TOAST – A1113427

TOAST – A1113427

**SAFER: AVERAGE HOME**

FEMALE, WHITE / LHASA APSO MIX, 5 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 05/28/2017, From NY 10454, DueOut Date 05/31/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation YELLOW
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 y Microchip noted on Intake? no History : stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – allows limited handling, does not like neck/leash and restraint; allowed handling with gentle approach Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective T = n/p P = 216 R = 32 BCS 5 EENT: OU mod. mucoid/crusting ocular discharge with corneal opacification and neovascularization, right eye appears worse than left; AU mild matted hair; no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: limited exam – mod tartar observed PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: nsf = NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: tense behav, limited exam – non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact female MSI: Ambulatory x 4 but both stifles have poss. MPLs difficult to stage due to behav; skin free of parasites, no masses noted; small non-reducible umbilical hernia; wet hair coat with long hair on face and around paws; overgrown nails CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: n/p Assessment – OU conjunctivitis/keratitis — appears chronic – dental disease – MPL’s Plan – OU lubricate/medicate + recheck (will need follow-up and long-term care) – spay + trim nails + reeval eyes + fix hernia – rec’ dental Prognosis: fair – guarded for chronic eye condition…needs follow-up care/evaluation SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Weight 14.2

Behavior:

KNOWN HISTORY: None

5/28/17

Unaltered Female, Stray

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

Date of assessment  5/29/2017

Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her ears are back, her tail is down, and she 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, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture, mouth closed

Tag: 1. Follows slowly follows at end of leash, body neutral

Squeeze 1 / 2: 2. Dog pulls back paw

Toy 1. No interest.

Summary:  Toast displayed no concerning behavior during her handling assessment.

PLAYGROUP:

5/29: When introduced off leash to dogs in the care center Toast approaches and greets politely.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR: 5/28/17

Upon intake, Toast was tense but allowed handling.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 5/28/27

During her initial medical exam, Toast initially allowed minimal handling but tolerated with a slow and gentle approach.

ENERGY LEVEL:

We have no history on Toast so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center, Toast displays as having low to medium energy.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

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