Animal Profile
Auntie
Hello, my name is Auntie. My animal id is #46544. I am a desexed female brown dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 9 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 11/5/2018.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Auntie is at risk for for medical concerns. She is a geriatric, obese dog that has been diagnosed with Bladder Stones, Alopecia, Dental Disease and Dermatitis that will need follow up care. She has shown some fearful behaviors while in the care center, due to these behaviors we feel she would be best placed in an adult only home.
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Let's get to know each other a bit more...
A volunteer writes: My heart swells at the thought of Auntie! She is slow as molasses (I like to think of a walk around the block with her as an exercise in patience with the best company ever!) and sweeter than sugar. She was tied to our front gate, so she's a bit of a mystery, but I think everything about her screams "good girl". She might initially come across as the type that doesn't want to bother anyone or be bothered herself, but give her time and she'll show that she definitely appreciates human company. She does adorable rapid tail wags when I approach her cage, and while she used to just tolerate my petting, she now inches closer to me after I stop, and even nuzzles my hand with her head. She loves soft treats, seems housebroken, and looks like some sort of magical bat eared pig (SO CUTE!). She's ready to be part of a family again...please come meet her at Brooklyn ACC and see if she might fit in yours!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 64.2 lbs
11/10/2018
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: Negative Evidence of Cruelty: none Observed Behavior:Friendly, tolerated all handling Sex:Female Estimated Age: 9yrs. Subjective: describe how he animal is presenting and any known history -- Auntie came in as a stray, no known medical Hx Eyes:Cloudy, no discharge Ears: Dirty and waxy ears, cleaned with ear cleansing solution. Oral Exam: Moderate tartar, gingivitis Heart:WNL Lungs: Eupneic, RR=26/min Abdomen: Soft and non tender on palpation Musculoskeletal: Dry coat,alopecia along the lumber region, R/O allergic dermatitis. Overgrown nails was trimmed. Mentation: Normal Preliminary Assessment: BARH,moderate tartar, Normal, senior pet Plan: DVM intake exams.
11/15/2018
Sedated with 0.5cc dexdomitor/0.5cc butorphanol IM 2 Lateral abdominal rads taken and uploaded to vet documents Reversed with 0.5cc antisedan IM
11/11/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 9 yo Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned, no chip Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : Found as a stray Subjective: Observed Behavior - Seemed slightly anxious, but allowed handling Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen - No Objective T = NT P = 120 bpm R = eupneic BCS 9/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate dental calculus and gingivitis. No masses or ulcers noted. Pink and moist OMM. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Soft, non-painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally clean; likely spayed due to no mammary gland development and no mammary gland tumors palpated MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, diffuse alopecia noted on dorsum and tail, mild lichenification on caudal dorsum, no MGTs. No spay scar noted. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally clean Assessment 1) Obese - r/o: dietary vs. sedentary lifestyle vs. hypothyroid vs. other endocrinopathy vs. other 2) Alopecia - r/o: endocrinopathy (hypothyroid vs. Cushing's vs. other) vs. atopy (flea hypersensitivity vs. food allergy vs. other) Prognosis: Good Plan: 1) CBC/CHEM/T4 2) Skin scrape 3) Rec weight management 4) Rec dental cleaning +/- extraction 5) Cephalexin 750 mg PO BID x 7d 6) Recheck skin in 7d. 7) Based on appearance, suspect Cushinoid. Recommend check ACTH stim or LDDS testing. SURGERY: Permanent waiver for surgery.
11/11/2018
[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Age] It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
11/11/2018
Skin scrape - No demodex seen.
11/14/2018
H: Noted to have hematuria multiple times on the board S: BARH. No csvd noted. Eyes: Grossly appropriate OU. Ears: Unremarkable AU. Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: Hematuria- r/o UTI vs uroliths vs neoplasia Plan: Start Clavamox 13.75 mg/kg PO BID x 7 days Scheduled for radiographs tomorrow
11/15/2018
H: Noted to have hematuria multiple times on the board- started on clavamox on 11/14. Down for radiographs today Lateral abdominal radiograph: Multiple uroliths of various sizes noted within bladder, bladder itself small with no evidence of uroliths within urethra. Assessment: Hematuria, secondary to urolithiasis Prognosis: fair with appropriate treatment Plan: Continue Clavamox 13.75 mg/kg PO BID Start Rimadyl 4.4 mg/kg PO SID x 5 days Seek Placement ASAP- needs cystotomy for stone removal and then likely long term management with diet (depending on what type of stone it is)
11/17/2018
CBC: mild, non-regenerative anemia (Hct 32.9), thrombocytosis (620) Chem: Mild elevation in BUN (33), mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia (462) Assessment: Uroliths - Based on patient's pot-bellied appearance, alopecia, thrombocytosis and hypercholesterolemia- concerned about possible Cushings- recommend LDDS test, urinary cortisol:creat ratio with placement
11/18/2018
Progress Exam - S/O: BAR EENT: wnl Integument: Alopecia noted on caudal dorsum with mild scaling and lichenification. A: 1) Urolithiasis 2) Hematuria 3) Obese 4) Suspect Cushinoid P: 1) Discontinue cephalexin 2) Continue Clavamox 3) Recommend Royal Canin SO diet 4) Recommend cystotomy 5) Recommend ACTH stim or LDDS testing for Cushing's 6) Recommend UCS 10 days after last dose of Clavamox is given. Submit UCS on 12/1/18.
11/19/2018
Informed pet not eating meds in food or food w/o. Likely decreased appetite from ab. OK to give 3 cc cerenia sq today and recheck tomorrow.
11/20/2018
H: 11/14- Noted to have hematuria, started on Clavamox 11/15- radiographs revealed multiple uroliths, started on carprofen 11/17- CBC: mild, non-regenerative anemia (Hct 32.9), thrombocytosis (620) Chem: Mild elevation in BUN (33), mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia (462) 11/19- Noted to have decreased appetite, given cerenia 11/20- found dead in cage in the AM Post-Mortem Exam: - External exam unremarkable - Abdominal exam: Bladder appears intact and moderately filled with fluid. Upon expressing bladder, dribbles of urine were noted from the urethra. All other structures wnl - Unable to complete thoracic exam as no rib cutters were available Assessment: As the bladder did not show signs of rupture and was not overtly distended, it seems less likely that a urethral obstruction was the cause of death. -The fluid was noted externally from the nose or mouth and without assessing the thoracic cavity, I cannot r/o a respiratory/cardiac issue.
11/19/2018
Dispensed Clavamox 375mg 1.5 tabs BID x 3 days Caprofen 100mg 1.25 tabs SID x 1 day
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
During intake Auntie was relaxed and allowed the counselor to collar her and take her picture with no problems.
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Auntie is a brown female dog that was tied up to the gate and left at the care center as a stray.
Previously lived with:: Unknown information
How is this dog around strangers?: When meeting the staff at the ACC for the first time Auntie was friendly and outgoing. She allowed the counselor to leash and pet her with no problems.
How is this dog around children?: Unknown information
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown information
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown information
Resource guarding:: Unknown information
Bite history:: Unknown information
Other Notes:: Unknown information
Medical Notes: Unknown information
For a New Family to Know: Unknown information
Date of intake:: 11/5/2018
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing
Bite history:: none
Housetrained:: Unknown
Date of assessment:: 11/7/2018
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 fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Dog is likely crouching, may have a long lip or lip lick.
Paw squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Flank squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Auntie remained stiff, unresponsive and overall fearful throughout assessment but showed no signs of aggression. Auntie is in need a a slow, quiet and gentle hand to be handled properly. She would do best in a quiet adult only home.
Summary (1):: Auntie was surrender as a stray so her past behavior with other dogs is unknown. 11/6-7: When off leash at the Care Centers, Auntie greets a group of calm male and female dogs with a nervous posture. She mostly keeps to herself, to explore the yard.
Date of intake:: 11/5/2018
Summary:: Friendly upon intake
ENERGY LEVEL:: Auntie has shown a low energy level while in care center.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: Due to how uncomfortable Auntie is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time.
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Auntie has shown high levels of fear in the care center in each interaction, though she manages her stress well and has not escalated to warning signs. She needs a very slow approach and the ability to warm up to new people and new environments at her own pace. Auntie should be permitted to initiate interactions and solicit attention when she feels comfortable, rather than being forced to interact. Handling sensitivity: Auntie has been extremely timid and hesitant to interact during her time at the care center. This causes us to feel that she will be most comfortable and most likely to thrive in an adult-only home.