Animal Profile
Coco
Hello, my name is Coco. My animal id is #126529. I am a desexed female gray dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 4 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 10/1/2021, with the surrender reason stated as poor match - gift.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Coco is on emergency placement for behavioral concerns. Coco has been experiencing high levels of stress and frustration while in kennel (licking and biting at the kennel bars and walls). Medically, Coco has diarrhea and hematochezia.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. A volunteer writes: Is it us, or was Coco born to wear dresses? Just look at this pretty girl serving looks and sitting demurely in her Halloween ensemble! Coco was described as "wiggle bodied" in her intake notes, and we'd have to concur. A lover of cookies, Coco wiggles up in front of me to politely relieve me of my stash. She sits when asked and even gives us a little twirl! While Coco's first love may be food (relatable), she's also very happy to get butt rubs and to prop herself up against me to get pet some more. Coco has all the makings of a wonderful family pet, and it seems that in her past life that's exactly what she was. Coco's previous guardian says she is friendly and outgoing with strangers, and relaxed with kids. She even lived with a 5 year old in the past though she is recommended for a home with older kids for now. Coco is also reported to be relaxed and playful with dogs, playing gently. During her gate greeting with a novel male she briefly greeted, checked in with handlers and ignored the other dog after that. Coco will need a regular schedule to work on her house breaking, as well as a home that is comfortable with reported separation anxiety behaviors. Apply to meet this gray beauty today! What my friends at ACC say about me: I lived with children in my previous home. I have lived with dogs. My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I have been known to shower my favorite people in love! I am playful and cute!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 58 lbs
10/4/2021
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History: os Subjective: BARH. No csvd. Observed Behavior - loose, hyper, tail wagging, easily approachable, allowed physical exam and medical handling. Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with some tartar and gingivitis, no oral lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, kennel nose CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Prognosis: Excellent Plan: CTM while at BACC Start trazodone 5mg/kg PO BID for FAS SURGERY: Okay for surgery
10/10/2021
History 10/4/21 os intake: APH, started trazodone for FAS Today, 10/10: noted FAS on rounds, scratched up the walls of kennel excessively S/O: BAR, panting and reverse sneezing, no c/v/d noted. EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort ABD: No obvious distention MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness CNS: Mentation appropriate A: High FAS in kennel P: Increase trazodone to 10 mg/kg PO BID for FAS in shelter Notified canine behavior team CTM on daily rounds
10/11/2021
History 10/4/21 os intake: APH, started trazodone for FAS 10/10: noted severe FAS (scratching up kennel walls), increased traz dose and notified canine behavior Today, 10/11: noted chewing kennel walls compulsively, diarrhea and hematochezia noted S/O: BAR, chewing walls unless directly interacted with, diarrhea FS 6/7 with hematochezia noted in kennel, no c/s/v noted. EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort ABD: No obvious distention MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Diarrhea, hematochezia - ro stress vs dietary vs other High FAS in shelter P: Start metronidazole 15 mg/kg PO BID x 5 days Start gabapentin 10 mg/kg PO BID for FAS in shelter Continue trazodone 10 mg/kg PO BID for FAS in shelter Move to larger run if possible Canine behavior to provide enrichment Recheck diarrhea/hematochezia day 5 CTM on daily rounds
10/13/2021
Progress exam-CIRDC noted on rounds History: Intake 10/4/21-APH, started on trazodone for FAS 10/10-increased trazodone for FAS 10/11-started metronidazole for diarrhea, strted gabapentin for FAS Subjective: BAR. Sneezing. 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 Diarrhea, hematochezia-not noted today FAS Prognosis: Good Plan: CTM while at BACC Move to iso Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x14d until 10/27 Continue trazodone 10mg/kg PO BID for FAS Continue gabapentin 10mg/kg PO BID for FAS Recheck day 7
10/13/2021
Increasing gabapentin to 20 mg/kg PO q12h indefinitely for FAS
10/16/2021
Due to high FAS will start TID trazodone (will start at 5mg/kg mid day dose and pending sedation can increase to 7.5-10mg/kg)
10/16/2021
Hx: Intake 10/4/21-APH, started on trazodone for FAS 10/10-increased trazodone for FAS 10/11-started metronidazole for diarrhea, started gabapentin for FAS 10/13-Started on doxycycline for CIRDC. Increased gabapentin. 10/15-Started mid day trazodone dose due to severe FAS Today, 10/16-Progress exam, recheck diarrhea day 5 SO: BAR, no c/s/v/d, sneezing. No diarrhea noted in kennel/reported by ACS. E/d well. Today a little more calm in kennel, not actively chewing on wall. Cage side exam. 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 A: CIRDC Diarrhea-not noted today Severe FAS P: CTM while at BACC Stay in ISO Continue metronidazole 15mg/kg PO BID x 5 days until 10/16 Continue doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x14d until 10/27 Continue trazodone 10mg/kg PO BID for FAS Continue 12pm 5mg/kg trazodone dose (given by BT) Continue gabapentin 10mg/kg PO BID for FAS Recheck CIRDC day 7
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
During intake Coco was wiggle bodied and allowed all handling by counselors
Basic Information:: Coco was surrendered to ACC due to her previous owner not being able to take care of her any futher
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 child
How is this dog around strangers?: Coco is said to be friendly and outgoing around strangers, she is said to play very gentle
How is this dog around children?: Coco is said to be relaxed and playful with kids, she is said to play very gentle. In her previous home Coco lived a 5 year old
How is this dog around other dogs?: Coco is relaxed and playful around other dogs and is said to play gentle with them
How is this dog around cats?: No history
Resource guarding:: Coco isn't bothered when her personal items are taken from her
Bite history:: Coco did bite a person on 5/10/2021 but it did not break skin
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Other Notes:: Coco is said to poop and pee indoors. She is hard to control and when left home alone she becomes very anxious causing her to destroy household items
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: While in the home Coco can be found following your around. She enjoys playing with squeaky toys. Coco was kept as an indoor dog where slept in her own dog bed and ate dry food only. Coco is not house trained, she is known to have accidents a few times a week. When left alone Coco will destroy furniture and walls. Coco has never been crate trained and understands basic commands such as sit and stay. Coco pulls very hard on leash, off leash she will wander but will call when called
Date of intake:: 10/1/2021
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 child
Behavior toward strangers:: friendly, outgoing, plays gently
Behavior toward children:: relaxed, playful, plays very gently with resident child
Behavior toward dogs:: relaxed, playful, gentle
Behavior toward cats:: unknown
Resource guarding:: none reported
Bite history:: Bit someone but did not break skin, no further details obtained on severity or circumstance
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Other Notes:: While in the home Coco can be found following your around. She enjoys playing with squeaky toys. Coco was kept as an indoor dog where slept in her own dog bed and ate dry food only. Coco is not house trained, she is known to have accidents a few times a week. When left alone Coco will destroy furniture and walls. Coco has never been crate trained and understands basic commands such as sit and stay. Coco pulls very hard on leash, off leash she will wander but will call when called
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling:none Reactivity to humans: none Reactivity to dogs:none Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): moderately social, distracted, exploring room, checks in with handler, soft, jumps into lap Call over: approaches soft, with coaxing, stays near handler while being pet then walks away Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Ok with head pets but became fearful - immediately tensed, huffed, and closed mouth with lip licks when her back is touched and turns to look at handler tensely - ended touch Exuberant handling: ended at soft handling due to clear warning signs Handling comments: did not recover quickly, remained tense with handler until assessment ended Arousal Jog: follows, low body, does not engage, fearful Arousal comments: Knock: approaches, soft Knock Comments: Toy: moves away Toy comments:
Summary:: According to Coco's previous owner, she is relaxed and playful around other dogs and is reported to play gently with them. 10/2: Coco briefly greets a novel male at the gate before walking away to check in with handlers. Coco the ignores the male as she passes the gate a second time.
Date of intake:: 10/1/2021
Summary:: wiggly, allowed all handling
Date of initial:: 10/4/2021
Summary:: hyper, tail wagging, easily approachable, allowed physical exam and medical handling.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Coco has been observed on several occasions to become highly anxious and will chew and bite at her kennel walls/bars persistently while hypersalivating.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Coco's previous owner stating that she bit someone in the home with no other details, the behavior department recommends an adult only home where older gentler children can respect Coco's clear warning signs and not force her into an interaction she is uncomfortable with.
Potential challenges: : House soiling,Destructive behavior,Separation anxiety,Strength/leash pulling,Bite history (human)
Potential challenges comments:: House Soiling: Coco is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. Accidents should never be punished as this will likely make the problem worse. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Destructive Behavior: Coco is noted to detroy household items when left alone in the home. We are unaware of what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior but we suggest to future adopters that Coco will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so he can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. Bite History (human): Coco's previous owner reported that she bit someone in May of 2021. Details regarding the incident was not provided. Separation Anxiety: Coco is noted to destroy household items when left home alone. We recommend that potential adopters feel comfortable with separation anxiety behaviors and prepared to manage and positively modify them should they appear in a home environment. She would do best in a home where a person is home for a large part of the day or with a plan so she is not alone for long periods of time. Strength/Leash Pulling: Coco's previous owner states that she pulls very hard on leash. Coco is a strong dog with the capability to pull over an average adopter. Her adopter must be prepared and able to handle a dog of this size and strength. It is recommended that she be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which help diminish her strength through leverage, and that she be trained using positive reinforcement, reward based training to not pull on leash.