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Patches
Hello, my name is Patches. My animal id is #11520. I am a female white dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 02-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- cannot afford to care for.
Patches was placed at risk due to his medical condition. Patches was diagnosed with cervical radiographs-closed oblique fracture through the right side of the atlas through the wing and body of the vertebra. Patches is suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 39.0625 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~8yrs Microchip noted on Intake? Yes History : Owner surrender due to medical condition – has not eaten in two days Subjective: Observed Behavior – QARH. Nervous but allows all handling. Ate small amount of food but appears too painful to eat Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -yes Objective P =WNL R =WNL BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate dental tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, no spay scar noted, bloody vaginal discharge – from vulva and staining tail and hind limbs MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dirty hair coat, blood crusting hind end CNS: Crouched position in front end (downward dog position), painful in neck when trying to lift head/neck Assessment: R/O trauma vs neurologic disease vs neoplasia vs other Prognosis: Fair Plan: IVC placed in left cephalic vein, 350ml bolus of LRS given over 20 minutes, maintenance fluids given until 8p. Rimadyl 1.6ml SQ given. Recheck tomorrow SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to condition
Monitor condition – presented inappetant with neck pain T 102F P 100 R 20 S/O: QARH. Allows all handling. Took outside for walk, walked well on leash, normal urination. Ate with excellent appetite when returned. EENT: Dental disease, early nuclear sclerosis, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: Normal thoracic auscultation INTEG: Dried blood staining around hind end MS: Ambulatory x 4, continues to have ventroflexion of cervical spine but improved from intake, less painful UG: Female, frank bloody vaginal discharge CBC/Chem results WNL except for mild lymphopenia and mildly elevated TP, globulins likely due to dental disease A: Appetite and cervical spinal pain improved — R/O inflammatory disease vs vs infectious vs trauma vs neoplasia vs other P: Continue supportive care, maintenance fluid LRS 26ml/hr, rimadyl 50mg PO q12 x 5 days. Scheduled radiographs. Consider advanced imaging with placement. Fair prognsois
Monitor condition S/O: Q/BARH. Allows all handling. Eager to go for walk today, walking well on harness. Urinated large amount, normal feces (appears house trained) EENT: Nuclear sclerosis, dental disease, pink mm, no ocular or nasal discharge, ears wnl HL: Normal thoracic auscultation, no coughing or sneezing ABD: Soft, non tender INTEG: Overgrown nails, dried blood on tail, no wounds or injuries noted MS: Ambulatory x 4, keeps head slightly low (cervical ventroflexion) on walk, more pronouned when handling/examining, stiff/resistent but appears less painful when manipulating neck up/down, left/right; BCS 3/9 UG: Female, bloody vaginal discharge A: Presented 11/2 underweight, anorexic, dehydrated with pronounced and painful cervical ventroflexion — anorexia and dehydration resolved, neck pain improving. NSF on blood work P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Scheduled for cervical radiographs and nail trim today. Discontinue IVF today, eating and drinking well on own. Good prognosis with continued improvement
Progress exam-neck pain History: Intake 11/2 with severe neck pain. IVC placed and started on IVF and rimadyl. 11/3: had mild improvement of neck pain CBC/Chem results WNL except for mild lymphopenia and mildly elevated TP, globulins likely due to dental disease 11/4: pain continues to improve. IVF d/c. S/O: BARH. Eager to go for walk, walking well on harness. Normal urination, no bm. Normal TPR this morning. Seems to be slowly improving while in hospital. Will have rads of neck tomorrow. T=99.1 F P=116 bpm R=eupneic EENT: Nuclear sclerosis OU, mild dental disease, pink and moist mm, no ocular or nasal discharge, ears wnl HL: NMA, RR, Lungs C&E ABD: SNP, NMP MSI: Ambulatory x 4, keeps head slightly low (cervical ventroflexion) on walk, more pronounced when handling/examining, stiff/resistant and painful on mannipulation in all directions, also seems painful in cranial thoracic palpation, overgrown nails, dried blood around perineum from vulvar d/c UG: FI, no MGTs but developed mammary tissue with bloody/purulent d/c from nipples, bloody vaginal discharge A: Cervical pain with ventroflexion-improving Mastitis In heat Mild dental disease Hx aorexia-resolved Hx dehydration-resolved Underweight P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Cervical radiographs tomorrow Trim nails tomorrow Continue rimadyl until 11/7-consider extending course Pulled IVC Start clavamox 13.75mg/kg PO BID x10d for mastitis until 11/15 Good prognosis with continued improvement
Progress exam-neck pain History: Intake 11/2 with severe neck pain. IVC placed and started on IVF and rimadyl. 11/3: had mild improvement of neck pain CBC/Chem results WNL except for mild lymphopenia and mildly elevated TP, globulins likely due to dental disease 11/4: pain continues to improve. IVF d/c. S/O: BARH. Eager to go for walk, walking well on harness. Holds head down and is very tense in the neck region. Seems to be slowly improving while in hospital. P=wnl R=eupneic EENT: Nuclear sclerosis OU, mild dental disease, pink and moist mm, no ocular or nasal discharge, ears wnl HL: NMA, RR, Lungs C&E ABD: SNP, NMP MSI: Ambulatory x 4, keeps head slightly low (cervical ventroflexion) on walk overgrown nails, dried blood around perineum from vulvar d/c UG: FI, no MGTs but developed mammary tissue, bloody vaginal discharge A: Fracture of the right side of the atlas through the body and wing Cervical pain with ventroflexion-improving Mastitis In heat Mild dental disease Hx aorexia-resolved Hx dehydration-resolved Underweight P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Cervical radiographs-closed oblique fracture through the right side of the atlas through the wing and body of the vertebra Trim nails Continue rimadyl until 11/7-consider extending course Continue clavamox 13.75mg/kg PO BID for mastitis until 11/15 Good prognosis with continued improvement
Progress exam-neck pain History: Intake 11/2 with severe neck pain. IVC placed and started on IVF and rimadyl. 11/3: had mild improvement of neck pain CBC/Chem results WNL except for mild lymphopenia and mildly elevated TP, globulins likely due to dental disease 11/4: pain continues to improve. IVF d/c. S/O: BARH. Eager to go for walk, walking well on harness. Holds head down and is very tense in the neck region. Seems to be slowly improving while in hospital. P=wnl R=eupneic EENT: Nuclear sclerosis OU, mild dental disease, pink and moist mm, no ocular or nasal discharge, ears wnl HL: NMA, RR, Lungs C&E ABD: SNP, NMP MSI: Ambulatory x 4, keeps head slightly low (cervical ventroflexion) on walk overgrown nails, dried blood around perineum from vulvar d/c UG: FI, no MGTs but developed mammary tissue, bloody vaginal discharge A: Fracture of the right side of the atlas through the body and wing Cervical pain with ventroflexion-improving Mastitis In heat Mild dental disease Hx aorexia-resolved Hx dehydration-resolved Underweight P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Cervical radiographs-closed oblique fracture through the right side of the atlas through the wing and body of the vertebra Trim nails Continue rimadyl until 11/7-consider extending course Continue clavamox 13.75mg/kg PO BID for mastitis until 11/15 Good prognosis with continued improvement
Progress exam-neck pain History: Intake 11/2 with severe neck pain. IVC placed and started on IVF and rimadyl. 11/3: had mild improvement of neck pain CBC/Chem results WNL except for mild lymphopenia and mildly elevated TP, globulins likely due to dental disease 11/6: Cervical radiographs-closed oblique fracture through the right side of the atlas through the wing and body of the vertebra 11/4: pain continues to improve. IVF d/c. S/O: BAR. No c/s/v/d. Excellent appetite. Resting comfortably in cage but neck is very tense and painful. Limited exam. EENT: Nuclear sclerosis OU, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4, keeps head slightly low (cervical ventroflexion) on walks but is eager to go on walks UG: No more vulvar d/c noted on bedding-possibly no longer in heat A: Fracture of the right side of the atlas through the body and wing Cervical pain with ventroflexion-improving Mastitis In heat Mild dental disease Hx aorexia-resolved Hx dehydration-resolved Underweight P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Extend rimadyl 4.4mg/kg PO SID until 11/14-consider extending course Start hydromorphone 0.1mg/kg IM BID x3d until 11/9 to see if neck pain improved Continue clavamox 13.75mg/kg PO BID for mastitis until 11/15 Harness walks only-no neck leads Good prognosis with continued improvement
Monitor neck pain History: Intake 11/2 with severe neck pain. IVC placed and started on IVF and rimadyl. 11/3: had mild improvement of neck pain CBC/Chem results WNL except for mild lymphopenia and mildly elevated TP, globulins likely due to dental disease 11/6: Cervical radiographs-closed oblique fracture through the right side of the atlas through the wing and body of the vertebra 11/4: pain continues to improve. IVF d/c. S/O: BARH. Eating well. Allows all handling. Attention seeking or resting comfortably in cage throughout day. EENT: Nuclear sclerosis OU, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, keeps head slightly low (cervical ventroflexion) on walks but is eager to go on walks UG: Female, no discharge noted A: Fracture of the right side of the atlas through the body and wing; Cervical pain with ventroflexion-improving On treatment for mastitis Geriatric, mild dental disease P: Continue with current treatment and monitoring plan (rimadyl, hydromorphone, clavamox) Harness walks only-no neck leads Good prognosis with continued improvement **ADDENDUM 11/7 at 4:00pm-serous nasal d/c and sneezing noted on afternoon walk. doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x14d added to treatment plan by 1416
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
During intake Patches was crouched low to the floor and she did not want to walk. She allowed the counselor to take her picture with no problems.
Basic Information:: Patches is an 8 year old female whit and brown dog who was surrendered by her owner due to the fact he can no longer care for her.
Previously lived with:: Owner
How is this dog around strangers?: Owner stated that when around strangers Patches is shy for a few minutes but she will warm up. When laying with adults Patches is gentle
How is this dog around children?: Patches has spent time around a young child and she was relaxed and affectionate. The owner stated that when playing with children Patches is gentle.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Patches has not spent time around other dogs in the home so it is unknown how she will react,
How is this dog around cats?: Patches has not spent time around cats in the home so it is unknown how she will react,
Resource guarding:: If someone was to touch her food treats or toys she isn’t bothered. If someone unfamiliar approaches hr house or family member she also isn’t bothered.
Bite history:: Patches has never bitten a person or another animal.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Other Notes:: Patches has never been bathed nor had here nails trimmed so it is unknown how she will react. She isn’t bothred if she is pushed of the furniture or restrained.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Owner stated upon intake that Patches has not eaten in 2 days.
For a New Family to Know: Owner described as friendly affectionate and shy. When at home she will follow hr owner around. She has been kept mostly indoors and eats dry food. She will use the bathroom in the grass or cement and she never has accidents in the home. When left alone in the home she is well behaved. Owner stated that she has never been left in the yard or crated so it is unknown how she will react. Patches knows how to sit, come and stay. She is used to sow walks on the leash. When off the leash she will stay by your side.
Date of intake:: 11/2/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: Adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Shy at first, warms up after a few minutes
Behavior toward children:: relaxed, affectionate
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: The owner describes Patches as shy, friendly and affectionate with a medium activity level.
Date of assessment:: 11/4/2017
Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
Sensitivity:: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, tail is between legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick.
Flank squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Flank squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Patches was shy and timid but warms up towards the handlers with a low tail wag and attention seeking. Tag: This item was skipped due to her medical issues.
Date of intake:: 11/2/2017
Summary:: Fearful with a low body posture and allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 11/2/2017
Summary:: Nervous but allows all handling.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Patches is timid with new people. She manages her stress well and has not escalated or shown any aggression, but she does need time to warm up to new people. She does best with a slow approach, and should be permitted to greet new people at her own pace and to initiate interaction (rather than being approached and pet immediately by a new person) so she has time to adjust and become comfortable before she is handled. She should be spoken to softly and gently.
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