevation in BUN, globulins and cholesterol T4 low end of normal A: R/O anemia of chronic disease, possible hypothroidism P: Continue with current treatment and monitoring plan. Rec freeT4 and canine TSH with placement to confirm hypothyroisism Fair prognosis

Day 5 of doxy, recheck CIRDC S/O: Q/BAR. Attention seeking. EENT: Nuclear sclerosis, mild mucoid nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing A: CIRDC resolving well, R/O hypothyroid P: Continue with current treatment and monitoring plan.

Details on my behavior are…

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

  • Behavior History
  • Behavior Assessment

Date of Intake: 10/13/2017

Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown

Basic Information:: Dog came in as stray history is unknown.

How is this dog around strangers?: Ginger was shy with counselor, she kept a stiff body and client had to place collar on.

How is this dog around children?: unknown

How is this dog around other dogs?: unknown

How is this dog around cats?: unknown

Resource guarding:: unknown

Bite history:: unknown

Other Notes:: unknown

Medical Notes: unknown

For a New Family to Know: unknown

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