RUSTY – A1078994

Manhattan Center

My name is RUSTY. My Animal ID # is A1078994.
I am a neutered male red dachshund and amer foxhound mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/27/2016 from NY 10456, owner surrender reason stated was COST.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/27/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 31.0 LBS.

Hx: “Rusty has gradually lost control of his rear limbs over the past 2 months. He was given a cortisone shot and antibiotics at the Low Cost Mobile Clinic but didn’t improve. He cannot control when he urinates or defecates. He drags his rear limbs but still gets around.” S: Alert, anxious, allows exam. Whines when left in cage. O: BAR-H, MMs pink EENT: No discharge OU, nose. H/L: Eupnic, not ausculted Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated. M/S/I: Front legs are ambulatory; paralysis in hind legs. Mild pyoderma on ventral abdomen and inguinal region. UG: Male neutered, neuter tattoo on ventral abdomen. Palpated large flaccid bladder – easily expressed. Neuro: No CPs in either hind leg. Absent patellar reflex in left hind leg. Weak patellar reflex in right hind leg. A: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) – neuro lesion in the L4-S3 region. Would need MRI to further characterize this lesion. Prognosis: Guarded. Given the chronicity, pt is unlikely to improve, although surgery may give patient a chance at better function. With a cart, regular bladder expression and good hygiene to minimize skin infections, pt may have a good quality of life. P: Express bladder q6. Consider EHR. 1088

06/27/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/27/16 14:45 BASIC INFO Rusty is an adult neutered mixed breed dog, possibly with Dachshund and a larger hound. His family found him 4 years ago after Hurricane Sandy. They surrendered him due to cost. Rusty has gradually lost control of his rear limbs over the past 2 months. He was given a cortisone shot and antibiotics but didn’t improve. He cannot control when he urinates or defecates. He drags his rear limbs but still gets around. SOCIALIZATION Rusty is friendly/outgoing with new people. He lived with 4 children ages 4-16 and has spent time with babies. He was relaxed, playful, and tolerant with them. He plays gently with people. He lived with a large male dog and was relaxed, playful, tolerant, and played gently with him. He whined and initiated play when he met dogs outside. He lived with 2 cats. They were relaxed around each other and would sniff each other. Rusty has never bit anyone. BEHAVIOR Rusty doesn’t mind storms. He doesn’t mind when someone takes his food/treat/toy, moves him off furniture, holds/restrains him, wakes him up, bathes him, or brushes him. He’s friendly with strangers who approach his home/family. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW Rusty’s family describes him as friendly, affectionate, playful, and medium energy. He follows them around, if possible. He plays with balls, squeaky toys, and bones. He used to play fetch and chase. He lived inside and slept on a dog bed. He ate dry Alpo food and got chicken as a treat. He was housetrained, pottied outside, and didn’t have accidents, but now he cannot control when he urinates and defecates. He’s well-behaved while home alone. He was put into a plastic kennel recently to help him rest, but he would chew on the crate to get out. He used to go for brisk walks and would pull on his leash. INTAKE Rusty had soft, relaxed body and eyes while I pet him, picked him up, carried him, scanned him (-), collared him, positioned him for pictures, and held him for vaccines. He whined when other dogs passed. He walked around the room, dragging his rear limbs. He sometimes sat or lied down on his towel.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

06/28/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Rusty lived previously with children (aged 4-16), and was playful and tolerant. He is noted to be friendly with new people and to play gently. He is reported to have gotten along well with the large dog and the cats he lived with. His previous owners describe him as friendly, affectionate, and playful, with a medium energy level. He may dislike being crated, and was previously housetrained but due to his current medical condition can no longer exercise the same control. Rusty’s previous owners note no behavioral concerns or aggression, and he has been social and easy to handle since intake. Due to his medical condition he is not a candidate for a SAFER aggression assessment. Therefore, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can address his medical condition and then re-evaluate behavior in a home environment.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

06/27/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
scan negative not able to walk on back legs- placing on vet check moderate dental tartar seen ears- wnl flea comb negative- treated with activyl neutered slight nervous during exam

06/27/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
Hx: “Rusty has gradually lost control of his rear limbs over the past 2 months. He was given a cortisone shot and antibiotics at the Low Cost Mobile Clinic but didn’t improve. He cannot control when he urinates or defecates. He drags his rear limbs but still gets around.” S: Alert, anxious, allows exam. Whines when left in cage. O: BAR-H, MMs pink EENT: No discharge OU, nose. H/L: Eupnic, not ausculted Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated. M/S/I: Front legs are ambulatory; paralysis in hind legs. Mild pyoderma on ventral abdomen and inguinal region. UG: Male neutered, neuter tattoo on ventral abdomen. Palpated large flaccid bladder – easily expressed. Neuro: No CPs in either hind leg. Absent patellar reflex in left hind leg. Weak patellar reflex in right hind leg. A: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) – neuro lesion in the L4-S3 region. Would need MRI to further characterize this lesion. Prognosis: Guarded. Given the chronicity, pt is unlikely to improve, although surgery may give patient a chance at better function. With a cart, regular bladder expression and good hygiene to minimize skin infections, pt may have a good quality of life. P: Express bladder q6. Consider EHR. 1088

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