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PING PONG – 20376

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SAFE 02/18/18

PING PONG – 20376

Intake Date : 2/10/18 Intake Type: Stray

Medical Behavior: Green; Age: 8 years; Sex: Male; Weight: 65 lbs

DVM Intake Exam: Estimated age: geriatric, ~ 8 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative  History: stray? poss. o surrender Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – friendly, hyper, allowed handling. Objective:  P = wnl R = panting BCS 5/9 EENT: OU mild mucoid discharge, conjunctivitis, alopecia; AU mild otitis, short cropped ear; no nasal or ocular discharge noted. Oral Exam: limited, heavy attrition to max. canines PLN: No enlargements noted. H/L: nsf; NSR, NMA, CRT < 2; Lungs clear, eupnic. ABD: soft, non-painful, no. masses palpated. U/G: intact male, nsf. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, poss. intention tremor or ataxia when excited; skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Assessment: geriatric with poss. underlying health condition, will monitor + conjunctivitis
Prognosis: open Plan: rec’ monitor for poss. underlying neurologic condition +/- geriatric health profile (CBC, Chem, UA) + OU TAB BID x 7 days SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age

A Little Bit About Me…

A volunteer writes: Meet Ping Pong, the Belly Rub King of Manhattan! He may look like a diamond in the rough but this happy grey hippo couldn’t shine any brighter if he tried and everyone is head-over-heels in love with his affectionate nature and playful spirit. You can’t keep a good dog down and Ping Pong is one of the best! Always happy to make new friends and get out for a walk, he strolls like a dream on leash, seems very house trained and hops down stairs with ease. In playgroup Ping Pong’s polite but independent and if the mood strikes he likes a game of tug-o-war too but his favorite hobbies seem to be lounging ‘froggy style’ on the floor and wiggling onto his back (or your lap!) for lots and lots of belly rubs. With his straight A behavior report card and the biggest heart in the cutest little low-rider body, this guy is so ready to go home sweet home. Ask for him by name at our Manhattan Care Center and get ready to hear his praises sung far and wide. Ping Pong is more than just a great pet, he’s a legend!

Details on my behavior are…

Date of assessment: 11-Feb-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 leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
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. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary: Ping Pong approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He was social throughout the assessment, flopping onto his back to solicit petting. He allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Playgroup:
2/11: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Ping Pong briefly sniffs, then wanders away.
Date of intake:          10-Feb-2018
Summary:      Ping Pong allowed handling.
Date of initial:           10-Feb-2018
Summary:      Ping Pong was social, active, and allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:    We have no history on Ping Pong so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:    AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

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