MAX – A1075576
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6-8-2016 Manhattan
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SAFE 06/08/16
Manhattan Center
My name is MAX. My Animal ID # is A1075576.
I am a neutered male tan pomeranian mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/29/2016 from NY 10310, owner surrender reason stated was NO TIME.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/03/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is EXPNOCHILD, Weight 9.3 LBS.
No Final Exam
05/29/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/29/16 17:52 Basic Information: Max is a 6 year old neutered Pomeranian that has no past or current medical issues that the owner is aware of. Socialization: According to the owner, around strangers, Max is shy and timid and it takes time for him to warm up. Around adults and children, Max is relaxed, respectful and playful. He plays in a gentle manner. Max has lived with other dogs and he is relaxed, respectful and playful. Max enjoys playing with other dogs in an exuberant manner. Max has never been exposed to cats so behavior around them is unknown. He has never bitten a person or another animal. Behavior: Previous owners stated that Max pees indoors when he does not get walked on time. Max is not bothered when any food, treat, or toy is taken from him. He is not bothered by baths, trimming nails, or any grooming agents. Max does not react when someone unfamiliar approaches the home or yard or when an unfamiliar person approaches his owner or a family member. For a New Family to Know: Max is described as affectionate, excitable and playful with a medium activity level. He knows sit, come, and inside. When in the home, Max is the type to follow you around seeking attention. When left alone in the home, Max is well-behaved but he is left in a crate as to not have any accidents in the home. When left alone in the yard, Max is well-behaved. According to the owner, he would do best in a home with a family with kids. He was kept mostly indoors. He was fed dry dog food daily and wet food once a week. He had accidents daily and would be kept in the crate overnight or when owners would leave the house. For exercise, he enjoyed playing in the yard. Max was not taken on relief walks; he only relieved himself in the yard. Max usually would use the bathroom on the grass.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
05/31/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Max came into our center as an owner surrender on 5/29/2016. It is reported Max may be timid at first and need time to warm up. He has reportedly lived with other dogs in the past, relaxed, respectful, playful. Behavior around cats is unknown. Owner reports Max is not bothered when any food, treat, or toy is taken from him. Max is crated overnight and when left home alone to avoid any indoor accidents. Max is described as affectionate, excitable and playful with a medium activity level. He knows sit, come, and inside. grass. Max became very anxious and attempted to bite during his initial medical exam. He was a bit tense upon entering SAFER assessment room, but warmed up with gentle soothing tone of voice and moving slowly, he allowed all handling. Max averted his eyes while cupped in assessor’s hands, body trembling and tense. He stood still and accepted the touch during Sensitivity item, mouth closed, ears neutral. Max was distracted and focused on the exit during Tag game, unresponsive to each pass. He gently pulled his paw back on both Squeeze attempts. Max showed minimal interest in Toy, reacting to the squeak sound but never fully engaging and quickly losing interest. He did not approach the helper dog, no interest in interaction, though this may be due to environment. The Behavior Team feels Max would do best with an Experienced adopter that does not have Children. He would benefit from a slow approach/slow introduction as well as initially going home to a calm, quiet, structured environment so he can relax and know what to expect in his new home. Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is tense and trembling, his tail is low and not moving. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture, mouth closed. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, distracted and focused on exit, unresponsive to touch on each pass Squeeze 1 / 2:1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog reacts to squeak sound, then turns away and quickly loses interest. Dog-dog: 2. Dog does not approach the helper dog, no interest
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
05/29/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
microchip scan positive 0A1208030F neutered male approximately 8 yrs old BARH EEN: WNL heavy amount of dental tartar 9.3lbs; BCS: 3/5 very anxious, will bite – used towel for exam during exam, he became very anxious and had what appeared to be a seizure. his body began shaking, he laid laterally recumbent, and his hindlegs extended. he bit his tongue during the episode, causing blood seen in mouth. irregular heartbeat heard upon auscultation. heart rate: 120 bpm resp rate: 24 rpm temp: 103 degrees fahrenheit after a short while, when attempting to stand him upright, he became alert and tried to bite again. when put down on the ground, he began walking around normally. as per on call dr.1167, do not proceed with vaccines at this time and recommended sedation when possible to not trigger another episode. set up in medical – will continue to monitor
06/01/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating EXPNOCHILD
06/01/16 10:00 reported pt may have had seizure during transport. monitored in medical overnight and no additional sz reported BARH mm pink pt app very aggressive no prevous h/o seizure diffuse thinning of hair, but no lesions or erythema Cv/ L nsf–arr reported but none heart MS L 4/4 MPL BCS 5/9 EENT: g3 ddz A: diffuse alopecia r/o hormonal such as alopecia X due to breed, episode during transport r/o syncope, behavior, seizure P: ok to move out of medical, monitor for any further episodes
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