TRIBBLE – 14969
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2-10-2018 Manhattan
Rescue: Pet Adoption League of NY
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SAFE 02/10/18
Tribble
Hello, my name is Tribble. My animal id is #14969. I am a desexed male brindle dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 2 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 29-Nov-2017
Tribble is at risk for behavior reasons. Tribble easily becomes over aroused, and will show a high level of jumping and mouthing, both on lead and off. To moderate this, and other excitable behaviors, Tribble has activity requirements which cannot be met in the care center environment. We currently have no medical concerns for Tribble.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: If you combined a race horse, and a teddy bear, and a pot of hazelnut chocolate – poof! Out would pop Tribble. Elegant and graceful, snuggly yet slightly serious, Tribble looks right at home in his collegiate, fall sweater, so young and a student himself. Like the high school quarterback of dogs now ready for a life of study, study Tribble does as he’s still on the shyer side. He is always warm and consistently friendly, but considers each word I mouth and action I make before responding smartly and appropriately in kind. Ah that’s right. “Smart” doesn’t apply just to Tribble’s wardrobe. This effortlessly handsome toffee bar has the brightest of bulbs inside that pretty bean as he sits, stays, and heels right at my command. Tribble comes to us as a stray so unfortunately not much of his past is known. He has a few cuts and bruises across his nose and the snap of the camera startles him each time. But as soon as he’s comfortable, feels certain you’re a friend, it’s near impossible to find Tribble anywhere but your lap, not that you’d want him anyplace else. The holidays are coming and this smart, handsome college boy, he’s all done with learning for now, finished with his studies. He’s ready to come home. Tribble is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan ACC.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 44.2 lbs
30/11/2017
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, could not place Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows handling but easily spooked, could not muzzle due to face, dog would head whip and scream when in restraint (no MC or HWT) Sex: intact male Estimated Age: appx 2y Subjective: unknown superficial lacerations to muzzle and front legs and minor swelling (unknown if animal related or from squeezing under fence) Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: mild staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: unknown wounds to face, otherwise healthy dog Plan: DVM intake, eval for bite wounds and RVx as indicated
30/11/2017
Microchip 981020025091316 Hwt negative P scratched his face trying to remove muzzle. Superficial scratches on right side of face.
30/11/2017
Friendly, allows all handling BAR Clear OU/AU, nndc OP minimal tartar PLN wnl H/L reg, no obvious murmur, ssp, lungs clear/eupenic, no coughing or sneezing ABD snp MSK amb x 4 Integ superficial wounds on muzzle, no discharge, he does not seem painful, do not look like bite wounds, looks like contact irritation BCS 4/9 UG m/i, both down Neuro alert and appropriate A:Superficial wounds/dermatitis Otherwise apparently healthy P:Clavamox 250 mg PO BID x 10 days Recheck day 10 Excellent prognosis Ok for surgery
9/12/2017
Recheck wounds around muzzle: S/O BARH BC 4/9 – mild reverse sneeze/cough when pulling on leash – wounds around muzzle healing well A/P: healed minor wounds, no further tx; rec’ recheck sneeze/cough for poss. early CIRDC
11/12/2017
S/O -QAR, sweet boy! comes to the front of the cage for pets, very docile -soft sneezing, serous nasal discharge -eupnic A CIRDC P move to isolation doxycycline 200 mg PO SID x 14 days cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 4 days
27/12/2017
Diagnosed with CIRDC and went to foster; was lethargic with decreased appetite for a few days last week but that has resolved; however, he just finished his course of doxycycline and is still sneezing at home; has also been chewing his feet lately but seemed improved by adding benadryl 50 mg PO BID A 1. CIRDC, persistent but overall improving 2. Licking paws, suspect allergies, r/o behavioral vs other P -refill doxycycline 200 mg PO SID x 7 days -continue benadryl BID PRN
3/01/2018
Currently being fostered by ACC employee; finished extended course of doxycycline yesterday for CIRDC and foster reports he is asymptomatic; started chewing front paws obsessively last week and foster added benadryl (50 mg PO BID) which helped somewhat; last night, he started chewing his back paws as well and seemed very bothered by his left ear; when foster examined his ear, it appeared severely inflamed (picture confirms severe erythema, inflammation at external ear canal AS); foster reports AD appears WNL A 1. CIRDC-likely resolved 2. Otitis externa 3. Chewing paws-suspect allergy related P -dispensed osurnia with foster, apply one dose now and one dose next week AS -dispensed 20 mg prednisone to give as one time dose tonight -recheck next week to clear for surgery
10/01/2018
S: Eating and drinking, BAR, O: Incision site looks healthy A: – P: No recheck needed
9/01/2018
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Start 1 tablet of Rimadyl 100 mg SID PO x 3 days as pain management. –In white box—
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Basic Information:: Dog was friendly and allowed handling.
Date of intake:: 11/29/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Date of assessment:: 11/30/2017
Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you.
Summary:: Tribble quickly approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. During tag, he became quickly over aroused, jumping up and mouthing the assessor’s arm. He was social throughout and allowed all handling.
Summary:: Tribble has displayed social, playful behavior toward female dogs in the care center. He has appeared tense and uncomfortable when greeting male dogs. Based on behavior observed in our care, Tribble may be most compatible with social female dogs.
Summary (1):: 11/30: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Tribble greets and follows with a slightly tense body.
Summary (2):: 12/1: Tribble greets female dogs politely and engages in brief play.
Summary (3):: 12/2-4: Tribble engages in bouncy play with a female dog. 12/7: Tribble is bouncy and playful when engaged with female dogs.
Summary (4):: 12/8: Tribble engages in bouncy play with female dogs. He is highly tolerant of obnoxious behavior from one female dog.
Summary (5):: 12/9-10: Tribble engages in bouncy play with groups of female dogs.
Summary (6):: 1/21-26: Tribble engages in rough play with female dogs.
Date of intake:: 11/29/2017
Summary:: Tribble was friendly and allowed handling.
Date of initial:: 11/30/2017
Summary:: Tribble allowed handling but was easily spooked and screamed when restrained.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Tribble so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Tribble consistently displays highly social behavior with his human caretakers outside of his kennel. He maintains a loose wiggly body throughout interactions and solicits attention from handlers.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to the high level of jumping and mouthing seen at the care center, we recommend a home without young children. Older children who are comfortable around large, jumpy dogs should have an in-depth interaction prior to adoption.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Low threshold for arousal
Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. Low threshold for arousal: Tribble quickly becomes over aroused in the presence of people moving quicky, jumping up and mouthing. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used to teach Tribble to remain calm when people and other exciting things are around. He should be reward with treats when calm. If he escalates to jumping or mouthing, people should immediately walk away from and separate themselves from Tribble. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Tribble has shown some mouthiness in the care center. Little pressure is applied, but this is a behavior that should be extinguished through training alternate behaviors and lack of reward (ex. walking away whenever Tribble’s teeth make contact with skin).
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