HOOCH – 10599
Safe - 11-5-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 11/05/17
Hooch
Hello, my name is Hooch. My animal id is #10599. I am a male brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 23-Oct-2017.
Hooch is being placed at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Upper Respiratory Disease Complex which is a contagious illness to other dogs. This is treatable in home with a week or two of antibiotics. Hooch is recommended to an experienced dog owner (Experience behavior determination).
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Hooch is for sure a cute pooch, medium sized, cognac in color and owns a very attractive wrinkly face. He is such a good sitter, mostly when treats are involved. He had a bit of a hard time before he came to us. Still, he likes us, humans, and hopes for the best while spending time with us. He comes when called, settles for caresses, seems to know what a ball is, but does not play. Hooch would prefer to be your only forever best friend. I can imagine why. For a while, he will need to be pampered, fed, made to feel safe and loved, to see life as a pet should and not the way he saw it until now. Hooch pulled at my heart strings, and I look forward to being with him and making him feel worthy and wanted each time I am at the care center. Hooch is dreaming…of a home to call his own, and a person to love and belong to.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 55.8 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx. 3-5 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Presents as stray. Friendly, allows all handling with minimal restraint. Subjective: Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective P = 90 R = pant BCS 2/9 EENT: Eyes clear, Moderate brown waxy exudate AU , no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, Mild tartar, approx. 1.5 cm mass on mandible area of 301/401 PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: 2 descended symmetrical testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, alopecia on right pinna CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Underweight Otitis externa Gingival mass- r/o epuli vs neoplasia vs other Alopecia on pinna- r/o trauma vs other Prognosis: Good Plan: Clean ears and apply Claro AU Recommend 3x a day feeding Recommend dental radiographs with FNA / Biopsy of gingival mass SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to underweight
Your newly adopted pet is currently underweight and the staff veterinarians are issuing a temporary waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
ACS reported bloody nasal discharge S/O: QARH. Allows all handling. Perks up when offered food, excellent appetite EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge, mild muco-hemorrhagic, pink mm, gingival mass (fully described in previous exam), underbite, mild dental tartar and wear HL: Clear lung sounds, normal heart sounds, no coughing or sneezing, unable to elicit cough ABD: Soft, non tender MSI: Ambulatory x 4, thin BCS with barrel chest, possibly distended abdomen UG: Male A: R/O CIRDC vs other P: Starting on doxycycline 300mg PO q24 x 14 days. Blood work scheduled for tomorrow, +/- thoracic and abdominal radiographs. Open prognosis pending diagnostics
Progress exam-bloody nasal d/c Subjective: QAR. No c/s/v/d. Bloody nasal d/c noted yesterday but serous nasal d/c today. Objective EENT: serous nasal d/c, no ocular d/c PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: No c/s Assessment: CIRDC Underweight Otitis externa Gingival mass-approx. 1.5 cm mass on mandible area of 301/401- r/o epuli vs neoplasia vs other Alopecia on pinna- r/o trauma vs other Prognosis: Good Plan: Recheck day 7, 10 for CIRDC Trim nails CBC Chem T4 2 view CXR Recommend 3x a day feeding Recommend dental radiographs with FNA / Biopsy of gingival mass Continue doxycycline until 10/7 Move to MACC for isolation
Progress exam-bloody nasal d/c Subjective: QAR. No c/s/v/d. Bloody nasal d/c noted yesterday but serous nasal d/c today. 5% dehydrated. Objective EENT: serous nasal d/c, no ocular d/c PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: No c/s Assessment: CIRDC Underweight Otitis externa Gingival mass-approx. 1.5 cm mass on mandible area of 301/401- r/o epuli vs neoplasia vs other Alopecia on pinna- r/o trauma vs other Leukocytosis with monocytosis and neutrophilia Anemia Prognosis: Good Plan: Recheck day 7, 10 for CIRDC Trim nails, left HL dewclaw overgrown but not embedded. Dewclaw was hard and thickened around nail base. LRS SQ 20ml/kg SID x 3d. First dose given today. CBC-leukocytosis 26.28 (5.05-16.76) with monocytosis 1.63 (0.16-1.12) and neutrophilia 22.45 (2.95-11.64), anemia 26 (37.3-61.7) Chem-wnl T4-wnl 2 view CXR – mild to moderate bronchial pattern Recommend 3x a day feeding Recommend dental radiographs with FNA / Biopsy of gingival mass Continue doxycycline until 11/7 Move to MACC for isolation
Recheck CIRDC-day 7 doxycycline S/O -BAR -barking, appears friendly -sneezing, slightly mucoid nasal discharge -appears eupnic A CIRDC-active P cerenia 60 mg po sid x 3 days recheck in 3 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Date of intake:: 10/23/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 10/25/2017
Look:: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog gently pulls back and whimpers.
Flank squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Flank squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Hooch was relaxed, and calm during the assessment. He was social towards the assessor, and readily allowed handling.
Summary (1):: Hooch was surrender as a stray so his past behavior with other dogs is unknown. 10/24: When off leash at the Care Center, Hooch tenses up, growls and hard barks at the novel female dog through the fence. An off-leash greet is not conducted due to the greeter’s low tolerance for reactive dogs.
Date of intake:: 10/23/2017
Summary:: Unknown
Date of initial:: 10/24/2017
Summary:: Friendly, allowed handling.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: X_ Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to the behaviors that Hooch has shown during playgroup, we feel that Hooch should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that he be socialized in a more controlled setting until his behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed
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