HARLEY – A1096173

Brooklyn Center

My name is HARLEY. My Animal ID # is A1096173.
I am a female white and brown am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 11/07/2016 from NY 11207, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/18/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 50.4 LBS.

11/18/16 Behavior staff reporting frequent regurgitation of food on walks and during PG S/O: BARH. Active, attention seeking, allows all handling. eating well, reports of normal defecating EENT: Teeth clean, eyes clear, no ocular discharge, mild seromucoid nasal discharge H/L: Lungs clear on auscultation, no murmurs/arrhythmias, coughing on chest coupage ABD: Normal abdominal palpation, soft and comfortable M/S: ambulatory x 4, no apparent lameness INTEG: ~3cm masses at both elbows NEURO: Mentally appropriate U/G: Female A: CIRDC, hygromas unchanged P: Rec doxycycline 300mg po q24 x 10 days. continue to monitor while at bacc excellent prognosis 11/12/16 Recheck masses at elbows (Hygroma) and wound at ventral neck S/O: BARH. Active, attention seeking, allows all handling EENT: Teeth clean, eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge, ears wnl INTEG: ~3-4cm round, semi-firm masses at caudal elbows bilateral, left side more fluctuant than right; non-painful. Wound at ventral neck healing well, superficial with no signs of infection, mild scabbing A: Bilateral hygroma; resolving wound, likely from collar P: Aspirated ~13ml of slightly viscous serosanguinous fluid from right elbow, hygroma immediately returned to original size. Surgical consult recommended, may require surgical excision and follow up medical care (pressure bandages and padded bedding). Good prognosis with appropriate treatment and care 11/08/16 VET CHECK – CHECK MASSES AT ELBOWS AND WOUND AT NECK BAR. VERY ACTIVE AND ATTENTION SEEKING. BCS 5/9 TEETH CLEAN, EYES CLEAR, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION; NORMAL ABDOMINAL PALPATION AMBULATORY X 4, ~3CM ROUND SEMI-FIRM SQ MASSES CAUDAL TO BOTH ELBOWS SUPERFICIAL WOUND AT VENTRAL NECK FEMALE A: WOUND – LIKELY FROM EMBEDDED COLLAR; BILATERAL ELBOW MASSES – R/O HYGROMA VS OTHER P: CLEANED WOUND AND APPLIED THIN LAYER OF SSD. NO SYSTEMIC TREATMENT INDICATED AT THIS TIME. REC NOLVASAN AND SSD Q24 X 3 DAYS. ELBOW MASSES MAY REQUIRE SURGICAL DRAINAGE AND PADDED BEDDING FOR SEVERAL WEEKS BEFORE RESOLUTION. EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

11/07/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/07/16 14:23 Upon intake Harley was veery excited. She jumped around a lot and her body was loose and wiggly. She allowed all handling.

11/17/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Harley is so great she has us singing a cheer about her: H is for “How about a game of fetch?” Harley retrieves the ball and drops it on command! A is for “Always ready to go for a walk!” She walks nicely on the leash and seems housetrained. R is for “Really, really sweet!” Harley has a gentle, calm demeanor about her. L is for “Love those brindle spots, bat ears, and heart shaped nose with speckles of pink. E is for “Eagerly sits and gives paw on command.” And she’s smart so she can learn more! Y is for “You have to come to the Brooklyn Care Center and ask to meet her today!”

11/09/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unknown Unaltered, Stray Other notes: Upon intake Harley was loose-bodied and excited. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/9/16 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her ears are back, her tail is down, and she has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog jumps on Assessor once play begins. Squeeze 1& 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy: 1.Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you. Summary: No concerns were seen on this assessment DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Harley was surrendered as a stray so her past behavior around dogs is unknown. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Harley engages in and solicits high energy play with male and female dogs. With high energy, sexually motivated males, Harley is nervous but tolerant. She displays a tucked tail and continually spins her rear end away from them as she solicits them to play. The Behavior Department recommends that Harley be placed in a home with dogs that match and are comfortable with her high energy play style. A dog-dog interaction should be conducted to ensure compatibility. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 11/7/16 During her initial medical exam Harley appeared high energy and allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Harley displays a high activity level in the care center. RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of experience)

11/08/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Harley was surrendered as a stray so her past behavior around dogs is unknown. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Harley engages in and solicits high energy play with male and female dogs. With high energy, sexually motivated males, Harley is nervous but tolerant. She displays a tucked tail and continually spins her rear end away from them as she solicits them to play. The Behavior Department recommends that Harley be placed in a home with dogs that match and are comfortable with her high energy play style. A dog-dog interaction should be conducted to ensure compatibility. 11/8: Harley displays very loose and wiggly body language when greeting a novel male dog. She solicits gentle play but is slightly nervous of the male’s face to face greetings -backing away from him. She is tolerant of his mounting behavior. 11/9: In a group of playful female dogs, Harley engages in high energy, body contact play. She displays loose and wiggly body language throughout the interaction. With high energy, sexually motivated males, Harley is nervous but tolerant. She displays a tucked tail and continually spins her rear end away from them as she solicits them to play. 11/10: In a group of playful male and female dogs, Harley is slightly nervous of the high energy play style but is able to engage. She is tolerant of males that attempt to mount her and continues to solicit play. 11/11-11/16: Harley is more confident as she engages in high energy play with male and female dogs. When dogs are not engaging in play with her, she jumps in the middle and solicits.

11/07/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARH – VERY high energy, gives kisses, loves belly rubs, allows all handling F~ 1 year Ears, eyes, nose, throat clear Teeth white *Soft growths behind both elbows appx size of golf balls. VC requested **Healing abrasions and alopecia in a ring below chin; possible outgrown collar? VC requested. Coat otherwise clean. No flea dirt or parasites noted Ambx4 Nails short, a bit ragged. NOSF

11/18/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
11/18/16 Behavior staff reporting frequent regurgitation of food on walks and during PG S/O: BARH. Active, attention seeking, allows all handling. eating well, reports of normal defecating EENT: Teeth clean, eyes clear, no ocular discharge, mild seromucoid nasal discharge H/L: Lungs clear on auscultation, no murmurs/arrhythmias, coughing on chest coupage ABD: Normal abdominal palpation, soft and comfortable M/S: ambulatory x 4, no apparent lameness INTEG: ~3cm masses at both elbows NEURO: Mentally appropriate U/G: Female A: CIRDC, hygromas unchanged P: Rec doxycycline 300mg po q24 x 10 days. continue to monitor while at bacc excellent prognosis 11/12/16 Recheck masses at elbows (Hygroma) and wound at ventral neck S/O: BARH. Active, attention seeking, allows all handling EENT: Teeth clean, eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge, ears wnl INTEG: ~3-4cm round, semi-firm masses at caudal elbows bilateral, left side more fluctuant than right; non-painful. Wound at ventral neck healing well, superficial with no signs of infection, mild scabbing A: Bilateral hygroma; resolving wound, likely from collar P: Aspirated ~13ml of slightly viscous serosanguinous fluid from right elbow, hygroma immediately returned to original size. Surgical consult recommended, may require surgical excision and follow up medical care (pressure bandages and padded bedding). Good prognosis with appropriate treatment and care 11/08/16 VET CHECK – CHECK MASSES AT ELBOWS AND WOUND AT NECK BAR. VERY ACTIVE AND ATTENTION SEEKING. BCS 5/9 TEETH CLEAN, EYES CLEAR, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION; NORMAL ABDOMINAL PALPATION AMBULATORY X 4, ~3CM ROUND SEMI-FIRM SQ MASSES CAUDAL TO BOTH ELBOWS SUPERFICIAL WOUND AT VENTRAL NECK FEMALE A: WOUND – LIKELY FROM EMBEDDED COLLAR; BILATERAL ELBOW MASSES – R/O HYGROMA VS OTHER P: CLEANED WOUND AND APPLIED THIN LAYER OF SSD. NO SYSTEMIC TREATMENT INDICATED AT THIS TIME. REC NOLVASAN AND SSD Q24 X 3 DAYS. ELBOW MASSES MAY REQUIRE SURGICAL DRAINAGE AND PADDED BEDDING FOR SEVERAL WEEKS BEFORE RESOLUTION. EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

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