LEX LUTHER – A1081464

Brooklyn Center

**A private donor has graciously offered to pay $500 to the New Hope partner that pulls**

My name is LEX LUTHOR. My Animal ID # is A1081464.
I am a male brown and black germ shepherd mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/16/2016 from NY 11208, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/23/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 53.6 LBS.

7/23/16 S-recheck for skin and arthritis O-QAR, hydrated EENT-CAU, COU, coughing with nasal d/c present H/L-no m/a, clear and eup MSI-BCS 3/5, amb x 4 with improved gait from previous exam although crepitus of stifle present bilaterally on ROM, alopecia region still present on dorsum A-arthritic with improved gait on rimadyl CIRDC dermatitis P-continue with medications move to isolation start doxycycline 100 mg-2.5 tab PO SID x 10 days vet check in 7 and 10 days prognosis fair with treatment 7/21/16 QUIET ON ROUNDS QAR. APPETITE OK. NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE A: EST AGE 8-12 YRS, CRYPTORCHID, DERMATITIS, PRESENTED WITH TICKS — RULE OUT TICK BORNE DISEASE VS NEOPLASIA VS OTHER P: REC FULL GERIATRIC WORK UP WITH PLACEMENT. FAIR PROGNOSIS DEPENDING ON UNDERLYING CONDITION 7/19/16 S-vet check for multiple issues O-BAR, pink mm, hydrated EENT-mild d/c AU, mucoid d/c OU, no nasal d/c PLN-all wnl H/L-no m/a, clear and eup GI-moderate dental tartar, SNP, NMP GU-MI, cryptorchid, no further swelling of external genitourinary tract MSI-BCS 3/5, amb x 4 with bilateral hindlimb muscle wasting and weakness/tendency to sit, alopecia/hypotrichosis along caudal dorsum with some skin changes and erythema of interdigital regions, otherwise ok haircoat Neuro-alert and appropriate A-7 yo MI GSD 1. cryptorchid 2. hindlimb muscle wasting with weakness R/O arthritis vs other 3. dorsal alopecia/hypotrichosis with skin changes and interdigital erythema R/O dermatitis P-Rimadyl 100 mg-1/2 tab PO BID x 5 days Cephalexin 500 mg-1 tab PO BID x 10 days vet check in 5 days recommend neuter with sx explore for crytorchid and 4dx testing to rule out tick transmitted diseases prognosis good with treatment 7/18/16 Scanned negative QARH – submissive, patient, allows all handling M~ 8 years Single large swelling in scrotal sac. Unsure if cryptorchid due to swelling. VC requested. Ears, nose, throat clear Eyes cloudy Teeth worn, stained, mild to moderate tarter Feet raw between paw pads. Appears to be chewing on feet. Coat stiff with dirt. Rough, patches of alopecia and reddened bumps. Tick found and removed from side of neck. No additional parasites found. Traces of frank blood found in stool. Consistency hard (eating bones?) Ambx4 NOSF

07/16/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/16/16 12:07 Upon intake Lex Luthor appeared lethargic but allowed all handling. Cousnelor was able to collar, scan (negative) and photograph.

07/24/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Lex Luthor is an old dog that finds himself alone. If you’re anything like me, that’s all that needs to be said. It already implies a sweetness that can only be attained with age, an admirable sense of trust and forgiveness in the face of vulnerability, and, of course, an irresistibly handsome frosted face! Lex is very quiet in his cage and often sleeping; though he walks slowly, he still seems happy to go out and about. He seems housebroken and still has a great appetite for treats. He is a far cry from his supervillian namesake: he seems very submissive and makes soft eye contact as I pet him. Lex Luthor is an old dog and like all the others, he deserves the softest of beds, a patient set of ears to listen to his war stories, and someone to love him. We hope soon he will no longer find himself alone…please come see him at Brooklyn ACC!

07/19/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Lex Luthor came into the shelter as a stray on 7/16/16, so his past behaviors in a home are unknown. Upon intake Lex Luthor was described as lethargic; he allowed all handling to be done while maintaining a relaxed body posture. During SAFER Lex Luthor had a calm body posture when interacting with the assessor, he allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Lex Luthor was relaxed during the tag interaction, and during the resource portion of the assessment. Lex Luthor was easy to handle when engaged with the item. Lex Luthor appears to be sociable, and did not display any behavior concerns, so the department feels he can be suitable for an “Average” adopter. Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He 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 closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash slow, body soft. Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Flank Squeeze 2:1 Dog does not respond at all. Toy 1: No interest.

07/21/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Lex Luthor was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. 7/21: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Lex Luthor greets and is initially indifferent to the other dog. Eventually he interacts with her, becoming sexually motivated but does not mount. He listens to handler interruptions and explores the pen.

07/18/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 C – MINOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative QARH – submissive, patient, allows all handling M~ 8 years Single large swelling in scrotal sac. Unsure if cryptorchid due to swelling. VC requested. Ears, nose, throat clear Eyes cloudy Teeth worn, stained, mild to moderate tarter Feet raw between paw pads. Appears to be chewing on feet. Coat stiff with dirt. Rough, patches of alopecia and reddened bumps. Tick found and removed from side of neck. No additional parasites found. Traces of frank blood found in stool. Consistency hard (eating bones?) Ambx4 NOSF

07/23/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
7/23/16 S-recheck for skin and arthritis O-QAR, hydrated EENT-CAU, COU, coughing with nasal d/c present H/L-no m/a, clear and eup MSI-BCS 3/5, amb x 4 with improved gait from previous exam although crepitus of stifle present bilaterally on ROM, alopecia region still present on dorsum A-arthritic with improved gait on rimadyl CIRDC dermatitis P-continue with medications move to isolation start doxycycline 100 mg-2.5 tab PO SID x 10 days vet check in 7 and 10 days prognosis fair with treatment 7/21/16 QUIET ON ROUNDS QAR. APPETITE OK. NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE A: EST AGE 8-12 YRS, CRYPTORCHID, DERMATITIS, PRESENTED WITH TICKS — RULE OUT TICK BORNE DISEASE VS NEOPLASIA VS OTHER P: REC FULL GERIATRIC WORK UP WITH PLACEMENT. FAIR PROGNOSIS DEPENDING ON UNDERLYING CONDITION 7/19/16 S-vet check for multiple issues O-BAR, pink mm, hydrated EENT-mild d/c AU, mucoid d/c OU, no nasal d/c PLN-all wnl H/L-no m/a, clear and eup GI-moderate dental tartar, SNP, NMP GU-MI, cryptorchid, no further swelling of external genitourinary tract MSI-BCS 3/5, amb x 4 with bilateral hindlimb muscle wasting and weakness/tendency to sit, alopecia/hypotrichosis along caudal dorsum with some skin changes and erythema of interdigital regions, otherwise ok haircoat Neuro-alert and appropriate A-7 yo MI GSD 1. cryptorchid 2. hindlimb muscle wasting with weakness R/O arthritis vs other 3. dorsal alopecia/hypotrichosis with skin changes and interdigital erythema R/O dermatitis P-Rimadyl 100 mg-1/2 tab PO BID x 5 days Cephalexin 500 mg-1 tab PO BID x 10 days vet check in 5 days recommend neuter with sx explore for crytorchid and 4dx testing to rule out tick transmitted diseases prognosis good with treatment 7/18/16 Scanned negative QARH – submissive, patient, allows all handling M~ 8 years Single large swelling in scrotal sac. Unsure if cryptorchid due to swelling. VC requested. Ears, nose, throat clear Eyes cloudy Teeth worn, stained, mild to moderate tarter Feet raw between paw pads. Appears to be chewing on feet. Coat stiff with dirt. Rough, patches of alopecia and reddened bumps. Tick found and removed from side of neck. No additional parasites found. Traces of frank blood found in stool. Consistency hard (eating bones?) Ambx4 NOSF

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