MAMA – 19894
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SAFE 02/10/18
Mama
Hello, my name is Mama. My animal id is #19894. I am a female brown brindle dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 03-Feb-2018, with the surrender reason stated as animal health – cannot afford vet bill.
Mana is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infection Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs. Mama is suitable for and Average pet owner.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 41.6 lbs
3/02/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~6yrs Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Owner surrender Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Slightly tense, tail tucked, allowed all handling – soft muzzle placed for vaccinations and ear cleaning Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild dental tartar near gumline, moderate staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dry dull hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Mild dermatitis, otitis externa AU Prognosis: Good Plan: Ears cleaned and claro applied OU, no other treatment indicated at this time. Continue to monitor while at BACC SURGERY: Okay for surgery
5/02/2018
Progress exam History : Intake 2/3-ears cleaned and given claro for otitis externa AU. Subjective: QAR. Noted to be pollakiuric on rounds board. No csvd. No signs of CIRDC/ Objective: EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, normal RR/RE MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Pollakiuric r/o heat vs UTI vs stones Mild dermatitis Otitis externa AU Prognosis: Good Plan: Scheduled BW, UA, AXR Continue to monitor while at BACC
6/02/2018
Progress exam History : Intake 2/3-ears cleaned and given claro for otitis externa AU. Subjective: QAR. Noted to be pollakiuric on rounds board 2/5 but has not been noted since. Coughing with serous nasal d/c. Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no ocular discharge noted, mild serous nasal d/c PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic, coughing ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, one small nodule in left caudal mammary chain (BB sized), no vulvar d/c, hooded vulva MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dry dull hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Pollakiuric r/o heat vs UTI vs stones One BB sized nodule in left caudal mammary chain CIRDC Otitis externa AU Stress leukogram Hyperproteinemia with hyperglobulinemia r/o inflammation vs infection vs other Mild elevation ALT r/o vaccine reaction Prognosis: Good Plan: Rec CXR for met check and AXR to r/o urinary stones with placement (did not do today because she was sick but resistant to rads without sedation CBC-mild leukocytosis 18.88 (5.05-16.76), mild neutrophilia 14.9 (2.95-11.64), mild monocytosis 1.29 (0.16-1.12) Chem-hyperproteinemia 9.9 (5.2-8.2), hyperglobulinemia 7.2 (2.5-4.5), mild elevation ALT 134 (10-125) Rec repeat BW in 2 weeks USG-1.012, 1+ protein, 1+ WBC, pH 6, 1+ ascorbic acid-unlikely a UTI Rec histopathology and removal of mammary nodule Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x14d until 2/20 Recheck day 7 Continue to monitor while at BACC
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of Intake: 2/3/2018
Basic Information:: Mama is a brown bridle medium mixed breed. Her owner had Mama for around 5 years and is surrendering her because she is possibly ill and can not afford the vet care.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Mama will bark at strangers but does calm down after getting use to people.
How is this dog around children?: Mama has not been around children so her behavior is unknown.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Mama has not been around dogs so her behavior is unknown.
How is this dog around cats?: Mama has not been around cats so her behavior is unknown.
Resource guarding:: Mama has not displayed any resource guarding.
Bite history:: Mama has not bitten a person or another animal.
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: low.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Mama can no longer hold her urine and feces. The owner did not take her to the vet for this issue.
Date of intake:: 2/3/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
Behavior toward strangers:: will bark but does calm down after getting use to them
Housetrained:: No
Date of assessment:: 2/6/2018
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. 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:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Toy:: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.
Summary:: Mama came into the assessment room loose and wiggly, she was friendly and social towards the handlers.
Summary (1):: Mama’s is soft and social in a group setting. She does well matching the energy of the other dogs; exploring the pens with calm dogs, and engaging in play with bouncy ones. Her a previous guardian reported that she has not been around other dogs. The Behavior Department recommends that Mama be placed in a home with resident dogs that match her sociability. 2/4: When off leash at the Care Center, Mama greets the novel male dog with a loose, slightly wiggly body. She tolerates his sexual motivated behavior and responds by offering a few bounces. She checks in with him on a regular basis. 2/05-6: Mama mostly explored the yard in a group of calm male and female dogs. She was social, checking in with them regularly and even engaged in a few brief bouts of bouncy chase play with a male dog.
Date of intake:: 2/3/2018
Summary:: Unknown
Date of initial:: 2/3/2018
Summary:: Slightly tense, tail tucked but allowed all handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Mama displays a low to medium activity level in the care center.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
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