ORBAN – A1116977
Safe - 7-7-2017 Manhattan
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This dog is one of many animals in the NYC Animal Care Center and he/she became at risk the moment they entered the doors. Fosters/adopters save lives and this dog will soon be out of time! Do not wait for this animal to appear on the At Risk List! Start sharing and advocating now. If you are interested in fostering or adopting, message the Urgent help desk at [email protected] and they will help answer any questions you may have.
ORBAN – A1116977
MALE, CHOCOLATE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 4 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 06/30/2017, From NY 10468, DueOut Date 07/03/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Estimated 3-5 years based on energy level, secondary sex characteristics, dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History : Stray – wandering the streets this morning Subjective: Relaxed body, wagging tail, very friendly, allows all handling, digs his head into your lap when petted and then rolls over and leans against handler with a big sigh Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 2/9 EENT: Three lesions noted on face in a line from the medial canthus of the left eye going dorsally – small 1 cm dia superficial abrasions. The one at the medial canthus is swollen and nodular. Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted. Oral Exam: Moderate dental tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Coughing ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact, testicles S/S, large pendulous scrotum MSI: Extremely underweight. Hyperextension of carpi and all feet – has a very loose gait. Long nails. Smells dirty. Seborrhea sicca. No masses noted. CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: 1. Coughing – R/O tracheal damage from collar (perhaps was tied up and escaped?) vs. CIRDC vs. other cause 2. Severely underweight 3. Seborrhea – R/O malnutrition 4. Wounds on face – R/O trauma vs. bug bites vs. other 5. Hyperextension of carpi and feet – poor conformation 6. Dental disease Plan 1. Place third feeding sign, monitor weight 2. Monitor wounds on face – may resolve on own with no treatment 3. Monitor cough – if not resolving, rec chest rads. If nasal discharge develops, rec treat with doxycycline. Prognosis: Good SURGERY: Okay for surgery despite being underweight. 1088
Weight 29.0
A volunteer writes:
There’s no one else quite like Orban and no word to describe just what it is that makes him unique and dear to my heart so in commemoration of our growing love affair I’m coining a new one…Orbanilicious! What makes a dog orbanilicious? For starters, he’s the cutest guy in town and even knowing that behind his adorably puppy-sized body and darling ‘flipper feet’ lies a sad history of nutritional deprivation and long hours confined in a crate, I have to smile at the goofy scene he creates as he happily floppy-foots his way down the street. For seconds, he’s the friendliest, silliest boy ever and just adores meeting new people and dogs of all sizes and ages, wagging his tail almost constantly and stopping for how-do-you-dos with anyone who shows the slightest sign they want to meet him. Thirdly, you couldn’t ask for a more obedient or easy to handle pet and despite his habit of stopping to eat every other thing he finds on the ground, Orban walks like a little champ, sits (mostly) on command, seems house trained, takes treats gently, enjoys snuggles, gives kisses and has no objections to being hoisted over my shoulder for easy tote-ability either. In short, orbanilicious = Orban, the sweetest pet ever! After a rough beginning this tiny Prince deserves to live the rest of his life in the lap of luxury but all he really wants is good food, lots of friends and a loving family who’ll cherish him forever. Do yourself a favor and ask to meet him today.
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