HENRY – A1102203

Brooklyn Center

My name is HENRY. My Animal ID # is A1102203.
I am a neutered male black labrador retr and am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 1 MONTH old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 01/25/2017 from NY 11373, owner surrender reason stated was NO TIME.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/31/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 56.2 LBS.

01/31/17 Seems quieter than normal on rounds. O: QARH. Resting on bed, did not get up when approached. mm=pink, moist, CRT<2 s. EENT: Mucoid nasal discharge, sneezing with a hint of blood. H/L: No coughing. No cough elicited on tracheal palpation. ABD/UG: No vomiting/diarrhea. Recently neutered – castration incision clean, dry, intact. A: CIRDC. P: Move to iso. Rx Doxycycline 100 mg. 2.5 Po q 24 hours x 10 days. Excellent prognosis.

01/25/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
01/25/17 14:14 Basic information: Henry is a Labrador Retriever/ American Pit Bull terrier who was surrendered due to his previous owner not having the time to care for him. Socialization: Around strangers Henry is friendly and plays exuberantly. Henry has spent time with children ages 10 and 7 years old, around them he was relaxed, and played exuberantly. Henry has spent time with one other dog who was a beagle, around him Henry was relaxed and playful. Henry has never been around cats so it is unknown how he will react to being around them. Behavior: Henry has never bitten another person or animal, but is afraid of ironing boards. Henry is friendly when someone touches his food or bowl while he is eating, takes a treat/toy away, pushes/pulls him off of the furniture, holds/restrains him, disturbs him while he is resting/sleeping, gives him a bath, brushes him, or trims his nails. If an unfamiliar person approaches Henry’s family or home he would be friendly toward them. For a New family to Know: Henry is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, mellow and excitable with a high activity level. When at home Henry will follow around his owner and likes to play with all toys. Henry likes to play fetch and tug. Henry was fed dry food from the brand Core. Henry is house trained and rarely has any accidents. When left at home alone Henry will chew on random items when bored. Henry knows the commands sit, come, down and wait. Henry likes brisk walks on a leash. Henry was never walked without a leash. Intake behavior: Henry allowed staff to collar, scan for a microchip and take pictures with no signs of aggression. Henry was very friendly toward staff and enjoyed being pet by staff.

WEB MEMO
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01/29/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile 1/25/17 Neutered, Owner surrender (1 year old in the previous home) Previously lived with: Adults and another dog(beagle) Behavior toward strangers: Has spent time with children (ages 7 and 10 years old); Friendly and plays exuberantly Behavior toward children: Relaxed and playful Behavior toward dogs: Relaxed and playful Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Other notes: Upon intake Henry was very friendly and allowed all handling. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 1/28/17 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity:1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1&2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed. Toy: 1.Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Summary: Henry was friendly and social towards the assessor. PLAYGROUP: According to Henry’s previous owner, Henry was relaxed and playful with a beagle. When off leash at the Care Center, Henry displays a nervous but soft posture with a novel female. He initially explores his surrounding, but when he re-approaches the her, he becomes sexually motivated. He presently mounts the greeter, ignoring the handler’s interruptions. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 1/26/17 During his medical examination, Henry was social and allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (Suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

01/26/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Henry’s previous owner, Henry was relaxed and playful with a beagle. 1/26: When off leash at the Care Center, Henry displays a nervous but soft posture with a novel female. He initially explores his surrounding, but when he re-approaches the her, he becomes sexually motivated. He presently mounts the greeter, ignoring the handler’s interruptions. 1/31: In a group of playful male and female dogs, Henry solicits and engages in gentle play. He may attempt to mount male and female dogs, but is able to continue to play when solicited.

01/26/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
01/26/17 Microchip scan neg. O: BARH. Social but gets agitated with increased handling. Muzzled for portions of exam and for vaccines. Allowed all exam. ORAL: All adult teeth erupted, excellent dental condition. EENT: No oculonasal discharge. Mild periocular erythema. AU- mod. erythema, pruruitis, mild tan discharge. Ears seem uncomfortable. H/L: HR=120, RR=pant. Lungs clear, no murmurs/arrhythmias. No coughing. ABD/UG: Intact male, both testicles palpable. Palpation WNL. MS: Amb x 4, no lameness. INTEG: Erythema, thin fur between digits all 4 paws. Erythema and areas of thin fur over flanks, thorax, distal limbs. Pruritis. A: Age est 1 year. Otitis externa AU. Pododermatitis. Suspect allergic dermatitis – r/o atopy, food allergies, FAD. P: OK for castration surgery. Rx Mometamax 5 drops AU q 24 hours x 7 days. Rx Benadryl 50 mg 1 PO BID x 10 days. Rx Rimadyl 100 mg 1 PO q 24 hours x 7 days. Rx Cephalexin 500 mg 1 PO BID x 14 days. Good prognosis with appropriate management. May need ongoing treatment for allergic skin disease (antihistamines, EFA supplementation, novel protein diet, etc.).

01/31/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
01/31/17 Seems quieter than normal on rounds. O: QARH. Resting on bed, did not get up when approached. mm=pink, moist, CRT<2 s. EENT: Mucoid nasal discharge, sneezing with a hint of blood. H/L: No coughing. No cough elicited on tracheal palpation. ABD/UG: No vomiting/diarrhea. Recently neutered – castration incision clean, dry, intact. A: CIRDC. P: Move to iso. Rx Doxycycline 100 mg. 2.5 Po q 24 hours x 10 days. Excellent prognosis.

 

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