PUMPERNICKEL – 18309
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Pumpernickel
Hello, my name is Pumpernickel. My animal id is #18309. I am a female brown brindle dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 9 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 14-Jan-2018.
Pumpernickel was placed at risk due to his medical condition; he has a small mammal mass and will benefit from placement outside the care center. he can go to a home with and owner experienced on dogs behavior.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 108.2 lbs
14/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~8-10 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – very sweet. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes have mild injected sclera ou, ears have mild crusty debris, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild dental disease, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, possible cranial organomegaly but difficult to assess due to large habitus U/G: FI, ~4cm MGT in caudal left mammary chain, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: ~4cm MGT in left caudal mammae Dental disease Geriatric Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC CXR pending AXR pending CBC machine not working-recommend doing when machine functional Chem pending Rec removal and histopath of MGT and spay Prognosis: Good to fair depending on MGT SURGERY: permanent waiver due to MGT and age
14/01/2018
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Age] It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
16/01/2018
Bloodwork: CBC-leukocytosis 29.46 (5.05 – 16.76 K/µL) with neutrophilia 21.92 (2.95 – 11.64 K/µL), monocytosis 3.04 (0.16 – 1.12 K/µL), eosinophilia 1.24 (0.06 – 1.23 K/µL), and basophilia 0.14 (0 – 0.1 K/µL) Chem-mild hyperglobulinemia 4.7 (2.5 – 4.5 g/dL) T4-low normal 1 (1-4) AXR-cranial abdomen difficult to assess due to debris in stomach, bridging spondylosis deformans from caudal toracic vertebrae and all lumbar vertebrae, no other obvious abnormalities CXR-only right lateral available-heart appears enlarged, no obvious signs of metastasis Plan: Start on clavamox 13.75mg/kg PO BID x10 d for leukocytosis Recheck BW day 10
22/01/2018
Progress exam History : stray intake 1/14 1/16: Bloodwork: CBC-leukocytosis 29.46 (5.05 – 16.76 K/µL) with neutrophilia 21.92 (2.95 – 11.64 K/µL), monocytosis 3.04 (0.16 – 1.12 K/µL), eosinophilia 1.24 (0.06 – 1.23 K/µL), and basophilia 0.14 (0 – 0.1 K/µL) Chem-mild hyperglobulinemia 4.7 (2.5 – 4.5 g/dL) T4-low normal 1 (1-4) AXR-cranial abdomen difficult to assess due to debris in stomach, bridging spondylosis deformans from caudal toracic vertebrae and all lumbar vertebrae, no other obvious abnormalities CXR-only right lateral available-heart appears enlarged, no obvious signs of metastasis Subjective: BAR. Barking at the front of the cage with diarrhea smeared around cage. No cvs. Objective 9 EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted H/L: eupneic, normal RR/RE MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat, large MGT CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: ~4cm MGT in left caudal mammae Diarrhea Dental disease Geriatric Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC start metronidazole 15mg/kg PO BID x5d until 1/27 Continue clavamox until 1/27 Rec removal and histopath of MGT and spay Prognosis: Good to fair depending on MGT
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake Pumpernickel was relaxed and calm. She was a little timid when she heard the other dogs in the building but she allowed the counselor to collar him.
Date of Intake: 1/14/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable
Basic Information:: Pumpernickel is an approximately 6 year old unaltered female Brown brindle large mixed breed. She came into BACC as a stray.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers Pumpernickel is friendly and calm. She allows petting all over.
How is this dog around children?: Unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown
Resource guarding:: Unknown
Bite history:: Unknown
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Unknown
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
Date of intake:: 1/14/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and calm
Date of assessment:: 1/17/2018
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 3. Dog is soft in body and eye, and moves legs/body so that the Assessor is unable to hold the paw.
Flank squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Flank squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Pumpernickel came into the assessment room calm and quiet, she was friendly and social towards the handlers.
Summary (1):: Pumpernickel was surrender as a stray so her past behavior with other dogs is unknown. 1/16: Pumpernickel displayed subtle lip curls when greeting the helper dog at the gate. Due to this body language she is muzzled before an off leash introduction is attempted. Once the pen door opens, Pumpernickel becomes preoccupied with the muzzle, and is unable to focus on the other dog. They are separated and the session is ended.
Date of intake:: 1/14/2018
Summary:: Relaxed and allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 1/14/2018
Summary:: Very sweet and allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Pumpernickel displays a low to medium activity level in the care center.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: _X_ Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Pumpernickel has shown during playgroup (see GROUPBEHAVIOR SUMMARY), we feel that Pumpernickel should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that she be socialized in a more controlled setting until her behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Pumpernickel associate dogs with things he enjoys like toys or treats.
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