Animal Profile


Greyson

Hello, my name is Greyson. My animal id is #86111. I am a desexed male gray dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 1 months 1 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a stray on 1/13/2020.

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Greyson was placed at risk due to behavioral concerns; While Greyson has warmed up to select handlers, he remains uncomfortable with most forms of direct contact and startles easily, escalating rapidly to growling and snapping. Due to the intensity of his behavior, we feel as though he may be best set up to succeed if placed with an experienced rescue partner. She was diagnosed with cherry eye and conjunctivitis.

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A staff member writes: Now he may have a big personality but Greyson is a small pup with a lot of love to give. He enjoys the casual butt scratch and loves his toys. When I first met him, he was nervous but after a few treats he grew to love my attention. Greyson is waiting for his furever family! Come to Brooklyn Animal Care Centers and meet him!

My medical notes are...

Weight: 31.2 lbs

1/28/2020

Meds dispensed 1/28/2020 ///1775

1/28/2020

1/27/2020

1/26/2020

1/25/2020

1/24/2020

1/17/2020

1/15/2020

1/13/2020

1/13/2020

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 year Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Stray Subjective: BARH, no c/s/v/d. Observed Behavior - Very nervous and tense, will initially walk up to you with a loose body, tail wagging, and seeking attention but will escalate quickly and begin growling and snapping. Did not tolerate any handling Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen - No Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS = 4/9 EENT: OU mild mucoid ocular discharge/Cherry eye. Very irritated conjunctiva with possible blepharospam noted, difficult to assess due to P temperament. No flourescein dye uptake. Ears mild ceruminous debris, non errythematous Oral Exam: adult dentition, scant tartar, no oral lesions. MM pink, moist, CRT <2s. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: No murmurs or arrythmias ausculted. Normal BV sounds, no crackles or wheezes. ABD: Soft, non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 palpable testicles, no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dirty and slightly dull hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed, externally normal Assessment: Cherry eye OU Conjunctivitis Prognosis: Good with longterm care Plan: CTM while at BACC Floursecein dye (negative) Start NeoPolyDex BID x 10 days (only if P tolerates)-first dose given Start Rimadyl 4.4mg/kg PO SID x 5 days (may need to extend)-first dose given Recheck day 5 P escalated quickly during ear cleaning and eye treatment, will attempt medicating eyes at this time but only if P tolerates Recommend surgical consult for correction of cherry eye (OU) SURGERY: Ok for sx

1/15/2020

Unable to medicate eyes due to growling, snapping, and biting leash. Dc eye meds. Recommend surgical repair with placement. Per canine behavior team, start trazodone 5mg/kg PO BID for shelter anxiety.

1/17/2020

History 1/13/20 stray intake: cherry eye and conjunctivitis OU; flourscein stain negative, started neopolydex and rimadyl. 1/15: dc topical eye meds due to temperament 1/17 today: progress exam S/O: BAR, active and barking at front of kennel, no c/s/v/d noted. EENT: Eyes - cherry eye with conjunctival hyperemia, chemosis, and mild mucoid discharge OU (OD>OS), no nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Cherry eye + conjunctivitis OU - unable to medicate with topical meds due to temperament P: Continue to monitor eyes while at BACC, recheck Q5 days Consider benadryl trial

1/24/2020

1/13/20 stray intake: cherry eye and conjunctivitis OU; flourscein stain negative, started neopolydex and rimadyl. 1/15: dc topical eye meds due to temperament 1/24: Noted to have diarrhea for 2 days S: BARH. No csvd Eyes: Cherry eye OU with moderate erythema/swelling Ears: Unremarkable AU. Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. BCS = 5/9 Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Rectal: Not performed. Externally normal. Assessment: Cherry eye + conjunctivitis OU Diarrhea Plan: Start metronidazole 10 mg/kg PO BID x7d Start panacur 50 mg/kg PO SID x5d

1/25/2020

P noted to be acting very strange in cage after evening meds (trazodone and metronidazole) given. Has not been walked this afternoon yet. Observed p in cage: Standing with hind legs up and front end down, swaying, reacting to every noise, when moves and bumps into water bowl acts surprised and moves away from it. Other dogs in the room very loud barking, p acts like trying to get away from all noises but then bumps into walls of kennel with his hind end or sides. Brought to medical for exam, unable to get temp because p became very worked up and began flailing and trying to get away. When walking through room, afraid of all objects in the room, backs up frantically away from all objects, seems like he sees objects no one else can see and is terrified of them, will climb into handlers lap and try to hide. Afraid of grate on floor. Had explosive diarrhea all day today HR: WNL RR: WNL Severe cherry eye, PLR and menace normal, no nasal discharge MM pink No m/a, eup, occasional panting Amb x 4, BCS 2.5/5, no neck or back pain No CN or CP deficits Ate treats out of hand and off the floor Placed in cage in medical, p acted very afraid trying to back away from the corners and the walls. Will wag tail excitedly when being spoken to from outside cage. Assessment: Abnormal behavior- acutely extremely fearful of everything- r/o neuro secondary to metronidazole vs. trazodone vs. other toxin Diarrhea Plan: cbc/chem/lytes- unremarkable SQF 250mL Keep in medical overnight where it's quieter Re-eval tomorrow Consider discontinuing metronidazole

1/26/2020

Mild nutrophilia, otherwise unremarkable.

1/27/2020

Pre-Op Exam History: 1/13/20 stray intake: cherry eye and conjunctivitis OU; flourscein stain negative, started neopolydex and rimadyl. 1/15: dc topical eye meds due to temperament 1/24: Noted to have diarrhea for 2 days, started metronidazole, panacur 1/25: Noted to be acting strangely in kennel and on exam--acutely extremely fearful. Gave SQF, kept in medical. Peformed CBC/Chemistry--mild neutrophilia, otherwise unremarkable. No further instances of abnormal behavior Today, 1/27: Surgery scheduled for today. Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Objective: Eyes: Cherry eye with moderate-severe conjunctival injection Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge. Heart/Lungs: No murmurs/arrhythmias, pulses strong/synchronous, eupneic, no crackles/wheezes U/G: male intact, two descended testicles Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. BCS = 4/9 Integument: Unremarkable haircoat. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: -Diarrhea -Severe cherry eye -Conjunctivitis Prognosis: Good Plan: -Okay for surgery -Continue trazodone 5 mg/kg PO q12h indefinitely -Continue metronidazole 15 mg/kg PO q12h until 1/31 -Continue panacur 50 mg/kg PO q24h until 1/28 -Recommend cherry eye correction with placement

1/27/2020

Dog Neuter Was this dog a cryptorchid? No Pre scrotal Incision Spermatic Cord Ligation with: 0-PDS, two millers knots Sub Q closure: 0-PDS, simple continuous Skin closure? 0-PDS, intradermal, tissue glue Green linear tattoo placed on midline

1/28/2020

History 1/13/20 stray intake: cherry eye + conjunctivitis OU; fluorescein stain negative - started neopolydex and rimadyl. 1/15: discontinued topical ocular meds due to temperament, started trazodone for shelter anxiety 1/24: started metronidazole and panacur for diarrhea 1/25: abnormal fearful behavior noted (ro neuro secondary to medication vs toxin vs other), SEF given, CBC/CHEM/LYTES - mild neutrophilia otherwise unremarkable 1/27: neutered 1/28 today: progress exam S/O: QAR, eating well, no c/s/v/d noted. EENT: Eyes severe cherry eye and conjunctivitis OU with mucoid discharge and conjunctival hyperemia. No nasal discharge noted H/L: No coughing/sneezing, eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort CNS: Mentation appropriate Assessment: Cherry eye Conjunctivitis - unable to treat in shelter Diarrhea - none noted today Plan: CTM while at BACC Signed HC in AgView, okay for travel Recommend treatment of conjunctivitis with placement, when resolved - recommend surgical correction of cherry eye

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Upon intake, Greyson allowed all handling. He became nervous when the leash slipped over his head. He did not growl or attempt to snap.

Date of Intake: 1/13/2020

Basic Information:: Greyson came in as a stray intake. He is an unneutered medium mixed breed dog.

Date of intake:: 1/13/2020

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, no known history

Date of assessment:: 1/14/2020

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily, soft Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Accepts contact, loose Exuberant handling: Accepts contact, quickly turns to snap Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follows, loose Arousal comments: Knock Knock Comments: No response Toy Toy comments: Firm grip, loose

Summary:: Greyson was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior with other dogs is unknown. When off leash at the Care Center, Greyson keeps to himself as he wanders in a group of small male and female dogs. He is tolerant of their face to face greetings.

Date of intake:: 1/13/2020

Summary:: Allowed all handling, became nervous upon leashing

Date of initial:: 1/13/2020

Summary:: Nervous, tense; initially loose and attention seeking then growled and snapped

ENERGY LEVEL:: Greyson displays a medium energy level in the care center.

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 1/14: Greyson snaps at a handler and the lead when she attempts to leash him. He makes contact with her finger but does not break the skin. Greyson is difficult to remove from the kennel and the handler makes several attempts before she is finally successful leashing him. Once out of the kennel, he displays a loose posture.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Greyson's high level of fear and discomfort displayed in the care center, we feel as though he would be best set up to succeed if placed into an experienced adult only home environment. Place with a New Hope partner: While Greyson has warmed up to select handlers, he remains uncomfortable with most forms of direct contact and startles easily, escalating rapidly to growling and snapping. Due to the intensity of his behavior, we feel as though he may be best set up to succeed if placed with an experienced rescue partner; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing or exposing Greyson to new and unfamiliar situations.

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Greyson has been observed to growl and snap at handlers when uncomfortable, please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression.