SPAZ – 19014
Safe - 4-6-2018 Brooklyn
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SAFE 04/06/18
Spaz
Hello, my name is Spaz. My animal id is #19014. I am a desexed male white dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 23-Jan-2018.
Spaz is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infection Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs. Spaz is suitable for an experienced home adopter.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 63.6 lbs
23/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5y Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable):n History : stray Subjective: tranquilized by nypd Observed Behavior – tranquilized, but growled when ears touched Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P = low due to effects of tranquilizer R = wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, otitis externa bilateral (as – more waxy, right more purulent material and painful), no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: good condition, 5y based on adult dentitia PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: mi x 2 MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, few areas of alopecia (around jt calluses and tarsi) and few superficial abrasions, dart wound right shoulder CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:ne Assessment: 5 yr mi large mixed breed dog otitis externa ou – r/o underlying allergy vs other abrasions around pressure points dart wound and pressure area abrasions Prognosis: otitis – good to excellent, may need limited ingredient diet for underlying food allergy or wu for further underlying allergy Plan: recheck dart wound in 2 days cleaned ears and applied claro ou – recheck in 14 days behavioral evaluation before placement SURGERY: Okay for surgery
25/01/2018
Progress exam-recheck dart wound History : stray intake 1/23-tranquilized by NYPD. Claro applied for otitis externa. Subjective: BAR. No csvd. Dart wound healing well. Limited exam due to behavior. Objective: EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, normal RR/RE MSI: Ambulatory x 4, dart wound on right shoulder is healing well, no d/c or swelling CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Otitis externa ou – r/o underlying allergy vs other Abrasions around pressure points Dart wound and pressure area abrasions-healing well Prognosis: good Plan: CTM while at BACC
31/01/2018
Pre-op exam History : stray intake 1/23-tranquilized by NYPD. Claro applied for otitis externa. Subjective: BARH. No csvd. Dart wound has healed but otitis externa is still present. Very friendly for exam. Objective: EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted, ears have moderate yellow waxy debris ORAL: Adult dentition, pink mm, no oral lesions PLN: wnl H/L: NMA, RR, Lungs C&E UG: MI, 2 testicles descended MSI: Ambulatory x 4, dart wound on right shoulder has healed, diffuse erythema to skin especially pinna and face CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Otitis externa ou – r/o underlying allergy vs other r/o Allergies Dart wound on right shoulder-healed Prognosis: good Plan: CTM while at BACC Ok for neuter today Start tresaderm AU BID x14d until 2/14 Start benadryl 1.1mg/kg PO BID x14d until 2/14 Recheck skin and ears 2/14 Clean ears while under anesthesia
31/01/2018
Dog Neuter Was this dog a cryptorchid? no Pre scrotal Incision Spermatic Cord Ligation with: 2-0 PDS in a modified miller’s knot Sub Q closure: 2-0 PDS in a continuous pattern Skin closure? 2-0 PDS in a subdermal pattern Tattoo applied **ADDENDUM 4:30pm-dog still slow to recover. Can stand up and walk around but not eager to. Ate a few bites of food. Gave naloxone 0.04mg/kg IM
1/02/2018
Post-op exam/new CIRDC History : stray intake 1/23-tranquilized by NYPD. Claro applied for otitis externa. 1/31-neutered. Was given acepromazine, hydromorphone, and propofol. Was slow to wake up post-op. Given naloxone and immediately woke up. Subjective: BAR. No svd but is barking and coughing in the cage. Good appetite. No scrotal hematoma. Objective: EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge noted, mild serous nasal d/c H/L: coughing, normal RR/RE UG: MN, no scrotal hematoma MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: CIRDC Otitis externa ou – r/o underlying allergy vs other r/o Allergies Dart wound on right shoulder-healed Prognosis: good Plan: Move to iso Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x14d until 2/15 Recheck day 7 Continue tresaderm AU BID until 2/14 Continue benadryl 1.1mg/kg PO BID until 2/14 Recheck skin and ears 2/14
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Date of intake:: 1/23/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 1/27/2018
Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
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.
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Spaz came into the assessment room loose and wiggly, he was friendly and very playful towards the handlers.
Summary (1):: Spaz is social around other female dogs. He appropriately greets them, and can be sexually motivated at times, but spends most of his session exploring the yard. Spaz was surrender as a stray with another dog, but no further information was provided. The Behavior Department recommends that Spaz be placed in a home with resident dogs that are well socialized and matches his calm sociability. Al introductions should be done slowly and under supervision. 1/24: When off leash at the Care Centers, Spaz greets with a neutral posture. He explores the pens, and occasionally checking in with the other dog. He tolerates her muzzle greets, and playful attention getting gestures. 1/27: Spaz is sexually motivated; genital licking and sniffing. Handlers are able to redirect his attention. 1/30: Spaz rushes into the pen when the door is opened, and moves past the other dog to explore the pens. He eventually greets her, and briefly displays sexually motivated behaviors before continuing to investigate the pens.
Date of intake:: 1/23/2018
Summary:: Unknown
Date of initial:: 1/23/2018
Summary:: Growled when ears are touch.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Spaz displays a very high activity level in the care center.
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: : Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:: Anxiety: Spaz has shown some signs of potential anxiety in the care center, vocalizing (whining, barking) continually through the SAFER and through play sessions outside. This behavior was not reported at intake, and we have no known history on Spaz, so we cannot be certain whether similar behavior will be seen in a future home environment.
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