STU – A1113829

Manhattan Center

My name is STU. My Animal ID # is A1113829.
I am a male brown pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 05/31/2017 from NY 11101, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

06/07/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Stu A1113829 is at risk due to CIRDC diagnosis.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/06/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 43.0 LBS.

Coughing, mild serous nasal discharge. These signs are consistent with CIRDC. Move to isolation, start doxycycline 200 mg PO SID x14 days 1088

05/31/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
Stu was really easy to get outside the cage that the police brought him was real nice during his exams. he is a really sweet dog but very much malnurited and could not hold himself to walk. i gave him food and he ate it all real fast looks like he need to be on a 3rd feed schedule. stu also has a mamory tumor on his chest 05/31/17 22:00

06/03/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: It’s said that animals know who their heroes are, and I believe that. Stu is underweight and is being carefully monitored for food intake, and has a small mass on his chest that needs care. But he wags his tail at everyone caring for him, and gave me kisses as we went for a short walk. He may be housetrained, taking the opportunity to use the facilities as soon as we were out the door, and even stepped off the curb to take care of his ‘big business’. He’s such a sweetheart, walking carefully on leash, posing for photos, not minding being tethered, and taking treats so gently as hungry as he must be. Clearly a bit weak, every once in a while he stumbles as we walk slowly, and as he builds up strength with nutritious food, he’ll do better. His big, gentle eyes make soft contact and remind me of the artist Keane’s paintings from back in the 70’s. He’s just a love who has already converted staff into fans based on the number of shout-outs he got when we came back inside. They don’t come nicer than sweet Stu who needs his own special hero to take him home for a lifetime of good care and love.

06/01/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 5/31/17 Unaltered Male, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 6/1/17 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Stu displayed no concerning behaviors on his assessment. PLAYGROUP: Stu is polite when greeting other dogs, and has not displayed interest in play.  He has show some attempts to mount while interacting. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Stu and respectful resident dogs. INTAKE BEHAVIOR MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 5/31/17 During his initial medical exam, Stu was tense but allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Stu so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity. RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

06/04/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Stu is polite when greeting other dogs, and has not displayed interest in play.  He has show some attempts to mount while interacting. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Stu and respectful resident dogs. 6/4: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Stu greets politely and continues to follow her while sniffing. 6/6: Stu continues to be polite in his greetings with a social female. He will eventually attempt to mount but listens to correction from the handler.

06/01/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was AVERAGE
Note: this exam was accidentally deleted yesterday, recreased from memory by 1379 Allows all handling, tail tucked in between legs, no growling or trying to bite but seems a little nervous and unpredictable BAR but intermittent periods of weakness and will fall onto hind end Clear OU, minimal debris AU, nndc OP muzzled, could not examine PLN wnl H/L irregular, no obvious murmur, ssp, lungs clear/eupenic, no coughing or sneezing noted ABD snp MSK amb x 4 but weak BCS 2/9, severely emaciated, prominent ribs and spine Integ multifocal areas of alopecia with some scabs, no obvious ectoparasites, does not seem itchy UG m/i, smooth and symmetrical testes Neuro alert and appropriate but intermittently seems weak and dazed, fell on hind end one time, otherwise neuro wnl A:Emaciated Dehydrated Multifocal alopecia-r/o mites vs. other infection vs. allergies +/- irregular heart rhythm P:Transfer to medical for monitoring Recommend full blood work-cbc and chem Consider skin scrape vs. trial on antibiotics once eating well for skin issues SQ fluids for dehydration Increase feedings daily (do not want to start feeding too much right away bc can get refeeding syndrome) Heart needs to be rechecked Reweigh weekly

06/06/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
Coughing, mild serous nasal discharge. These signs are consistent with CIRDC. Move to isolation, start doxycycline 200 mg PO SID x14 days 1088

 

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