MUNCH – 12590
Gone - 11-29-2017 Manhattan
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GONE 11/29/17
Munch
Hello, my name is Munch. My animal id is #12590. I am a male tan dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 14-Nov-2017.
Munch is at risk due to being diagnosed with pneumonia. Munch will likely require hospitalization for his medical condition. Munch should go to an adult only home due his bite history and reported lunging at strangers.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 50 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2 y Microchip noted on Intake? n History : nypd brought in darted Subjective:multiple dart wounds; one in lower gum on mandible–needed to be cut out. one on right shoulder, already removed. Right ear has laceration, recent probably also related to dart Observed Behavior -tranquilized, but waking up. wagged tail, did no protest about dart removal, but drugs still in system Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -y Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth, dart injury to gums,lip PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4–drugged, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: sedated Assessment: dart injuries, otherwise healthy Prognosis:good Plan:clipped and cleaned shoulder wound gave 2cc convenia sq monitor wound SURGERY: Okay for surgery Temporary waiver due to Permanent waiver due to
S/O -BAR, appears energetic, barking -sneezing, mucoserous nasal discharge; coughing reported -appears eupnic A CIRDC P move to isolation cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 3 days doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x 14 days
Recheck for dart wound and CIRDC: S/O: BAR BCS 5/9 – mild sneeze, serous nasal discharge persist – dart wound on shoulder healing well, no swelling/no discharge A: mild CIRDC P: cont. with current tx
Recheck CIRDC, day 7 doxycycline S/O -BAR, energetic, appears friendly -mild serous nasal discharge -intermittent hacking cough with end gag, soft sneezing -eupnic A CIRDC-active P add cerenia 60 mg PO SId x 3 days continue doxycycline recheck in 3 days
Munch still displays clear to brownish nasal d/c will do final check on 11/28
Day 12 doxycycline for CIRDC S/O -BAR, appears friendly and energetic at front of cage -mild serous nasal discharge -persistent huffing cough A CIRDC, active; concern for persistent cough P 500 ml SQF SID x 3 days d/c doxycycline, switch to baytril 136 mg tabs, 2 tabs PO SID x 10 days extend cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 3 additional days
Hx: Admitted to ACC with dart wounds on 11/14/17, diagnosed with CIRDC on 11/15/17, started on Cerenia and doxycycline. Rechecked on day 7 of doxy (11/22) and pt had a hacking cough – given 3 more days of Cerenia. On 11/26, pt still had persistent cough so doxycycline was discontinued and Baytril was started, Cerenia was extended, SQF were added. S: QAR in kennel – alert and moderate energy level when outside of kennel O: Good hydration Constant huffing cough Quiet lung sounds Sedated for chest rads with 0.3 ml butorphanol and 0.15 ml Dexdomitor IV 2-view chest rads show significant consolidation/alveolar pattern in the middle lung lobes, with an air bronchogram visible on the lateral view. A: Pneumonia P: 1. Move to medical isolation for closer monitoring 2. Place IV catheter and start LRS at 50 ml/hr 3. Continue Baytril and Cerenia 4. Recheck respirations in 12-24 hours 5. May need hospitalization after placement 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Munch was not handled due to nature of intake. He was brought straight to medical.
Basic Information:: Munch is a male large dog. He was surrendered due to biting. Please see DOH memo for more info.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, one female dog, one puppy.
How is this dog around strangers?: Munch is left in a room when strangers come over because he will bark and lunge at them if they get close.
How is this dog around children?: he has notbeen around children so behavior is unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: He has lived with a female dog and a puppy. He was relaxed and respectful with the dogs. He played gentle with them.
How is this dog around cats?: He spent time with a cat and was respectful with the cat.
Resource guarding:: There is no resource guarding information on munch.
Bite history:: There is no bite history with munch.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: It is unknown how he will react with touching of food bowl, taking a bone or toy out his moth, or trimming of nails. He is friendly with bath time. He will growl and lunge at strangers walking on the street if they get close to the owner.He is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, shy, and mellow. He likes playing with bones. He eats dry food pedigree. HE is well behaved being left alone at home. He knows sit, down, and quiet. He pulls on leash. He has not been off leash before.
Date of intake:: 11/14/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: Adults and two dogs
Behavior toward strangers:: Barks, growls, and lunges at strangers.
Behavior toward dogs:: Relaxed and respectful
Behavior toward cats:: Respectful
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: Yes, Munch was tied up in the room and the a person was walking past him. Munch got out of his collar and lunged at the person. He grabbed onto his pants and the other dog in the home jumped on Munch, biting Munch on his neck. Munch bit the person on the foot and left arm drawing blood and requiring treatment at a hospital.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Munch is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, shy, and mellow with a medium level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 11/26/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. 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 follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 5. Dog snaps or bites the Assess-a-Hand.
Summary:: Munch approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He was social and allowed all handling. He did not seem to have much interest in the toy, but when the hand came near him he attempted to bite it. This was repeated without the toy and he again attempted to bite the hand.
Date of initial:: 11/14/2017
Summary:: Munch was waking up from being tranquilized but allowed all handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Much’s previous owner described him as having a medium level of activity.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to Munch’s history of lunging at new people, and his bite history, we recommend placement in an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Munch’s bite history, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression: Munch bit a person multiple times in his previous home. In the care center, he has been generally friendly, but did attempt to bite the assess-a-hand during his assessment, showing that he will escalate quickly to biting. Munch needs careful behavior modification and management to prevent future bites. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods for Munch as more aversive techniques are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of aggression. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Munch’s previous owner reported that he reacts to human passerby on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. Munch may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than people and novel stimuli that may startle him. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.
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