LUCA – A1106889

 

Manhattan Center

My name is LUCA. My Animal ID # is A1106889.
I am a neutered male brown and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 9 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 03/23/2017 from NY 10032, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

04/03/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1106889 Luca is At Risk for CIRDC

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/03/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 64.0 LBS.

4/3/17 Mild serous nasal discharge has continued, and today pt occasionally sneezes. These signs are consistent with early CIRDC. Move to isolation, start doxycycline 300 mg PO SID x14 days. Monitor appetite and overall condition. 1088 —- 04/02/17 14:03 mild serous nasal dc, no sneezing or cough, energetic, taking treats very well recheck CIRDC signs x2d 03/30/17 18:20 Hx: admitted with dermatitis and urinates when abd palpated, abd rads taken 3/23 WNL S: energetic, very sweet, allows allhandling with minimal restraint O: well hydrated EENT: no discharge AU/OU/nares Oral: not examined Int: erythema and alopecia on ventral neck, mild erythema on top of head, salivary staining on medial portion of distal forelimbs Lnn: WNL CV: NMA, s&s pulses, pink moist mm Resp: clear lungs, eupnic Abd: SNP, urinates during abd palpation UG: neutered male MS: 4x ambulatory, BCS 5/9 Neuro: BAR, no obvious neuro deficits, complete neuro exam not performed A: dermatitis mild incontinence P: extend clavamox for dermattis px: good 3/29 VC: Re-check bladder, urination, dermatitis. happy tail reported 3/27. S/O) BARH. MM pk. EENT: Eyes clr. NND. MSI: BCS= 5/9. H/L good. Abd: Soft. UG: MC A) Urinates often -r/o UTI vs stress Neck dermatitis – still present. Happy tail resolved. P) Urine cl yellow color. Urine SpGr=1.035. Dipstick: gluc 1+, blood 2+. prot 1+, pH 6. CBC/ Chem done to r/o diabetes. CWPT – clavamox.

03/23/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
DOG INFORMATION SHEET Where did this dog come from? My Home ORIGINAL SOURCE Family / Friend Does this dog have a microchip? Yes Who will it trace to? ME Animal’s Name: LUCA WHY ARE YOU BRINGING THIS DOG IN? MEDICAL – I AM A PARIPALEGIC AND CONFINED TO A WHEELCHAIR Family Changes RELATIONSHIP He’s old – I’ve known him his whole life PEOPLE Lives with _ adults Lives with _ teenagers Does he get along with children? Yes Does he get along with strangers? Yes Has he ever bitten anyone? No Has he bitten anyone in the last 10 days? No Describe his behavior: PLAYFUL, KNOWS SIT, STAY, DOWN COMMANDS. KNOWS HOW TO GIVE “PAW” OTHER ANIMALS Has lived with dogs Can you describe his behavior around animals he doesn’t live with? GOOD PERSONALITY Loves to play, is very active Likes to be petted, hugged ect. HABITS Eats dry food TRAINING Knows “sit” Knows “lie down” Knows “give paw” Walks well on leash Pulls leash Pulls on leash only when excited Is housebroken Does this dog have any behavioral problems that you’re aware of? If yes, please provide as much detail as possible. NO Does this dog have any medical problems that you’re aware of? If yes, please provide as much detail as possible. NO Vet’s name and number:N/A Last time there? Is there anything that could be done to help you keep your dog?NO What kind of home do you think would be best for this dog? A HOUSE WITH A YARD. Is there anything else we should know? HE IS A GOOD DOG

03/28/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: I call him the perfect gentleman. I love his name, too: Luca. Luca is wishing upon a star that we will find for him a new home to belong to and a new family to love. Luca sits at his door before being leashed. He is an easy going companion, a good walker, not a pigeon or a squirrel chaser and is quite respectful of other dogs met, big and small. His tail wags when he encounters children. He does his business on the way. Luca is a beautiful dog who has been very well cared for. He is well made, the proper weight and outstandingly dressed in his latte and cream coat. He has a “lucky” spot on top of his head and “talkative” cabbage ears. Luca sits on command and takes treats very nicely from my hand. He knows how to shake hands too. He wiggles his tail when I caress him. I made so many demands of Luca…and he put up with them like the great trooper he is. Luca comes with wonderful comments from his former owner. He is an elegant, sociable, friendly and well mannered gent who has still a number of good years ahead of him to indulge a new owner or family with his love and loyalty. Come and meet Luca soon at the Manhattan Care Center.

Another volunteer writes: “He’s a good dog”, said his former owner who had to surrender him as she’s in a wheelchair and can no longer take care of him. I was looking forward to meeting Luca, as staff told me I couldn’t leave until meeting him as “he’s the man”. And, indeed he is. A dream on the leash, he’s so gentle and respectful I couldn’t help but cuddle with him and tell him that we would find him a new family to love. We’re told that he gets along with everyone including children, knows several commands (he showed me his ‘sit’ and ‘paw’), has lived well with other dogs, loves to play and to be hugged, and is housetrained. Luca has romped in group with females. He’s lived with that family his entire life and is doing well considering this major change. Won’t you make my promise to him come true?

03/26/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Limited Profile 3/23/17 Neutered, Owner Surrender (In previous home for nine years) Previously lived with: Adults, teenagers, and other dogs Behavior toward strangers: Gets along with them Behavior toward children: Gets along with them Behavior toward dogs: Good with other dogs Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Luca is described as playful. Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 3/26/17 Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is wagging with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His body is between you and the toy. No growling or stiffness. Summary: Luca displayed no concerning behaviors on his assessment, he was social throughout. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Tolerant: These dogs are typically non-reactive on leash and will be either friendly or indifferent off leash. They can typically tolerate some rude behavior from other dogs and can be described as having a long fuse. They show relaxed, appropriate, easy-going body language around others. PLAYGROUP: Luca engages in soft, bouncy play with female dogs (he has not yet been introduced to a male dog). His owner reports he lived with other dogs and did well with them. The behavior department feels that Luca could go to a home with another polite, playful dog. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 3/23/17 During his initial medical exam, Luca allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: In the care center, Luca displays a medium level of activity. RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

03/24/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Luca engages in soft, bouncy play with female dogs (he has not yet been introduced to a male dog). His owner reports he lived with other dogs and did well with them. The behavior department feels that Luca could go to a home with another polite, playful dog. 3/24: When off leash with a female dog Luca engages in bouncy play. He solicits by offering play bows. 3/25: Luca engages in bouncy play, soliciting by offering play bows. He will correct rougher play and will growl when the female dog vocalizes. 3/26-4/1: Luca engages in bouts of play with polite female dogs. 3/29: Luca keeps mostly to himself and corrects play today. 3/30-4/2: Luca engages in a one on one play session, and plays softly.

03/23/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
History Owner surrender, ventral neck irritation secondary to collar Subjective Very friendly – allows all handling Objective BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, mild serous nasal discharge Oral Exam: Moderate dental tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful but distended, urinates readily when abdomen is palpated. U/G: Male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4. Ventral neck is erythematous and superficially ulcerated. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Moderately thickened mobile urethra, no prostate palpable. Assessment: 1. Urinates when abdomen palpated, thickened urethra – R/O urethral obstruction from bladder stones, prostatic disease, neurogenic LMN bladder, other 2. Ventral neck dermatitis 3. Overweight 4. Dental disease Plan: 1. Abd rads and urinalysis today 2. Clean neck daily with chlorhexidine scrub 3. Recommend dental cleaning and weight loss of 10-15 lbs —-ADDENDUM AFTER RADS AND UA —– Lateral abd rads – small bladder, no visible stones, no visible prostate. Stomach is full of food. Gas-filled colon. UA – RBCs, well-concentrated, no WBCs. R/O mild cystitis, radiolucent stones, prostatic neoplasia (rare), neurogenic bladder, other PLAN: Clavamox 437.5 mg PO BID x7 days, monitor urination 1088

04/02/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating AVERAGE
04/02/17 14:03 mild serous nasal dc, no sneezing or cough, energetic, taking treats very well recheck CIRDC signs x2d 03/30/17 18:20 Hx: admitted with dermatitis and urinates when abd palpated, abd rads taken 3/23 WNL S: energetic, very sweet, allows allhandling with minimal restraint O: well hydrated EENT: no discharge AU/OU/nares Oral: not examined Int: erythema and alopecia on ventral neck, mild erythema on top of head, salivary staining on medial portion of distal forelimbs Lnn: WNL CV: NMA, s&s pulses, pink moist mm Resp: clear lungs, eupnic Abd: SNP, urinates during abd palpation UG: neutered male MS: 4x ambulatory, BCS 5/9 Neuro: BAR, no obvious neuro deficits, complete neuro exam not performed A: dermatitis mild incontinence P: extend clavamox for dermattis px: good 3/29 VC: Re-check bladder, urination, dermatitis. happy tail reported 3/27. S/O) BARH. MM pk. EENT: Eyes clr. NND. MSI: BCS= 5/9. H/L good. Abd: Soft. UG: MC A) Urinates often -r/o UTI vs stress Neck dermatitis – still present. Happy tail resolved. P) Urine cl yellow color. Urine SpGr=1.035. Dipstick: gluc 1+, blood 2+. prot 1+, pH 6. CBC/ Chem done to r/o diabetes. CWPT – clavamox.

 

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