LUCA – 19436
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2-3-2018 Manhattan
Rescue: Amsterdog Animal Rescue
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SAFE 02/03/18
Luca
Hello, my name is Luca. My animal id is #19436. I am a male gray dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 29-Jan-2018.
Luca 19436 is at risk for medical reasons including a heart murmur and potential leg injury. Please see medical notes for further information. Luca would do best with an experienced pet owner.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
My medical notes are…
Weight: 62 lbs
29/01/2018
SURGERY IS PERMANENTLY WAIVED FROM ACC DUE TO HEART MURMUR
29/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5-7 years Microchip noted on Intake?neg Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :stray dog found tied up outside for 2 days; finder reports small amount of blood in stool Subjective:QAR Observed Behavior -timid, stiff body language but allows gentle handling; resists oral exam and full ortho exam; good appetite Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective BCS 4.5/9 EENT: OU-chronic periocular lichenification with mild mucoid discharge at medial canthus -no nasal discharge or sneezing -AU: moderate chronic thickening, lichenification with yellow waxy discharge Oral Exam: resists oral exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: grade III/VI heart murmur ABD: soft, nonpainful, no palpable abnormalities U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testicles MSI: -grade II-III/IV LH lameness; resists exam, tenses and sits down when approached but suspect behavioral; mild thickening of stifle with possible scant effusion but unable to assess further due to behavior; good muscling on limb; resists hip extension but may be behavioral -severe erythema, inflammation, lichenification along abdomen with hyperpigmentation -diffuse hypotrichosis and dermatitis along face, body, tail and distal limbs/paws -dandruff, pruritus along dorsum CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:grossly normal Assessment 1. Severe, diffuse dermatitis-suspect underlying allergies with secondary fungal and/or bacterial infection with possible demodectic component 2. Otitis externa 3. LH lameness, suspect soft tissue injury; r/o mild stifle injury (CCL vs other) vs secondary to pododermatitis vs hip dysplasia Prognosis:fair Plan: -skin scrape, negative but will treat with Simparica -simplicef 2.5 tabs PO SID x 14 days -gentizol AU SID X 7 days -Rimadyl 100 mg PO SID X 7 days -limited walks -recommend aggressive workup for dermatitis after placement including repeat skin scrape, skin cytology for possible secondary fungal infections, CBC/chem/T4 +/- diet trial and allergy testing SURGERY:permanent waiver due to heart murmur
1/02/2018
Presented with severe, diffuse dermatitis and LH lameness; started on rimadyl, simplicef and given a dose of Simparica in the event of secondary demodex (skin scrape negative); behavior staff reports that lameness significantly improved after nail trim S/O -BAR/QAR, behavior appears improved from intake; approaches with relaxed body, tenses a little when handling by unfamiliar people but warms up quickly -no nasal discharge, sneezing or coughing -LH lameness appears resolved -dermatitis along abdomen appears significantly less erythematous/inflamed today! -dorsal pruritus improved but still significantly pruritic along abdomen and uses hind paws to scratch at flank/abdomen -erythema, dermatitis along distal limbs improving A 1. Severe dermatitis, suspect allergy related with secondary bacterial and/or yeast infection 2. LH lameness, appears resolved, r/o mild stifle injury vs secondary to overgrown nails P -benadryl 75 mg PO BID x 5 days -julia from behavior bathed this morning with maleseb and he seemed much more comfortable
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Lucia was in poor health when he arrived at the shelter he was not moving around much and followed me on a leash when I called. She was taking food from me and allowed me to touch her while she was eating.
Date of Intake: 1/29/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Lucia is a gray and white female large breed dog that is estimated to be 8 years old. She was brought in as a stray when she was found tied to a pole.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Unknown
How is this dog around children?: Unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown
Resource guarding:: Unknown
Bite history:: Unknown
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Other Notes:: Unknown
Medical Notes: Unknown
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
Date of intake:: 1/29/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 1/31/2018
Look:: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, body posture is stiff and fearful, tail is low and not moving. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
Paw squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Paw squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Flank squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Toy:: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you.
Summary:: Luca did not approach the assessor in the assessment room but allowed the assessor to approach him. He displayed social behavior when being pet, but became a bit tense and lowered his body when his face was touched. During tag, he attempted to grab the leash.
Summary (1):: 1/30: Due to medical observations, Lucia is not a candidate for off leash introduction to other dogs. When introduced on leash, he offers brief greeting, then moves away.
Date of initial:: 1/29/2018
Summary:: Lucia had a tense body but allowed gentle handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Luca so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Luca has been social with handlers while at the care center, seeking attention and petting constantly. He engages in play with soft toys and is gaining confidence through play and interaction with his human care takers. He has tolerated more invasive handling, necessary for his medical conditions, very well. He takes treats very softly and is highly food motivated.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to sensitivity with some handling, especially around his head, we recommend a home without young children. Older, gentle children should have an in-depth interaction prior to adoption.
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Leash-biting
Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity: Luca has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times, especially when his face is touched. It is important to always go slow and give Luca the option to walk away from any social interaction. Luca should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Luca’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Luca may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Leash-biting: Luca will, at times, grab the leash in his mouth. We recommend walking him with a toy to dissuade him from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach him to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash.
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