TYSON – A1102837

Manhattan Center

My name is TYSON. My Animal ID # is A1102837.
I am a male black and gray akita mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 02/03/2017 from NY 10473, owner surrender reason stated was BITEPEOPLE.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/13/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 80.0 LBS.

02/13/17 16:16 on VC for recheck lameness nad pre-op exam temp waiver from sx for CIRDC unable to recheck dt agreessive behavior, no lameness noted at walk 02/12/17 14:15 S/O: decreased energy mucoserous nasal dc A: CIRDC P: move to iso 400mg Doxycycline PO SID x10days px: good 2/8/17 Pt standing and walking in cage today – equal weight-bearing on all legs. Continue to monitor and still rec hands-on eval of legs if possible at pre-sx check next week 1088 —- 2/7/17 Pt sitting in cage. Did not do hands-on exam due to DOH status. Recommend full orthopedic exam during pre-surgery check next week, consider rads. 1088 —- 2/3/17 S/O: BAR, DOH hold nervous, no obvious aggression, but placed muzzle because nervous and hx limited exam- p relunctant to be handled UROGEN: MI, both testicles descended EENT: muzzle on, used tongue depressor to examine- pigmented gums no obvious gingivitis or tartar LN: NSF H/L: NSF, no m/a, lungs clear M/S: amb x4, but seems to be partially weight bearing lame on RH, but p nervous and reluctant to allow ortho exam,p resisting manipulation of HLs/tense, no obvious pain or fx’s, but R stifle has mild crepitus A: MI R PWB lameness, with mild stifle crepitus- r/o OA, partial CCL tear, other P: rimadyl 75mg: 1T PO BID x5 recheck in 4 days for response to treatment

02/14/2017 AT RISK MEMO
2/14/17 Tyson A1102837 is on the At Risk List due to NH only behavior (including bite history) and CIRDC diagnosis.

02/03/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
02/03/17 16:51 Basic Information Tyson is a 4 year old neutered Akita. Owner is surrendering his because Tyson bit owner’s granddaughter. Owner bought him from a breeder four years ago. Owner state Tyson has no medical issues and last saw a vet on 08/27/16 for vaccinations. Socialization Tyson is friendly around strangers. Tyson has lived and spent time around kids of all ages. Owner stated Tyson tolerates all sorts of handling from the kids. Tyson would allow kids to pet him and exuberantly play with him. Owner stated Tyson does not really play but loves to be petted. Tyson loves to play outside and chase squirrels. Tyson has not lived or spent time with dogs, cats, or any other kind of animal. Tyson has never bitten another animal. Tyson bit a child on 02/02/2017 breaking skin. The bite occurred when the child was walking towards him with her open arms. The child was one year old. Behavior Owner stated Tyson has no behavior issues. He will hide and shakes during thunder storms. Owner stated Tyson does not guard food, treats of any kind, or toys. He tolerates all handling. Owner has never trimmed his nails. Tyson will bark if someone knocks on the door but is not bothered if someone unfamiliar approaches his owner. For a New Family to Know Tyson is described as friendly, affectionate, and mellow with a high activity level. He will follow his owner around at home. He likes to play with balls that make sound. He likes to play fetch. He was kept mostly indoors with access to a yard. He slept on the floor. He was fed a high brand salmon flavored dry dog food. Owner fed him a large amount once a day. He is house-trained and prefers to potty on grass. He is well behaved when left home alone as well as in the yard. He has never been crated. He knows commands sit and come. For exercise owner lets him play in the yard. He pulls lightly and wanders and comes back when called off the leash. Behavior during Intake Tyson tolerated handling. He would lay his head on your leg when you pet him. He would flinch at sudden noises or if someone placed their hand on him. No signs of aggression were displayed during the intake procedure.

WEB MEMO
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02/03/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: 2/3/17 Unaltered Male, Owner Surrender (In previous home for four years) Previously lived with: Adults and children (all ages). Behavior toward strangers: Friendly Behavior toward children: Allows them to pet and play with him. Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: Yes, Tyson bit a one year old child when the child was walking towards him with open arms. The bite broke skin and required stitches. Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Tyson is described as friendly, affectionate, and mellow with a high activity level. Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 2/12/17 Summary: Tyson has allowed only minimal handling during his stay at the care center. He will back away and growl when touched. Out of concern for his stress levels and his response to restraint, we feel Tyson is not a great candidate for a handling assessment at this time. Please see his owner surrender profile for a full summary of his behavior in his previous home. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Summary MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 2/3/17 During his initial medical exam, Tyson was tense. ENERGY LEVEL: Tyson’s previous owner described him as having a high activity level. He 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.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
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02/03/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
S/O: BAR, DOH hold nervous, no obvious aggression, but placed muzzle because nervous and hx limited exam- p relunctant to be handled UROGEN: MI, both testicles descended EENT: muzzle on, used tongue depressor to examine- pigmented gums no obvious gingivitis or tartar LN: NSF H/L: NSF, no m/a, lungs clear M/S: amb x4, but seems to be partially weight bearing lame on RH, but p nervous and reluctant to allow ortho exam,p resisting manipulation of HLs/tense, no obvious pain or fx’s, but R stifle has mild crepitus A: MI R PWB lameness, with mild stifle crepitus- r/o OA, partial CCL tear, other P: rimadyl 75mg: 1T PO BID x5 recheck in 4 days for response to treatment

02/13/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
02/13/17 16:16 on VC for recheck lameness nad pre-op exam temp waiver from sx for CIRDC unable to recheck dt agreessive behavior, no lameness noted at walk 02/12/17 14:15 S/O: decreased energy mucoserous nasal dc A: CIRDC P: move to iso 400mg Doxycycline PO SID x10days px: good 2/8/17 Pt standing and walking in cage today – equal weight-bearing on all legs. Continue to monitor and still rec hands-on eval of legs if possible at pre-sx check next week 1088 —- 2/7/17 Pt sitting in cage. Did not do hands-on exam due to DOH status. Recommend full orthopedic exam during pre-surgery check next week, consider rads. 1088 —- 2/3/17 S/O: BAR, DOH hold nervous, no obvious aggression, but placed muzzle because nervous and hx limited exam- p relunctant to be handled UROGEN: MI, both testicles descended EENT: muzzle on, used tongue depressor to examine- pigmented gums no obvious gingivitis or tartar LN: NSF H/L: NSF, no m/a, lungs clear M/S: amb x4, but seems to be partially weight bearing lame on RH, but p nervous and reluctant to allow ortho exam,p resisting manipulation of HLs/tense, no obvious pain or fx’s, but R stifle has mild crepitus A: MI R PWB lameness, with mild stifle crepitus- r/o OA, partial CCL tear, other P: rimadyl 75mg: 1T PO BID x5 recheck in 4 days for response to treatment

Generated on Feb 14 2017 6:00PM

 

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