Animal Profile
Charlie
Hello, my name is Charlie. My animal id is #223623. I am a male black brown dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 9 years old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 4/1/2025.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Charlie is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Charlie is a sweet senior dog with chronic constipation problems. He appears to have a deformity to his spine near his tail which may be affecting how his colon is working. Charlie has been able to pass feces on his own with over the counter stool softeners and his appetite has been improving since being on treatment. He needs more personalized attention than we can provide him in shelter.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Charlie is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Charlie is a sweet senior dog with chronic constipation problems. He appears to have a deformity to his spine near his tail which may be affecting how his colon is working. Charlie has been able to pass feces on his own with over the counter stool softeners and his appetite has been improving since being on treatment. He needs more personalized attention than we can provide him in shelter.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 34 lbs
4/1/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6 to 9 year Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - Soft body for exam Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 120 R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear. Ears clean. Clear nasal discharge. No ocular discharge noted. Concave muzzle. Oral Exam: Moderate tartar. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, CRT < 2, increased inspiratory effort with referred upper airway noise over all lungs fields ABD: Soft, non-painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact MSI: Brown stained fur on neck and paws. Approx 10 mm tan nodule left dorsal carpus. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, dull hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no neurologic abnormalities. Rectal: WNL externally chem cbc HCT 29% low Retics 4.4k low WBCs 26k high Neuts 18k high Bands suspected lymphocytes 6.5k high Monos 1.86k high BG 103 wnl bun 11 creat 0.7 wnl Chloride 108 sl low Liver values wnl 4DX SNAP: NEGATIVE Assessment Anemic with insufficient regeneration. r/o pre-regenerative vs non-regenerative Leukocytosis Nasal discharge Brachycephalic syndrome Lick granuloma left carpus Dental disease stage 1-2/4 r/o chronic inflammation/allergies vs infectious vs other r/o respiratory vs systemic Prognosis: Fair Plan: Intake tasks Consider Doxycycline 300mg 1/2 tab sid for 10d pending progress Advise placement SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to brachycephalic syndrome
4/2/2025
Issue List: - projectile vomited - dorsal muscle wasting - distended abdomen - leukocytosis with left shift - moderate anemia - brachycephalic syndrome QAR DH EENT: nasal discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: distended; no obvious mass effect U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, dull hair coat, epaxial muscle wasting CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) vomiting muscle wasting elevated WBC and anemia dehydration prognosis guarded to poor P) IV catheter LRS- 80 ml/hr cerenia- 10 mg/ml (1 mg/kg) sig: 1.5 ml IV/SQ q 24 hrs sedate and intubate Using 0.6 ml dexmedetomidine at 500mcg/m2 (500mcg/ml) and 0.6 ml butorphanol at 0.4 mg/kg (10mg/ml) IM Reversed with Antisedan-0.6 ml IM Intubate Abdominal and Chest Rads: chest- clear abdomin- distended stomach with ingesta; also colon distended with fecal material; constipated Manually removed fecal material from rectum expedited lost and found Dog appears to be eating Clavamox- 250 mg sig: 1 tab po q 12 hrs x 7 d's
4/3/2025
Hx: Intake 4/1, nonregenerative anemia and elevated neutrophils, lymphocytes and monocytes. Clear nasal discharge. Muscle wasting, BCS 4/9. Yesterday (4/2) pt projectile vomited green watery vomitus and was brought to Medical. He was sedated and intubated, and chest and abd rads were performed. Chest rads - very small lung fields; difficult to tell if this is due to conformation or due to pneumonia. Abd rads: Appears to have empty stomach with visible rugal folds, and extremely large ascending, transverse and descending colon that is severely distended with feces. It is possible that the stomach is distended as well; although the presence of rugal folds suggests that it is empty. Pt was placed on IV LRS 80 ml/hr, Cerenia, Clavamox. S: Alert, relaxed this AM, walked around Drinking water Not eating at first, but later ate small amounts of canned chicken Defecated - liquid diarrhea FS 6/7 in kennel. Later on a walk, pt postured to defecate, strained, but could only produce 1 small drop of soft stool. O: QAR-H, MMs pale, CRT < 2 sec EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. Brachycephalic. Mild tartar. H/L: Eupneic, no coughing or sneezing Abd: Large, mildly distended, semifirm especially in cranial abdomen, nonpainful on palpation M/S/I: Mild generalized muscle wasting, BCS 4/9. Corkscrew tail. UG: Male intact, testicles soft and symmetrical Neuro: Appears alert and appropriate Rectal: Feces palpable in colon, not close enough to anus to remove - slightly soft, but formed A: 1. Hx vomiting, constipated, colon +/- stomach appear severely distended with food - R/O decreased GI motility vs. gorging after starvation vs. toxicity vs. foreign body (Gorilla Glue) vs. other 2. Nonregenerative anemia, leukocytosis - R/O pneumonia vs. other infection vs. chronic illness 3. Muscle wasting, underweight 4. Brachycephalic P: 1. Decreased IV LRS from 80 ml/hr to 40 ml/hr 2. Miralax 2 tsp on food or in syringe with water, q24 h5 days - can adjust dose as needed to help pt defecate this large volume of stool 3. Repeat chest and abd rads today 1088
4/3/2025
Attempted repeat radiographs but pt struggled and we were unable to get any meaningful views. Pt has had small volumes of liquid diarrhea today (FS 6/7). Sedated pt with Dexdomitor 0.12 ml + butorphanol 0.15 ml IV for radiographs. Thoracic rads: Lung fields appear small compared to heart, interstitial pattern in caudal lung fields Abd rads: Stomach is gas-filled with visible rugal folds Large amount of feces in colon Some intestinal loops have gas in them Difficult to identify the SI, kidneys or bladder due to colon ASSESSMENT: 1. Lung changes - suspect due to conformation, not due to lung disease 2. Stomach is confirmed to be empty, and the large volume of ingesta/feces appears to be in the colon Suspect pt may be having diarrhea and constipation PLAN: 1. Cap IV fluids overnight, consider not restarting them tomorrow AM depending on pt's appetite, hydration, water consumption and urination 2. Continue with plan of Miralax to help empty pt out. 3. Consider repeating rads in 1-2 days to confirm pt has defecated the large volume of feces, and to evaluate for underlying disease that may be masked by current level of feces 1088
4/3/2025
Per DVM1088 At 4:30PM gave 0.12 Dexdomitor and 0.15 butorphanol IV to sedate for radiographs Shot 3 V radiographs thoracic and abdomen Given reversal in kennel 0.12ml antisedan IM Recovery uneventful aside from copious amounts of diarrhea
4/4/2025
SO: In medical on treatment for vomiting and diarrhea. On radiograph distended colon. Currently on miralax, IV fluids and cerenia BAR, wiggly and seeking attention. Showing some interest in food offered, but not eating with a good appetite. Large amount of diarrhea in kennel. eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 abd: soft and non painful on palpation neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: diarrhea-secondary to stool softener megacolon-r/o partial obstruction (stricture) v neuropathy secondary to sacral malformation v other P: restarting IV fluids cerenia can be continued IV monitor for continued feces production some concern for stricture in descending colon just cranial to pelvic inlet, as colon suddenly normal size at that point. may need miralax long term for medical management
4/4/2025
Reported straining to pass feces in afternoon Eating meds, including stool softeners no vomiting abdominal palpation remains soft rectal exam, palpable mucus/liquid stool, mucus with small amount of blood on finger after exam A: hematochezia P: continue current treatment plan decreasing miralax to 1 tsp BID
4/5/2025
SO: In medical on treatment for vomiting and diarrhea. On radiograph distended colon. Currently on miralax BAR, wiggly and seeking attention. Eating canned food offered. Large amount of diarrhea in kennel no blood noted eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4, mild fat paw developign secondary to IV catheter abd: soft and non painful on palpation neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: diarrhea-secondary to stool softener megacolon-r/o partial obstruction (stricture) v neuropathy secondary to sacral malformation v other P: removing IV catheter LRS 250ml sc SID x3d monitor for continued feces production
4/6/2025
Issue List: - constipation issues Q-BAR H eating EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, dull hair coat CNS: Mentation quiet; possible lower spine neuropathy affecting ability to defecate A) episode of constipation P) CWSC
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Date of intake:: 4/1/2025
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history
Date of assessment:: 4/6/2025
Summary:: Charlie is currently unable to undergo a handling assessment due to their ongoing medical concerns. They were surrendered as a stray, so their past behavior in a home setting is unknown. In the Care Centers, Charlie has allowed medical handling, showing a relaxed demeanor with a soft body, leaning into pets, and wagging his tail. Charlie appears to be friendly and tolerant of most handling. Charlie's determination is reflected in the limited behavioral information we've gathered and observed. However, it’s unclear whether their behavior will remain consistent or if new behaviors may emerge once they are fully medically cleared. Positive reinforcement should be used when working with Charlie.
Summary (7):: 4/5/25: Charlie is out of his kennel for an exam. Allows all handling for exam with a soft wiggly body. Leans in for petting and scratching of neck. When examiner stops petting Charlie backs into examiner indicating more petting is required. Charlie continues to solicit attention until it is time to go back into the kennel, which he does willingly. 4/4/25: Charlie is standing at the front of his kennel eager to exit as handler approaches. He is easily leashed and brought out of his kennel. Once out, he turns toward handler, jumping up on them socially and soliciting attention. He appreciates petting all over his body, maintaining a relaxed body, and continuously leans into handler, paws them, and jumps on them with his two front paws if they stop petting him. After some time, he is easily returned to his kennel. 4/3/25: Charlie is standing at the front of his kennel with a neutral body as handler approaches. He is easily leashed and brought out to the driveway for a walk. He follows behind handler at a moderate pace and does not pull on the leash. He does not solicit attention from handler; he sniffs and explores his surroundings with a neutral body. He follows where handler leads and remains neutral throughout the walk, not reacting to any dogs or people that pass by. He is brought back inside and allows handler to touch him along his sides and hind end, but does not solicit attention. He is placed in his kennel without issue. 4/2/25: Charlie is curled up in his bed in the back of kennel as handler approaches. He is easily leashed and picked up. He walks very slowly out to the street. He accepts pets, does not accept treats, and continues walking very slowly. He maintains a neutral body frame as both people and dogs pass by. He abruptly begins to vomit stomach bile and blood. Handler picks him up carefully and takes him to medical.
Date of intake:: 4/1/2025
Summary:: Friendly, allowed all handling, allowed pick up
Date of initial:: 4/1/2025
Summary:: Soft body for exam
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Charlie so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 1