NINO – 9928
Safe - 10-29-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 10/29/17
Nino
Hello, my name is Nino. My animal id is #9928. I am a desexed male tan dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 16-Oct-2017.
Nino 9928 is at risk for a respiratory illness (CIRDC). He also has dermatitis. Behaviorally, Nino has been calm and social with his human caretakers and with other dogs, and is suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: I’m in love, and while I may be biased, I know that everyone will (and should) fall in love with this awesome dog. You just need to come meet him. Likely housetrained, great on leash, sits and shakes paw, loves to give kisses, gentle, sweet, looks up when we talk to him as if he understands everything I’m saying, has soft soulful eyes, a gently wagging tail, and as another volunteer said, just has a “great vibe” to him. Nino ignores other dogs we pass on our walk, including a small yappy one that lunged at him. Good boy, Nino!! His one vice? Squirrels are just too good to pass up, but even that is manageable and easy. It’s no surprise that Nino rocked his behavior assessment with perfect scores across the board, and even solicited attention by nudging the assessor’s hand for petting. Love that! In playgroup with both males and females, he hasn’t engaged in much play, but greets both males and females politely. So gentle, so sweet, he’d be mine if I could. But since I can’t, run, don’t walk, to meet this softest of big boys, schmush his jowly face and give him a big smooch. Your new best friend, confidant, loving companion. You’ll love him.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 61 lbs
BARH scan pos#98511200316746 allows handling appx 2 yrs old clean EENT clean coat BCS 5/9 NOSF
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2yrs Microchip noted on Intake? yes History : stray Subjective: SWEET dog, wagging tail, readily takes canned food, Observed Behavior – allows all handling no aggression Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective P = 100 R =24 BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, scant clear nasal d/c. no ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: pink gums, after giving food, noticed licks mouth only on right side- but no oral, gingival lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat , ventral abdomen and medial FLs- approx. one dozen small reddish focal lesions- doesn’t appear to be pruritic CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment MC licks mouth to the right: r/o normal for p skin: r/o topical reaction, other underweight Prognosis: good Plan: Benadryl 50mg: one and a half tabs PO BID x5, recheck for response at day five ok for adoptions SURGERY: n/a already neutered
Recheck erythema noted on intake S/O -BAR, sweet boy! -sneezing, slightly mucoid serous nasal discharge -no erythema or dermatitis noted along forelimbs or abdomen -appears eupnic A Erythematous lesions-appear resolved CIRDC P move to isolation doxycycline 300 mg PO SID x 14 days cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 3 days recheck 10/28
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Date of intake:: 10/16/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 10/17/2017
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:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: In the assessment room, Nino approached the assessor with a soft body and solicited attention by nudging her hand. He was bit distracted at times during the assessment, sniffing the room, but was also social. He allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary (1):: Nino is polite and tolerant when greeting other dogs. Due to arriving as a stray, Nino’s history around dogs is unknown. Based on behavior observed in our care, the behavior department recommends slow introductions between Nino and other dogs who are respectful and tolerant. 10/17: When introduced off leash to a female dog, Nino greets politely then mostly keeps to himself, avoiding play.
Summary (2):: 10/18: Nino greets calm female dogs politely then mostly seeks handler attention.
Summary (3):: 10/19-20: Nino greets calm male and female dogs then seeks handler attention.
Date of intake:: 10/16/2017
Summary:: Nino allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 10/16/2017
Summary:: Nino allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Nino so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he 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.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
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