SWEET POTATO – A1109973

Manhattan Center

My name is SWEET POTATO. My Animal ID # is A1109973.
I am a spayed female gold and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 04/25/2017 from NY 10452, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

05/03/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Sweet Potato A1109973 is at risk due to CIRDC diagnosis

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/03/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 48.0 LBS.

S/O: Sneezing, moderate SND. Still energetic on a walk but sneezed many times. A: CIRDC P: Move to isolation, start doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x14 days 1088

04/25/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/25/17 04:14 Dog was non reactive and friendly

04/27/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Sweet potatoes are so delicious what ever way you cook them. Our very own Sweet Potato is one tasty treat anyone would love to spend time with. She is a cute little gal all happy to be in company. When I came to her door, she dropped the giant bone she was chewing on and came forward to be leashed. Her tail was wagging, her head was tilted and she made very sweet eyes at me. Who could resist such a pooch? Sweet Potato is a great walker, does her business on the way, kind of ignores the birds and is cool with other dogs met. She barks through a fence at other dogs but when given a chance to meet off leash her peers, she greets politely. Sweet Potato enjoys her free time in the yard. She is a cute very medium size gal with a crumpled ear and another one that stands straight on her head when she sits for treats. She absolutely loves to cuddle with her human caretaker and be smushed all over in an interminable petting session. Sweet Potato is a very affectionate female whose name fits her perfectly. She seems like the perfect loyal forever best friend. Come and meet her soon at the Manhattan Care Center. Another volunteer writes: “One potato, two potato, ‘sweet’ potato more”. What a dream our sweet girl is. So easy on the leash, you could walk her with just your pinky, likely housetrained, ignores other dogs we pass, and polite, gently playful in group with other females (males not so much), softly affectionate with people with kisses and hugs, loves treats and takes them gently — she’s just a love! Sweet Potato is being fed an extra meal every day to help her gain a little weight. Her soft face and easy peasy personality impressed our behavior assessors so much they say she will be a good fit into any home with average dog experience. There’s nothing average about our girl though, she’s terrific and we’re in love.

04/26/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 4/25/17 Unaltered Female, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 4/26/17 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. She 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, closed mouth. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Sweet Potato displayed no concerning behaviors on her assessment and was social throughout. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: When off leash with a social female dog, Sweet Potato greets with soft body and wagging tail. When the other dog attempt to mount her, she will offer correction by moving her body away. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 4/25/17 During her initial medical exam, Sweet Potato was tense. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Sweet Potato so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center, she displays a medium level of activity. RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

04/26/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
4/26: When off leash with a social female dog, Sweet Potato greets with soft body and wagging tail. When the other dog attempt to mount her, she will offer correction by moving her body away. 4/27: Sweet Potato stiffens and hard barks when greeting male dogs through the fence. When off leash with a female, Sweet Potato approaches and greets politely. 4/28: Sweet Potato engages in gentle play with a polite female. She will solicit with playbows and spin moves.

04/25/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-4 years Microchip noted on Intake? placed on intake History : brought in as a stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – friendly, overall well mannered and good for restraint; barked when technician left the room Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective T = not taken P = WNL R = WNL BCS 3.5-4/9 EENT: OU-mild serous discharge AD-mod erythema, chronic inflammation with hyperpigmentation; mod brown discharge; pinna is thickened with scar tissue from suspected previous aural hematoma; AS WNL Oral Exam: mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; mild tartar, mod staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female intact, vulva enlarged with mild serosanguinous discharge-in heat; mammary glands enlarged MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with no lameness or obvious orthopedic dz, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, overall dirty hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment 1. otitis externa with pinna scarring 2. slightly underweight Plan flush AD, apply osurnia now and in 7 days Prognosis: good-may need chronic treatment for ear infection; if ear infections/inflammation cannot be controlled medically, then rec’d total ear canal ablation in the future SURGERY: Okay for surgery

05/03/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
S/O: Sneezing, moderate SND. Still energetic on a walk but sneezed many times. A: CIRDC P: Move to isolation, start doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x14 days 1088

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