ZINC – A1026094

*** RETURNED ON 2/19/15 – “PETS CONFLICT” ***

NEUTERED MALE, TAN / BLACK, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 2 yrs, 1 mo
RETURN – EVALUATE, HOLD RELEASED Reason PETS CONFL
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 02/19/2015, From NY 11221, DueOut Date 02/19/2015,Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary SCAN Positive: 985112004732426 BRIGHT, ALERT, RESPONSIVE, HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM APH neutered male (incision site fresh and green tattoo seen) very active and sweet boy ears clean coat clean good appetite eyes are slightly red (more the left eye) NOSF
Weight 52.2

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My name is ZINC. My Animal ID # is A1026094.
I am a male tan and black am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 01/22/2015 from NY 10474, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/06/2015 Exam Type OBSERVATION – Medical Rating is 4 C – SEVERE CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 49.2 LBS.REWT 49.2 from 42.6lb.01/22/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
01/22/15 18:46 Zinc was found loose outside. His finder cared for him for 3 days. He reports that he’s very friendly with strangers and children. He has 9 and 12 year old children and he played with them well. Zinc appears thin. His finder reports vomiting, diarrhea, and coprophagia. Zinc had loose, wiggly, low body and wagging tail. He approached me, sat, and offered me his paw. As I talked to him he jumped up and stood so gently with his front paws in my hand as I pet his head and his tail wagged fast. He took treats quickly but gently, still wagging his tail. He maintained wiggles during scan (negative), collar, switching leashes, and pictures. He lied down and quietly watched the door, checking in with me sometimes.01/29/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Like the mineral after which he was named, Zinc is essential for the well being of our bodies. Spry, energetic, affectionate, playful are just some of the basic qualities of our Zinc. The person who found Zinc as a stray tells us that he did well with her two children (ages 9 and 12), was friendly and good. Zinc appears to be housetrained, ‘going’ as soon as we were out the door, and then allowed me to put a coat on his thin body. He’s being fed an extra meal daily to help him gain some needed weight. His leash manners are good, he loves people, giving me a stand up tail wagging hug in the elevator, and seems to love other dogs, tail wagging wildly when others are nearby. Sitting when asked to, he takes treats hungrily and then catches them on the fly! Leaning in for hugs, I pet him all over as his coat is like the finest velvet, so soft to the touch. Zinc found a toy on the bench and loved playing with it — twirling around, that tail wagging again, and simply having the best time amusing himself. We played a little tug and I let him win! Zinc got a good rating in his behavior evaluation, indicating he’ll be a good fit in most homes. A home in which he will get plenty of exercise, play and snuggles will be perfect. So come add some much needed Zinc to your daily diet…..you will be all the better for it! Ask to meet him today.01/27/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
On 1/22/2015 Zinc came to us as a stray although the person who brought Zinc to us appears to have knowledge of him. According to this person Zinc lived with two children 9 and 12, is friendly with children and strangers; no bite history indicated. A staff member wrote” Zinc had loose, wiggly, low body and wagging tail”. The Assistant’s observations: very friendly and social dog; walks well to the assessment room. During the assessment Zinc appeared friendly and playful jumping up to lick the Assessor’s face. He allowed the Assessor to conduct all tactile assessment items and accepted handling very well. When pushed away by the “assess-a-hand” Zinc gulped faster from the food bowl. He relinquished a toy and kept a firm grip on rawhide. No other behavior issues; no aggression noted. Zinc is a very playful and friendly dog that should be a good family pet. It is the recommendation of the Behavior Department Zinc may be adopted by an average owner. Helper: A1025751 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, and open mouth. Tag: 1 Dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog jumps on Assessor once play begins. Squeeze 1: 1 Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed Squeeze 2: 1 Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed Food: 3 Dog gulps food, begins to eat faster and with bigger bites, body stiff. He does not lift head when hand is applied to cheek. Toy: 1 Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you. Rawhide: 1 Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the rawhide. Dog-to-dog: 2 Dog approaches helper dog with tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears relaxed02/11/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off-leash with other dogs, Zinc is not interested in interacting but tolerant of other dogs. He does not engage in play, but will correct dogs appropriately.01/24/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative QARH Mild dental tartar Allows handling initially but resisted very much when trying to trim nails, unable to trim Underweight, 3x feed sign added Activyl applied for fleas prevention Nosf02/04/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 C – SEVERE CONDITIONS ,
2/4 QARH Eupneic, clear lungs Much improved from yesterday Plan to temp when handler is avaiable 2/3 Harsh lungs bilateral Normal cardiac auscultation Temp= 103.5 Mild dehydration Lethargic Mild increase in respiratory effort A Secondary pneumonia P Start Baytril 100 Start Clavamox Admin 2 ml Cerenia Admin 2 ml PPG Admin 2 ml Baytril 100 1/25 S/O: Appearance: tense, fearful, alert and hydrated Integument: Appropriate hair coat, overgrown nails EENT: OU clear, AU clean, No nasal d/c Oral cavity: MM pink, CRT <2sec, mild tartar PLN: WNL H/L: No murmur or arrhythmias, Lungs clear ABD: very tense, does not seem painful U/G: male, urineted during exam M/S: Amb x 4 BCS: 2.5/9 Neuro: NSF A: Underweight P: Increase amount of feed per meal, feed 3 times per dayRE-EXAM 2/14/15:2/14no uri signs, ok to move out of iso, continue meds as planned, non infectiousPRE/POST S/N 2/17/15:

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA.

Green linear tattoo placed later to incision

 

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