JOSIE – 10210
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11-1-2017 Brooklyn
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SAFE 11/01/17
Josie
Hello, my name is Josie. My animal id is #10210. I am a desexed female brown brindle dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 19-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – not good with resident animals.
Josie is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Upper Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 44 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~3-4 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : o/s, DOH hold Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – very sweet but nervous, tense, with tail tucked. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – yes Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear with periocular soft tissue swelling OS, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild dental tartar, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS-spay scar noted on ventrum, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, multiple superficial bite wounds on left side of face with swelling from neck to periocular, small puncture wound on right from paw dorsally, no active d/c from any of the wounds CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Bite wounds on left side of face with swelling Bite wound on dorsal RF paw Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC DOH hold Rimadyl 4.4mg/kg SQ once today Start rimadyl 4.4mg/kg PO SID x7d starting tomorrow until 10/28 Start cephalexin 30mg/kg PO BID x10d Recheck in 5, 10 days Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: spayed
Day 5 of treatment, recheck wounds S/O: QARH. Nervous, allowed all handling EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing MS: Ambulatory x 4, no apparent lameness INTEG: Healing wounds at right dorsal paw and proximal to carpus, no swelling or signs of infection; healing wounds with mild swelling to left side of face (most swelling just under mandible), wounds scabbing over, no discharge or signs of infection A: old, healing wounds to right front distal limb and left side of face. Swelling significantly improved since intake P: Continue with current treatment and monitoring plan. Excellent prognosis
Coughing/sneezing noted on rounds board S/O: QAR. No c/s/v/d noted EENT: No nasal or ocular d/c L: No c/s, eupneic A: Healing wounds to right front distal limb and left side of face P: Monitor for CIRDC tomorrow Continue cephalexin until 10/30 Continue rimadyl until 10/28 Recheck bite wounds 10/30 Good prognosis
Coughing/sneezing noted on rounds board 10/27 S/O: QAR. No c/s/v/d noted EENT: No nasal or ocular d/c L: No c/s, eupneic A: Healing wounds to right front distal limb and left side of face P: CTM while at BACC Continue cephalexin until 10/30 Recheck bite wounds 10/30 Good prognosis
Progress exam-recheck bite wounds and monitor CIRDC History : o/s, DOH hold 10/20 with multiple bite wounds on face and paw-started on rimadyl and cephalexin. Subjective: BARH. sneezing multiple times during exam. No c/v/d. Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, serous nasal discharge noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic U/G: FS, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, multiple superficial bite wound scars on left side of face-healed with a few small scabs left, no swelling, small scars on RF paw CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: CIRDC Bite wounds on left side of face with swelling-healed Bite wound on dorsal RF paw-healed Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC DOH hold D/c rimadyl D/c cephalexin Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO BID x10d until 11/9 Recheck in 7, 10 days Prognosis: Excellent
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
During intake Josie warmed up after a few minutes. She allowed the counselor to collar and take her picture with no problems.
Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed
Basic Information:: Josie is a 3 year old Brown brindle and white spayed female dog who was surrendered by her owner due to the fact she can not have pets in her home. Owner stated that Josie was given to her as a gift when she was 3 months old.
Previously lived with:: foster parent for 3 weeks
How is this dog around strangers?: Owner stated that when around strangers Josie is shy for a few minutes but will warm up. When playing with adults Josie is gentle.
How is this dog around children?: Josie has not spent time around children so it is unknown how she will react.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Josie has spent time around other dogs for the past few weeks. When around the dogs she is usually relaxed and affectionate. She did become aggressive and bit one of the dogs after being in the home with the dog for the past 3 weeks. When playing with other dogs Josie is gentle.
How is this dog around cats?: Josie has not spent time around cats in the home so it is unknown how she will react.
Resource guarding:: If someone was to touch her food treats or toys she isn’t bothered.
Bite history:: Josie has never bitten a person but she has bitten another dog before.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Other Notes:: Owner stated that overall Josie behaves well.During fire works or loud noises she is nervous. She isn’t bothered if she is restrained pushed off the couch or disturbed while she sleeps. Josie enjoys being bathed and brushed. She also enjoys swimming. When having her nails trimmed she will struggle to get away.If someone unfamiliar approaches her house or family member she will bark.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: No reported medical concerns.
For a New Family to Know: Owner described Josie as friendly affectionate and shy. When at home she will follow her owner around.She likes to play with balls and stuffed toys. Josie has been kept mostly indoors and eats both wet and dry food. Josie is very much house trained and never has accidents. When using the bathroom outside she will go on the grass or cement.When left alone in the house or yard she is well behaved. She has been crated and does well for several hours. Josie knows how to sit, come when called, lay down and stay. She is used to brisk walks on the leash and playing in the yard. When off the leash she will run away.
Date of intake:: 10/19/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender (in previous home 3 years, obtained at 3 months old)
Previously lived with:: Adult in a foster home
Behavior toward strangers:: Initially shy, warms up, gentle
Behavior toward children:: Unknown
Behavior toward dogs:: Generally relaxed and affectionate, had a scuffle with one housemate (see Bite History)
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: Yes, has bitten another dog. In the foster home Josie lived with 2 other spayed female large-breed dogs; she got along well with one but not with the other (few details provided). While preparing food for the dogs recently, Josie and the resident dog got into a fight. The foster yelled, Josie released and ran away. The result of the scuffle was wounds and swelling to the faces of both dogs. Josie has no reported bite history with humans.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Josie is described as affectionate and shy with a medium activity level.
Date of assessment:: 10/31/2017
Look:: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, body posture is stiff and fearful, tail is low and not moving. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
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:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Toy:: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you.
Summary:: Initially Josie was a bit fearful during the handling assessment. She allowed handling with a tense body posture, tail tucked, trembles, but quickly warms up to the assessor.
Date of intake:: 10/19/2017
Summary:: Josie warmed up to the counselor after a few minutes and allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 10/20/2017
Summary:: Social but nervous and tense. Allowed all 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:: Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: No dog parks: Josie is reported to have gotten along well with some dogs, but to have had a personality conflict with one dog in her foster home. For that reason, along with her history of escalating to biting during conflict, we recommend avoiding dog parks until her behavior around other dogs is better known. Introductions to new dogs should be done slowly, carefully, and with positive reinforcement to build positive associations.
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