LILY – A1120760

LILY – A1120760

**SIGHT IMPAIRED**SAFER : AVERAGE HOME**

FEMALE, WHITE / BLACK, SHIH TZU MIX, 6 yrs
OWNER SUR – AVAILABLE, NO HOLD Reason NO TIME
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 08/03/2017, From NY 11221, DueOut Date 08/03/2017

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary  Estimated age: 5 yr Microchip noted on Intake none. Owner surrender financial concerns,  docile  QARH nervous mm pink P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes mucoid and crusted ocular discharge, injected sclera, conjunctival erythema and chemosis OU OS: 90% of cornea white/tan opacity OD: slightly hazy however can still see pupil ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: hyperplastic teats, no vulvar discharge, no spay scar seen or felt MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment mature F dog conjunctivitis, chronic, posible KCS blind OS Plan open selection clean ed face and eyes start TAB OU BID x 10 days evaluate with STT at end of tx Prognosis: fair poor for return of eyesight in OS SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Weight 11.2

PROFILE :

Lily is a 6 year old spayed female small black and white dog. The owner stated that the dog was given to him by his girlfriend and his has had her for the past 2 years. The owner stated that she does have an injury to her right eye. Lily has not seen a vet for this problem

Owner stated that when around strangers she is shy for a few minutes but will warm up. Lily has been around children and the owner stated that she is relaxed and playful. Owner stated that when playing with adults and children she is gentle. She has not spent time around other dogs so it is unknown how she will react. Owner stated that she has spent time around cats and she is relaxed and playful.

During fireworks and loud noises she isn’t bothered. Lily is friendly when someone touches her food treats or toys. She isn’t bothered when being restrained, pushed off the couch or disturbed while she sleeps. Lily enjoys being bathed and brushed. She will tolerate having her nails trimmed. When someone approaches her house or family member she will bark.

Owner described Lily as friendly affectionate and playful with a medium activity level. When at home she will follow her owner around. She likes to play with stuffed and squeaky toys. Lily has been kept mostly indoors and is very much house trained. When using the bathroom outside she will go on the grass or cement. When left alone in the house she is well behaved. She has never been crated so it is unknown how she will react. Lily knows how to come when called. She is used to brisk walks on the leash when off the leash she will stay by her side.

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile

Unaltered Female, Owner surrender (2 years in the previous home)

Previously lived with:

Behavior toward strangers: Shy but warms up to people after some time.

Behavior toward children: Relaxed and playful

Behavior toward dogs: Unknown

Behavior toward cats: Relaxed and playful

Resource guarding: None reported

Bite history: None reported

Housetrained: Yes

Energy level/descriptors: The owner stated Lily displays a medium activity level in the household.

Other notes:

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

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 likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.

Tag:1. Follows at end of leash, body soft.

Squeeze 1& 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and her ears are relaxed.

Toy: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog smells, then turns away.

Summary: Lily was calm and social towards the assessor.

PLAYGROUP:

According to Lily’s previous owner, Lily did not spend time with other dogs. When off leash at the Care Center, Lily greets a group of small male and female dogs, with a soft body. She explores the pens, occasionally checking in with the group.

08/04/17-08/05/17: When off leash at the Care Center, Lily greets a group of small male and female dogs, with a soft body. She explores the pens, occasionally checking in with the group

INTAKE BEHAVIOR

Upon intake Lily was calm and allowed all handling.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

During her medical examination, Lily was docile and allowed all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL: Her previous owner reports a medium activity level, which matches what we have seen in the care center.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

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