Animal Profile
Fiona
Hello, my name is Fiona. My animal id is #80310. I am a desexed female tan dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 3 months 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 10/30/2019.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Fiona was placed at risk due to behavioral and medical reasons; she is showing signs of kennel stress and needed to be moved out of the adoptions room due to her in-kennel behavior. She was diagnosed with Dental Disease and a Heart Murmur. We are recommending placement with an experienced dog adopter.
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A volunteer writes: Hi! I'm Fiona! When I first arrived at the Brooklyn Care Center, they named me Shrek. But staff quickly realized the only thing I have in common with an Ogre is my size! Volunteers say I'm not for the faint of heart: weighing in at almost 100 pounds (and I could stand to put on some more weight) I get really excited when I first go out, but I do well on walks with my harness on. Turns out, though, I am more of a princess than anything, hence my new name. I love to play fetch in the yard, I sit nicely for treats (did I mention that I LOVE food!?) and I'll even carry my stuffed babies around the block with me while on my walks. I fancy myself to be the biggest lap dog in Brooklyn! I love to give and get cuddles and might even try to prop myself up on you if you let me. Oops I keep forgetting how big I am and in my head I'm a lot more dainty than I am IRL. I'm looking for a home with someone with a super-sized lap, no other dogs and plenty of room for me to bring my collection of stuffies! Does that sound like you? Ask to meet me today!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 93.2 lbs
10/31/2019
DVM Intake Estimated age: 4 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Stray Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Observed behavior: Initially low wagging tail, leaning against handler's legs. Some whale eye and lip licking. Muzzled as a precaution for treatments, accepted peanut butter through muzzle. No growling or barking, initially struggled to remove muzzle and then flopped on the floor for treatments. Evidence of cruelty seen: No Evidence of trauma seen: No Objective: P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 5/9 OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. CRT <2. Stage II dental disease. EENT: Eyes, ears, and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful CV: Grade II/VI murmur. No arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous. RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses. UG: female intact, no mammary gland tumors, no discharge INT: Good hair coat, no areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted. MS: Ambulatory x4, no pain on palpation of epaxials NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. Assessment: -Stage II dental disease -Grade II/VI heart murmur Prognosis: Fair Plan: -Recommend dental cleaning, cardiology consult +/- echocardiogram with placement Surgery: Permanent waiver due to murmur
11/2/2019
H: Request for Trazodone S: BARH. No csvd. Hard barking in front of cage Eyes: Grossly appropriate OU. Ears: Unremarkable AU. Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Integument: Otherwise unremarkable haircoat. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Rectal: Not performed. Externally normal. Assessment: ok for trazodone Plan: Start Trazodone 10mg/kg PO BID
11/3/2019
Progress exam-hematuria noted on rounds board History : Intake 10/31/19-dental disease, heart murmur. 11/2-started on trazodone for shelter anxiety Subjective: BARH. Coughed twice but otherwise no csvd. Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 5/9 EENT: injected sclera ou, no nasal or ocular discharge noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, grade 1-2/6 HM, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no MGTs, mild serousanguineous vulvar d/c, edematous vulva MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Stage 2 dental disease Grade 2/6 HM Hematuria suspect in heat vs UTI vs pyo vs other Prognosis: Fair to good Plan: CTM while at BACC Continue trazodone 400mg PO BID Start clavamox 13.75mg/kg PO BID x7d until 11/10, CTM hematuria Rec echocardiogram with placement
11/4/2019
Progress exam-CIRDC noted on rounds History : Intake 10/31/19-dental disease, heart murmur. 11/2-started on trazodone for shelter anxiety 11/3-started on clavamox for hematuria Subjective: BAR. Coughing and sneezing. Objective EENT: Eyes clear, serous nasal d/c H/L: Normal RR/RE, sneezing and coughing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: CIRDC Stage 2 dental disease Grade 2/6 HM Hematuria r/o in heat vs UTI vs pyo vs stones vs other Prognosis: Good to fair Plan: CTM while at BACC Move to iso Start baytril 10mg/kg PO SID x14d until 11/18 Start doxcycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x14d until 11/18 Continue clavamox 13.75mg/kg PO BID until 11/10 Continue trazodone 400mg PO BID Recheck day 7
11/6/2019
Progress exam History : Intake 10/31/19-dental disease, heart murmur. 11/2-started on trazodone for shelter anxiety 11/3-started on clavamox for hematuria 11/4-started on doxycycline and baytril for CIRDC Subjective: BAR. Sneezing. On rounds board noted to have seaweed like substance coming out of anus, passed it. Great appetite. Objective EENT: Eyes clear, serous nasal d/c H/L: Normal RR/RE, sneezing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: CIRDC Stage 2 dental disease Grade 2/6 HM Hematuria r/o in heat vs UTI vs pyo vs stones vs other Passed seaweed like substance Prognosis: Good to fair Plan: CTM while at BACC Continue baytril 10mg/kg PO SID until 11/18 Continue doxcycycline 10mg/kg PO SID until 11/18 Continue clavamox 13.75mg/kg PO BID until 11/10 Continue trazodone 400mg PO BID CTM for foreign body, no further treatment indicated at this time
11/8/2019
Progress exam History : Intake 10/31/19-dental disease, heart murmur. 11/2-started on trazodone for shelter anxiety 11/3-started on clavamox for hematuria 11/4-started on doxycycline and baytril for CIRDC 11/6-noted to have seaweed like substance coming out of anus, passed it. Monitoring for FB 11/7-loose stool possible diarrhea noted by ACS. No FB noted in stool. 11/8- Straining to defecate appreciated by ACS Subjective: BAR. Coughed twice during PE. Excellent appetite. Straining and very loose stool noted by ACS Objective EENT: Eyes clear, serous nasal d/c H/L: Normal RR/RE, coughing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: CIRDC Stage 2 dental disease Grade 2/6 HM Hematuria r/o in heat vs UTI vs pyo vs stones vs other Passed seaweed like substance Loose stool/diarrhea with straining Prognosis: Good to fair Plan: CTM while at BACC Continue baytril 10mg/kg PO SID until 11/18 Continue doxcycycline 10mg/kg PO SID until 11/18 Continue clavamox 13.75mg/kg PO BID until 11/10 Continue trazodone 400mg PO BID Start metronidazole 10mg/kg PO BID x 5 days until 11/13 Start proviable 1 capsule PO SID x 5 days until 11/13 CTM for foreign body, no further treatment indicated at this time
11/9/2019
Progress exam History : Intake 10/31/19-dental disease, heart murmur. 11/2-started on trazodone for shelter anxiety 11/3-started on clavamox for hematuria 11/4-started on doxycycline and baytril for CIRDC 11/6-noted to have seaweed like substance coming out of anus, passed it. Monitoring for FB 11/7-loose stool possible diarrhea noted by ACS. No FB noted in stool. 11/8-started on metronidazole and proviable 11/9-progress exam Subjective: BAR. Coughing noted. Excellent appetite. Loose stool noted by ACS, no FB noted in stool. Objective EENT: Eyes clear, serous nasal d/c H/L: Normal RR/RE, coughing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: CIRDC Stage 2 dental disease Grade 2/6 HM Hematuria r/o in heat vs UTI vs pyo vs stones vs other Passed seaweed like substance Loose stool/diarrhea with straining Prognosis: Good to fair Plan: CTM while at BACC Continue baytril 10mg/kg PO SID until 11/18 Continue doxcycycline 10mg/kg PO SID until 11/18 Continue clavamox 13.75mg/kg PO BID until 11/10 Continue trazodone 400mg PO BID Continue metronidazole 10mg/kg PO BID x 5 days until 11/13 Continue proviable 1 capsule PO SID x 5 days until 11/13 CTM for foreign body, no further treatment indicated at this time
11/11/2019
History 10/31/19 stray intake: dental disease, heart murmur 11/2: started on trazodone for shelter anxiety 11/3: started on clavamox for hematuria 11/4: started on doxycycline and baytril for CIRDC 11/6: noted to have seaweed like substance coming out of anus, passed it. Monitoring for FB 11/7:loose stool possible diarrhea noted by ACS. No FB noted in stool. 11/8: started on metronidazole and proviable for diarrhea 11/11 today: progress exam, day 7 CIRDC, last day of clavamox yesterday S/O: BAR, active at front of kennel, no v/d noted, eating well, but noted not taking meds. No further hematuria noted. ACS noted happy tail. EENT: Eyes clear, mild serous nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, some mild coughing, normal respiratory rate/effort ABD: No obvious distention MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat, happy tail not notable (wagging) and no hemorrhage present CNS: Mentation appropriate Assessment: CIRDC Heart murmur Dental disease Hematuria - resolved Diarrhea - none noted today Happy tail Plan: Continue trazodone 5 mg/kg PO BID indefinitely Continue metronidazole 10 mg/kg PO BID until 11/13 Continue baytril 10 mg/kg PO SID until 11/18 Continue doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID until 11/18 D/C proviable, consider d/c metronidazole tomorrow if no further diarrhea noted Recheck CIRDC day 10 Monitor happy tail
11/13/2019
History: 10/31/19 stray intake: dental disease, heart murmur 11/2: started on trazodone for shelter anxiety 11/3: started on clavamox for hematuria 11/4: started on doxycycline and baytril for CIRDC 11/6: noted to have seaweed like substance coming out of anus, passed it. Monitoring for FB 11/7:loose stool possible diarrhea noted by ACS. No FB noted in stool. 11/8: started on metronidazole and proviable for diarrhea Today, 11/13: Recheck diarrhea Subjective: BAR, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting. No diarrhea noted on rounds board or in cage. Objective: Cageside exam performed. Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Integument: Unremarkable haircoat. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: -Diarrhea (resolved) -CIRDC -Heart murmur -Dental disease -Happy tail Prognosis: Good Plan: -Okay to d/c metronidazole 15 mg/kg PO q12h -Continue trazodone 5 mg/kg PO BID indefinitely -Continue metronidazole 10 mg/kg PO BID until 11/13 -Continue baytril 10 mg/kg PO SID until 11/18 -Continue doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID until 11/18 -Recheck CIRDC day 10 -Monitor happy tail
11/14/2019
History: 10/31/19 stray intake: dental disease, heart murmur 11/2: started on trazodone for shelter anxiety 11/3: started on clavamox for hematuria 11/4: started on doxycycline and baytril for CIRDC 11/6: noted to have seaweed like substance coming out of anus, passed it. Monitoring for FB 11/7:loose stool possible diarrhea noted by ACS. No FB noted in stool. 11/8: started on metronidazole and proviable for diarrhea 11/13: Diarrhea resolved 11/14: CIRDC day 10 recheck Subjective: BAR, no s/v/d, coughing and hacking noted. Objective: Cageside exam performed. Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic, coughing and hacking appreciated Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Integument: Unremarkable haircoat. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: -Diarrhea (resolved) -CIRDC -Heart murmur -Dental disease -Happy tail Prognosis: Good Plan: -CTM while at BACC -Continue trazodone 5 mg/kg PO BID indefinitely -Continue baytril 10 mg/kg PO SID until 11/18 -Continue doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID until 11/18 -Recheck CIRDC day 14, consider chest radiographs if no improvement (last day of meds) -Monitor happy tail
11/18/2019
History 10/31/19 stray intake: dental disease, heart murmur 11/2: started on trazodone for shelter anxiety 11/3: started on clavamox for hematuria 11/4: started on doxycycline and baytril for CIRDC 11/6: noted to have seaweed like substance coming out of anus, passed it. Monitoring for FB 11/7:loose stool possible diarrhea noted by ACS. No FB noted in stool. 11/8: started on metronidazole and proviable for diarrhea 11/13: Diarrhea resolved 11/18 today: Day 14 CIRDC recheck S/O: BAR, hard bark and active at front of kennel, no v/d noted. EENT: Eyes clear, very mild serous nasal discharge noted H/L: No coughing/sneezing, eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort ABD: No obvious distention MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate Assessment: CIRDC - improved Heart murmur Dental disease Plan: Continue trazodone 5 mg/kg PO BID indefinitely Extend baytril 10 mg/kg PO SID until 11/22 Extend doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID until 11/22 Recheck CIRDC day 18 CTM while at BACC
11/22/2019
History 10/31/19 stray intake: dental disease, heart murmur 11/2: started on trazodone for shelter anxiety 11/3: started on clavamox for hematuria 11/4: started on doxycycline and baytril for CIRDC 11/6: noted to have seaweed like substance coming out of anus, passed it. Monitoring for FB 11/7:loose stool possible diarrhea noted by ACS. No FB noted in stool. 11/8: started on metronidazole and proviable for diarrhea 11/13: Diarrhea resolved 11/18 today: Day 14 CIRDC recheck- extended meds 11/22: D18 CIRDC recheck S: BAR. No csvd Eyes: Grossly appropriate OU. Ears: Unremarkable AU. Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. BCS = 5/9 Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: Heart murmur Dental disease Plan: Due to space, will remain in ISO until there is space to move out Continue trazodone 5 mg/kg PO BID indefinitely CTM while at BACC
12/9/2019
Progress exam History : Intake 10/31/19-dental disease, heart murmur. 11/2-started on trazodone for shelter anxiety 11/3-started on clavamox for hematuria 11/4-started on doxycycline and baytril for CIRDC (resolved 11/22) 11/8-started on metronidazole and proviable for diarrhea, defecated plastic seaweed like material (resolved 11/11) Subjective: BARH. No csvd. Very friendly and loves attention. Objective EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal dc PLN: nsf H/L: NMA, Rr, Lungs CE MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat, no masses noted, no parasites UG: FI, no MGTs, no vulvar dc CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Stage 2 dental disease Grade 2/6 HM-not ausculted today but she was very wiggly Prognosis: Good to fair Plan: CTM while at BACC Continue trazodone 10mg/kg PO BID Rec echocardiogram with placement before spay and dental
12/15/2019
Progress exam History : Intake 10/31/19-dental disease, heart murmur. 11/2-started on trazodone for shelter anxiety 11/3-started on clavamox for hematuria (resolved) 11/4-started on doxycycline and baytril for CIRDC (resolved 11/22) 11/8-started on metronidazole and proviable for diarrhea, defecated plastic seaweed like material (resolved 11/11) Subjective: BAR. No csvd. Objective EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Normal RR/RE, eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Stage 2 dental disease Grade 2/6 HM-not ausculted today but she was very wiggly Prognosis: Good to fair Plan: CTM while at BACC Continue trazodone 10mg/kg PO BID Rec echocardiogram with placement before spay and dental HC signed, ok to travel
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
During Intake, When counselor approached the dog she began to low growling and hard bark at the counselor. However, another counselor was able to scan for a microchip but decided not to proceed any further with handling.
Date of Intake: 10/30/2019
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Shrek is an approx. 3 year old large mixed breed that was found as a stray and surrendered into the shelter.
Previously lived with:: unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: When counselor approached the dog he started to hard low growling and barking. However, the counselor was able to attempt to scan for a microchip but decided not to proceed any further with handling.
How is this dog around children?: unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown
Resource guarding:: Unknown
Bite history:: Unknown
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Other Notes:: Unknown
Medical Notes: Unknown
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
Date of intake:: 10/30/2019
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, no known history
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild-moderate pulling Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Zig-zagged during walk, no manners on-leash Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Soft and loose, tail wagging, approaches readily, jumps up onto desk, panting, explores readily, leans into and accepts contact, readily accepts treats (mild-moderate pressure), mouthiness, ears back, jumps up when soliciting attention Call over: Approaches readily, soft, loose and wiggly, tail wagging Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Soft, loose and wiggly, tail wagging, panting, somewhat overstimulated, leans into handler, lick's handler's hand; Somewhat moves away/overstimulated with contact, recovers readily, ears back Exuberant handling: Soft and loose, tail wagging, panting, ears back, leans into and accepts all contact Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Engages in play with handler, soft and loose, panting, tail wagging, lick's handler's hand Arousal comments: Prior to jog, jumps up onto handler, soft and somewhat exuberantly/strong, does not escalate Knock Knock Comments: Follows assistant toward door as exits, turns and approaches handler, leans into handler's leg, accepts all contact, panting, tail wagging; No response to knock; Approaches assistant readily when enters, soft and loose Toy Toy comments: Shakes off; Grips toy and relinquishes; Somewhat mouths assess-a-hand (no pressure), attempting to engage in play
Summary:: Fiona was surrendered as a stray so her past behavior around other dogs is unknown. 10/31: When off leash at the Care Center, Fiona is introduced to a novel male dog. She greets the male at the gate with a stiffened forward posture and hard stares. The male walks away from the gate and Fiona remains fixated and tracks the male against the gate. Due to the greeter's inexperience, the gate is not opened. 11/2: Fiona enters the pens aroused and charges towards the gate when she sees a novel dog. She freezes at the gate while hard staring, then muzzle punches and snaps at the other dog through the gate. Due to her behavior and aroused state, an attempt to muzzle her was not attempted and an off-leash interaction is not conducted.
Date of intake:: 10/30/2019
Summary:: Low growled, hard barked; Allowed limited handling
Date of initial:: 10/31/2019
Summary:: Initially low tail wags, leaned into handlers; Whale eyed, lip licked; Muzzled; Allowed all handling
ENERGY LEVEL:: Fiona has been observed to exhibit a medium-high level of energy during her interactions in the care center. We cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment, but we recommend that she be provided daily mental and physical stimulation as an outlet for her energy.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Additional Behavior Upon Intake (10/30/19): After Fiona's intake exam, she was placed into a kennel without issue. When approached by another staff member while in her kennel, she was then observed to low growl and hyper-salivate. 11/25: During her social interaction Fiona was reported to be very loose and wiggly. Fiona would sit when told and would then would be given treats as a reward. Fiona would greet the other handlers who would come with a loose and wiggly body. 11/21: During her walk, Fiona fixated on the handler and attempted to mount him. She became frustrated and mouthed his hand. After several seconds, another handler took Fiona's leash and walked her outside. She relieved herself, then fixated on the first handler again. The second handler walked her back to the room as quickly as possible and maneuver her into her kennel after she attempted to kennel fight the neighboring dogs. 12/11: Fiona participated in muzzle training. She was offered high-value treats and cheese when she placed her mouth into the muzzle.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Fiona's observed initial fearful behavior with the potential for defensive aggression, as well as her observed lack of basic manners, mouthiness and overall strength, we feel it would be best for her to be placed in a stable, adult-only home environment to ensure her success. It is advised that the new adopters should be able to exercise safe and appropriate management when handling Fiona, allowing her to acclimate and decompress at her own pace. Force-free, reward-based training only is advised when introducing or exposing Fiona to new and unfamiliar situations, as well as utilizing guidance from a qualified, professional trainer/behaviorist. Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Fiona has shown during playgroup (see DOG-DOG BEHAVIOR), we feel that Fiona should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that she be socialized in a more controlled setting until her behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Fiona associate dogs with things she enjoys like toys or treats.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Social hyperarousal,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling,Kennel presence
Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners | Social hyperarousal | Mouthiness | Strength/leash pulling: Fiona displays a lack of basic manners during her interactions, where she has been observed to jump up onto handlers. Although she remains soft and loose during these observations, her overall strength could unintentionally cause harm to small children or inexperienced handlers. Fiona has also been observed to mouth handler's hands (mild-moderate pressure) when aroused or engaged in play, although has not been observed to escalate. Please refer to the handouts for Basic manners/poor impulse control, Social hyperarousal, Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition and Strength/leash pulling. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression | Kennel presence: Although Fiona displays social behavior with caretakers, she exhibited initial fearful behavior during her intake exam and escalated to low growling and hard barking when uncomfortable. Fiona has also been observed to low growl when approached in her kennel, although these behaviors have not been observed since her admission to the care center. Fiona has shown significant improvement during her interactions since her admission to the care center, but should never be forced to interact or approach if she is not comfortable. Positive association should be paired with anything Fiona displays fear toward. Please refer to the handout for Decompression period, as well as the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.