PJ – A1088908

Manhattan Center

My name is PJ. My Animal ID # is A1088908.
I am a male black and brown labrador retr mix. The shelter thinks I am about 11 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 09/07/2016 from NY 10454, owner surrender reason stated was ABANDON.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/10/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 C – SEVERE CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 79.6 LBS.

9/10/16 S/O: volunteer reports p has very stiff gait reluctant to walk, already on rimadyl A: OA P: will add on tramadol 50mg: 2T PO BID x5 9/9/16 S/O-BAR, pink mm, hydrated EENT-d/c AU, mucoid d/c OU, no nasal d/c PLN-all wnl H/L-no m/a, clear and eup GI-negative oral, TNP MSI-BCS 3/5 with hindlimb muscle wasting, amb x 4, crepitus of multiple joints x 4, SQ mass over L carpus that is not painful to the touch Neuro-a and a A-11 yo M Lab 1. HL muscle wasting R/O arthritis vs other 2. LFL SQ mass P-start rimadyl 100 mg-1 tab PO BID x 5 days vet check in 3 days to assess comfort and gait recommend sx removal of LFL mass and histopath to rule out malignancy associated with the mass 9/7/16 Microchip: negative Sex: intact male, presumed (will not allow checking, snaps) Age: reported 11y Mentation: QARH Eyes: conjunctivitis OU, dry ocular d/c Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: moderate staining and tartar, possibly swollen gums, wear on canines If abnormal BCS: WNL, muscle wasting seen Skin: WNL Hair Coat: unkempt Declawed: overgrown and will not allow handling to trim Any injuries: arthritic gait, painful in joints, Behavior: quiet and does not pay attention to handler but will snap out of pain Medication: N/A, preventatives given

09/07/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
Walks well on lead, allows handling

09/10/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: I was waiting and waiting for PJ’s medical check up to finish. I so wanted to take him out. What a face! Begging eyes, open mouth showing a little pink tongue, cocked head, forelegs spread in front of him. The good boy. Such a pound puppy face, though PJ is…eleven years old. Green flag!!! PJ was examined and now he was all mine. He got leashed in no time, then walked slowly in one straight line. PJ is rather thin, while his coat is unkempt and shedding. He is still beautiful and grand. I settle on a bench in front of the care center. I do not make him sit as I know that his joints are somewhat stiff. He accepts caresses while laying very sweet eyes on me. I am conquered…PJ is an older dog who comes with the ups and down of maturity, but also a very gentle disposition toward us humans. Let’s find this gentle giant the home he deserves and so longs for, a cushy pillow in the living room, a good meal and mostly the care and the love of a forever family. PG is at the Manhattan Care Center.

Another volunteer writes: It’s easy to see how stunning PJ must have been in his prime, and how stunning he still can be with proper care. He’s happy to make new friends, and even with arthritis making it hard to walk, he’s happy for an outing and an easy walk down the street. His nails are overgrown (which I’m sure doesn’t make walking any easier) and I take him into the medical office for a trim. He’s such a good boy during this process, allowing himself to be held tight by a vet tech while another trims his nails. Posing for photos, enjoying some treats, and wagging his tail at an old female pit bull who comes close to say hello, it’s clear this old gent remembers what it’s like to be young and carefree. I find him later in his kennel snoozing, his head on the bed as a pillow. Perhaps he’s not use to a bed, or his arthritic legs make it difficult to step up. Regardless, he’s in a sound sleep and didn’t hear me snap a photo. He enjoyed a can of food for dinner, so his appetite is still good. He needs new home, a soft bed, and quality senior care. Is your heart big enough to welcome PJ into it?

09/08/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
PJ came to the care center as a stray so his behavior in a home is unknown. Upon intake, he allowed handling. He walked slowly for his relief walk. PJ would not turn his head and allow it to be cupped in assessor’s hands for Look item, lip lick. He stood still during Sensitivity item, lip lick, body soft. PJ followed slowly on leash for Tag game, this may be due to medical reasons, unresponsive to each pass. The Squeeze item was performed using Flank due to weak hind legs. He had no response to both Flank Squeezes, focused on exit. PJ showed no interest in Toy. The Behavior Team feels PJ can go to an Experienced home; PJ will warn appropriately when he’s in pain and cannot be sure how this behavior may change when his pain is managed. Look: 3. Dog will not allow Assessor to conduct the assessment. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is between his legs, body soft, mouth closed, lip lick. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, follows at the end of the leash slowly Flank squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Toy 1: No interest.

09/08/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
PJ approaches another male dog through a barrier with a soft body. Once close he begins wagging his tail, sniffs for a few seconds then moves away. Due to PJ’s difficulty walking/standing for long periods he is not introduced off-leash. He arrived at the care center as a stray, so any in-home behaviors with other dogs are unknown. The behavior department recommends a pre-adoption interaction before placing PJ into a home with other dogs.

09/07/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 C – SEVERE CONDITIONS , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact male, presumed (will not allow checking, snaps) Age: reported 11y Mentation: QARH Eyes: conjunctivitis OU, dry ocular d/c Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: moderate staining and tartar, possibly swollen gums, wear on canines If abnormal BCS: WNL, muscle wasting seen Skin: WNL Hair Coat: unkempt Declawed: overgrown and will not allow handling to trim Any injuries: arthritic gait, painful in joints, Behavior: quiet and does not pay attention to handler but will snap out of pain Medication: N/A, preventatives given

09/10/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 C – SEVERE CONDITIONS ,
9/10/16 S/O: volunteer reports p has very stiff gait reluctant to walk, already on rimadyl A: OA P: will add on tramadol 50mg: 2T PO BID x5 9/9/16 S/O-BAR, pink mm, hydrated EENT-d/c AU, mucoid d/c OU, no nasal d/c PLN-all wnl H/L-no m/a, clear and eup GI-negative oral, TNP MSI-BCS 3/5 with hindlimb muscle wasting, amb x 4, crepitus of multiple joints x 4, SQ mass over L carpus that is not painful to the touch Neuro-a and a A-11 yo M Lab 1. HL muscle wasting R/O arthritis vs other 2. LFL SQ mass P-start rimadyl 100 mg-1 tab PO BID x 5 days vet check in 3 days to assess comfort and gait recommend sx removal of LFL mass and histopath to rule out malignancy associated with the mass 9/7/16 Microchip: negative Sex: intact male, presumed (will not allow checking, snaps) Age: reported 11y Mentation: QARH Eyes: conjunctivitis OU, dry ocular d/c Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: moderate staining and tartar, possibly swollen gums, wear on canines If abnormal BCS: WNL, muscle wasting seen Skin: WNL Hair Coat: unkempt Declawed: overgrown and will not allow handling to trim Any injuries: arthritic gait, painful in joints, Behavior: quiet and does not pay attention to handler but will snap out of pain Medication: N/A, preventatives given

 

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