GNOCCHI – 15210
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1-25-2018 Manhattan
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SAFE 01/25/18
Gnocchi
Hello, my name is Gnocchi. My animal id is #15210. I am a desexed male tan dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 02-Dec-2017.
Gnocchi is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infectious Disease Respiratory Complex which is contagious to other dogs. Gnocchi will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. There are no known behavior concerns for Gnocchi, average determination.
Gnocchi is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex which is contagious to other dogs. Gnocchi will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. He will also require warm compress due to his scrotal hematoma. There are no behavior concerns for Gnocchi at this time, average determination.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Just like his namesake, Gnocchi is petite, buttery soft and absolutely delicious! I can’t get enough of this sweet boy and since our first date he’s skyrocketed to the top of my ‘must see’ list each time I visit the Care Center. A true gentleman in everything he does, Gnocchi waits sooo patiently on his bed for his turn to go out, appealing to passers by with puppy dog eyes that seem custom designed to melt hearts. Who could resist that adorably freckled face? Certainly not this girl! As you’d expect, Gnocchi walks like a dream on leash and doesn’t object to being dressed in a coat either and he sits like a champ to nibble treats lightly from my hand when it’s time for photos. Snuggles and kisses are appreciated and reciprocated in kind and I can’t imagine a better couch cuddle buddy than Gnocchi, his beautiful head lightly resting on your knees, jowls smushed to either side as he sighs with contentment before relaxing into a nap. Sounds like heaven on earth to me! Our good boy rocked his behavior assessment but as of this writing he’s still very shy around other dogs so will need slow introductions to new four-legged friends. When it comes to the two-legged variety of course, he’s very much open for business! Gnocchi is the perfect ‘comfort food’ for the soul and he’s ready and waiting to charm his way into your heart today. Please don’t make him wait too long… Another volunteer writes: Never being one to pass up a helping of Gnocchi (my favorite comfort food), I certainly wasn’t going to pass up spending time with this cuddle boy. Named well, his coat is as soft as cream, his tail wags with friendship to all, he loves to cuddle and give gentle kisses, and is as sweet and soft as the food after which he was named. Housetrained, good on the leash, he enjoys treats, taking them gently from my hand. Gnocchi did the cutest thing ever as we walked back into the building and I wish I had my camera ready. In the foyer there’s a large mural of a dog, and he stood up against it, looking at the dog and wagging his tail. How long can you hold the ‘awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww’? Gnocchi has quickly achieved staff and volunteer favorite status, and that’s no surprise. His calm, easy and sweet manner is bound to make him your favorite, too.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 59.125 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-3 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: bar Observed Behavior – sweet and friendly, wanted to be pet and hugged Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P = 100 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears mild wax debris, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: slab fracture right maxillary carnassial PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: mi x 2 MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, but dirty CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: na Assessment: 2-3 yr mi pit dental fracture Prognosis: excellent needs to have fractured tooth extracted Plan: ok for sx and adoption rec: dental to remove fractured rt max carnassial tooth SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Post-op neuter, was brought to medical by volunteer dog-walker for recheck due to scrotal swelling: S/O: BARH BCS 4/9 T: 102.3 – mild serous nasal discharge, sneeze and mod. hacking cough – scrotum is mod. swollen with mod. amount of bruising around prepuce and scrotum; does not feel warm to touch and no discharge at this time; allowed palpation and did not seem too uncomfortable at this time – amb x 4, snp abd. A: early CIRDC vs other – mod. scrotal hematoma vs other P: Doxy 300 mg PO SID x 14 days – Cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 3 days — cont. post-op pain meds, e-collar on + warm compress on scrotum + recheck
Notes entered for 1088. Neuter incision: scrotal hematoma 8×15 cm, appears soft, no necrotic tissue seen. Extend Rimadyl from the 10th to the 18th for a 10 day pain management treatment, add BID hot compresses x7 days. 1088
Currently being treated for scrotal hematoma at the ASPCA
Hx: Neutered on 11/7/17 at the ASPCA, developed CIRDC on 11/8/17 and was diagnosed with a scrotal hematoma that same day. Pt was sent back to ASPCA for initial treatment of the hematoma; he came back here today. S: Energetic, tail wagging, very friendly O: BAR-H, MMs pink and moist EENT: Mild SND, clean eyes/ears H/L: Sniffling and sneezing, not ausculted M/S/I: Amb x4, scrotum large and erythematous/purple A: 1. Scrotal hematoma 2. CIRDC P: Continue treatments as scheduled – Rimadyl, doxycycline, warm compresses 1088
Brief recheck — CIRDC and scrotal hematoma Day 8 on doxycycline. Mild coughing during exam, no visible ocular or nasal discharge. Normal RR/RE. Scrotal hematoma still present. Left side of hematoma is soft and flucctuant, right side is more firm. P: cont doxy, until 12/22 cont rimadyl, until 12/18 restart warm compressing scrotal hematoma BID recheck 12/22
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake Gnocchi allowed all handling. Officers stated that he was somewhat shy and growled once. When greeted he had a loose body and wagging tail. He allowed all handling, was receptive to head and body touches, stood on top of the counselors lap to be petted on his head and allowed counselor to collar him.
Date of intake:: 12/2/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/3/2017
Look:: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Gnocchi approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He solicited attention by placing his head in the assessor’s lap. He allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary:: Based on observation made in our care, slow introductions are recommended between Gnocchi and respectful dogs. Gnocchi’s history around other dogs is unknown due to arriving as a stray.
Summary (1):: 12/3: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Gnocchi is completely avoidant of any approach.
Summary (2):: 12/6: Gnocchi is polite when greeting a calm male dog.
Date of initial:: 12/2/2017
Summary:: Gnocchi was sweet and social.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Gnocchi so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displayed a medium level of activity.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Gnocchi consistently displays highly social behavior with his human caretakers outside of his kennel. He maintains a loose wiggly body throughout interactions and solicits attention from handlers.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
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