MIA – 20741

MIA – 20741

10 years Old, White Small Mixed Breed, Female, 8 lbs, Owner Surrender 2/2/18

DVM Intake Exam; Estimated age:10y; Microchip noted on Intake?n; History 😮 surrender; Subjective: Observed Behavior -shaking, allows exam; Objective ; T =; P =80; R =wnl; BCS 5/9; EENT: ou sclerosis, some flaky otitis, no nasal or ocular discharge noted; Oral Exam:severe dental dz, halitosis; PLN: No enlargements noted; H/L: NSR, 2/6 heart murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic; ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; U/G:intact, several small mgt palpablein caudal glands; MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities; Assessment: dental dz, mild otitis, few mgt (likely benign) heart murmur; Prognosis:fair. despite her many conditions, this dog coudl have a good outcome with proper care; Plan: mometamax sid x 7d, recc dental after echo, ohe, biopsy mgt; SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age, HM

A Little Bit About Me…

A staff member writes: Mia was surrendered to ACC due to her family having no time. She was diagnosed with a grade 2/6 heart murmur and dental disease.  Her behavior assessment is pending, but please take a look at her profile below! Mia is a very sweet pup in need of a loving home to live out her golden years.

Let’s get to know each other a bit more…

This animal came from:  Pet Shop
Date of Intake:  15-Feb-2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown

Basic Information:  Mia is a roughly 10 year old small dog whom was gotten from a pet shop and kept in the same home for 10 years. Unfortunately due to no time she could not be kept.

Previously lived with:  2 adults, 1 cat
How is this dog around strangers?  Around strangers she is described as outgoing and plays gentle.
How is this dog around children?  Around children she is described as respectful and plays gentle.
How is this dog around other dogs?  Around dogs she is described as relaxed and doesn’t play.
How is this dog around cats?  Around cats she is described as relaxed and respectful.
Resource guarding:  She has no known resource guarding issues.
Bite history:  She has no known bite histories
Housetrained:  Yes
Energy level/descriptors:  low energy level

Other Notes:  She is described as a dog whom will bark a lot, becomes nervous with storms or fireworks and will bark when unfamiliar people approach her owner or home. she isn’t bothered with having her food or toys touched, being given a bath, being held or restrained, being brushed and has never had her nails trimmed.

Medical Notes:  Mia is known to have dental disease.

For a New Family to Know:
She is described as friendly, affectionate, shy, independent and mellow. She has no interests in toys or games, will follow you around when home with you and was being fed an unknown wet food brand 2 times a day. She is well behaved when left alone at home, has never been crate trained, would be walked 2 times a day and pulls lightly on leash.

Behavior Notes:  Upon intake Mia was shaking and was somewhat nervous. She allowed being collared and posed nicely for a picture. She allowed the counselor to left her and was receptive to head and body touches.

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