MEARA – A1121976

Manhattan Center

My name is MEARA. My Animal ID # is A1121976.
I am a spayed female black and tan yorkshire terr mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 08/20/2017 from NY 10468, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

08/25/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Meara A1121976 is at risk for concerns that she is not thriving in the kennel environment. She began growling and lunging in her kennel when moved into the adoptions room, so she needed to be moved back into holding. Out of concern for her stress levels we recommend that she move into a stable home environment quickly.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/25/2017 Exam Type OBSERVATION – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 18.4 LBS.

ABLE TO CLEAN EARS BUT LIMITED DUE TO SEVERE INFLAMMATION. WE DO NOT HAVE OSURNIA.

08/20/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/20/17 14:25 Meara (meaning “Sea” in Irish) A1122630 is a female black & golden brown small/small-medium size breed dog who was found two weeks ago tied up in a park in the Bronx. The finder felt bad for her but isn’t able to keep her any longer due to no pets being allowed in their building and apartment renovations but stated she’s a sweet girl that ate dry Holistic Health Extension Little bites 1-2x a day, slept with the finder, appeared housebroken as she used newspapers, was behaved when left home alone and was walked 1-3x a day. Meara allowed them to walk her to our BXAC location. During intake Meara had a loose body and allowed all handling. She allowed to be collared and taken pictures of. Meara didn’t seem to mind being picked up/held and was placed into her kennel with ease.

08/25/2017 WEB MEMO

08/25/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 8/20/17 Spayed, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 8/21/17 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is open. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Meara displayed no concerning behaviors on her assessment. PLAYGROUP: 8/22: When introduced off leash to dogs, Meara keeps only to herself. INTAKE BEHAVIOR Upon intake, Meara had a loose body and allowed handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 8/20/17 During her initial medical exam, Meara was very tense. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Meara so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center, she displays a medium level of activity. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors noted below) Potential challenges: _X_ Kennel presence: Once in adoptions, Meara began growling and lunging in her kennel. While we cannot be certain if this behavior will appear in any other contexts, in highly emotionally charged or stressful environments Meara may show behavior similar to what she is currently demonstrating in her kennel. We recommend potential adopters be comfortable managing this behavior and keeping themselves safe in any similar future situations.

08/22/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
8/22: When introduced off leash to dogs, Meara keeps only to herself. 8/23-24: Meara continues to keep only to herself.

08/24/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was AVERAGE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-5 years old based on overall appearance and dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative on LVT intake History : Stray, no health hx available Subjective: Alert, matted Observed Behavior – Showed teeth and growled quietly when I looked at her face, snapped when I lifted her lips. Used tongue depressors to part the fur around her eyes and look at her ears – pt snapped and bit down on the tongue depressors several times. Towel around face for restraint. Pt growled but allowed exam and palpation of abdomen. Objective BAR-H, MMs pink, BCS 6/9 EENT: Large amount of yellow crusts building up around both eyes and in fur covering eyes. Cannot visualize cornea OS. Cornea OD – moderate pigment keratitis, conjunctival hyperemia. AU – severe epithelial hyperplasia, discharge. No nasal discharge noted. Oral Exam: Mild tartar PLN: Unable to palpate H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Slightly tense, non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, well-developed vulva MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no masses noted, fur coat very matted on legs, ventrum, head and dorsum CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally erythematous Assessment 1. Matted 2. Ocular discharge and pigment keratitis – likely KCS 3. Otitis externa 4. Erythematous skin Plan 1. Needs grooming 2. Ideally, perform STT to confirm KCS – may not be able to due to behavior 3. Clean ears and instill Osurnia – repeat in 1 week. Ears may need chronic treatment 4. Bathe after grooming – may need further treatment for erythematous skin but difficult to say without being able to see more skin Prognosis: Good SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088

08/24/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating AVERAGE
UPDATE AFTER GROOMING AND BATHING!! Pt was very content in groomer’s arms. Allowed visual exam of face and abdomen! Groomer reported that one hind toenail was curled around and embedded – he trimmed it. O: EENT: Corneal opacity and some neovascularization OU. Mild irritation and erythema to fur on face – no dermatitis or excoriations noted. Abd: Large, soft, nonreducible abdominal hernia UG: Small nipples. Green spay tattoo. A: 1. Possible KCS and corneal ulcers 2. Umbilical hernia – most likely fat, nonreducible P: 1. Perform STT and fluorescein staining after pt has relaxed from her grooming, treat as indicated by testing 2. Consider removal of herniated fat if desired, but the mass is unlikely to be dangerous for pt 1088

 

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