GUS GUS – A1120427

Manhattan Center

My name is GUS GUS. My Animal ID # is A1120427.
I am a male white and gray maltese and shih tzu mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/31/2017 from NY 10462, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

08/03/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Gus Gus A1120427 is at risk due to medical condition. Please see exam notes below.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/03/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 6.0 LBS.

Hx: presented with a L sided head tilt S/O BAR, mentally appropriate, sweet boy! good appetite and drinking water but appears to have mild intention tremors L sided head tilt-appears stable to slightly improved today significantly less circling, able to walk in a straight line and turn in both directions mm pk, moist; dental disease heart/lungs clear soft abdomen cryptorchid A L head tilt dental disease cryptorchid P Rec’d MRI if head tilt does not resolve or signs worsen within 5-7 days Rec’d dental cleaning with possible extractions if neurologic condition resolves prognosis: open; appears as if signs could be related to idiopathic vestibular disease which should resolve over the next 5-7 days; in some cases they can have a residual head tilt; other differential, especially if signs do not resolve or worsen would be intracranial neoplasia which although may be managed with steroid therapy temporarily, carries a poor long term prognosis

07/31/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/31/17 16:09 Affectionately named after Cinderella’s new chunky little mouse friend Gus Gus A1120427 our Gus Gus is a small male white & gray small-medium sized breed dog that was found in a park in the Bronx two nights ago. They aren’t able to keep him but stated Gus Gus is friendly, isn’t housebroken, ate canned/dry food mixed and seems to be having a medical condition or perhaps an affect due to a possible injury; Gus Gus has a head tilt, a wobbly gait but wags his tail and wiggles his body from excitement when you speak to him and or pet him. Gus Gus allowed the finder to pick him up, hold him and bring him into our BXAC location. During intake Gus Gus had a loose, wiggly body and allowed all handling. He allowed to be scanned (-) & collared. Gus Gus’ pictures had to be taken while being held due to him shaking/trembling and his head moving around quite a bit due to his condition. Gus Gus seemed to be more at ease when held especially when wrapped in a towel. He allowed to be picked up/held without issue and was then placed into a kennel with ease which was hard for me as I wanted to keep him in my arms.

08/03/2017 WEB MEMO

08/01/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 7/31/17 Unaltered Male, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 8/1/17 Summary: Due to his current medical condition, Gus Gus is not an appropriate candidate for a SAFER assessment at this time. The behavior department believes Gus Gus would benefit best from placement with a New Hope Rescue who can meet his needs medically and then assess behavior once he is in a stable environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Gus Gus to new and unfamiliar situations. Gus Gus appears to be calm, he has allowed all handling in shelter without any issue and attempts to seek handler attention. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Summary INTAKE BEHAVIOR Upon intake, Gus Gus had a loose, wiggly body. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 7/31/17 During his initial medical exam, Gus Gus was social and allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Gus Gus so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium-low level of activity. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to his current health condition, Gus Gus is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time. The behavior department believes Gus Gus would benefit best from placement with a New Hope Rescue who can meet his needs medically and then assess behavior once he is in a stable environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Gus Gus to new and unfamiliar situations. Gus Gus appears to be calm, he has allowed all handling in shelter without any issue and attempts to seek handler attention.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
No Group Behavior Summary

08/01/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5-10 years old based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative on LVT intake History : Stray, no health hx available Subjective: Very friendly – allows all handling, puts paws up on my shoulders, whines when I put him back in the kennel. Also anxious – panting, moves constantly, doesn’t sit still. Ate some food this morning – difficult to eat due to head tilt but pt can eat and drink. Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate to severe tartar and moderate gingivitis on all teeth, adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact, cryptorchid. Right testicle is in scrotum; left testicle is not palpable. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Alert, appears to be well-oriented. Sniffs and runs around the room, able to run in a perfectly straight line. Has moderate head tilt to the left. No signs of ataxia, nystagmus, tremors or other neurological problem. Rectal: Normal externally CBC/chemistry – BUN is 30, otherwise all is unremarkable. (Normal creatinine at 0.8.) Assessment 1. Moderate head tilt – R/O idiopathic vs. otitis media (no sign otitis externa) vs. brain tumor vs. other cause 2. Cryptorchid 3. Age was listed as 10 months – dentition is more consistent with 5-10 year old dog 4. Slight elevation in BUN – R/O pre-renal vs. muscle wasting vs. other cause Plan: 1. Cerenia 5 mg PO SID x5 days for possible nausea 2. Recommend CT scan of head/brain if this doesn’t resolve in a few days to a week Prognosis: Guarded to good, depending on the cause. Idiopathic vestibular disease occurs randomly in older dogs and usually resolves rapidly, although there can be some residual effects. A brain tumor would carry a much worse prognosis. SURGERY: Temporary waiver at ACC due to torticollis. Neuter is highly recommended in the long run, however, due to the very high risk of cryptorchid testicles becoming cancerous. 1088

08/03/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
Hx: presented with a L sided head tilt S/O BAR, mentally appropriate, sweet boy! good appetite and drinking water but appears to have mild intention tremors L sided head tilt-appears stable to slightly improved today significantly less circling, able to walk in a straight line and turn in both directions mm pk, moist; dental disease heart/lungs clear soft abdomen cryptorchid A L head tilt dental disease cryptorchid P Rec’d MRI if head tilt does not resolve or signs worsen within 5-7 days Rec’d dental cleaning with possible extractions if neurologic condition resolves prognosis: open; appears as if signs could be related to idiopathic vestibular disease which should resolve over the next 5-7 days; in some cases they can have a residual head tilt; other differential, especially if signs do not resolve or worsen would be intracranial neoplasia which although may be managed with steroid therapy temporarily, carries a poor long term prognosis

 

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