PINKY – 25230

PINKY – 25230

Care Center Location: Brooklyn; ZIP Code From: 11208 ;

Intake Type: Owner  surrender; Medical Behavior: Blue; Age: 15 years;

Sex: Neutered male; Weight: 10 lbs

DVM Intake Exam:Estimated age: 15 yr Microchip noted on Intake? No Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :  Subjective: Observed Behavior – Nervous, muzzled for exam, when tried to look at mouth p began aggressively shaking head. Objective: T = P = 120bpm R = WNL BCS 2/5. EENT: Nuclear sclerosis OU, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: unable to assess but foul smell from suspect periodontal dz  PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, grade III/VI heart murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, thin haircoat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment:  Geriatric  Heart murmur. Dental dz Prognosis: Fair

OWNER PROFILE:

This animal came from: Relative
Origin Address
Date of Intake; 14-Apr-2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered
Basic Information: Pinky is a small white mixed breed. His owner got him from a relative around 15 years ago. He is being surrendered due to allergies.
Previously lived with: 2 adults
How is this dog around strangers? Pinky will bark at people when they first meet him but generally warms up within a few minutes.
How is this dog around children? Pinky has interacted with two young children and is respectful and tolerant of them.
How is this dog around other dogs? Pinky lives with a 13 year small mixed breed and is very tolerant, friendly, and respectful of her.
How is this dog around cats? Pinky has not lived with cats so his behavior is unknown.
Resource guarding: Pinky has shown no resource guarding.
Bite history: Pinky has not bitten a person or another animal.
Housetrained: Partially
Energy level/descriptors: low to medium
Has this dog ever had any medical issues? No
For a New Family to Know: Pinky is described as a mellow and friendly dog. He does not mind being bathed or brushed out. He pulls his paws away when his owner would try to trim his nails. He mostly sleeps around the home. He was given homemade chicken and rice. He would have accidents at home and mostly would occur at night. He was never left alone in the yard alone and has not been crate trained.
Behavior Notes: Pinky did not allow handling during intake.
BEHAVIOR: Summary (1): Pinky’s previous owner reported that he has lived with another small mixed breed and was very tolerant, friendly, and respectful of him.  4/15: When off leash at the Care Centers, Pinky greets a group of small male and female dogs with a soft posture. She explores the pens, occasionally checking in.

Vet Notes: 11:05 AM. Progress exam: History : O/S Intake 4/14-geriatric, HM, dental disease.  Subjective: QARH. Vomit in the cage this morning. Cagemate is BARH with no csvd and has no obvious issues.  Objective: P = WNL R = WNL BCS 3/5 EENT: Nuclear sclerosis OU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited exam due to behavior but is hypersalivating with foul odor from mouth  PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, grade 4/6 heart murmur PMI left apical, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Tense, suspect mass in cranial abdomen U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, thin haircoat with diarrhea around hindend and malodorous  CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities. Assessment: Geriatric. Grade 4/6 HM eart murmur Dental dz  Prognosis: Fair to poor  Plan: CTM while at BACC Scheduled BW/AXR/CXR if allows without sedation Rec AUS and echocardiogram Scheduled nail trim Start LRS 20ml/kg SQ SID x2d until 4/16 Start cerenia 1mg/kg SQ SID x2d until 4/16 Start metronidazole 15mg/kg PO BID x5d until 4/20. Recheck tomorrow

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