PRISCILLA – A1126203

Brooklyn Center

My name is PRISCILLA. My Animal ID # is A1126203.
I am a female brown and white pit bull. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 09/21/2017 from NY 11221, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

09/26/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Priscilla A1126203 is at risk with a New Hope Only determination. While she has improved since intake, Priscilla is unable to thrive in the care center and remains highly uncomfortable with approach and many forms of handling; she will display all appropriate warning signals when uncomfortable.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/25/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 61.8 LBS.

Reported to have swelling and redness in HLs with possible lameness and chewing at leg. History : stray intake 9/22. Mild dermatitis noted at that time. Subjective: BARH. Very nervous and shaking but allowed handling. No c/s/v/d. Good appetite Objective BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: No c/s U/G: FI, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, thinning hair coat along dorsal midline and raw erythematous sports on medial tarsus bilaterally CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Overweight Mild dermatitis along dorsal midline Erythema and dermatitis on medial HLs at tarsus Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Rec weight loss Start benadryl 2.2mg/kg PO BID x7d Recheck skin in 7 days Prognosis: Excellent

09/21/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/21/17 16:21 The dog was easy to handle at the time of pick up

09/26/2017 WEB MEMO

09/25/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 09/21/2017 Intact female, stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 09/24/2017 Summary: Priscilla appeared fearful in the assessment room, maintaining distance from the assessor. When the assessor approached her, she growled, so the handling assessment was not conducted. PLAYGROUP: When off leash at the Care Center, Priscilla is extremely fearful. She is shut down and refuses to explore the pens. Priscilla was surrender as a stray so her past behavior with other dogs is unknown. Due to Priscilla’s behavior during group, The Behavior Department recommends that Priscilla be the only resident dog in the home. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Priscilla associate dogs with things he enjoys like toys or treats. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 09/22/2017 During her initial medical examination, Priscilla was tense and whale eyed upon handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment, though Priscilla displays a low energy level in the care center. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to how uncomfortable Priscilla is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Priscilla has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Priscilla gives clear warnings when she is uncomfortable and does seem to choose to avoid or retreat when given the opportunity, but if prevented from moving away there is a potential to escalate to higher-level warning behaviors and possible fear-based aggression. It is important to move slowly with Priscilla, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Priscilla to initiate interactions with new people. She should never be forced to greet or to interact if she is not comfortable and soliciting attention.

09/22/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash at the Care Center, Priscilla is extremely fearful. She is shut down and refuses to explore the pens. Priscilla was surrender as a stray so her past behavior with other dogs is unknown. Due to Priscilla’s behavior during group, The Behavior Department recommends that Priscilla be the only resident dog in the home. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Priscilla associate dogs with things she enjoys like toys or treats. 9/22: Priscilla is extremely fearful, refusing to greet the other dog, sitting in one area, visibly shaking. 9/23: Priscilla continues to be fearful and shut down, when introduced to a novel female dog. She displays raised hackles while sitting down and tenses her muzzle when the other dog attempts to greet her face to face. 9/24- 9/25: Priscilla breifly greeted and wagged her tail at a calm male and female dog today.

09/22/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4-5 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior -Very tense and nervous on exam. Growled during ear exam and was whale eyeing. Muzzled for medical procedures Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: limited oral exam due to behavior, clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI-no spay scar or tattoo noted on ventrum, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, thinning hair coat along dorsal midline CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Overweight Mild dermatitis along dorsal midline Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Rec weight loss Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery

09/25/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
Reported to have swelling and redness in HLs with possible lameness and chewing at leg. History : stray intake 9/22. Mild dermatitis noted at that time. Subjective: BARH. Very nervous and shaking but allowed handling. No c/s/v/d. Good appetite Objective BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: No c/s U/G: FI, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, thinning hair coat along dorsal midline and raw erythematous sports on medial tarsus bilaterally CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Overweight Mild dermatitis along dorsal midline Erythema and dermatitis on medial HLs at tarsus Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Rec weight loss Start benadryl 2.2mg/kg PO BID x7d Recheck skin in 7 days Prognosis: Excellent

Generated on Sep 26 2017 6:00PM

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