SATURN – 14873
Gone - 12-12-2017 Manhattan
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GONE 12/12/17
Saturn
Hello, my name is Saturn. My animal id is #14873. I am a male brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 28-Nov-2017.
Saturn is being placed at risk due to medical condition. Saturn has been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs, and requires treatment with antibiotics for a 14 day period. Saturn also has bite wounds of unknown origin. For this reason, Saturn requires will a 6 month observation with monthly vet check ups for the first 4 months. Due to his guarding tendencies, we seek placement for Saturn only with a New Hope partner.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 36.2 lbs
QAR mild dehydration scan negative male intact tense, nervous appx 3 yrs old poss puncture wounds on rt side of face under ear swollen muzzle, face and head dirty ears bloody eyes with slightly occular d/c some scratches on face wounds cleaned with novalson mild tartar slightly underweight clean coat BCS 4/9 spoke to Dr Holland and explained Dr rec 1 tab of 250mg clavomox and 1/2 tab of 75mg rimadyl NOSF
Anesthesia report: Pre-medication: Hydromorphone 0.85 ml Induction: Telazol 0.3ml given IV Pt intubated with size 7.5 ET tube and isoflurane was provided. 3-L rebreathing bag.
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2-3y Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective:severe facial edema, dependent in chin jowls area. OD bloody sclera. Obvious wound in area of right ear consistent with bite wound Observed Behavior -winces when face touched, allows exam, some small wags Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: blood in sclera OD, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth, unable to fully examine mouth due to pain level PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male x2 MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: infected bite wounds, edema Prognosis:good Plan:needs sedated wound exam, cleaning and drain placement rx 250 mg clavamox and carprofen 75 mg/day SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Hx: Bite wounds. Pt anesthetized for wound cleaning and drain placement – see LVT exam for anesthetic details. -Left maxillary I1 is missing; I2 is fractured at the root and attached just by a small amount of gingiva. -There is a small full-thickness laceration in the gingiva above I2. -There are two small puncture wounds on the left lower lip in the region of the premolars; one puncture is 5 mm with some purulent discharge and about a 2 cm pocket extending to the other puncture wound, which is slightly smaller. -Left ear pinna has a large divot missing, and the skin is fully healed as if this injury is very old -Moderate erythema and bruising on the ventral neck, but no wounds noted. -Right ear: bloody and dirty discharge inside the canal, and a 1 cm laceration on the medial aspect of the pinna. -The right side of the face is covered with many small horizontal linear lacerations (2-12 mm long), some superficial, some partial thickness and some full-thickness. There is purulent discharge from one full-thickness laceration in the center of the cheek, with a pocket extending 2-3 cm ventrally. -There is a moderate amount of soft edema ventral to the chin/neck The cheek laceration with purulent discharge was flushed with dilute chlorhexidine solution, and a 1/2″ Penrose drain was placed with entrance and exit dorsal and ventral to the original wound. The drain was tacked in place with 2-0 Monocryl, and the wound was closed with 2-0 Monocryl in a single stitch. The fractured incisor was removed, and the alveolar socket was explored and the root removed. The flap and socket were closed with a simple continuous line using 4-0 Monocryl. The laceration on the medial aspect of the right ear was closed with a single stitch of 4-0 Monocryl. PLAN: Continue Clavamox and Rimadyl as scheduled. Remove drain in 2-5 days. 1088
Pt not eating. Administered one dose of ampicillin 1.3 ml IM – okay to start Clavamox tomorrow morning. 1088
Hx: Bite wounds – drain placed in right side of face yesterday. S: Alert in kennel, standing and wagging tail. Flinches when touched but then allows all handling – sweet boy! O: BAR-H, BCS 3/9, MMs pink and moist, CRT <2 sec EENT: OU scleral hemorrhage dorsally. No discharge OU, nose, AU. PLNs: Not significantly enlarged. H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. Bruising on ventral neck and axillary region is greatly reduced today. Dependent edema is improved – still present but not hanging as low as yesterday. There is bruising on the right side of the face, but there is no pain or erythema around the bite wounds or drain entrance/exit wounds. Mild serosanguinous and slightly crusty discharge around the drain. UG: Male intact, testicles soft and symmetrical. Neuro: Alert and appropriate, no sign neurological deficiencies A: Bite wounds, drain placed – healing well Short-term prognosis: Good P: 1. Cleaned the drain site and the right side of the face with chlorhexidine scrub during the exam 2. Continue Rimadyl and Clavamox 3. Okay to move out of Medical 4. Monitor drain, plan to remove in 2-3 days 5. Place e-collar if pt is traumatizing the drain 1088
Recheck wound/drain on right side of face: S/O: BARH – no c/s no nasal d/c – wound healing well, only mild serosanguineous discharge present w/minimal swelling – seems comfortable – drain pulled and wound was cleaned P: cont. with current med tx
Recheck bite wounds, drain removed on 12/1 S/O -BAR, very energetic and friendly! -bite wounds along R side of face and under chin healing well; mild edematous swelling under chin but resolving -no nasal discharge or sneezing -eupnic A Bite wounds-healing well P CWCT prognosis: excellent
S/O: BAR, jumping on kennel bars Neck wounds look great! No swelling or discharge. Mild serous nasal discharge and sniffling. A: CIRDC P: Move to isolation, start doxycycline 175 mg PO SID x14 days. 1088
To whom it may concern- Saturn 14873 is an approximately 2-3 year old male intact medium-sized dog who presented to ACC in the evening on 11/28/17 with wounds on the right side of his face. A veterinarian’s exam on the following day showed severe swelling and edema in the ventral neck, as well as many puncture wounds around the right ear. Saturn was sedated for a closer exam and wound cleaning, and the wounds were small and deep, and consistent with bite wounds. After a drain was placed and a week of antibiotics, Saturn is doing much better and the wounds are healing very well. However, Saturn did develop CIRDC on 12/5/17. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Basic Information:: The dog was calm and allowed all handling.
Date of intake:: 11/28/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/10/2017
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:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 5. Dog snaps or bites the Assess-a-Hand.
Summary:: Saturn approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He was mouthy during the assessment, applying light pressure, and jumped up on the assessor several time. When in possession a toy, he bit the assess-a-hand when it touched the toy.
Date of initial:: 11/29/2017
Summary:: Saturn allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Saturn 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:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to potential for resource guarding seen on his assessment, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Saturn displayed a high level of resource guarding on his assessment, biting the assess-a-hand when it touched the toy he was in possession of. 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: : Resource guarding,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition
Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Saturn displayed a high level of resource guarding on his assessment, biting the assess-a-hand when it touched the toy he was in possession of. We recommend that Saturn be left along while eating, and that food guarding behavior modification steps (available at ASPCApro.org) be utilized if this behavior is problematic in his future home. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Saturn’s mouth, and any time something is removed he should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. He should be taught the “drop” cue and trade-up games. Basic manners/poor impulse control: It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Saturn has shown some mouthiness in the care center. Little pressure is applied, but this is a behavior that should be extinguished through training alternate behaviors and lack of reward (ex. walking away whenever Saturn’s teeth make contact with skin).
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