ONION – A1120124

 

Manhattan Center

My name is ONION. My Animal ID # is A1120124.
I am a male gr brindle and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/28/2017 from NY 10472, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

08/03/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Onion A1120124 is at risk due to CIRDC diagnosis.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/02/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 4 C – SEVERE CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 49.2 LBS.

S/O BAR, standing at front of cage appears friendly and wagging tail slightly mucoid nasal discharge, mild intermittent sneezing OU-anterior flare eupnic A CIRDC P move to iso baytril 136 mg tabs: 2 tabs PO SID x 14 days clavamox 375 mg tabs: 1 tab PO BID x 10 days cerenia 60 mg tabs: 1 tab PO SID x 5 days

07/28/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/28/17 17:24 Basic Information: Onion is estimated to be about 8 years old. He is a gray brindle male medium sized dog. His finder found him as a stray on 7/28/17 tied to a fence. Initially when he was approached by his finder he growled and snapped. His finder stated he warmed up after offered food. He described him a friendly and sweet. Behavior during intake: Onion approached with a wagging tail and relaxed body. He allowed me to pet him, collar him and take his pictures. He sat on cue and took treats gently. He walk right into his kennel and layed down, with no coaxing.

08/03/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Onion I would rather call Prince, is throning majestically on his bed, right in the middle of his two kennels. He is one good looking dog I have a hard time to call “elderly” as he seems such in a good shape, trim, healthy and so well dressed in his impeccable silver coat. Onion is leashed easily and walks at a good pace. He seems pretty much house trained. Dogs are met in the street , uneventfully and birds do not seem to interest him. Back in the yard, Onion sits on command and right away for treats(he sometimes jumps for them too). Although we did not really play, Onion gets excited at the sight of a ball and will run after and catch it. His vision seems slightly impaired(he does have quite cloudy eyes) although he does not bump into things. Onion appears as a quite serious gent(he can smile, though) but he has also a very soft side and will sit by my side or on the bench, indulging in caresses.One wonders what was Onion’s life like, what was his real name….He has been beautifully cared for, has manners and knows his way around us humans. I hope that a home sweet home will materialize for him very soon. He seems like an elegant dog who would make a very loyal best friend. Onion is waiting for you at the Manhattan Care Center.

07/31/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 7/28/17 Unaltered Male, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 7/31/17 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Toy: 3. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His body is stiff. Summary: Onion displayed no concerns during the handling portion of his assessment, but he became a bit stiff when in possession of the toy. PLAYGROUP: Onion is polite when greeting female dogs in the care center, though at times has displayed potential to attempt to mount.  He has not yet been introduced to a male dog in our care. Slow introductions are recommended between Onion and tolerant, respectful dogs. INTAKE BEHAVIOR Upon intake, Onion had a wagging tail and relaxed body. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 7/29/17 During his initial medical exam, Onion allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Onion so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) _X_No young children (under 5): Due to the potential for resource guarding, we recommend a home without young children. Older children who can be trusted to leave Onion alone when he is in possession of something can be considered. Potential challenges: _X_Resource guarding: Onion became stiff when in possession of a toy on his behavior assessment, showing a protentional for resource guarding. For this reason, we advise against ever removing items from Onion’s possession without safely trading for an item or greater or equal value. We recommend that Onion be left along while eating, and that food guarding behavior modification steps (available at ASPCApro.org) be utilized if this behavior is problematic in his future home.

07/29/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Onion is polite when greeting female dogs in the care center, though at times has displayed potential to attempt to mount.  He has not yet been introduced to a male dog in our care. Slow introductions are recommended between Onion and tolerant, respectful dogs. 7/29: When introduced to a female dog off leash, Onion greets politely then wanders the pen. 7/31-8/2: Onion is polite when greeting, then wanders away. He ignores play.

08/01/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was EXPERIENCE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10 years Microchip noted on Intake? placed on LVT intake History : found as a stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – friendly and energetic; allows handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 4/9 EENT: OU-moderate anterior flare, episcleral injection AU-clean mild serous nasal discharge, sneezing Oral Exam: mm pk, sl tacky; CRT <2 sec; moderate tartar on rostral teeth, more severe tartar on premolars; 0.5 inch gingival growth along upper L 3rd premolar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2; intermittent expiratory cough when pulling on the leash ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testicles MSI: ambulatory x 4 with subtle RH lameness; mild chronic thickening of stifle and mild off loading onto LH CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment Anterior flare/episcleral injection-suspect uveitis Gingival growth-r/o benign epulide vs other RH lameness-suspect mild chronic CCL injury with secondary arthritis Coughing/SND-r/o excitement vs pulling on leash vs CIRDC vs other Plan Monitor for CIRDC Recommend CBC/chem Recommend IOP after placement to confirm uveitis-r/o idiopathic vs underlying cause Recommend dental cleaning with biopsy (incisional vs excisional) of gingival growth Prognosis: fair to good; changes to the eyes are suspicious of uveitis or inflammation in the front of the eye however, this cannot be confirmed due to lack of tono-pen; uveitis is often idiopathic (no underlying cause) and can be treated in most cases with anti-inflammatory eye drops, however in some cases it can be caused by systemic illness; onion also has mild chronic changes to the right knee that are indicative of a previous injury to the cranical cruciate ligament; this is a very common injury in large breed dogs; at this time, surgery is not indicated but he may require chronic pain management in the future for the secondary arthritis SURGERY: perm waiver due to age

08/02/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 C – SEVERE CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
S/O BAR, standing at front of cage appears friendly and wagging tail slightly mucoid nasal discharge, mild intermittent sneezing OU-anterior flare eupnic A CIRDC P move to iso baytril 136 mg tabs: 2 tabs PO SID x 14 days clavamox 375 mg tabs: 1 tab PO BID x 10 days cerenia 60 mg tabs: 1 tab PO SID x 5 days

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