PICASSO – 8967
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SAFE 10/21/17
Hello, my name is Picasso. My animal id is #8967. I am a desexed male tan dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 05-Oct-2017.
Picasso 8967 is at risk for a respiratory illness (CIRDC). Behaviorally, he has been tense but tolerant of handling in the care center. He came in as a stray so we have no known history of his behavior in his previous home. Due to his timidity with his shelter caretakers we recommend an adopter with some previous dog experience, who will allow Picasso to warm up to his new home and new family at his own pace.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: if Picasso had a personal ad, it would look something like this: Picasso, single tan dog, is seeking a forever family. Must enjoy a dog in bow ties, and having a dog the size of a 5-year-old in your lap. Regular scratches behind the ears and bones to chew on are mandatory. In return Picasso can offer you lifelong companionship, loyalty, and love. Picasso’s other hobbies include: eating grass, pushing his butt on to the nearest person’s hands to get lots of scratches above the tail, Looking at other dogs as they pass and trying to decide if he likes them or not, and chasing balls but not usually bringing them back to you. Picasso is angel on the leash and seems to be house trained. Please come and meet him at the Brooklyn ACC today!
My medical notes are…
Weight: 64.4 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:3-5y Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective:bar Observed Behavior – approached with caution, but very food motivated and allowed handling/exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =120 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear,odor from ears AD>AS,AD external canal slightly thickened compared to AS no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: overall good condition, k9’s evaluated 3-5y PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: mi x 2 MSI: Ambulatory x 4, some flea dirt, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, evidence of scratching au CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: na Assessment: 3-5 yr am staff mix malodorous otitis AD>AS – r/o infection vs allergy (diet vs environment) flea dirt Prognosis: excellent Plan: sx/behav eval/adoption swabbed out ear, but rec more thorough cleaning otibiotic 7-10 drops bid x 14 days recheck in 10 days SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Pre-op exam: HX: Otitis externa AD > AS – on tx x few days. BARH.MM pk. E/N clr. No c/s. MSI: Good condition/ hair coat. H/L good. UG: Male A) Healthy. P) Ok for neuter sx today. Clean ears while under sedation.
One day post op neuter recheck S/O: BARH. Active, attention seeking EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing INTEG: Minimal scrotal swelling, incision CDI A: No concerns post op P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Excellent prognosis
Hematochezia noted on rounds board S: BAR. No c/s/v/d noted. O: EENT: No nasal or ocular d/c L: No c/s A: Otitis externa One episode hematochezia P: Continue tresaderm AU BID Recheck ears 10/22 Monitor for hematochezia tomorrow-if still present start metronidazole Good prognosis
Monitor for hematochezia S/O: Q/BAR. No diarrhea seen EENT: Mild serous nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing noted A: No diarrhea seen P: Monitor for signs of CIRDC, recheck tomorrow. Excellent prognosis
BAR, hydrated, good appetite/attitude EENT: no ocular or nasal discharge, no cough noted. H/L: nsf Rest of PE nsf A: no obvious signs of CIRDC today P: continue to monitor
CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: BAR. Eating well EENT: Eyes clear, very mild mucoid nasal discharge HL: Mild cough, normal RR/RE A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 350mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 10/5/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 10/7/2017
Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
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:: 3. Dog closes mouth, becomes stiff.
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:: Picasso was social and tolerant but became a bit tense when paw squeeze was conducted.
Summary (1):: When off leash at the Care Center, Picasso is social and greets the female dog with a soft body. He is slightly sexually motivated-genital licking, but does not mount. Picasso was surrender as a stray so his past behavior with other dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Picasso be placed in a home with resident dogs that match his calm sociability. All introductions should be done slowly and under supervision. 10/6: Picasso is sexually motivated-persistent genital licking- with a novel female but did listen to handler interruptions briefly and explores the pens. 10/10: Today Picasso was more relax, and spent most of his time exploring the pens. He occasionally checks in with the other dogs. 10/17-19: Picasso returned to group after recovering from surgery and met a nervous female dog. He mostly kept to himself, briefly greeting her, before exploring his surroundings.
Date of intake:: 10/5/2017
Summary:: He displayed whale eyes towards the counselor with his head low.
Date of initial:: 10/7/2017
Summary:: A bit tense but tolerant of handling.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to the behavior seen in the care center, we feel that Picasso may be intimidated by young children. He needs a slow approach and time to warm up. He should never be forced to interact with new people, and should be allowed to greet and initiate an interaction at his own pace.
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: The behavior department recommends allowing Picasso to approach his potential new adopters at his own pace. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Picasso to new and unfamiliar situations.
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