ZINC – 14787
Safe - 12-11-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 12/11/17
Zinc
Hello, my name is Zinc. My animal id is #14787. I am a desexed female gray dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 27-Nov-2017.
Zinc is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Behaviorally we suggest that Zinc is best suited to and adult only home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Three year old Zinc is a gorgeous gal who looks out of place in her kennel. “Me, me…I do not belong here…I want to walk around the block, go to the park, play and enjoy people and dogs’ company.” Zinc is a boyish, although very good looking female, quite stunning, I must say, in her shiny silvery coat wrapping a perfect body. I love her bat-like ears and her pointy muzzle. She has been remarkably well cared for by her former owner. Zinc was a little cautious with me as we first met, then reconsidered and deemed me worth her attention, treats helping, of course. My lap and hugs became to her liking, but much later in our encounter. She was my friend, then. Zinc is a strong girl who pulls quite a bit on the leash. She sits nicely, though on command, does her business on the way, and seems excited in a nice way to see other dogs. She is boisterous in playgroups and has the time of her life with her peers. Zinc knows what an “owned” dog–a pet–is supposed to do and to get. She just needs some fine tuning, some curbing of her enthusiastic and excitable nature, and of course, a safe and loving home. A wonderful companion will be then reborn. Come and meet Zinc at the Manhattan Care Center and offer her the golden life she deserves.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 69 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:3y Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -wags tail, seeks petting Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, , Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spay tattoo seen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: overweight Prognosis:good Plan: no treatment
ACS noted that Zinc was coughing and then began vomiting S/O -QAR, docile -episode of vomiting in cage, paritally digested food and mucous -hacking cough with end gag -serous nasal discharge -quiet lung sounds A CIRDC Vomiting-suspect secondary to CIRDC P move to isolation doxycycline 300 mg PO SID x 14 days cerenia 3 ml SQ once tonight then continue 60 mg PO SID x 3 days LRS 500 ml SQ SID x 2 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Date of intake:: 11/27/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 11/28/2017
Look:: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.
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:: 4. Dog growls
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Zinc approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body and jumped up in a social manner. She barked some, in an excited way. During tag, she became quickly over aroused, jumping up high, grabbing the leash, and vocalizing intensely, and had difficulty settling. When her paw was touched, she growled.
Summary (1):: Based on observation made in the care center, the behavior department feels that Zinc would be most compatible with social, playful dogs. History around dogs is unknown due to arriving as a stray. 11/28: When introduced off leash to male and female dogs, Zinc engages in exuberant, rough play.
Summary (2):: 11/29: Zinc engages in exuberant, rough play with male dogs.
Date of intake:: 11/27/2017
Summary:: Zinc was well behaved and allowed handling.
Date of initial:: 11/28/2017
Summary:: Zinc allowed handling and sought attention.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Zinc so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center she has been active and enthusiastic. She may have a low threshold for arousal and needs guidance to learn how to appropriately channel that energy when she becomes overstimulated. She will need daily mental and physical stimulation and exercise, and a force-free, positive reinforcement-based training class may help her to learn impulse control and to train desirable behaviors that can be rewarded.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: With familiar handlers, Zinc has allowed petting and has exhibited attention seeking behaviors.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to her low threshold for arousal as well as potential handling sensitivity, we recommend an adult only home.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Social hyperarousal,Handling/touch sensitivity,Low threshold for arousal
Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: t is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. Social hyperarousal: Zinc quickly becomes over aroused during play, jumping up, intensely grabbing the leash, and vocalizing. She has trouble settling afterwards. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used to teach Zinc to remain calm when people and other exciting things are around. She should be reward with treats when calm. If she escalates to jumping or grabbing the leash, people should immediately walk away from and separate themselves from Zinc. Handling/touch sensitivity: Zinc has growled when her paw was handled, showing discomfort with touch in certain areas. It is important to avoid touching Zinc’s paws at this time and to be cautious when touching her in other areas as we do not know where she may have other sensitivities. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Zinc to be more comfortable with this.
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