Animal Profile
Coby
Hello, my name is Coby. My animal id is #75416. I am a male black dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 15 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 9/10/2019, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Coby was placed at risk due to behavioral concerns; Although he has shown improvement, Coby has been observed to rapidly escalate to threatening behavior when stressed or uncomfortable. As a result of these observations, we feel he would be best set up to succeed if placed with an experienced rescue partner who can help manage these behaviors and allow him to acclimate and decompress at his own pace, before reassessing his behavior in a more stable environment. Coby was diagnosed with Dermatitis and Fleas.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 51.6 lbs
9/11/2019
[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Permanent] veterinarians are issuing a PERMANENT waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to being 15 years old. ACC does not have the facility to safely sterilize your pet with his/her current condition. However, your veterinarian will provide consultation on whether this procedure can or should be performed under their supervision. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment and proper oversight of your pet's health. All costs for follow up care and subsequent surgery is at the expense of the adopter.
9/20/2019
dispensed enrofloxacin 204mg 1.5 tab PO SID x 11 days, doxycycline 100mg 2.5 tab PO SID x 11 days to nh 9/20/19 1649
9/11/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~ 15 years (per O) Microchip noted on Intake? No History :Owner surrender Subjective: BARH. No csvd Observed Behavior -Very nervous and tense, whale eye, lip licking, tail tucked. Low growls, muzzled as a precaution. Tolerated all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: OU nuclear sclerosis, no nasal or ocular discharge. Ears mild ceruminous debris, minimally errythematous. Oral Exam: unable to examine due to P temperament PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: No murmurs or arrythmias ausculted. Normal BV sounds, no crackles or wheezes. ABD: Tense, non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 palpable testicles, no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, mild flea dirt (no live fleas noted), pruritic and papular dermatitis noted along rump/dorsum/flanks/tail, no masses noted CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal externally Assessment: Senior R/o FAD Prognosis: Fair to Good Plan: CTM at BACC Start Simplicef 10mg/kg PO SID x 10 days (may need to extend) Recommend medicated baths/topical tx but will be difficult due to P temperament Recheck skin day 10 SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age
9/12/2019
Progress exam History : Intake 9/11-dermatitis, geriatric. Started on simplicef, unable to do medicated baths due to temperament Subjective: Chewing on tail base-very raw and red. QAR. No csvd. Objective EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Normal RR/RE, eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4, diffuse hypotrichosis, dermatitis most significant around tail base with raw areas at tail base from chewing, lichenification noted diffusely but most concentrated in this area CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric Significant dermatitits r/o FAD vs food allergy, vs environmental vs contact vs demodex vs scabies vs other Prognosis: Poor longterm Plan: CTM while at BACC Continue simplicef 10mg/kg PO SID until 9/21 Start tapering dose of prednisone 0.5mg/kg PO SID x3d then 0.5mg/kg PO SID EOD x3 doses to help break the itch cycle. Unable to draw blood due to patient temperament but benefit of short term steroids outweighs potential risks. Rec derm consult with placement
9/18/2019
History: Intake 9/11-dermatitis, geriatric. Started on simplicef, unable to do medicated baths due to temperament 9/12: Started tapering dose of prednisone Today, 9/18: Rechecking skin. CIRDC signs seen on rounds. Subjective: BAR, no coughing/vomiting/diarrhea. Hard barking and growling. Objective: Cageside exam performed. Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Nasal Cavity: Moderate mucoid nasal discharge Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Integument: Increased dander and alopecia/hypotrichosis on caudal dorsum. Raw areas as described in previous exams not noted today, normal hair growth on flanks. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: -Geriatric -Significant dermatitis (FAD vs food allergy, vs environmental vs contact vs demodex vs scabies vs other) -CIRDC Prognosis: Guarded, poor long term Plan: -Move to isolation -Start enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg PO q24h x 14d until 10/1 -Start doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO q24h x 14d until 10/1 -Continue simplicef 10 mg/kg PO q24h until 9/21 -Continue prednisone taper as prescribed -Recheck day 7
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Upon intake Coby lunge at a staff member, growling, and eye whale around people. However, with counselor he was docile. He allowed limited handling.
Date of Intake: 9/10/2019
Basic Information:: Coby is a 15 year old unaltered male mmb. He was given as a gift 15 years ago. Owner stated he is healthy and doesn't have any health concerns. Owner surrender due to moving.
Previously lived with:: Adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Owner stated Coby is friendly/ outgoing towards any one who come to the household.
How is this dog around children?: Owner stated Coby has been around children all ages and is relaxed and playful.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Coby has been around other dogs throughout his life and owner stated he is relaxed and playful towards them.
How is this dog around cats?: Coby is respectful towards cats he sees in the street.
Resource guarding:: Coby doesn't resource guard his food, toys or treats.
Bite history:: Coby has never bitten or scratched anyone owner stated.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Low/ Medium
Other Notes:: Coby isn't bothered by taking baths or being groomed. He doesn't mind being restrained or disturb while sleeping.He barks when unfamiliar people comes around.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Coby is describe as affectionate and mellow. He is trained to use the bathroom grass or cement. He is well behaved when home alone and never been crate trained. He knows cues such as sit, come and give paw. Coby likes to eat dry food and be in the same room as owner. He often balls with balls or stuffed animals.
Date of intake:: 9/10/2019
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: Adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed and playful (w/visiting children - all ages)
Behavior toward dogs:: Relaxed and playful (w/novel dogs)
Behavior toward cats:: Respectful (w/novel cats)
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Coby is described as affectionate and mellow with a low-medium level of energy.
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: No pulling Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Neutral body and tail, closed mouth, explores somewhat, stays near handlers, approaches readily, tail wagging, sniffs handler's hand, ears back, accepts contact, readily accepts treats softly Call over: Approaches readily, soft and loose Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Soft and loose, ears back, closed mouth, lip licking, leans into and accepts all contact Exuberant handling: Soft and loose, slow head turn, ears back, closed mouth, lip licking, leans into and accepts all contact Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Engages in play with handler, soft and loose; Mouths leash, readily refocuses and relinquishes on his own Arousal comments: Knock Knock Comments: Stands neutral near door when assistant exits; No response to knock; Moves toward door when assistant exits Toy Toy comments: Minimal interest
Summary:: According to Coby's previous owner, he has been around other dogs throughout his life and the owner stated he is relaxed and playful towards them. 9/11: When off leash at the Care Center, Coby is introduced to a novel female dog. He approaches the gate with a slow stiff posture and lowers his head. He watches the female with hard eyes. His leash is held as a precaution and he greets the female while slightly sexually motivated. 9/12-9/14: Coby briefly greeted a novel female before walking away to wander the pens.
Summary (1):: Coby understands the cues for "sit," "come" and "give paw."
Date of intake:: 9/10/2019
Summary:: Growled, lunged, whale eyed toward novel staff; Allowed limited handling
Date of initial:: 9/11/2019
Summary:: Tense, nervous, whale eyed, lip licked, tucked tail, growled; Muzzled, allowed handling
ENERGY LEVEL:: Coby has been observed to exhibit a medium level of energy during his interactions in the care center. We cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment, but we recommend that he be provided daily mental and physical stimulation as an outlet for his energy.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Additional Behavior Upon Intake (9/10/19): When approached by a novel staff member, Coby was observed to initially wag his tail before displaying a tense body and escalated to growling and lunging toward the staff member. Coby was observed to continue to low growl toward novel staff members encountered in the admissions office. 9/11/19: When a handler approached Coby to pick up his leash during playgroup, Coby freezes, tracks her with hard eyes. The handler gives Coby a wide berth and walks away. He also walks away and relieves himself. The handler is able to pick up his leash while he is distracted.
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 Coby's observed fearful behavior with the potential for defensive aggression, we feel it would be best for him to be placed in a stable, adult-only home environment to ensure his success. Place with a New Hope partner: Although he has shown improvement, Coby has been observed to rapidly escalate to threatening behavior when stressed or uncomfortable. As a result of these observations, we feel he would be best set up to succeed if placed with an experienced rescue partner who can help manage these behaviors and allow him to acclimate and decompress at his own pace, before reassessing his behavior in a more stable environment. Force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing or exposing Coby to new and unfamiliar situations, as well as utilizing guidance from a qualified, professional trainer/behaviorist.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Although Coby displays social behavior, he exhibits fearful behavior when introduced or exposed to new situations, where he has been observed to remain tense and whale eye when uncomfortable. During his intake exam, Coby was observed to escalate to low growling and lunging toward staff members. He has also been observed to freeze and track staff members when initially approached. Coby has since acclimated to the care center, solicits attention and allows handling, but should never be forced to interact or approach if he is not comfortable. Positive association should be paired with anything Coby displays fear toward. Please refer to the handout for Decompression period, as well as the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.