OREO – A1111607

Brooklyn Center

My name is OREO. My Animal ID # is A1111607.
I am a female black and white jack russ terr. The shelter thinks I am about 9 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/18/2017 from NY 11207, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

05/22/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Oreo A1111607 is at risk for a New Hope Only behavior determination; due to her medical condition we are unable to perform a handling assessment at this time.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/19/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 12.6 LBS.

05/19/17 Monitor dog with severe pyoderma — check for scratching S/O: QAR. Trembling INTEG: Severe erythema at ventral right side of neck, generalized dermatitis/pyoderma (full description from intake below) A: Not observed scratching by DVM or ACS — senior pet with allergies P: Adding benedryl 25mg PO q12 x 5 days. Convenia scheduled for today Rec full allergy work up with placement 05/18/17 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 9 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Brought in by owner. Has had chronic skin problems and allergies, owner unable to financially handle the skin condition at this point. Has been on Cephalexin and Apoquel, but no recent veterinary records or exam findings presented. Subjective: Observed Behavior – Shy, trembling, allows all handling. Evidence of Cruelty seen – No. Evidence of Trauma seen – No. Objective: QARH. mm=pink, moist, CRT<2 s. HR=116, RR=20. BCS=4/9. ORAL: Mild calculus. EENT: No oculonasal discharge. Mild crusting AD, minimal discharge. PLN: No enlargements noted. H/L: Lungs clear, no murmurs/arrhythmias. ABD: Non painful, no masses/organomegaly palpated. U/G: Female, unable to determine if spay scar is present due to skin disease. MS: Ambulatory x 4, no lameness. INTEG: Multiple areas with hair loss, marked erythema, crusting, scabbing, papules and pustules along ventral neck, axillae, ventral thorax and abdomen. Also has small scabs on dorsum fof head, patchy thin fur over dorsum of thorax with crusting. Dorsum of distal limbs and all four paws – erythema, mild swelling, slight moisture. NEURO: WNL. A: Chronic dermatitis, superficial and deep pyoderma. DDx: allergic skin disease (food, atopy), immune mediated skin disease, MRSPI, other. P: Administer Convenia 80 mg/ml 0.6 ml SQ. Rec. placement and continued workup including: skin biopsy, culture/sensitivity, possible allergy testing. Fair prognosis. Permanent waiver from OVH surgery due to age and chronic skin condition.

05/10/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/10/17 11:36 Oreo is a nine year old female Jack Russell terrier. Oreo was brought from a friend and was with her owner since she was a few months old. Oreo is being surrendered by her owner due to cost of care due to Oreos rising medical issues as well as owners own health. Oreo suffers from severe skin allergies and chronic ear infections. She was taken to Animal Clinic of Canarsie in Brooklyn for wellness and checkups. Oreo has lived with four adults in her previous home. Oreo is described as protective of her family members and will growl and lunge at strangers. She was usually kept in the crate when strangers visited the home. Owner stated Oreo will usually bark while in the crate. Oreo has not been around children or cats. Owner stated she had limited interactions with other dogs and would usually growl and keep her distance. Oreo has never bitten in her previous home. Oreo barks a lot in the home, owner stated she is very vocal and lets her presence be known. Oreo does not like to go outside for walks and was provided pee pads in the home. Oreo will drag her body and not walk on leash. Oreo is not afraid of loud noises like storms or fireworks. Oreo was fed Salmon flavored dry food due to possible food allergies; owner fed her half a cup twice a day. Oreo loves peanut butter treats. Oreo does not mind if her food is touched while eating or if she is approached. Oreo will bark and whine when left alone in the home according to her owner; she likes to stay with the family at all times and can be found following someone around the home. Oreo knows the commands sit and stay. She loves to play with plastic bottles and running and chasing everyone around the home. Oreo has a medium to high activity for an older dog states her owner. Oreo is fearful of water and being bathed and will flee and run around the home; once she is caught and given a bath she will relax and allow it. Oreo will growl and wag her tail when a toy is taken away and owner stated she tries to play tug with the toy.

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05/19/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile 5/18/17 Unaltered Female, Owner surrender (Since puppyhood in the previous home) Previously lived with: Four adults Behavior toward strangers: Growl and lunge Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: She had limited interactions, she would growl and keep her distance. Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes, she uses wee-wee pads in the home. Energy level/descriptors: The owner stated Oreo displays a medium to high activity level in the household. Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 5/19/17 Summary: Due to her current medical condition/health status, Oreo is not an appropriate candidate for a SAFER assessment at this time. The behavior department believes Oreo would benefit best from placement with a New Hope Rescue who can meet her needs medically and then assess behavior once she is in a stable environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Oreo to new and unfamiliar situations. Oreo appears to be calm, she has allowed all handling in shelter without any issue and attempts to seek handler attention. PLAYGROUP: According to Oreo’s previous guardian, Oreo had limited interactions with other dogs and would usually growl and keep her distance. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Oreo mostly keeps to herself in a group of male and female dogs. She is tolerant of their face to face greetings as she explores. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 5/18/17 During his medical examination, Oreo was shy, trembling but allowed all handling. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to her current medical condition/health status, Oreo is not an appropriate candidate for a SAFER assessment at this time. The behavior department believes Oreo would benefit best from placement with a New Hope Rescue who can meet her needs medically and then assess behavior once she is in a stable environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Oreo to new and unfamiliar situations. Oreo appears to be calm, she has allowed all handling in shelter without any issue and attempts to seek handler attention.

05/19/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Oreo’s previous guardian, Oreo had limited interactions with other dogs and would usually growl and keep her distance. 5/19-5/22: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Oreo mostly keeps to herself in a group of male and female dogs. She is tolerant of their face to face greetings as she explores.

05/18/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
05/18/17 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 9 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Brought in by owner. Has had chronic skin problems and allergies, owner unable to financially handle the skin condition at this point. Has been on Cephalexin and Apoquel, but no recent veterinary records or exam findings presented. Subjective: Observed Behavior – Shy, trembling, allows all handling. Evidence of Cruelty seen – No. Evidence of Trauma seen – No. Objective: QARH. mm=pink, moist, CRT<2 s. HR=116, RR=20. BCS=4/9. ORAL: Mild calculus. EENT: No oculonasal discharge. Mild crusting AD, minimal discharge. PLN: No enlargements noted. H/L: Lungs clear, no murmurs/arrhythmias. ABD: Non painful, no masses/organomegaly palpated. U/G: Female, unable to determine if spay scar is present due to skin disease. MS: Ambulatory x 4, no lameness. INTEG: Multiple areas with hair loss, marked erythema, crusting, scabbing, papules and pustules along ventral neck, axillae, ventral thorax and abdomen. Also has small scabs on dorsum fof head, patchy thin fur over dorsum of thorax with crusting. Dorsum of distal limbs and all four paws – erythema, mild swelling, slight moisture. NEURO: WNL. A: Chronic dermatitis, superficial and deep pyoderma. DDx: allergic skin disease (food, atopy), immune mediated skin disease, MRSPI, other. P: Administer Convenia 80 mg/ml 0.6 ml SQ. Rec. placement and continued workup including: skin biopsy, culture/sensitivity, possible allergy testing. Fair prognosis. Permanent waiver from OVH surgery due to age and chronic skin condition.

05/19/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
05/19/17 Monitor dog with severe pyoderma — check for scratching S/O: QAR. Trembling INTEG: Severe erythema at ventral right side of neck, generalized dermatitis/pyoderma (full description from intake below) A: Not observed scratching by DVM or ACS — senior pet with allergies P: Adding benedryl 25mg PO q12 x 5 days. Convenia scheduled for today Rec full allergy work up with placement 05/18/17 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 9 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Brought in by owner. Has had chronic skin problems and allergies, owner unable to financially handle the skin condition at this point. Has been on Cephalexin and Apoquel, but no recent veterinary records or exam findings presented. Subjective: Observed Behavior – Shy, trembling, allows all handling. Evidence of Cruelty seen – No. Evidence of Trauma seen – No. Objective: QARH. mm=pink, moist, CRT<2 s. HR=116, RR=20. BCS=4/9. ORAL: Mild calculus. EENT: No oculonasal discharge. Mild crusting AD, minimal discharge. PLN: No enlargements noted. H/L: Lungs clear, no murmurs/arrhythmias. ABD: Non painful, no masses/organomegaly palpated. U/G: Female, unable to determine if spay scar is present due to skin disease. MS: Ambulatory x 4, no lameness. INTEG: Multiple areas with hair loss, marked erythema, crusting, scabbing, papules and pustules along ventral neck, axillae, ventral thorax and abdomen. Also has small scabs on dorsum fof head, patchy thin fur over dorsum of thorax with crusting. Dorsum of distal limbs and all four paws – erythema, mild swelling, slight moisture. NEURO: WNL. A: Chronic dermatitis, superficial and deep pyoderma. DDx: allergic skin disease (food, atopy), immune mediated skin disease, MRSPI, other. P: Administer Convenia 80 mg/ml 0.6 ml SQ. Rec. placement and continued workup including: skin biopsy, culture/sensitivity, possible allergy testing. Fair prognosis. Permanent waiver from OVH surgery due to age and chronic skin condition.

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