NYLA – 14670
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Nyla
Hello, my name is Nyla. My animal id is #14670. I am a female gray brindle dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 26-Nov-2017.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 58.2 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 yr Microchip noted on Intake? History : Stray Subjective: Observed Behavior – Very excited, struggles with restraint, jumps up to give hugs, occasionally mouthy but does not seem aggressive Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS 2.5/5 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean teeth, mm pink PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, prominent mammary tissue MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, flaky haircoat with diffuse crusts and papules/pustules, pruritic CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment: Pyoderma- r/o primary bacterial vs. secondary to prev fleas vs. allergies Prognosis: Good Plan: Cefpodoxime x 14 days Benadryl x 5 days SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to skin
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with pyoderma and the staff veterinarians are issuing a temporary waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
New CIRDC noted on rounds Subjective: BAR barking and coughing in the cage and on the leash. No sneezing. Mild serous nasal d/c. Good appetite. Objective EENT: mild serous nasal d/c bilaterally, no ocular d/c ou H/L: Eupneic but coughing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, unkempt flaky haircoat with diffuse crusts and papules/pustules CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: CIRDC Pyoderma- r/o primary bacterial vs. secondary to prev fleas vs. allergies Plan: Continue cefpodoxime until 12/11 for pyoderma Continue benadryl until 12/1 Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x14d until 12/14 Recheck at day 7 Move to iso Prognosis: Good
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Behavior during intake: Nyla had a loose and wiggly body during intake. Counselor was able to scan for a microchip, collar and take a picture without any issues.
Basic Information:: Finder was able to approach animal and put into a crate to bring to ACC.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers, Nyla is friendly and affectionate. She was jumping on the counselors during intake.
How is this dog around children?: Unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown
Date of intake:: 11/26/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Behavior toward strangers:: Nyla is friendly.
Date of assessment:: 11/28/2017
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, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Tag.3: Dog becomes easily aroused, mouths the leash and slowly de-escalates. Nyla came into the room loose and wiggly, she was friendly and very friendly towards the handlers.
Summary (1):: Nyla is nervous around other dogs, and tenses up when they approach her. She relaxes when introduced to calmer dogs, but mostly keeps to herself. Nyla was brought in as a stray so her behavior around other dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Nyla be placed in a home with resident dogs that are respectful and match her calm demeanor. 11/27: When off leash at the Care Center, Nyla is initially nervous and tense with a more energetic, social male dog. She would stiffen her posture when he approached and solicited attention, especially when he was in her face. When a calmer, older male dog was introduced, Nyla became more relaxed, briefly interacted with him then wandered the yard. 11/28: While following the novel male dog, Nyla tenses her posture when the male dog passes her. She continues to track the other dog, after handlers attempt to interrupt her. 11/29-30: Today, Nyla was more relax around the other dog. She mostly kept to herself while investigating the pens.
Date of intake:: 11/26/2017
Summary:: Nyla had a loose and wiggly during intake.
Date of initial:: 11/27/2017
Summary:: Nyla was anxious, continues to jump and is uncomfortable with restraint.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Nyla so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. Nyla is a young, enthusiastic, social dog. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: Due to Nyla’s enthusiasm, and response to some of the SAFER handling items, we feel she may be intimidated by small children.
Potential challenges: : Social hyperarousal
Potential challenges comments:: Nyla has displayed low threshold for arousal, (biting,tugging at the rope, slowly deescalating)Immediate intervention and consultation with a qualified veterinary behaviorist/professional trainer is strongly recommended to aid in addressing this issue to prevent further behavioral concerns that may appear in the future if not treated right away. We recommend only force-free, reward based training when introducing or exposing Nyla to new and unfamiliar situations.
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