POLO – A1123004

Manhattan Center

My name is POLO. My Animal ID # is A1123004.
I am a neutered male brown and tan yorkshire terr mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 08/22/2017 from NY 11101, owner surrender reason stated was PETS CONFL.

08/28/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Polo A1123004 is at risk as he in unable to readily thrive in the care center – he has allowed minimal handling and was unable to complete a SAFER assessment.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/26/2017 Exam Type PRE/POST S/N – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 8.9 LBS.

Exam and surgery performed by Dr.0577 Presurgical exam: *Limited PE due to behavior* BARH P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear; AU clean, no discharge; no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mild tartar – limited exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated – limited exam – tense abdomen U/G: intact, male, palp. both testicles descended, nsf MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted; scar on lateral side of right rear leg CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed A: ok for neuter Canine Neuter Pre-medication: 0.15 cc dextormitor, 0.15 hydromorphone all IM 0.15 cc Rimadyl 50 mg/ml as pain medication. Sx. – Routine prescrotal castration; two encircling ligatures placed around each spermatic cord; subcuticular/intradermal closure in continuous pattern; all done with absorbable suture. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. 0.15 cc antisedam IM given start 0.5 tab rimdayl 25 mg sid po x 3 days as pain management

08/22/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/22/17 20:41 Very scared. Mild handling.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

08/27/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Limited Prolife 8/22/17 Unaltered Male, Stray Other notes: Owner stated that Polo was lunging and snapping at her and her grandchildren (ages five and eleven). SAFER ASSESSMENT: 8/27/17 Look: 5. Dog snaps. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Polo snapped when his collar was taken for look, so the rest of the handling portion if the assessment was omitted. PLAYGROUP: 8/24: When introduced off leash to dogs, Polo keeps mostly to self. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Upon intake, Polo would not allow handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 8/22/17 During his initial medical exam, Polo was tense, lunging, and resisted handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Polo so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to Polo’s previous owner reported that he was lunging and snapping at her and her grandchildren, as well as the discomfort with handling Polo displays at the care center, we recommend an adult only home. _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, as well as snapping at people in the care center, the behavior department recommends Polo be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Polo to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Polo to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Polo presents with outside of the care centers. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Polo’s previous owner reported that he lunges and snaps at her and her grandchildren. In the care center, he has displays growling and snapping when uncomfortable. It is important to always go slow and give Polo the option to walk away from any social interaction. Polo should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Polo’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Polo would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.

08/27/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
8/24: When introduced off leash to dogs, Polo keeps mostly to self.

08/25/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: mature adult, ~ 4-6 yr Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative History : stray/owner surrender, history of aggressive behav. Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – tense behav, limited PE, will try to bite, resists restraint Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no *Limited PE due to behavior* Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear; AU clean, no discharge; no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mild tartar – limited exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated – limited exam – tense abdomen U/G: intact, male, palp. both testicles descended, nsf MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted; coat looked good – was groomed today did not see matting CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment: apparently healthy Plan: no treatment at this time Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
– Normal,
No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

 

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