ZELDA – A1090495

Manhattan Center

My name is ZELDA. My Animal ID # is A1090495.
I am a female gray pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 09/20/2016 from NY 10459, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/20/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 49.2 LBS.

9/20/16 Check skin O: BARH. mm=pink, moist. EENT: No oculonasal discharge. AU – Mod. tan discharge, pruritis. Integ: Patchy alopecia over dorsum with multiple epidermal collarettes. Ventral thorax, abdomen, perineum – erythema, moisture, odor. Dorsum of paws and interdigital spaces erthematous, swollen, moist, yeasty odor. Pruritic and licking paws, abdomen. A: Superficial pyoderma and malasezzia dermatitis. Otitis externa AU. Possible underlying allergic dermatitis. P: Rx Cephalexin 500 mg PO BID x 3 weeks. Rx Ketoconazole 200 mg. o.5 tab PO q 24 hours x 3 weeks. Rx Benadryl 50 mg PO BID x 2 weeks. Rx Otomax Appply 5 drops AU BID x 10 days. Recheck in 10 days. Prognosis good.

09/20/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/20/16 04:07 Calm in shelter. Easy out of carrier. Allowed collaring. Easy in to Kennel.

09/22/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Zelda was on my list of dogs to meet. So, I asked : ” does anyone know where Zelda is? ” Everybody knew…Indeed, Zelda is a “popular girl”, a nice gal people and even other dogs want to hang around with…Her looks are a bit rough but under the rocky wrapping is a lovely, sweet and gentle soul. Life might have been tough on Zelda and yet, beside a very sensitive skin, her disposition is nothing but welcoming, sociable and affectionate. She is ready when you are, waiting by her door. Leashed in no time, she walks beautifully, not forgetting to do her business on the way. Many dogs are met, big ones, little ones, males and females. Zelda is super cool with them, wagging softly her tail. I observed her in one playgroup with exuberant MillieRock who treated her like a lady, so gently, as he saw that she was a little shy…It was a sweet encounter between two nice pooches. Zelda absolutely loves treats… She nursed a litter probably not that long ago, is quite thin and has some weight to catch up with. She gets all excited seeing chicken tenders but can sit on command for them. Her tail wags non stop… Zelda likes to be caressed although I have to be careful not to hurt her very swollen and red skin. She is such a good girl! We so would love for Zelda to get a taste of what it is to be a beloved pet. In loving and caring hands, she will bloom into a gorgeous “blue nose” and bless her new owner with her love and loyalty. Come and meet Zelda at the Manhattan Care Center. She so would love to be your friend, for ever.

09/22/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 09/21/16 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 leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Flank used due to medical. Squeeze 1/2: Flank squeeze 1. Dog does not respond at all. Toy 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you. Summary: Zelda showed no concerning behavior during her assessment. PLAYGROUP: 09/21/16 When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Zelda greets with a soft body and remains interested in approaching. She becomes overwhelmed with exuberant play solicitation. The behavior team feels Zelda that should require in-depth consultation on the behaviors observed in our care center, and slow introduction with any resident dogs in a future home. Zelda arrived into our care as a stray, so there is no available history of previous interaction with other dogs, and it is unknown how her behavior around dogs will translate into a home setting. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 9/20/16 During her initial medical examination, Zelda readily allowed all handling. RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (Suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

09/21/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
09/21/16: When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Zelda greets with a soft body and remains interested in approaching. She becomes overwhelmed with exuberant play solicitation. The behavior team feels Zelda that should require in-depth consultation on the behaviors observed in our care center, and slow introduction with any resident dogs in a future home. Zelda arrived into our care as a stray, so there is no available history of previous interaction with other dogs, and it is unknown how her behavior around dogs will translate into a home setting. 9/22: Zelda greets politely, and shows interest in interacting.

09/20/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative Female Age aprox. 2 yrs Dermatitis vs alopecia vs food allergy–all over body Earmite and flea comb negative AMBX4 Mild dental tartar Allows handling nosf

09/20/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
9/20/16 Check skin O: BARH. mm=pink, moist. EENT: No oculonasal discharge. AU – Mod. tan discharge, pruritis. Integ: Patchy alopecia over dorsum with multiple epidermal collarettes. Ventral thorax, abdomen, perineum – erythema, moisture, odor. Dorsum of paws and interdigital spaces erthematous, swollen, moist, yeasty odor. Pruritic and licking paws, abdomen. A: Superficial pyoderma and malasezzia dermatitis. Otitis externa AU. Possible underlying allergic dermatitis. P: Rx Cephalexin 500 mg PO BID x 3 weeks. Rx Ketoconazole 200 mg. o.5 tab PO q 24 hours x 3 weeks. Rx Benadryl 50 mg PO BID x 2 weeks. Rx Otomax Appply 5 drops AU BID x 10 days. Recheck in 10 days. Prognosis good.

 

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