SPRICKET – A1094036

Manhattan Center

My name is SPRICKET. My Animal ID # is A1094036.
I am a male tan and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 10/19/2016 from NY 10458, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/23/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 41.6 LBS.

10/19/16 17:19 s/o; VC Scleral hemorrhage present OS. No other external ocular abnormalities. Unable to perform full ophth. exam due to temperament. Present since intake. No evidence of ocular pain. A: Scleral hemorrhage – r/o trauma (consider from rabies pole) P: No treatment needed. Will CTM. Cannot fully examine without sedation. Reco NH transfer sedated during intake due to agression. urinated blood before sedation ears red some redness to face, preumably from capture with pole before brought to ACC heart and lungs wnl intact malefront teeth appear clean good bcs feces contained what appears to be no food particles (garbage?) a: wounds cystitis versus injury to urogential tarct during catpure p: will treat for uti and also give rimadyl for inflammtion/discomfort

10/19/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/19/16 17:19 Spricket is an adult male APBT mix. He was found tethered outside a school and brought to ACC by police.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

10/23/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray Other notes: Police reported Spricket was lunging/growling at them. Upon intake he was lunging in his carrier, unable to be safely handled. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/23/16 Summary: Spricket was difficult to remove from his kennel showing teeth, growling, charging through the kennel and lunges at the rope. He did not show any social behavior; once he was out of the kennel he stands tall and makes direct eye contact. The behavior team decided to place him back in his kennel as he was difficult to handle. Due to the behavior demonstrated in shelter, the behavior department believes Spricket is not an appropriate candidate for SAFER. Spricket would benefit best if placed with a New Hope partner who can follow up on his behavior in a more stable environment and can provide any necessary behavior modification before placement into a permanent home. PLAYGROUP: 10/20: When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Spricket approaches and offers brief sniffs, then otherwise keeps to himself. 10/21: Spricket greets politely and is interested but is not solicited play, so eventually he begins to explore the yard. 10/22: Spricket greets politley but is more interested in dogs/handlers in adjacent pens and will only pay attention to them. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/19/16 During his initial medical exam, Spricket displayed defensive behavior and would not allow handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13)(See potential challenges) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Spricket has attempted to snap multiple times during his stay at our care centers, for this reason, we believe Spricket would benefit best from placement with a New Hope rescue group who can further assess this behavior in a stable environment.) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Spricket has displayed fearful/defensive behavior during his stay at our care centers, tolerating very minimal handling. It is recommended that Spricket be allowed a proper time to decompress to aid in acclimating him to a new environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Spricket to new and unfamiliar situations.)

10/20/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Spricket arrived without history available on his previous interactions with other dogs. The behavior department feels that based on observation made in our care, Spricket would benefit from, slow, positive introductions with any dogs that are unfamiliar to him. 10/20: When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Spricket approaches and offers brief sniffs, then otherwise keeps to himself. 10/21: Spricket greets politely and is interested but is not solicited play, so eventually he begins to explore the yard. 10/22: Spricket greets politley but is more interested in dogs/handlers in adjacent pens and will only pay attention to them. 10/23: Spricket is cautious, is tense when approached, then wanders away. He is tolerant however, when jumped on by a more playful dog.

10/19/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
SCAN NEGATIVE BRIGHT ALERT RESPONSIVE HYDRATED SHOWED SEVERE AGGRESSION LUNGING, GROWLING; TRY TO BITE AS PER DR. 1027- SEDATED WITH 0.2 CC TELAZOL IM FOR PE INTACT MALE. MILD DENTAL TARTAR. EYES, EARS, BODY COAT- WNL ABRASION AT HEAD REGION. HEMATURIA SEEN BEFORE SEDATION FOREIGN BODY SEEN AT FECES SEEN BY DR. 1027 AMB X 4 APPLIED ACTIVYL. NOSF

10/23/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
10/19/16 17:19 s/o; VC Scleral hemorrhage present OS. No other external ocular abnormalities. Unable to perform full ophth. exam due to temperament. Present since intake. No evidence of ocular pain. A: Scleral hemorrhage – r/o trauma (consider from rabies pole) P: No treatment needed. Will CTM. Cannot fully examine without sedation. Reco NH transfer sedated during intake due to agression. urinated blood before sedation ears red some redness to face, preumably from capture with pole before brought to ACC heart and lungs wnl intact malefront teeth appear clean good bcs feces contained what appears to be no food particles (garbage?) a: wounds cystitis versus injury to urogential tarct during catpure p: will treat for uti and also give rimadyl for inflammtion/discomfort

 

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