ONYX – 19286
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GONE 02/01/18
Onyx
Hello, my name is Onyx. My animal id is #19286. I am a male black dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 6 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 27-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- no time for animal.
onyx is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infection Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs. Onyx appears to be very exuberant and high energetic (not knowing his own strength), for these reasons we advise against a home with children at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 68.4 lbs
7/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 1/2y Microchip noted on Intake? n Microchip Number (If Applicable):n History : owner surrender Subjective: bar Observed Behavior – muzzled as a precaution, hyper and strong, not trying to bite or growl, appears to be seeking attention Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P = wnl R = wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzled, but k9 and incisors wnl PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: mi x 2 MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dry hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: ne Assessment: 2 1/2 yr mi x 2 large breed dog dry skin – r/o nutritional vs allergy vs other Prognosis: excellent Plan: neuter, behavioral assessment, and placement/adoption may need increased wet food diet or limited ingredient diet, fish oil supp’t SURGERY: Okay for surgery
29/01/2018
Progress exam-vomiting Subjective: BAR. No csd but had 2 episodes of vomiting bile this morning. No signs CIRDC. Great appetite. Otherwise looks ok. Attention seeking at the front of the cage EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing or coughing, eupneic, normal RR/RE NEURO: A&A MS: Ambulatory x4 A: Vomited twice 1/29 Hx dry skin r/o allergies vs other P: Give LRS SQ 20mg/kg once Give cerenia 1mg/kg SQ once Recheck tomorrow +/- bw and AXR Excellent prognosis
30/01/2018
Progress exam-recheck vomiting Subjective: BAR. No csvd. Had 2 episodes of vomiting bile yesterday morning but none since. Got one dose of LRS and cerenia yesterday. No signs of CIRDC. Good appetite. EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing or coughing, eupneic, normal RR/RE NEURO: A&A MS: Ambulatory x4 A: Apparently healthy Hx dry skin r/o allergies vs other P: CTM for CIRDC/vomiting Excellent prognosis
31/01/2018
Monitor for CIRDC S/O: BAR. Active, attention seeking. Eating well. EENT: Eyes clear, mild serous nasal discharge HL: Coughing repeatedly during observation, normal RR/RE INTEG: Full coat MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Male A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 350mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of Intake: 1/27/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable
Basic Information:: Onyx is a 2 and a half year old, medium mixed breed male who was not neutered prior to coming into the shelter. He has no known health issues or injuries and has not seen a vet recently. He was an owner surrender due to his high activity level and lack of time to care for the dog.
Previously lived with:: In home with owner and 3 children
How is this dog around strangers?: Onyx needs a few minutes to warm up to new guests. He will approach them to sniff and will then go off.
How is this dog around children?: Onyx has lived with a 4 and 8 year old, and has interacted with the owners 1 year old nephew. He was relaxed and playful around them, he has never had any behavior concerns around children.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Onyx is relaxed around female dogs, but will hard bark and lunge at male dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Onyx has lived with two cats previously and was relaxed and respectful with them.
Resource guarding:: Onyx has no resource guarding behavior with food or toys.
Bite history:: Onyx has no bite history.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Very High
Other Notes:: Onyx is not bothered if he is pushed off the furniture or disturbed while sleeping. At times he wakes up startled but does not growl or snap. His owner has bathed him but he struggles to get out of the tub, he will allow her to brush him for short periods of time, but she has not trimmed his nails. He will alert bark if someone approaches the house.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Onyx is friendly, playful and confident. He likes to follow his family around when they are home, and likes to play with all kinds of toys and games. He sleeps anywhere in the house and eats both wet and dry food. He is house trained but will have occasional accidents if he is not let out in time. He is well behaved when left alone in the house and knows the commands sit, come, and stay. He walks on leash for exercise and will pull hard.
Date of intake:: 1/27/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: Owner, and children ages (1,4, 8 years old) and 2 cat.
Behavior toward strangers:: Onyx needs a few minutes to warm up to new guests. He will approach them to sniff , and walk away.
Behavior toward children:: He is relaxed and playful around the children.
Behavior toward dogs:: Onyx is relaxed around female dogs, but will hard bark and lunge at male dogs.
Behavior toward cats:: Onyx has lived with two cats previously and was relaxed and respectful with them.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Onyx is friendly, playful and confident with a very high activity level.
Date of assessment:: 1/30/2018
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. No interest.
Summary:: Onyx came into the assessment room anxious and exuberant. He was friendly but distracted with sounds going on outside of the room.
Summary (1):: Onyx’s previous guardian reported that he is relaxed around female dogs, but will hard bark and lunge at male dogs. 1/28: When off leash at the Care Center, Onyx rapidly paces around the yard. His posture is tense, and his breathing short. Onxy very briefly greets the female helper dog but mostly continues to be very anxious, pacing and marking the area.
Date of intake:: 1/27/2018
Summary:: Behavior unknown
Date of initial:: 1/27/2018
Summary:: Onyx is tolerant, and seeks attention.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Onyx displays a very high activity level in the care center.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children: Onyx appears to be very exuberant and high energetic (not knowing his own strength), for these reasons we advise against a home with children at this time.
Potential challenges: : Anxiety,Low threshold for arousal
Potential challenges comments:: Low threshold for arousal: Onyx has displayed a low threshold for arousal in the care center, rapidly escalating to biting the leash, becoming mouthy but quickly de-escalating. We recommend only force-free, reward based training when introducing or exposing Onyx to new and unfamiliar situations. Anxiety: Onyx has shown some signs of potential anxiety in the care center, vocalizing (whining, panting) continually through the SAFER. This behavior was not reported at intake, the owner profile does not note anxiety so we cannot be certain whether this behavior will continue in a future home, or whether it is specific to the shelter environment.
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