LADYBUG – A1112897

Manhattan Center

My name is LADYBUG. My Animal ID # is A1112897.
I am a spayed female gray and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 05/23/2017 from NY 11216, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

06/05/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1112897 Ladybug is At Risk for CIRDC

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/04/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 48.0 LBS.

S/O-monitoring for CIRDC; on metronidazole for diarrhea which appears resolved QAR, appears quieter than previously mm pk, sl tacky; CRT <2 sec mucoserous nasal discharge, licking lips heart/lungs WNL A CIRDC diarrhea-resolved P move to iso d/c cephalexin, add doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x 14 days continue metronidazole through 6/7 recheck skin/CIRDC day 7

05/23/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/23/17 03:39 Allowed touching and handling

05/25/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: There are few important things you need to know about ladybugs. 1) They are beautiful, colorful, and bright! Our 3 year-old Ladybug certainly caught everyone’s eye on a recent walk. “Gorgeous!” “Awww.” “Adorable!!!” And while her coat may be silver, Ladybug’s character is a rainbow – full of life, love, and personality. Colorful indeed. 2) Ladybugs have big appetites! Farmers may love LB’s namesake for chomping up plant-eating bugs, but our little, low-riding hippo is a hungry one as well. Far too thin at only 48 lbs and with ribs and spine protruding, little Ladybug hungrily eyes every treat that I produce, sitting for them politely, then gobbling them excitedly from my hand. 3) Ladybugs are good luck! Having a ladybug land on you is a magical moment as is having our gentle sweetheart rest her head upon your knee. One look into those soulful and warm hazel eyes and you’ll have yourself thinking, “Well I’m the luckiest on earth.” Ladybugs are so beautiful, voracious (for your love!), and lucky that one is really all you’ll need and all you’d ever want. Of course you can always wait for one to find you. But why risk it? Come and find your own today. Ladybug is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan ACC.

05/24/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 5/23/17 Spayed, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 5/24/17 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 stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is open. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Ladybug displayed no concerning behaviors on her assessment. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Ladybug has taken time to become comfortable engaging with dogs in the care center. Though initially tense and uncomfortable, Ladybug has warmed up to engaging in brief play sessions with select, respectful helper dogs. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Ladybug and respectful, gentle dogs. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 5/23/17 During her initial medical exam, Ladybug was social and allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Ladybug so we cannot be certain of hrt behavior in a home environment. However, she is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) Potential challenges: _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center Ladybug has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them and barking. Ladybug may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.

06/01/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Ladybug has taken time to become comfortable engaging with dogs in the care center. Though initially tense and uncomfortable, Ladybug has warmed up to engaging in brief play sessions with select, respectful helper dogs. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Ladybug and respectful, gentle dogs. 5/24: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Ladybug is cautious and tense upon approach. She allows the greeter to sniff her. She reciprocates by sniffing his hind end. Lady bug briefly freezes and displays a bit of whale eye when approached face to face. 5/30: Ladybug allows approach and reciprocates greeting by sniffing. She offers small toe taps and play bows to solciit, and engages in bouncy, soft play with a select male helper dog.

05/28/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was EXPERIENCE
05/28/17 18:32 brought in for stumbling ortho exam nsf, no weakness, mild carpal valgus CPs wnl x4, CNs wnl interdigital erythema, and papules 5/28 S/O serous nasal discharge noted on rounds BAR, barking excessively A nasal d/c-r/o excitement vs CIRDC vs other P nasal swab CTM for CIRDC signs

06/04/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
S/O-monitoring for CIRDC; on metronidazole for diarrhea which appears resolved QAR, appears quieter than previously mm pk, sl tacky; CRT <2 sec mucoserous nasal discharge, licking lips heart/lungs WNL A CIRDC diarrhea-resolved P move to iso d/c cephalexin, add doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x 14 days continue metronidazole through 6/7 recheck skin/CIRDC day 7

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