SIMZI – A1116115
Safe - 6-26-2017 Brooklyn
Meow Gallery: The layout carousel is not available in this version.
This dog is one of many animals in the NYC Animal Care Center and he/she became at risk the moment they entered the doors. Fosters/adopters save lives and this dog will soon be out of time! Do not wait for this animal to appear on the At Risk List! Start sharing and advocating now. If you are interested in fostering or adopting, message the Urgent help desk at [email protected] and they will help answer any questions you may have.
SIMZI – A1116115
**SAFER: AVERAGE HOME**
FEMALE, WHITE / BLACK, SHIH TZU MIX, 7 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, HOLD FOR ID Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 06/21/2017, From NY 11691, DueOut Date 06/24/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7 years – cannot examine lenses due to extensive ocular pathology Microchip noted on Intake? yes History : found stray, no medical history Subjective: QAR, euhydrated, very long toenails and matting on the face Observed Behavior – nervous but allowed full exam Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Marked mucopurulent discharge, corneal neovascularization and scarring OU, marked yeasty-smelling brown ceruminous discharge with calcification, lichenification and hyperplasia AU, no nasal discharge noted. STT 5 OS, 6 OD. Pinpoint fluorescein-positive ulcer OD. Oral Exam: limited, moderate dental tartar and gingivitis, malocclusion consistent with breed PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, strong synchronous pulses, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female, no spay scar seen, no vulvar discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, non-inflammatory alopecia on the chest, forelimbs, and back, possible calcinosis cutis on the dorsum; kyphotic with pendulous abdomen; matting around the eyes due to discharge CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: KCS OU, pinpoint corneal ulcer OD, chronic Malassezia otitis AU, possible Cushing’s, intact female, dental disease Plan: Start Optimmune OU BID for life, Neo-Poly-Bac OU BID x 10 days, Otibiotic AU BID x 14 days. Decline to start systemic anti-fungals without full bloodwork at this time. Ok for New Hope placement – may require surgical dental work and/or full workup for Cushing’s. Prognosis: good SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age, possible systemic disease
Weight 13.0
BEHAVIOR:
KNOWN HISTORY: None
6/21/17
Unaltered female, stray
Previously lived with: Unknown
SAFER ASSESSMENT:
6/24/17
Look: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.
Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag: Item was skipped due to medical concerns.
Flank Squeeze 1&2: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Toy: 1. No interest.
Summary: Simzi was friendly and social towards the assessor, she display no concerns.
PLAYGROUP:
When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Simzi mostly keeps to herself in a group of small male and female dogs. She is tolerant of face to face greetings.
INTAKE BEHAVIOR
6/21/17: Simzi was calm and quiet upon intake. Allowed all handling.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
6/22/17: Simzi was nervous but allowed full exam.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues. If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email [email protected]. Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process. * We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.* For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please click here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions. For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see: http://information.urgentpodr.org/category/frequently-asked-questions/. You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.
View all entries in: Safe Dogs 2017-06