XENON – 16581
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SAFE 12/28/17
Xenon
Hello, my name is Xenon. My animal id is #16581. I am a desexed female brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years 2 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 20-Dec-2017.
Xenon is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Xenon also has a heart murmur, and suffers dental disease and skin sensitivities. Behaviorally, we have no concerns for Xenon, whom we believe would be suitable for most homes.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Xenon has already won the hearts of staff and volunteers, and can often be found hanging out on a blanket in the staff room while they work. Easy and gentle, she’s happy for the attention, happy to enjoy some yummy treats and some petting. Xenon was found tied up in a park and brought to our care by the police. Soft, gentle, sweet, likely housetrained with great leash manners, Xenon was someone’s love at one time, and it shows. A stop-and-smell-the-roses walker on leash, she doesn’t mind being tethered for photos, lets me clean her eyes of some eye goop, sweetly takes some treats (my second offering, as she didn’t like the first!), and showed off her sit in order to get them. Some yoga stretches (downward dog?) as she settles down, then her paws in my lap, tail wagging with some kisses. As we head back to the building, Xenon’s tail wags as we walk, and she checks out her new surroundings. Off leash, she loved to play tug, got the zoomies with some toys, and loved playing ball. She’ll jump for it, but closes her eyes, and I laugh. How is she going to catch the ball with her eyes closed? I picture a little leaguer with a baseball glove closing his/her eyes as the ball nears! Xenon is at that absolutely perfect age, happy with some play time, gentle walks, good food, nice naps, and lots of love. Gentle and sweet are the operative words here, and we’d of course like to add, ‘much loved’. She’s a middle aged sweetheart with so much love to give to her new family. Ask to meet her when you visit.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 63.8 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 8 years and 2 months per ASPCA records (pt was spayed on mobile truck in 2011) Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History : Stray, no hx available Subjective: Calm, sniffing the floor, moves a little slowly but appears strong and mentally appropriate Observed Behavior – Allows all handling Objective BCS 7/9, MMs pink and moist, BAR-H EENT: OU – mucoid yellow crusty discharge; periocular erythema, swelling and skin thickening. AU severe lichenification moderate stenosis, mild yellow discharge. Mild serous nasal discharge. Oral Exam: Moderate tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: Grade 2/6 whooshing systolic murmur, PMI left apex. NSR. CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic. No coughing or sneezing. ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, pendulous nipples. Spay tattoo visible. MSI: Ambulatory x 4 but walks slowly. Stifles thickened bilaterally. Skin of entire body is moderately to severely erythematous, with large regions of alopecia on the ventrum, and thin fur on the neck and part of the thorax. Many small crusted scabs (<1 cm dia) scattered across the body, especially on the dorsal neck and the lower hind legs. A few large scabs (1-2 cm dia) on the dorsum, and one very large scab (8 cm dia) located on the right lateral flank. The skin of the inguinal region is pitted and ulcerated. The skin of the hind legs is thickened and edematous. Toenails are long. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: 1. Generalized pyoderma, chronic otitis, conjunctivitis – R/O allergies vs. other underlying cause 2. Heart murmur 3. Long nails 4. Nasal discharge – R/O inflammatory vs. infectious 5. Dental disease Prognosis: Fair-poor. With appropriate long-term diagnostics and treatment, this pt’s skin disease may become very well-managed and not a problem. However if not addressed, it will continue to be a source of pain and discomfort for pt. Plan: 1. Cephalexin 750 mg PO BID x21 days 2. Benadryl 75 mg PO BID x14 days 3. Clean ears and instill Osurnia (performed during exam) – repeat in 1 week 4. Rimadyl 125 mg PO SID x7 days 5. TAB-HC OU BID x7 days 6. CBC/chemistry and nail trim 1088
Notes entered for 1088. S/O:So much better! Large scab is off today. Erythema on chest is greatly reduced. Feet are still VERY red. A: Skin sensitivities resolving, not gone P: CWCT, reevaluate meds and progress in 4 days.
S: qar today in cage, prefers to lay down O: periocular and serous nasal d/c, but no observed cough. A: CIRDC P: adding on doxy to cephalexin and will keep vet recheck the same
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Xenon was relaxed and had a loose body. Xenon allowed being collared and all handling. Xenon began to wag her tail when she was spoken to in a soft voice.
Date of intake:: 12/20/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/21/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.
Summary:: Xenon approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body and solicited attention, nudging the assessor’s hand. She allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary (1):: 12/21: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Xenon is tense and hard stares upon approach. Due to limited observation in our care, the behavior department feels future introductions to dogs should be closely supervised, and conducted at a slow pace to respectful dogs. History around dogs is unknown due to arriving as a stray.
Date of intake:: 12/20/2017
Summary:: Upon intake, Xenon was relaxed and had a loose body.
Date of initial:: 12/20/2017
Summary:: Xenon allowed all handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Xenon so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center, she displays a medium level of activity.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Xenon remains calm when in her kennel in the shelter environment and social with handlers outside of her kennel. She will solicit attention by leaning into the handler and nudging them for petting.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
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