RED – A0877718

Manhattan Center

My name is RED. My Animal ID # is A0877718.
I am a male brown and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 9 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 04/13/2017 from NY 10029, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

04/26/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Red A0877718 was placed At Risk for medical reasons- please see notes below

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/26/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 46.6 LBS.

Reported as lethargic. Hx: Heart murmur. Neurologic disease LRL. Age appears to be older than 9, perhaps 12-13 yo. S/O QARH. MM pk, crt 2. T= 101.7. EENT: Eyes – marked nuclear sclerosis, pupils symmetric, PLR +, retina NSF, cornea/ sclera/ conj clr, no discharges. Ears – clean. NND. Oral – marked tartar and dental staining, some tooth wear. MSI: Muscle atrophy top of head but rest of body okay, BCS= 4/9, long nails. LRL – 1/4 limp, knuckles paw when placed upside down and has some difficulty righting it but places paw normally when walking – lefts leg up a bit higher, no muscle atrophy noted. All other legs NSF. CV: HR= 140, NSR, 2/6 murmur, SSP. L: clr bilat and eup. Abd: SNP, NMP. UG: Asymmetric testicles – R testicle half the size of the left. Neuro: No cranial nerve deficits. No neck or back pain. Mild- moderate CP deficit LFL but superficial pain noted P 2 and P4. No CP deficits for other 3 legs. Rectal: prostate moderate size and symmetric with no pain, soft formed brown stool. A) 1. Reported lethargy. 2. Geriatric – probably older than 9, suspect 12-13 yo 3. Mild heart murmur 4. Neurologic LRL P) CBC/ Chem: PCV=50%, TS= 9.2 – consistent with mild dehydration. CBC/ Chem – WNL. WB X-rays: Chest – cardiomegaly but lungs do not show any significant secondary congestion. Abd: No masses. Liver, spleen, L kidney – WNL. R kidney not seen. Intestines NSF. Spine – Bone density between L7-S1 ventrally on lateral with some bony proliferation seen laterally on v/d. Slighty decreased IVD space for L6-7. NSF for thoracic cavity. Addendum: NSF for BW. Recom full UA to be complete. IVDD on xrays – probable cause of neuro signs LRL. Dog has learned to compensate for this disease, likely chronic. Recom cardiac follow-up to consider medication/ management. No overt reason for lethargy besides geriatric dz.

04/13/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/13/17 12:00 Red was nervous and had his tail tucked between his legs and kept his eyes to the floor. He was easily collared and easily handled. He seems older and is very slow moving.

04/15/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: A senior only in calendar years, this sweet boy loves to go for a walk, seems to be housetrained, loves his treats and gives me a quick woof and a jump if I’m not fast enough, wags his tail at small dogs passing us, and in his first playgroup with his peers, greets the helper dog politely. Red has a little trouble walking as his back legs are weak, and one paw knuckles under when he stands still, but his spirit is willing and he motors on. Red allowed me to put a red (of course) t-shirt on him, tolerated all my photo attempts, and was happy being petted, and of course, demanded more treats! He’s a gentle, calm boy, so handsome it’s easy to see what a stud he was in his younger years. Of course, don’t tell him he’s considered a ‘senior’, as he’s determined not to give into it. His eyes are bright, make soft contact, and although his face is starting to turn a little white with the distinction of age, he has many more years of love in front of him. Determined to find a home, a soft bed and a loving person with an endless supply of treats, our Red is hoping you’ll make him a priority to meet today.

04/16/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 4/13/17 Unaltered Male, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 4/16/17 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is stiff and fearful, his tail is low and not moving. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is down, body stiff, mouth closed. Tag: 2. Dog is fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Red appeared a bit fearful during his assessment, becoming tense with in depth handling. He allo0wed all handling. Flank used due to medical. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: When off leash with a female dog, Red will greet politely then he will explore the yard. Red continues to be polite in his greetings. He is tolerant when the playful female solicits play but would rather explore the pen. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 4/13/17 During his initial medical exam, Red was tense but allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Red so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a low level of activity. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) _X_No young children (under 5): Due to Red’s response to some of the SAFER handling items, we feel he may be intimidated by small children. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful: Red is a bit fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give Red the option to walk away from any social interaction. Red should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Red’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Red would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.

04/14/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
4/14: When off leash with a female dog, Red will greet politely then he will explore the yard. 4/15-4/16: Red continues to be polite in his greetings. He is tolerant when the playful female solicits play but would rather explore the pen. 4/17-19: Red greets males and females politely and spends time exploring the yard post greeting.

04/13/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
04/13/17 12:45 BAR, timid, serious but allows handling, does not wag tail but did not show any signs signs of aggression Scan positive BAR Clear OU/AU, nndc OP muzzled just in case, could not examine PLN wnl H/L reg, grade 1 murmur, ssp, lungs clear/eupenic, no coughing/sneezing ABD snp MSK amb x 4, knuckling left hind limb paw, no sensation in toes/phalanges, good use of limb though just walks and knuckles but ambulates well Integ wnl BCS 3/9 UG m/i, assymetrical testes Neuro knuckling left hind limb, otherwise wnl A:Knuckling LHL-r/o previous trauma vs. neuro (good use of limb though, can live with this without an issue) Heart murmur Assymetrical testes-r/o neoplasia vs. other Geriatric P: No tx needed now Recommend NH placement Needs to have echocardiogram for heart murmur Need to be neutered and testes submitted for biopsy Manage knuckling Fair prognosis

04/26/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating EXPERIENCE
Reported as lethargic. Hx: Heart murmur. Neurologic disease LRL. Age appears to be older than 9, perhaps 12-13 yo. S/O QARH. MM pk, crt 2. T= 101.7. EENT: Eyes – marked nuclear sclerosis, pupils symmetric, PLR +, retina NSF, cornea/ sclera/ conj clr, no discharges. Ears – clean. NND. Oral – marked tartar and dental staining, some tooth wear. MSI: Muscle atrophy top of head but rest of body okay, BCS= 4/9, long nails. LRL – 1/4 limp, knuckles paw when placed upside down and has some difficulty righting it but places paw normally when walking – lefts leg up a bit higher, no muscle atrophy noted. All other legs NSF. CV: HR= 140, NSR, 2/6 murmur, SSP. L: clr bilat and eup. Abd: SNP, NMP. UG: Asymmetric testicles – R testicle half the size of the left. Neuro: No cranial nerve deficits. No neck or back pain. Mild- moderate CP deficit LFL but superficial pain noted P 2 and P4. No CP deficits for other 3 legs. Rectal: prostate moderate size and symmetric with no pain, soft formed brown stool. A) 1. Reported lethargy. 2. Geriatric – probably older than 9, suspect 12-13 yo 3. Mild heart murmur 4. Neurologic LRL P) CBC/ Chem: PCV=50%, TS= 9.2 – consistent with mild dehydration. CBC/ Chem – WNL. WB X-rays: Chest – cardiomegaly but lungs do not show any significant secondary congestion. Abd: No masses. Liver, spleen, L kidney – WNL. R kidney not seen. Intestines NSF. Spine – Bone density between L7-S1 ventrally on lateral with some bony proliferation seen laterally on v/d. Slighty decreased IVD space for L6-7. NSF for thoracic cavity. Addendum: NSF for BW. Recom full UA to be complete. IVDD on xrays – probable cause of neuro signs LRL. Dog has learned to compensate for this disease, likely chronic. Recom cardiac follow-up to consider medication/ management. No overt reason for lethargy besides geriatric dz.

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