KARISSA – A1083040

Manhattan Center

My name is KARISSA. My Animal ID # is A1083040.
I am a female tricolor papillon and chihuahua sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/28/2016 from NY 10459, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/31/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 10.5 LBS.

Reportedly had tremor-like activity overnight BARH Auditory/visual deficits apparent Stumbles in cage at times No change on PE A: Geriatric F Papillon Hx seizures Tremor-activity overnight Auditory/visual deficits Suspect osteoarthritis P: Continue seizure watch Reco placement ASAP with neuro consult – may need to start anti-convulsant therapy Reco geriatric work up Prognosis fair, pending manageability of seizures/neurologic symptoms Auditory/visual deficits and OA manageable as geriatric care 07/30/16 11:19 Recheck exam History of seizures – none observed while at MACC. Did well overnight Soft stool in cage this morning. Appetite OK. No v/d/s/c Possible auditory defecits – did not turn when called. Ambulatory x 4. Seems stiff in hind limbs with reduced ROM at hips/stifles. Occasionally stumbles when placed back in cage and attempts to sit. Otherwise, CPs intact. Tactile placing WNL. No ataxia on the walk. Oral – no change NND LS OU, delayed menace OU – possible visual defecits. Abd snp/nmp H/L clear A: 8-10 yo F Papillon Hx of seizures – none observed, stable Possible auditory/visual defecits – likely normal aging change Suspect arthritis Otherwise healthy P: No change in plan/recommendations since 7/29. Continue to keep in medical for observations/seizure watch. Reco NH placement ASAP. Issues may be easily managed medically – difficult to tell at this time. Reco geriatric work up (cbc/chem etc).

07/28/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/28/16 18:34 While in finders house Karissa used the bathroom in the house and when walked. She was in the house with a 5 year old and other young children. She did not destroy household items. As far as they know she does not know any commands but might “Ven aqui” or “Come”. Karissa was very calm while when entering the shelter. She allowed the councilor to handle her annd carry her and was very docile.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

07/31/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Karissa came into the care center as a stray. According to her finder, with whom she stayed for a week, Karissa was exposed to young children and had accidents in the house but was not destructive. She has been calm and easy to handle in the care center, though a bit fearful during her initial medical examination. Due to Karissa’s medical condition she is not a good candidate for a SAFER aggression assessment at this time. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can address her medical conditions and then re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
No Group Behavior Summary

07/28/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
According to the person who held for for a week — dog had seizures for the past three days Microchip: negative Sex: female Age 8 years old Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: clear Teeth: severe tartar If abnormal BCS: 3 Skin: WNL Hair Coat: APH Declawed: No Any injuries: none present Behavior: fearful Medication: VC will determine NOSF

07/31/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
Reportedly had tremor-like activity overnight BARH Auditory/visual deficits apparent Stumbles in cage at times No change on PE A: Geriatric F Papillon Hx seizures Tremor-activity overnight Auditory/visual deficits Suspect osteoarthritis P: Continue seizure watch Reco placement ASAP with neuro consult – may need to start anti-convulsant therapy Reco geriatric work up Prognosis fair, pending manageability of seizures/neurologic symptoms Auditory/visual deficits and OA manageable as geriatric care 07/30/16 11:19 Recheck exam History of seizures – none observed while at MACC. Did well overnight Soft stool in cage this morning. Appetite OK. No v/d/s/c Possible auditory defecits – did not turn when called. Ambulatory x 4. Seems stiff in hind limbs with reduced ROM at hips/stifles. Occasionally stumbles when placed back in cage and attempts to sit. Otherwise, CPs intact. Tactile placing WNL. No ataxia on the walk. Oral – no change NND LS OU, delayed menace OU – possible visual defecits. Abd snp/nmp H/L clear A: 8-10 yo F Papillon Hx of seizures – none observed, stable Possible auditory/visual defecits – likely normal aging change Suspect arthritis Otherwise healthy P: No change in plan/recommendations since 7/29. Continue to keep in medical for observations/seizure watch. Reco NH placement ASAP. Issues may be easily managed medically – difficult to tell at this time. Reco geriatric work up (cbc/chem etc).

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