ZIMA – 16958
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SAFE 01/09/18
Zima
Hello, my name is Zima. My animal id is #16958. I am a desexed female charcoal dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 26-Dec-2017.
Zima is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Upper Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 110 lbs
26/12/2017
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 years Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior – growling, became reactive when muzzled, sedated with telazol 1 ml IM for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, AU-erythema, swelling, large amount of black debris, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzled, no oral exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS, spay scar seen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, patch of alopecia at top of head CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment otitis externa alopecia- R/O abrasion vs mites vs dermatophytosis vs other Prognosis: good Plan: Wood’s lamp: negative skin scrape: negative clean ears and applied osurnia AU, repeat in 1 week monitor skin
2/01/2018
Progress exam History : stray intake 12/26-had osnuria applied for otitis externa. Was Wood’s lamp negative on areas on alopecia on head. Was sedated for exam due to behavior. Subjective: BAR. When assistants attempted to muzzle and apply ear medication she started alligato rolling, snapping, and bit the inside of her mouth and was bleeding from her mouth. She defecated normal feces during incident and was very irritated. Did not apply ear medication. Objective: BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, AU-erythema, yellow debris and lichenification of pinna, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzled, bleeding from mouth but bleeding has stopped H/L: eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Otitis externa Alopecia- R/O abrasion vs mites vs dermatophytosis vs other-improving Prognosis: good Plan: Due to behavior recommend postponing ear treatment. Rec workup and treatment with placement. At this time it is not worth the risk of sedation and handling. Recheck mouth tomorrow
3/01/2018
Monitor for bleeding – bit inside of mouth yesterday S/O: BAR. Active in cage. Takes treats well but immediately starts barking/low growl after EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge, no blood seen around mouth HL: no coughing or sneezing INTEG: Full healthy coat MS: Ambulatory x 4 A: No concerns on exam P: Continue to monitor
5/01/2018
CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: BAR. Active in cage. Eating well. EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge, mild mucoid nasal discharge HL: Mild cough, normal RR/RE INTEG: Full coat MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Spayed female A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 550mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Date of intake:: 12/26/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/28/2017
Look:: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, body posture is stiff and fearful, tail is low and not moving. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, tail is between legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick.
Tag:: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.
Flank squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Flank squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Zima was tense but tolerated most handling, cautious and alert to handler’s movements. She had brief bouts of enthusiastic interest in Toy, extremely playful and pouncing/play bowing, but would quickly lose focus and stop engaging.
Summary (1):: Zima was surrender as a stray so her past behavior with other dogs is unknown. 1/02: When off leash at the Care Center, Zima initially is nervous when greeting the novel male dog. She begins to loosen her body and solicits play with low, dramatic play bows. As the session continues, she explores the pens, occasionally checking in with the other dog. 1/03: Zima greets a novel female dog with a soft posture. She engages in bouncy stop/ starts and brief running chase play. Zima walks away from a reactive dog at the gate.
Date of initial:: 12/26/2017
Summary:: During her initial medical exam, Zima was initially tolerant but grew increasingly agitated.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Zima so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center, Zima displays a medium level of energy.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: Zima appears to become uncomfortable with quick movement and up close handling, for these reasons we advise against a home with children at this time. She will do best initially in a calm, quiet, structured environment so she can acclimate at her own pace.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Kennel presence
Potential challenges comments:: Zima gives clear warnings when she is uncomfortable and does seem to choose to avoid or retreat when given the opportunity, but if prevented from moving away there is a potential to escalate to higher-level warning behaviors and possible fear-based aggression. Zima would do best with a slow approach, preferably with treats. She should never be forced to interact if she is showing signs of being uncomfortable. While we cannot be certain if this behavior will appear in any other contexts, in highly emotionally charged or stressful environments Zima may show behavior similar to what she is currently demonstrating in her kennel (barking, body a bit tense).
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