ROCKY 16164
Safe - 12-23-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 12/23/17
Rocky
Hello, my name is Rocky . My animal id is #16164. I am a male gray dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 15-Dec-2017.
Rocky is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. We suggest that Rocky would be best suited to a dog experienced home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Rocky is an eager stout and short chap who bolts like a rocket out of his kennel. He is quite cute I must say, well made, muscular without being over the top and is so excited to show what he can do with balls and toys. He jumps and runs after a tennis ball, does head shots and most often catches. He likes to rest on the ground and savor a teddy bear given as a present to him by another volunteer. He can sit on command for treats, jumps on the bench next to me and lets me pet him without any problem. He very much enjoys the scratching of his back and neck. Rocky pulls on the leash and does his business on the way. He pulls toward and barks quite a bit when he sees another dog, male or female. Who knows, he may never have met many of his own kind. Rocky is intense about what ever he wants and does. He most likely will need some general curbing to make a gentleman out of him but he has lots of elements that make him a good dog and a suitable candidate for obedience training. Come and meet our Rocky at the Manhattan Care Center. He surely would love to be home for the holidays.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 68 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2yo Microchip noted on Intake? N History : stray- Bronx Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – attention seeking, compliant for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – N Evidence of Trauma seen – N Objective T = DNP P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact male- both testes symmetrical and in scrotum MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: DNP Assessment: healthy adult intact male dog Prognosis: excellent Plan: ok for surgery and placement SURGERY: Okay for surgery.
Hx: presented to MACC on 12/15 as a stray; no concerns noted on intake or for the first 48 hours; today was noted to be coughing and had blood in stool and urine S/O -BAR, energetic and friendly, sweet boy and allows all handling -mm pk, sl tacky; CRT <2 sec -no nasal discharge or sneezing -hacking cough with end gag, worse on leash but noted in cage as well; no obvious sensitivity on tracheal palpation -mild laryngeal stertor, likely due to brachycephalic breed -eupnic, mild referred upper airway noise but otherwise lungs quiet; no heart murmur or arrhythmia noted, SSFP -soft abdomen -2 normal scrotal testicles -prostate enlarged but soft and nonpainful on palpation; light brown soft stool noted on glove but no blood seen -urinated a small-moderate amount of yellow urine with no obvious blood; appeared to be marking behavior but may represent pollakiuria? A 1. Cough-r/o CIRDC vs bronchitis vs cardiac 2. Blood in urine-not noted today, r/o BPH vs other 3. Blood in stool-not noted today, r/o stress colitis vs other P -move to isolation -baytril 136 mg tabs: 2.5 tabs PO SID x 14 days -cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 4 days -Rimadyl 100 mg PO SID x 5 days -recommend monitor for improvement or progression of cough; if doing well, then recheck xrays in 7 days
2 view CXR-diffuse moderate bronchiole pattern; cardiomegaly with reverse D appearance; no evidence of CHF A 1. Diffuse bronchiole pattern 2. Cardiomegaly-r/o breed related and/or inspiratory films vs primary heart disease vs secondary heart disease
Sedated for DVM exam and Radiographs with 0.5mL Butorphanol (bottle #1) and 0.4mL dexdomitor IV at 1:40pm (dvm 1382) Took radiographs of thorax,abdomen, and cervical area. Gave 2.5ml cerenia SQ Reversed with 0.4 antiseden IM.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Rocky was wagging his tail and allowed me to pet him and collar him. When another dog walked into, Rocky began barking and pulled the finder towards the other dog. The other dog left the lobby and Rocky continued to bark and pull very hard on the leash. When finder left, Rocky pulled hard on the leash towards the door and began to whine.
Date of Intake: 12/15/2017
Basic Information:: Rocky is approximately a 2 year old male gray and white large mixed breed dog. Rocky was found as a stray on 12/14/2017 at around 11:40pm. Finder took him home for the night but surrendered him because his landlord does not allow pets. Rocky has no injuries or health problems and has not seen a vet recently.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Rocky is friendly with strangers and approached the finder with a wagging tail when called. Rocky allowed finder to pick up his leash and bring him into his apartment.
How is this dog around children?: Unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown
Resource guarding:: Rocky did not try to bite finder when fed.
Bite history:: Rocky did not try to bite finder.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Other Notes:: Unknown
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Rocky has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
Date of intake:: 12/15/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Date of assessment:: 12/17/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His/her body is between you and the toy, and is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness.
Summary:: Rocky approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He was distracted at times, sniffing around the room, but was social at other times. He allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary (1):: 12/16: When introduced off leash to a female dog, Rocky vocalizes through the gate, then comes in with tense body. He greets and sniffs, maintaining slightly tense body throughout.
Date of intake:: 12/15/2017
Summary:: Rocky allowed handling but became tense and lunged towards another dog, barking, when he saw one,
Date of initial:: 12/15/2017
Summary:: Rocky sought attention and allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Rocky so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Potential challenges: : On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center, Rocky has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. Rocky may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.
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