PAMELA – 21172
Safe - 3-8-2018 Brooklyn
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SAFE 03/08/18
Pamela
Hello, my name is Pamela. My animal id is #21172. I am a female gray dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 20-Feb-2018.
Pamela is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Pamela also has a grade 3/6 heart murmur, and mild dermatitis, and we recommend both cardiology and dermatology consultations following placement. Behaviorally, we have no concerns for Pamela, whom we believe would be suitable to most homes.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Sit. Stay. Kiss. Repeat. That’s Pamela’s favorite game. This girl is an absolute pleasure to take anywhere; she doesn’t seem to have a grumpy bone in her body! Her tail’s always on the wag and she just radiates good will and gentleness. Pamela is very quiet in her kennel, and keeps it spotless, knowing to go potty outside. She could stand to lose a few pounds, but given her love of walks and the people who take her on them, this shouldn’t be a problem for long. Most people dream of a dog like this – come to Brooklyn, ask to meet Pamela, and make your dream come true!
My medical notes are…
Weight: 63.1 lbs
20/02/2018
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with ( Heart Murmur) and the staff veterinarians are issuing a (permanent) 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.
20/02/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~6 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – very sweet. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, have thick yellow waxy debris, erythema, and scabs at ear base from scratching, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild to moderate tartar, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, Grade 3/6 HM, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dry, dull hair coat, linear erythema on ventrum from skin fold CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Grade 3/6 HM Dermatitis/erthema on ventrum from skin fold Otitis externa Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Cleaned ears Start mometamax AU BID x10d until 3/2 then recheck (first dose applied) Start benadryl 2.2mg/kg PO BID x10d until 3/2 Rec cardiology and dermatology consult, may need longterm care Prognosis: Good SURGERY: permanent waiver due to HM
28/02/2018
Monitor for CIRDC S/O: Q/BAR. Attention seeking EENT: Eyes clear, moderate seromucoid nasal discharge HL: Mild cough, few areas of phlegm in cage INTEG: Full coat MS: Ambulatory x 4, overweight UG: Female A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis
2/03/2018
Recheck skin and ears, day 10 of treatment S/O: BARH. Active, attention seeking, allows all handling. BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, moderate serous nasal discharge, mild thickening of pinnae, no inflammation or debris HL: Coughing, normal RR/RE INTEG: Full coat, mild erythema at ventral midline MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Female A: Otitis resolved, mild skin fold dermatitis On treatment for CIRDC P: Continue with current treatment and monitoring plan. OK to D/C ear meds and benedryl. Excellent prognosis
4/03/2018
Progress exam History : stray intake 2/20-started on mometamax and benadryl for dermatitis and otitis externa. 2/28-started on doxycycline for CIRDC Subjective: QAR. Dumpy, hypersalivating, and coughing. CIRDC does not seem to be improved at all since starting doxycycline. Objective EENT: Eyes clear, moderate serous nasal d/c Oral Exam: hypersalivation H/L: eupneic but coughing, normal RR/RE MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Grade 3/6 HM Dermatitis/erthema on ventrum from skin fold Otitis externa CIRDC Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Rec cardiology and dermatology consult, may need longterm care Continue doxycycline until 3/13 Start baytril 10mg/kg IM SID x5d until 3/9 Prognosis: Good
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
During intake Pamela allowed to be leashed, scanned, collared, and photographed.
Date of Intake: 2/20/2018
Basic Information:: Pamela is a grey and white medium mixed dog. She came to the care center as a stray.
Previously lived with:: Unknown.
How is this dog around strangers?: Unknown.
How is this dog around children?: Unknown.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown.
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown.
Resource guarding:: Unknown.
Bite history:: Unknown.
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown.
Other Notes:: Unknown.
Medical Notes: Unknown.
For a New Family to Know: Unknown.
Date of intake:: 2/20/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, no known history.
Date of assessment:: 2/22/2018
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
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:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
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:: Pamela allowed handling. No concerns were seen during the handling assessment.
Summary (1):: Pamela was brought in as stray with one other large dog but limited information was provided, so her past behavior around other dogs is unknown. 2/21: When off leash at the Care Centers, Pamela displays a tense posture while greeting the novel male dog. She is slightly assertive-standing tall and positioning herself to mount. She listens to handler interruptions, and explores the pens. 2/22: Today, Pamela greeted a novel male dog, at the gate, with hard barks and growls. Due to the inexperience of the other dog, the pen door was not opened.
Date of intake:: 2/20/2018
Summary:: During intake Pamela allowed to be leashed, scanned, collared, and photographed.
Date of initial:: 2/20/2018
Summary:: Pamela was relaxed and allowed handling for exam.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Pamela so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. She displayed medium energy and movement throughout assessment, and will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
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