LEXUS – A1090334

Brooklyn Center

My name is LEXUS. My Animal ID # is A1090334.
I am a female brown am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 12 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/18/2016 from NY 11204, owner surrender reason stated was PETS CONFL. I came in with Group/Litter #K16-074687.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/20/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 42.6 LBS.

9/20/16 S/O-BAR, hydrated EENT-CAU, lenticular opacity OU, no nasal d/c PLN-all wnl H/L-no m/a, clear and eup GI-severe dental disease, otherwise negative oral, TNP, COM, NMP GU-F, no mgts, no vaginal d/c MSI-BCS 2.5/5 with dorsal muscle wasting with COM, amb x 4, ok haircoat, pigmentation of skin on ventrum but no obvious collarettes, erythema or papules Neuro-BAR, normal cranial nerves, no ataxia or CP deficits A-cranial organomegaly R/O metabolic vs other P-recommend diganostic evaluation with bloodwork and radiographs once placed to evaluate cause of COM. prognosis open pending cause of COM 9/19/16 Scan negative Sociable, tolerate handling Geriatic female, 12 years old Dermatitis on belly, dry coat Severe tartar and gingivitis Severe corneal sclerosis. Cropped ears, clean Nose clean Amb x 4

09/18/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/18/16 20:17 Lexus was reported to be shy around strangers and will sometimes snap at them. Previous owner said they rescued her from being a fighting dog but did not have any proof of this. Lexus was reported to be friendly with the two dogs she lived with and with kids (aged 0-13) but would sometimes snap at cats or other dogs. She would allow owner to take away food, loved baths, and allowed for holding. She would growl if a stranger came into the apartment. SHe is used to both wet and dry food, will sometimes go to the bathroom inside the house, and is used to walks 2-3 times a day. She loves pizza

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

09/21/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Lexus was surrendered on 9/18/16, she has minimal behavior information. Lexus previously lived with one adult and children infant-13 years of age. Lexus was reported to be shy around strangers and will sometimes snap at them. Owner stated Lexus may be dog reactive due to her previous living condition. Lexus was reported to be friendly with the two dogs that lived in the home with her; she would growl at strangers who entered the home. There was some confliction on a few occasions with one of the dogs in the home with Lexus being the victim. During SAFER Lexus was relaxed when entering the assessment room she had a loose body posture when interacting with the assessor, she allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Lexus was relaxed during the tag interaction, and during the resource portion of the assessment. Lexus was easy to handle when engaged with the item. Lexus appears to be sociable, and did not display any behavior concerns, so the department feels she can be suitable for an “experienced” adopter. Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. She 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 closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1/ 2: 1 Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog licks, then turns away. Playgroup:When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Lexus displays soft and loose body language when greeting the male dog. She is social, checking in on him often, as she explores the pen.

09/20/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Lexus’ previous owner, Lexus was friendly with the two dogs she lived but would sometimes snap at other dogs. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Lexus displays soft and social body language in a group of calm male and female dogs. The Behavior Department recommends that Lexus be placed in a home with dogs that match her calm energy level. 9/20: Lexus displays soft and loose body language when greeting the male dog. She is social, checking in on him often, as she explores the pen. 9/22: In a group of male and female dogs, Lexus displays soft and social body language as she explores the pen. She checks in on the other dogs often.

09/19/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative Sociable, tolerate handling Geriatic female, 12 years old Dermatitis on belly, dry coat Severe tartar and gingivitis Severe corneal sclerosis. Cropped ears, clean Nose clean Amb x 4

09/20/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
9/20/16 S/O-BAR, hydrated EENT-CAU, lenticular opacity OU, no nasal d/c PLN-all wnl H/L-no m/a, clear and eup GI-severe dental disease, otherwise negative oral, TNP, COM, NMP GU-F, no mgts, no vaginal d/c MSI-BCS 2.5/5 with dorsal muscle wasting with COM, amb x 4, ok haircoat, pigmentation of skin on ventrum but no obvious collarettes, erythema or papules Neuro-BAR, normal cranial nerves, no ataxia or CP deficits A-cranial organomegaly R/O metabolic vs other P-recommend diganostic evaluation with bloodwork and radiographs once placed to evaluate cause of COM. prognosis open pending cause of COM 9/19/16 Scan negative Sociable, tolerate handling Geriatic female, 12 years old Dermatitis on belly, dry coat Severe tartar and gingivitis Severe corneal sclerosis. Cropped ears, clean Nose clean Amb x 4

 

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