NANA – A1066514

Manhattan Center

My name is NANA. My Animal ID # is A1066514.
I am a spayed female br brindle and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/03/2017 from NY 10472, owner surrender reason stated was PET HEALTH.

08/08/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1066514 Nana is At Risk for dermatitis/allergies

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/06/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 41.2 LBS.

Recheck severe dermatitis-on prednisone, benadryl and cephalexin S/O BAR, sweet girl, allows handling mm pk, moist no nasal discharge, sneezing or coughing noted diffuse dermatitis along entire body with moderate underlying erythema previous ulcerations along back of ear pinna starting to crust over severe otitis externa AU non pruitic over dorsum-appears comfortable skin scrape-negative A severe dermatitis P CWCT appears comfortable, pruritus appears well controlled on prednisone rec’d diet trial with hypoallergenic diet rec’d medicated bathing as frequently as possible

08/03/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/03/17 18:29 BASIC INFO Nana is a 2 year old spayed brown brindle mix. Her owner was not able to handle her medical needs and is unable to keep her. She last visited a vet 3 months ago. SOCIALIZATION Nana lived with 2 children ages 2 and 9. She’s relaxed, playful, and tolerant with them. When she plays with the children she is gentle and allows them to pull her tail and play rough with her. She plays exuberantly with people. Around other dogs she lunges barks and bares teeth. She reacts similarly to cats. She’s never bit a person or animal before. BEHAVIOR Nana is house trained to go outside and is nervous during storms. She does not destroy any household items. She doesn’t mind when someone takes her food/treat/toy, moves her off furniture, holds/restrains her, wakes her up, or bathes her. She’s friendly with strangers who approach her home/family. She does not bark when the door is knocked on or the bell is rung. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW Nana’s family describes her as friendly, affectionate, playful, excitable, and high energy. She has a medium level of energy at home. She follows her family and gives hugs and kisses. She likes balls and plays chase. She lived inside and slept on a dog bed. She ate dry pedigree food 3x/day. She’s housetrained, doesn’t have accidents, and potties anywhere outside. She’s well-behaved while home alone. She knows sit, come, stay and down. She goes for brisk walks and pulls on her leash hard and is not walked off leash.. INTAKE Nana had a super loose, wiggly body and fast wagging tail while I pet, scanned (+), collared, and positioned her for pictures. She often stood up, leaned into us, and licked us while we pet and talked to her. She took treats gently. She was high energy and was hard to focus during her photograph but allowed all handling for colalring and scanning.

08/08/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Ask Nana what time it is and she’ll tell you it’s Belly Rub O’clock! This sweet pup LOVES belly rubs, loves to flirt with people, and has been dubbed the Belly Rub Queen of 110th St.! It’s a well earned title, as what does she do when she meets new people? You guessed it, she flops over for a belly rub! Nana was adopted from us as an 8 mos. old pup, and recently surrendered due to her ongoing skin issues which require care. Her outstanding family dog resume includes having lived with two young children with whom she was relaxed and tolerant even when they pulled her tail, is not fond of cats, is housetrained (check), gets nervous during storms, doesn’t guard her things, is well behaved when home alone, likes to play ball and chase, and slept on her own bed. Walking beautifully on leash, we stopped to say hello to another volunteer, Nana greeting him happily with a tail wag and then inviting a belly rub. She’s so cute! Outside in a pen she flirts with more staff, all the while keeping any eye on everything going on around her. She’s not called Nana for nothing! She has an impish, mischievous and loving face as she smiles and wags her tail at all the activity. Nana definitely needs vet care for her coat, some of which could be poor nutrition and/or allergies which weren’t cared for. Her amazing, friendly and affectionate personality is a joy and someone is going to be so lucky to have her by their side. Shouldn’t it be you?

08/06/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile 8/3/17, second stay at care center Spayed, Owner Surrender (In previous home for one year) Previously lived with: Adults and children (ages two and nine) Behavior toward strangers: Exuberant Behavior toward children: Relaxed, playful, and tolerant Behavior toward dogs: Lunges and bares teeth Behavior toward cats: Lunges and bares teeth Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Nana is described her as friendly, affectionate, playful, and excitable with a high level of energy. KNOWN HISTORY: Limited Profile 3/3/17, first stay at care center Spayed, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults and children (ages 4-18) Behavior toward children: Relaxed, playful, and tolerant Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Nana is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, and excitable with a high level of energy. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 8/6/17 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her ears are back, her tail is down, and she has a relaxed body posture. Dog 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 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: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. Her body is between you and the toy, and she is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness. Summary: Nana displayed no concerning behaviors on her assessment and was social throughout. PLAYGROUP: During Nana’s first stay at the care center, she had shown interest in play but became easily over aroused and vocal when play became exuberant. Over time, Nana displayed less overarousal and has engaged in more running play with other dogs. During her most recent stay, she has been polite when greeting and displays brief play interest. The behavior department recommends Nana be given time to acclimate into a new home environment, and have slow, positive introductions with any resident dogs. INTAKE BEHAVIOR Upon intake, Nana had a loose body and was active and social.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 8/3/17 During her initial medical exam, Nana was active and allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Nana’s previous owner described her as a having a high level of activity. She is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) Potential challenges: _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center Nana has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them and barking. Her owner also reported this behavior in the home. As Nana plays well with other dogs, this reaction is likely due to excitement and frustration, we recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. She will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs.

08/04/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
During Nana’s first stay at the care center, she had shown interest in play but became easily over aroused and vocal when play became exuberant. Over time, Nana displayed less overarousal and has engaged in more running play with other dogs. During her most recent stay, she has been polite when greeting and displays brief play interest. The behavior department recommends Nana be given time to acclimate into a new home environment, and have slow, positive introductions with any resident dogs. When off leash with other dogs, Nana is initially tense when greeting. When solicited with play, she bows back and begins to run around and engage in chase play with the helper. 3/7 update: Nana is tense during greeting. When solicited with play, Nana vocalizes and stands over the male greeter. When solicited once more, Nana begins to engage, quickly becoming overaroused and vocal during play. She begins to vocalize, growl, and stand over the other dog, body tense. 3/8 update: Nana briefly greets and sniffs. She again becomes vocal and stands over the greeter after prolonged outside time. 3/9 update: Nana displays a tense body when greeting a female. She stands over the other dog once more but does not growl or vocalize. 3/10 update: Nana continues to be reactive at the gate, but is more polite when she enters the yard. She eventually does mount but mostly engages in soft running play. 3/11 update: Nana is less reactive at the gate and engages in appropriate play with males and females. 3/15 update: Nana continues to engage appropriately in play. 3/16, 3/17 update: Nana engages in bouts of running play. She becomes a bit pushy and vocal during. 8/4: When introduced off leash to a male dog, Nana greets politely then wanders the pen. 8/5: Nana greets politely then wanders the pen. 8/6: Nana is a bit forward upon greeting. She appears a bit interested in solciiting play, though doesn’t engage fully.

08/04/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
08/04/17 14:15 Estimated age: 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? scan positive History : Subjective: Observed Behavior – very sweet, friendly dog with loose body, allowed exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective T = — P = — R = — BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted, no CIRDC signs, erythematous and crusted pinnae, mild debris AU Oral Exam: adult dentition, mild tartar PLN: slightly enlarged peripheral LNs H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female spayed with green tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no fleas or parasites seen, multifocal large areas of severely erythematous skin and thickened skin, superficial excoriations from scratching, not pruritic on exam, pododematitis x 4 CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment ~2 year old female spayed dog severe pyoderma suspect underlying allergies – r/o atopic dermatitis vs. food allergies Plan *recommend new hope placement due to severity of skin allergies and pain/pruritus associated with the condition* recommend referral to dermatologist – will need long term management of allergies with immune-modulating drugs (apoquel or atopica) and treatment of secondary skin infection and hypoallergenic food trial prednisone 10 mg PO SID x 10 days (will need to continue/taper in 10 days) benadryl 50 mg PO BID x 10 days cephalexin 500 mg PO BID x 28 days clean ears and apply Osurnia; repeat in 1 week Prognosis: Fair (good with long term management of underlying allergies) SURGERY: Already spayed

08/06/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
Recheck severe dermatitis-on prednisone, benadryl and cephalexin S/O BAR, sweet girl, allows handling mm pk, moist no nasal discharge, sneezing or coughing noted diffuse dermatitis along entire body with moderate underlying erythema previous ulcerations along back of ear pinna starting to crust over severe otitis externa AU non pruitic over dorsum-appears comfortable skin scrape-negative A severe dermatitis P CWCT appears comfortable, pruritus appears well controlled on prednisone rec’d diet trial with hypoallergenic diet rec’d medicated bathing as frequently as possible

Generated on Aug 8 2017 6:00PM

 

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***SAFER: AVERAGE HOME***

SPAYED FEMALE, BR BRINDLE / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 8 mos
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, HOLD FOR ID Reason OWN EVICT
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 03/02/2016, From NY 10455, DueOut Date03/05/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary BARH scan positive#985112005867651 young female spayed dog clean teeth mild ear infection AS clean coat NOSF
Weight 35.

Re Exam:

03/04/16 : BAR, L ear smalls of yeast , moderate lichenification of inside of AS. A: Otitis externa AS, chronic; P: Otiobiotic AU BID 10 d; Dog allowed for very minimal ear cleaning (pulling away, painful to touch). Repeated cleanings needed.

03/09/16 : pt BARH D reported, but none noted. put on check for D, if consistent, start metronidazole

3/10 : barh. no diarrhea notice cage was clean

3/11 : Cage is clean, no diarrhea present NOSF

3/12/16 : BARH, NO DIARRHEA NOTICE IN THE CAGE ,CAGE WAS CLEAN , NOSF

A volunteer writes: Nana is a youngster so maybe her family named her Nana as she was the caretaker  to the three young children with whom she lived?  Surrendered because her family lost their home, Nana,of course, lost everything as well. She lived with 3 children ages 4-18 and was relaxed, playful and tolerant with them.  She’s friendly to strangers, plays exuberantly with adults, doesn’t guard her “stuff”, loves to play, is housetrained (check) and is well behaved when left home alone. Nana is Gorgeous with a capital G, her coat is shiny and nicely taken care of, and her coloring is like the finest woven tapestry – simply stunning. Alert and playful, she loved playing with a toy, showed off her sit (with a little coaxing), took her treat gently and seems to LOVE other dogs. When we first went outside she play bowed to a dog across the street!!! Rolling in for some kisses and hugs she softly wags her tail so happy for the contact. In her first group play she solicited play with a bow and romps in chase play with the helper dog. Adorable, playful, petite, smart and loving, Nana is looking for a new family to take care of. A proven family dog, she’s hoping you’ll stop by to meet her today.

Another volunteer writes:   As part of ACC’s corporate program involving young corporate employees  meeting ACC dogs, giving them a chance to photograph, interact with and write bios for some dogs, dogs are selected based on their ability to mingle with and be handled by many people at one time. Nana , is one dog who enjoys attention, loves to be pet by many hands and happily interacts with all.  It’s an important job at ACC and rockstar Nana is up for it!!

PROFILE:

Nana is a 1 year old spayed APBT mix. Her owner was evicted, moved to a shelter, and is unable to keep her. A family member brought her to ACC and told us about her. Her left ear is inflamed with missing fur.

SOCIALIZATION

Nana lived with 3 children ages 4-18. She’s relaxed, playful, and tolerant with them. She plays exuberantly with people. She’s never bit anyone.

BEHAVIOR

Nana is nervous during storms. She doesn’t mind when someone takes her food/treat/toy, moves her off furniture, holds/restrains her, wakes her up, or bathes her. She’s friendly with strangers who approach her home/family.

FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW

Nana’s family describes her as friendly, affectionate, playful, excitable, and high energy. She follows her family and gives hugs and kisses. She likes balls and plays chase. She lived inside and slept on a dog bed. She ate dry Beneful food 3x/day and got chicken as a treat. She’s housetrained, doesn’t have accidents, and potties anywhere outside. She’s well-behaved while home alone. She knows sit and down. She goes for brisk walks and pulls on her leash.

INTAKE

Nana had a super loose, wiggly body and fast wagging tail while I pet, scanned (+), collared, and positioned her for pictures. She often stood up, leaned into us, and licked us while we pet and talked to her. She took treats gently.

SAFER

Nana pulls a bit on the leash. She was calm and relaxed during handling. Nana was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag. She took the toy away but had soft body language.

Nana did not show any concern during the behavior assessment. The behavior department feels that she can go to an Average home

Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.

Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture.

Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Dog is likely crouching, may have long lip or lip lick.

Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds.

Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds.

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.

Playgroup Notes:

When off leash with other dogs, Nana is initially tense when greeting.When solicited with play, she bows back and begins to run around and engage in chase play with the helper.

GROUP BEHAVIOR

When off leash with other dogs, Nana is initially tense when greeting.  When solicited with play, she bows back and begins to run around and engage in chase play with the helper.

3/7 update:

Nana is tense during greeting.  When solicited with play, Nana vocalizes and stands over the male greeter.  When solicited once more, Nana begins to engage, quickly becoming overaroused and vocal during play.  She begins to vocalize, growl, and stand over the other dog, body tense.

3/8 update:

Nana briefly greets and sniffs.  She again becomes vocal and stands over the greeter after prolonged outside time.

3/9 update:

Nana displays a tense body when greeting a female.  She stands over the other dog once more but does not growl or vocalize.

3/10 update:

Nana continues to be reactive at the gate, but is more polite when she enters the yard. She eventually does mount but mostly engages in soft running play.

3/11 update:

Nana is less reactive at the gate and engages in appropriate play with males and females.

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AUGUST 2017

MARCH 2016:

 

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