NACHO aka MACHO – A1079835

Manhattan Center

My name is NACHO. My Animal ID # is A1079835.
I am a neutered male white and black am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/03/2016 from NY 10456, owner surrender reason stated was OWNER SICK.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/13/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 70.0 LBS.

07/13/16 16:44 BAR skin has improved, no signs of diarrhea still mild cirdc signs continue to monitor 07/11/16 18:17 QAR reports of coughing (not seen) but mucoid nasal d/c probably cirdc isolate and start treatment 7/6/16 S-diarrhea noted during rounds, alopecia noted on initial O-QAR, pink mm, CRT< 2 hydrated EENT-CAU, COU, no nasal d/c MSI-BCS 3/5, amb x 4, patchy alopecia on lateral aspect of LHL with pinpoint raised skin lesions otherwise good haircoat Neuro-a and a A-5 yo MN Pit Bull 1. diarrhea 2. alopecia with dermatitis P-parvo test-negative Flagyl 250 mg-Give 1.25 tabs PO BID x 5 days Cephalexin 500 mg-1 tab PO BID x 21 days Cephalexin 250 mg-1 tab PO BID x 21 days vet check in 7 and 21 days prognosis good with treatment 7/4/16 BARH scan negative mild tartar alopecia and dermatitis on body neutered male NOSF

07/03/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/03/16 16:55 BASIC INFO Nacho is a 5 year old neutered APBT mix. His family got him from a pet store when he was a puppy and surrendered him due to owner health and moving. Nacho breaks out in rashes. He eats prescription Royal Canin selected protein adult PD duck and potato dry food. SOCIALIZATION Nacho is friendly/outgoing with new people. He barks as he passes by dogs outside. He hasn’t bit anyone. He hasn’t interacted with children or other pets. BEHAVIOR Nacho doesn’t mind storms. He barks at garbage trucks. He doesn’t mind when someone takes his food, treat, toy, moves him off furniture, holds/retrains him, wakes him up, or bathes him. He’s friendly with most strangers who approach his home/family, while he barks at ~10% of them. His owner thinks he senses that they are a threat. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW Nacho’s family describes him as friendly, affectionate, playful, excitable, and high energy. He follows his family. He plays fetch and chase and plays with balls. He lived inside and slept on the couch or in a crate. He enjoys people food as a treat. He’s housetrained, potties anywhere outside, and doesn’t have accidents. He was walked twice per day in the past, but has only been walked once daily recently and still doesn’t have accidents inside. Nacho is well-behaved while left alone loose. Recently, he’s been kept in a crate most of the time due to his owner’s health, and he was well-behaved. Nacho sits and gives paw when asked. He went for brisk walks and pulls on his leash until he goes potty. INTAKE Nacho had a loose, wiggly body and wagging tail while I pet him, scanned him (-), collared him, and took his pictures. After his owner left, he pulled towards the door.

07/05/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Handsome Nacho was so quiet in his kennel, ready to go for a walk when I was ready to take him. I was so pleased to meet this handsome fellow, tall, elegant and nervous walking past a bunch of barking dogs. You’re OK Nacho – you’ve got this! Once outside he peed forever, confirming his former owner’s information that he’s housetrained. Only pulling on the leash when he wanted to explore the next great sniff, Nacho is easy to walk and spend time with. His tail never stops wagging as we walk and when I ask him to sit he does so in exchange for a treat. Off leash in the back he’s up on the bench with me, giving me kisses. We’re also told that Nacho is friendly with new people, may bark at dogs he passes on a walk, barks at garbage trucks, doesn’t guard his stuff, likes to play fetch, chase and with balls, is crate trained but is well behaved when left home alone so doesn’t need it. Nacho was surrendered to our care due to his owner’s failing health, and it’s clear that he was a beloved companion. He eats Royal Canin adult PD duck and potato dry food as he has some skin allergies, but nothing slows this sweet boy down. He’s such a nice dog who needs a new person or family to love him to the moon and back. He’s ready to do the same for you.

07/06/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Nacho walks calmly on leash. He was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body. He was calm and relaxed during handling. Nacho followed the assessor at the end of the leash with a calm and relaxed body language when playing tag. He was not interested in toys. Nacho was surrender to us. According to his previous owner Nacho is friendly and outgoing with new people. Nacho’s family describes him as friendly, affectionate, playful, excitable, and high energy. He doesn’t mind when someone takes his food, treat, and toy”. Nacho did not show any concern during the behavior assessment. The behavior department feels that he can go to an Average home. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. 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 likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, ears back, wagging tail, open mouth. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. No interest. Playgroup Notes: When off leash with other dogs, Nacho is tense and offers a low growl when approached. When the other dog turns to walk away, he escalates and runs after, snaps at the other dog.

07/05/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Nacho has been uncomfortable interacting with dogs off leash in our care. He often becomes tene and growls upon approach, and has shown the potential to escalate in scenarios where he is highly uncomfortable being around other dogs. His former owner has described that he barks when passing dogs outside, witout further detail. The behavior team feels that Nacho woul do best as the only resident dog in a home at this time. 7/5: When off leash with other dogs, Nacho is tense and offers a low growl when approached. When the other dog turns to walk away, he escalates and runs after, snaps at the other dog. 7/7: Nacho is a bit tense, however does allow greeting before turning to walk away. 7/8 update: Nacho is tense when he enters the pen and begins to growl with a lingering greeting.

07/04/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative mild tartar alopecia and dermatitis on body neutered male NOSF

07/13/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
07/13/16 16:44 BAR skin has improved, no signs of diarrhea still mild cirdc signs continue to monitor 07/11/16 18:17 QAR reports of coughing (not seen) but mucoid nasal d/c probably cirdc isolate and start treatment 7/6/16 S-diarrhea noted during rounds, alopecia noted on initial O-QAR, pink mm, CRT< 2 hydrated EENT-CAU, COU, no nasal d/c MSI-BCS 3/5, amb x 4, patchy alopecia on lateral aspect of LHL with pinpoint raised skin lesions otherwise good haircoat Neuro-a and a A-5 yo MN Pit Bull 1. diarrhea 2. alopecia with dermatitis P-parvo test-negative Flagyl 250 mg-Give 1.25 tabs PO BID x 5 days Cephalexin 500 mg-1 tab PO BID x 21 days Cephalexin 250 mg-1 tab PO BID x 21 days vet check in 7 and 21 days prognosis good with treatment 7/4/16 BARH scan negative mild tartar alopecia and dermatitis on body neutered male NOSF

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