PETEY – A1120117

Manhattan Center

My name is PETEY. My Animal ID # is A1120117.
I am a male white maltese mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/28/2017 from NY 10472, owner surrender reason stated was TOO MANY P. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-105930.

07/31/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1120117 Petey is At Risk for medical reasons (please see exam below)

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/31/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 13.5 LBS.

S/O recheck requested, having trouble standing up, seems sensitive on LF QAR, wagging tail mm pk, sl tacky; CRT <2 sec no nasal discharge heart/lungs WNL abdomen softer than yesterday but still difficult to palpate due to distension LF-decreased weight bearing, abduction at shoulder/holding limb slightly out; mild thickening of elbow, decreased extension with discomfort A poss abdominal mass LF lameness-r/o elbow osteoarthritis vs other P carprofen 50mg/ml: gave 0.3 ml SQ gabapentin 250 mg/5 ml: 1 ml PO BID x 7 days, can continue longer if doing well with no sedative effect

07/28/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/28/17 16:46 Basic: Petey is an unaltered small breed dog that the owner found a few blocks from her home so she is unsure of his age. The owner has never taken Petey to the vet. Socialization: Around strangers, Petey is described as friendly. Petey has never lived or interacted with children. Petey plays gently with adults. Petey has lived with 2 small breed female dogs and 4 small breed male dogs, he is very relaxed and respectful of them. Petey does not play with other dogs. Petey has lived with 7 cats and he is respectful of their space. Petey has never bitten or scratched another animal or a person. Behavior: Petey does not like being walked and prefers to be carried. During storms and fireworks, Petey is extremely nervous. Petey is not bothered when he is given a bath, has his nails trimmed, when food or treats are taken away from him, or when he is brushed. Petey barks when the doorbell rings. For a New Family to Know: Petey is described as friendly. Petey has a low level of activity and the owner’s favorite thing about Petey is how quiet he is compared to her other dogs. Petey does not like to play with toys. When the owner is home, Petey stays in his favorite spot. Petey is fed Beneful wet and dry food. Petey uses a newspaper to urinate and defecate. Petey has never been walked by the owner on a leash. Upon intake, Petey allowed being leashed, collared, and having his picture taken. Petey was receptive to petting.

07/31/2017 WEB MEMO

07/31/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile Date of intake 7/28/2017 Unaltered male, owner surrender Previously lived with: adults, six other small dogs, 7 cats Behavior toward strangers: Social Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Relaxed and respectful of other resident dogs Behavior toward cats: Respectful of the resident cats Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes, on newspaper indoors. Energy level/descriptors: Friendly with low level of activity. Other notes: Petey has never been walked on a leash, he prefers to be carried. He is extremely nervous during fireworks and storms. SAFER ASSESSMENT: Date of assessment 7/31/2017 Summary: Due to his current medical condition and health status, Petey is not an appropriate candidate for a SAFER assessment. See owner surrender profile for further details on Petey’s behavior in a home environment. INTAKE BEHAVIOR Date of intake 7/28/2017 During intake, Petey allowed all handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Date of initial 7/28/2017 During his initial medical exam, Petey allowed all handling, cuddled with staff. ENERGY LEVEL: His owner describes Petey as having a low level of energy which matches what we have seen in the care center. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope _X_Place with a New Hope partner – The behavior department believes Petey would benefit best from placement with a New Hope Rescue who can further assess his needs medically while keeping him comfortable. Petey appears to be calm and quiet, he has allowed all handling in shelter without any issue.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
No Group Behavior Summary

07/30/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: reported to be 5 but appears older, 8-10 years Microchip noted on Intake? History : owner surrender because owner has too many pets Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior – shy, docile, allows all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 6/9 EENT: OU-immature cataracts, small linear corneal deposit in mid field; menace neg AU-mod erythema, mild inflammation no nasal discharge Oral Exam: mm pk, sl tacky; CRT <2 sec; moderate tartar/staining; mild to mod gingival hyperplasia PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: severely distended; tense on palpation, poss intra-abdominal mass U/G: cryptorchid, L testicle present; unable to palpate R testicle inguinally MSI: ambulatory x 4 with no obvious lameness but prefers to sit saliva staining on front paws; erythema, alopecia and lichenification over dorsal aspect of digits on LF mild chronic thickening and decreased extension of elbows bilaterally CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment Distended abdomen-suspect abdominal mass Otitis externa-mild, bilateral Interdigital dermatitis Blind Corneal deposits Elbow osteoarthritis Plan CBC/chem-mild monocytosis, thrombocytosis, low normal hct; mildly elevated phosphorus, globulins Abd rads-severely distended abdomen; mid abdominal mass effect causing displacement of intestines; no obvious free fluid; patchy interstitial pulmonary pattern Otibiotic AU SID x 7 days Rec’d low dose dexamethasone test and abdominal ultrasound Prognosis: suspect intra-abdominal mass but difficult to determine tissue of origin; rec’d AUS ASAP after placement; prognosis varies depending on type of intra-abdominal mass, some may be resectable while others may be treated with medications but long term prognosis guarded SURGERY: perm waiver due to suspected abdominal mass

07/31/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
S/O recheck requested, having trouble standing up, seems sensitive on LF QAR, wagging tail mm pk, sl tacky; CRT <2 sec no nasal discharge heart/lungs WNL abdomen softer than yesterday but still difficult to palpate due to distension LF-decreased weight bearing, abduction at shoulder/holding limb slightly out; mild thickening of elbow, decreased extension with discomfort A poss abdominal mass LF lameness-r/o elbow osteoarthritis vs other P carprofen 50mg/ml: gave 0.3 ml SQ gabapentin 250 mg/5 ml: 1 ml PO BID x 7 days, can continue longer if doing well with no sedative effect

CAME IN WITH : LILY – A1120118  (CAT)  http://nyccats.urgentpodr.org/lily-a1120118/

 

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