Rigatoni
Hello, my name is Rigatoni. My animal id is #209589. I am a desexed male brown dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 2 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 9/7/2024.
Rigatoni is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Rigatoni in care has been highly stressed in kennel and not acclimating well to the shelter environment. Rigatoni is vocalizing, spinning, screeching and licking his kennel door when handlers pass him and reported to leash bite outside with staff, struggling despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. Rigatoni is social with staff members. Medically, Rigatoni is apparently healthy.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Rigatoni is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Rigatoni in care has been highly stressed in kennel and not acclimating well to the shelter environment. Rigatoni is vocalizing, spinning, screeching and licking his kennel door when handlers pass him and reported to leash bite outside with staff, struggling despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. Rigatoni is social with staff members. Medically, Rigatoni is apparently healthy. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. I have potential behavior challenges that staff will address with you when you meet me. I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them. I am playful and cute! I will need daily physical activity to keep me healthy and happy! It could be with you! Click here to learn more about the adoption process! A volunteer writes: 20 days ago 3 large dogs were left tied to a fence. While the story is not unique, the dogs always are. And we are pleased to introduce you to Fusilli and Rigatoni. Rigatoni is braver, and we actually met him first. Going through life as wildly handsome as Rigatoni can't be easy but he makes do. Rigatoni wants you to know that he ALSO likes hugs, even if he's the braver half of the mismatched pair. A friendly boy, he's also energetic and would love a home that can meet his mental and physical needs. Fusilli and Rigatoni were found with a their dog, name Penne to round out the pasta themed trio. Penne was very pregnant, and has since been placed with a rescue.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 58.3 lbs
9/9/2024
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 1-3 years based on dentition and conformation Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: stray brought in by agency Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - seeks attn, very friendly, lots of energy Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective T = NP P = wnl R = wnl BCS 4.5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild wear and staining to canines, no lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: DRENP, externally wnl Assessment -APH Prognosis: good Plan: intake exam and tasks ear cleaning awaiting sort SURGERY: Okay for surgery Temporary waiver due to Permanent waiver due to
9/11/2024
Progress exam: CIRDC signs present on rounds Subjective: BAR, no V/D. Coughing & sneezing present. Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4 NEURO: Appropriate mentation, no abnormalities ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Move to iso, ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxy 10mg/kg PO q24h x14days -CTM, recheck on 9/14
9/12/2024
Noted by behavior to have high FAS - patient is heavy panting, whining and jumping/mouthing handlers Not currently on any medication Start trazodone 125mg PO BID indefinitely (~5.5mg/kg)
9/15/2024
Progress exam: CIRDC recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/V/D. Sneezing note. Great appetite Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4 NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck on 9/19
9/20/2024
Progress exam: CIRDC recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/V/D. Sneezing noted. Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4 NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck on 9/21
9/21/2024
Progress exam - Day 10 CIRDC Subjective: BAR, eating well, no C/S/V/D Objective: Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Oronasal: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: CIRDC - resolved Plan: Ok to discontinue doxycycline. Move out of ISO. Continue to monitor while in shelter
10/8/2024
Progress exam: CIRDC signs present Subjective: BAR, no V/D. Coughing & sneezing noted. Great appetite Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation, no abnormalities ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Stay in isolation, added new monitor log -Restart 14 day course of doxy 10mg/kg PO q24h & proviable q24h x14days -CTM, recheck on 10/11
10/15/2024
Progress exam: CIRDC recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. Great appetite Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge noted MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck on 10/18
10/19/2024
Progress exam: CIRDC recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. Excellent appetite Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck on 10/23
10/23/2024
Progress exam: CIRDC recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. Great appetite. Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge noted MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -Removed CIRDC signage removed from kennel -CTM while in shelter.
11/2/2024
Behavior team reports spinning and panting incessantly in kennel. Increase trazodone to 10 mg/kg PO BID and CTM.
11/3/2024
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. GIVE: 1 tablet of Rimadyl 100 mg by mouth for 2 days starting the day after surgery. For pain management.
11/7/2024
Numerous roundworms noted in kennel during cleaning. Start panacur PO SID x 3 days, repeat in 2 weeks.
11/14/2024
Beh reports increased arousal despite traz at 10mg/kg, adding in clonidine approx 0.2mg/kg PO BID indef (0.6mg)
11/14/2024
noted on rounds to have worms in feces. Pet is BAR in kennel, eating and no diarrhea seen. Previously diagnosed with roundworms, treatment started
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake the dog allowed all handling.
Date of intake:: 9/7/2024
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (Unknown History)
Date of assessment:: 9/11/2024
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: mild, jumping up Reactivity to humans: Inconclusive- didn't walk pass people Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive-didn't walk pass dogs Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Social- panting, lip licks, begins panting Call over: Readily approaches- leans into touch, wagging tail, licks, jumps on handler, mouthy,whining Sociability comments: conflicted Handling Soft handling: Allowed handling- heavy open mouth panting, jumping, wagging tail Exuberant handling: Allowed handling- heavy panting, jumping, wagging tail Handling comments: Cant settle Arousal Jog: Follow- Heavy open mouth panting, wagging tail Arousal comments: Knock: lip licks jumps on helper open mouth panting Knock Comments: Toy: Approaches sniffs open mouth panting, shakes can't settle Toy comments:
Summary:: Due to Rigatoni entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 09/10/24 Rigatoni is introduced to a novel female greeter dog. Rigatoni actively avoids the greeter. He knows she is present, yet he will not look in her direction, nor engage. Rigatoni seeks attention from handlers, maintaining his distance.
Summary (4):: 11/15/24 (Trainer Note): Rigatoni is jumping repeatedly onto the front of the kennel and panting heavily as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine live room. Rigatoni shows minimal interest in the various enrichment items, approaching the handler leaning into contact. Rigatoni reinitiates contact when the handler pauses. He visibly relaxes as the handler continues to pet him. Rigatoni then walks away and is able to engage in the various enrichment items. By the end of the interaction, his panting and the dilation of his pupils have decreased. He is returned to kennel without issue. 11/08/24 (Trainer Note): Rigatoni is jumping repeatedly up onto the kennel door and screeching as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls hard to the canine training room. He is panting heavily, but social with staff, leaning into contact. Rigatoni engages with interest in the various enrichment items and quietly observes staff as they move around the room. He leans into contact, reinitiating when handlers pause. Rigatoni's panting decreases gradually throughout the interaction. He is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue.
Summary (5):: 11/06/24: Rigatoni is observed intermittently spinning and jumping on the door screeching in kennel. 11/02/24: Rigatoni is observed to vocalize, screech at the front of his kennel door and begin to lick the door. 11/01/24: Rigatoni is observed spinning in kennel as the handler approaches. He continues to spin as the handler unlocks the kennel door. Rigatoni is easily leashed and pulls hard to the canine training room. He pants heavily with dilated pupils, running around the room frenetically and jumping up onto handlers and surfaces. Rigatoni is easily redirected onto the enrichment items that he engages with moderate interest. Rigatoni relaxes slightly and decreases the intensity of his panting. He is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue.
Summary (6):: 10/28/24: Rigatoni is jumping up on the kennel door as handler approaches. Handler tosses treats to redirect him from the door and he is leashed with ease. Rigatoni is walked to the Canine Behavior Office where he is clipped to a drag lead and free to explore. He is loose and wiggly with multiple handlers throughout. Rigatoni will jump up on handlers excitedly and is easily redirected with treats. After his session in the room, Rigatoni is returned to kennel safely. 10/26/24: Rigatoni is jumping repeatedly up onto the kennel door as the handler approaches. His behavior remains the same as the 10/25/24 interaction. 10/15/24: Rigatoni is jumping repeatedly onto the kennel door as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls hard, panting heavily the canine behavior office. Rigatoni is loose and social with staff and engages readily with the various enrichment items. He visibly relaxes and is returned to kennel without issue. 10/11/24: Rigatoni is jumping repeatedly onto the kennel door as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls hard to the canine behavior office. Rigatoni is loose and social with staff, leaning in to solicit contact. He is engages readily with the set up enrichment items. Rigatoni is returned to kennel without issue. -
Summary (7):: 10/02/24: Rigatoni is jumping repeatedly onto the kennel door as the handler approaches. Handler uses treats to lure him through the leash. Rigatoni pushes out of kennel and pulls hard to the play yard. He pants with wide, red eyes. Rigatoni engages with mild interest in the various enrichment items, visibly relaxing. He is returned to kennel without issue. = 10/01/24: Rigatoni is jumping on on his kennel door excitedly as handler approaches. Handler tosses treats to redirect him from the kennel door and he is leashed with ease. Rigatoni is walked to the play yard and clipped to a drag lead. He relieves himself and then begins excitedly jumping up on handler. Handler redirects him into a "sit" and offers treats which he takes gently from hand. Rigatoni investigates toys left in the yard but does not play with them. Handler tosses a treat scatter which Rigatoni engages with before being leashed and returning to kennel. = 09/15/24: Handler observed Rigatoni jumping up and leash biting while on a walk with another member of staff. 09/10/24: Rigatoni greets the handler by standing at his kennel door. When the handler approaches to leash him, he jumps up and down with excitement. The handler allows Rigatoni a moment to calm down before leashing him. Once all four paws are on the ground, Rigatoni is easily leashed and comes out full of energy and wiggles. He is then escorted to the play yards for gate greetings (see the Dog-to-Dog summary for more details). When not interacting with other novel dogs, Rigatoni remains soft and wiggly, seeking attention and affection by jumping on the handlers. He is then returned to his kennel and unleashed without any issues.
Date of intake:: 9/7/2024
Summary:: allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 9/9/2024
Summary:: seeks attn, very friendly, lots of energy
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 5)- Due to Rigatoni's behavior challenges we recommend he is placed in an adult-only home at this time.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Anxiety,Leash-biting
Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control- To reduce Rigatoni mouthy behavior and improve his bite inhibition, redirect his attention to appropriate chew toys whenever he becomes mouthy.Over time, he will learn that gentle interactions are more rewarding. Reinforce gentle behavior with treats and praise, and consistently practice these techniques to help Yoshi develop better bite inhibition and reduce mouthiness. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition- Rigatoni jumps up non-stop, indicating a need for training to improve his impulse control and basic manners. Consistent training to teach him to sit or stay when greeting people, using positive reinforcement and redirection, will help manage this behavior. Please see the handout on Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition. Anxiety- Managing his anxiety will require creating a calm environment, providing enrichment activities, and using stress-reducing techniques like puzzle toys and regular exercise. Please see handout on generalized anxiety.