MILLABELLA – A1107381

MILLABELLA – A1107381

**SAFER: AVERAGE HOME**

FEMALE, BLACK / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 3 yrs
STRAY – ONHOLDAVAI, HOLD FOR ID Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 03/29/2017, From NY 10455, DueOut Date 04/02/2017

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Findings History Stray – . Urinated just prior to the exam and the urine was bright red with multiple blood clots. . Allows all handling, soft body, energetic. Objective BCS 5/9, MMs pink and moist EENT: Mild mucoid discharge OU, mild erythema OU. AU moderate brown discharge,   Clean nose. Muzzle is erythematous and there is mild folliculitis on the chin. Oral Exam: Mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, prominent nipples. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted. Thin fur coat on ventrum, especially inguinal region. CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment 1. Otitis externa – likely allergic in origin 2. Conjunctivitis – likely allergic in origin 3. Folliculitis on face – likely allergic in origin 4. Allergies – R/O environmental vs. food triggers. Knowing her history and whether these allergy responses are seasonal would help us tell the difference 5. Hematuria – R/O severe UTI vs. bladder stones vs. both Plan 1. Start Clavamox 375 mg PO BID x7 days for UTI. If hematuria doesn’t resolve, or resolves and then recurs when antibiotics are stopped, rec formal urinalysis and culture 2. Benadryl 50 mg PO BID x7 days for allergies . Sedated abd rads tomorrow to evaluate for bladder stones 4. Clean ears q3 days and treat with Otibiotic AU BID x10 days – for ear infection 1088
Weight 49.0

A volunteer writes:   I don’t know if it’s possible to be in love with this girl more than I am already.  Found wandering alone in a dog park, Millabella was brought to our care and has proceeded to win every heart here.  She’s a dream on leash, her tail wags as we walk, she seems to be housetrained, she loves meeting new people and winning them over with a kiss and a cuddle,  loves to chill out with her person, chases birds and squirrels (OK, we can’t all be perfect), loves treats, poses for photos like a super model and does that head tilt thing I love, lies down froggy style wagging her tail, just happy to be in a room with human friends, and enjoyed some chase play with a female greeter dog, giving appropriate correction for overly mouthy play.   Millabella is gorgeous in her shiny black coat, but does have issues with her eyes that will require vet care as they bother her. If a snuggle partner who is gentle, calm and easy going is your idea of a perfect pet companion, than Miss Millabella cordially invites you to come meet her today.   I guarantee you’ll fall in love with her as quickly as I did.

BEHAVIOR:

KNOWN HISTORY:  None

Unaltered Female, Stray

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

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 closed.

Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game.

Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.

Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.

Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. She does not place her body between you and the toy.

Summary: Millabella displayed no concerning behaviors on her assessment, she was social throughout.

DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT:

Summary

PLAYGROUP:

3/30: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog Millabella engages in chase play.  She offers correction for overly mouthy play.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 3/29/17

During her initial medical exam, Millabella was social and allowed all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:

We have no history on Millabella so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

3/30: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog Millabella engages in chase play.  She offers correction for overly mouthy play.

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