NIVEA – A1089851

Manhattan Center

My name is NIVEA. My Animal ID # is A1089851.
I am a female white and cream chihuahua sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 09/14/2016 from NY 10468, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY. I came in with Group/Litter #K16-074179.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/15/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 5.0 LBS.

No Final Exam

09/14/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
Nivea came into the shelter a little scared, she has a patch of hair missing from her neck/chest and a few scratches on her head. Overall looks good. Ninja looks good, a little nervous and a handsome boy.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

09/18/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray AGGRESSION ASSESSMENT: 09/18/2016 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her body posture is stiff and fearful; her tail is low and not moving. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, her tail is between her legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick. Tag: 3. Dog repeatedly spins toward the touch, and repeatedly tries to exit. Dog may be crouching, tail is tucked, mouth closed, body stiff. Squeeze 1/2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and her ears are back. Toy: 1. Minimal interest. Dog may smell or lick toy, then turn away. Summary: During her aggression assessment, Nivea remained fearful, body tense, crouching, trembling; she would attempt to increase distance from handlers. PLAYGROUP: 09/16/2016 When off leash with other dogs Nivea is uncomfortable and corrects any interaction. Summary MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 09/14/16 During her initial medical examination, Nivea allows minimal handling though will growl and lunge; did not make contact with handler. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced adult home only _X_No children (under 13) (Potential for defensive aggression) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Nivea has been uncomfortable her entire stay at our care centers and allows minimal handling. Any attempts to interact with Nivea results in panicked behavior. When pushed she will respond with appropriate warning. We recommend a period of decompression to aid in acclimation to a new environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing exposing Nivea to new and unfamiliar situations.)

09/16/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs Nivea is uncomfortable and corrects any interaction.

09/14/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact female Age: appx 1-2y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: minimal staining If abnormal BCS: slightly underweight, closer to BCS 2.75 Skin: WNL Hair Coat: missing hair on neck f(looks worn off from lead) and slightly dirty but WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: small laceration to top of head, would not allow clip and clean, coagulated, possibly from scratching at lead (was tied to a fence) Behavior: protective of male counterpart, allows minimal handling, will growl and lunge but not make contact with handler Medication: N/A, preventatives given

09/15/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
9/15/16 S/O-QAR, hydrated, scratches on head without large amt of swelling, otherwise good haircoat A-scratches on temporal region P-metacam 1.5 mg/ml-0.15 ml PO SID x 3 days vet check in 3 days 9/14/16 Microchip: negative Sex: intact female Age: appx 1-2y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: minimal staining If abnormal BCS: slightly underweight, closer to BCS 2.75 Skin: WNL Hair Coat: missing hair on neck f(looks worn off from lead) and slightly dirty but WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: small laceration to top of head, would not allow clip and clean, coagulated, possibly from scratching at lead (was tied to a fence) Behavior: protective of male counterpart, allows minimal handling, will growl and lunge but not make contact with handler Medication: N/A, preventatives given

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