Animal Profile
Caramel Latte
Hello, my name is Caramel Latte. My animal id is #191958. I am a male brown dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 11 years 2 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 1/22/2024.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Caramel Latte is on the emergency placement list for medical reasons. He has a persistent cough and an enlarged prostate that can make urination strained. He is a geriatric dog that needs carefully monitoring and possibly further treatments and diagnostics that we cannot provide.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Caramel Latte is on the emergency placement list for medical reasons. He has a persistent cough and an enlarged prostate that can make urination strained. He is a geriatric dog that needs careful monitoring and possibly further treatments and diagnostics that we cannot provide. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I am a sweet, social, older gentleman, looking for the perfect forever home! I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. Please check here for updated adoption hours.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 46.5 lbs
1/22/2024
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 11-13 years based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Stray Subjective: Q-BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - Body tense but still easily examined; food motivated Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective P = 120hr R = 40rr BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes- NSOU, ears clean, slight ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: 3/4 dental issues but muzzled PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dull hair coat; underweight CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal- enlarged prostate; non-palpable median raphe; left-sided mild perineal hernia Assessment - geriatric with suspect chronic conditions - prostatomegaly r/o hyperplasia vs prostatitis vs other - left sided perineal hernia - underweight prognosis guarded Plan: Intake procedures CBC/CHEM/T4- pending consider neutering but also concerned about QOL issues Metamucil- 1 teaspoon q 12 hrs in food In House Ultrasound enlarged prostate with areas of hypoechogenicity r/o prostatitis vs other
1/23/2024
Blood Results: mildly elevated renal values SDMA- 16 microg/L (normal high 14) BUN- 38 mg/dl (normal high 31) r/o renal vs pre-renal vs other try to get a urine specific gravity
1/27/2024
UA usg 1.017 moderate rods/hpf A: decreased usg r/o early CKD v other P: ideally would consider repeated blood work and first morning urine sample on the same day in mean time avoid any drugs with nephrotoxic potential Trial gabapentin 200mg PO BID for arthritis If causing excessive drowsiness will plan to reduce dose or discontinue monitor for UTI signs, but appears comfortable with no signs of inflammation on UA
1/28/2024
Clear nasal discharge, coughing. A: CIRDC P: Doxycycline 300mg 2/3 tablet po sid x 10d
2/6/2024
Issue List: - prostatomegaly - respiratory disease; persistent coughing (possible pneumonia - perineal hernia - dental disease QAR H EENT: no nasal; coughing H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4; underweight CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) geriatric dog with chronic age related issues respiratory issues with possible pneumonia prognosis guarded P) EPL
2/11/2024
Greets me at gate while wagging tail. Ate 1/2 can of wet food readily. Dry food dish untouched in crate. No reports of coughing recently. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge RESP: Eupneic A: No CIRDC symptoms P: Okay to leave shelter
1/26/2024
Free catch urine sent to IDEXX
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon interacting with the dog, he was super duper sweet and maybe a bit shy. He seemed skeptical at first when I approached him but I was able to talk to him and give him pets once I felt like he had trusted me a bit more. Caramel Latte was certainly a gentleman.
Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable
Basic Information:: Name: Unknown Age: 10+ years old Color: Brown Sex: Male Altered: No Size: Large Surrender Reason: Found as a stray . Cant keep him in my apartment. Length of time owned: 2 days Where the previous owner got this dog: found stray
Previously lived with:: Cats, Children
How is this dog around strangers?: Tolerant
How is this dog around children?: 3children, ages 5,10,14 Friendly & Outgoing, Playful
How is this dog around other dogs?: Familiar dogs: No experience Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: Friendly & Outgoing Unfamiliar dogs - off leash: No experience
How is this dog around cats?: 2 year old cat Cats: Friendly & Outgoing Other Animals: No experience
Resource guarding:: Valuable items: Toys Reaction: Unknown/Never attempted to touch or take items
Bite history:: Previous bite to a person: No Previous bite to another animal: No Bitten by another animal: No
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Other Notes:: Goes potty on: "Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.)" Accident frequency: Very rarely Additional info: When i first got him inside he peed all over the place. But he was scared , cold, and hungry when i found him. Behavior concerns: "General anxiety (paces, whines, unable to settle)" Reacts to on walks: None of the above How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Unknown/Have not attempted - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Fearful - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Fearful - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Description of this dog most of the time: Social/Affectionate, Fearful, Quiet Where the dog spent most time: Where people are For grooming, this dog: Other Walks on leash rating: 3 - Mild to moderate pulling Walk Frequency: 3-4 times per day Walk length of time: 15 minutes Crate trained: Has never been crated Hours in crate: 0 During car rides, this dog: Unsure This dog knows the following cues: Sit , stay. Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: Loving. Cuddles. Good with kids. This dog's favorite activities/toys/food/snacks: Cuddles, walking Type of food the dog eats: Both wet and dry food Brand of food: unknown
Date of intake:: 1/22/2024
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 1/23/2024
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Aloof Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: No approach, distracted Sociability comments: Clapping, squeaky sounds, kissy sounds did not get his attention Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Comments: Head whips upon exuberant contact, Hard to position Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler exuberantly Knock Knock comments: No approach Toy Toy comments: No interest
Summary:: 1/23/24: Gate Greeting- Approached helper dog with tense body and stiff tail
Summary (6):: 02/11: Caramel Latte is in his kennel lying on his bed when a staff member enters the room. When CL sees staff members, he begins whining and tapping his toes/wiggling his body. As soon as the staff member opens his crate door, CL jumps into her lap and greets her with kisses and more body wags. CL continues tapping his toes as the staff member places a harness on him and he skips to the door. CL pulls slightly down the hallway and into the elevator. CL jogs to the driveway where he immediately relieves himself. CL sees another dog enter the driveway and curiously tilts his head but continues relieving himself. Once done, the handler brings CL outside for a walk around the block. CL walks nicely on a leash, sniffs trees, and checks in with staff members frequently. Once the walk is completed, CL comes back into the office without an issue. CL re-arranges his bed and starts to play with a tennis ball before lying down to rest on his bed. 2/8/24: Caramel Latte is sleeping outside of crate in their office home upon handler approach. After being woken up Caramel is loose bodied and immediately seeks handlers attention rubbing against handlers leg and accepting treats gently. Caramel is leashed and taken out for a walk on the street. Along the way, Caramel stops and greets his friends in the hallway, again receiving pets with loose wiggly body. While on the street Caramel walks carefully next to handler with minimal pulling, occasionally stopping to sniff and uses the bathroom outside. Caramel is receptive to treats throughout the walk and will follow commands such as sit when offered. Caramel is brought back to his crate without issue after their walk.
Summary (7):: 1/23/24- Caramel Latte was laying down with a soft body when handler approached. He came to the front to get a treat and he was easily leashed. He was taken for a street walk. He walked on a loose leash and sniffed around. He would gently take treats and wasn't reacting to any stimuli. He was taken for his assessment, he would explore the office and was social with handlers. He was returned to his kennel without issues.
Date of intake:: 1/22/2024
Summary:: Friendly
Date of initial:: 1/22/2024
Summary:: Body tense but still easily examined
ENERGY LEVEL:: Low
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 1