Citrine
Hello, my name is Citrine . My animal id is #256777. I am a desexed male white dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 6/9/2026.
Citrine is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Citrine is a very friendly dog who came in as a stray. We have assessed that Citrine has elevated liver enzymes possibly due to cholestasis (bile not flowing into intestines correctly) or due to a hormone issue. Citrine will need additional diagnostics to determine the underlying cause of his elevated liver enzymes, and may need medication to manage this. Citrine has allowed all handling and seeks attention during their exams. He has been very sweet with the staff.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Citrine is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Citrine is a very friendly dog who came in as a stray. We have assessed that Citrine has elevated liver enzymes possibly due to cholestasis (bile not flowing into intestines correctly) or due to a hormone issue. Citrine will need additional diagnostics to determine the underlying cause of his elevated liver enzymes, and may need medication to manage this. Citrine has allowed all handling and seeks attention during their exams. He has been very sweet with the staff. My foster writes: Woof! I'm Citrine, a sweet wiry terrier mix on the lookout for my fur-ever home. If you're looking for a loyal sidekick who balances curiosity with a mellow attitude, I'm your boy. I love keeping you company, whether we're going for casual strolls, hanging out at the park, or just cuddling on the couch. I'm a fantastic co-pilot, too-put me in a car, and I'll happily snooze the whole ride. My foster parent says I'm an absolute gentleman. I'm completely house-trained, well-behaved, and perfectly content spending some quiet time on my own. Bonus: I have a soft, wiry coat that is very low-shedding and allergy-friendly! I have a slight preference for wet food and tasty treats (yum!), and an even bigger preference for making you happy. I can't wait to meet you!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 37.5 lbs
6/11/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10 yr Microchip noted on Intake? negative History:owner in hospital Subjective:agency hold Observed Behavior -quiet and allows handlng however doesn't wag tail or seek attention, treat motivated Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? none Objective: BARH mm pink P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes nuclear opacity, ears: left ear mild stenosis, erythema, purulent duscahrge with malodor, right ear dirty, no infection left lower eyelid mass 3 mm cnetral lid no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:generalized moderate dental tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: distended abd, no fluid wave U/G:neuter male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, chondrodysplastic limbs with overgrown nails skin free of parasites, rough haircoat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:not performed Assessment: senior pet pot bellied appearance, roguh coat r/o Cushingoid overgrown nails otitis right ear eyelid mass, does not seem to affect globe nuclear opacity OU Prognosis:very good may need work up for possible Cushing's- AUS, organ function testing ACTH dental prophylaxis Plan: clipped a few nails ( pet became intolerant) cleaned ears, applied Simplera to left ear intake tasks
6/16/2026
Recheck, bw results S/O: QAR, eating well, urinated on bedding, no c/s/v/d noted; nuclear sclerosis OU, no ocular or nasal discharge, eupneic. CBC: Hct 37.8 (L), neutrophils 12.917 (H), monocytes 0.983 (H) CHEM: ALT 663 (H), ALP 360 (H), cholesterol 386 (H) T4: wnl UA: USG 1.016 (L), pH 5.5 (L), moderate rods 9-40/HPF A: Mild anemia - nonregenerative vs preregenerative Stress vs inflammatory leukogram Elevated LEs - ro primary vs secondary hepatopathy Low USG - ro pu/pd due to metabolic dz vs psychogenic vs other Bacteriuria without signs of inflammation, no reported urinary issues P: Consider additional diagnostics with placement - AUS, urine culture, etc CTM closely while at QACC
6/23/2026
Progress exam: CIRDC signs noted on rounds Subjective: QBAR, no C/S/V/D. Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild mucoserous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Move to iso, ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x10days & medical feedings PO BID x5days -CTM, recheck in 3 days
6/25/2026
Abdominal Ultrasound Findings: Liver/ Gall Bladder - The liver is of subjectively normal size, and shape with a diffusely heterogenous echogenicity. No masses appreciated. The gallbladder is moderately distended with moderate sludge. The common bile duct is subjectively moderately dilated. Spleen - The spleen is of subjectively normal size, shape, and echogenicity. No masses appreciated. Gastrointestinal (includes pancreas) Gastric walls appear normal with visible rugal folds. Subjectively normal intestinal wall layering and motility. The pancreas is not visualized. Genitourinary - L kidney bilaterally has adequate corticomedullary distinction and is subjectively normal in size. No masses/cysts/calculi/infarcts appreciated. R kidney not visualized due gas shadowing of colon. Urinary bladder moderately distended with anechoic urine. No crystals, masses, or calculi appreciated. Adrenals - Not visualized Peritoneal cavity - No peritoneal free fluid appreciated. Abdominal lymph nodes not appreciated. Conclusions: Possible early cholestasis with secondary inflammatory hepatopathy (r/o intrahepatic vs extrahepatic) vs less likely steroid hepatopathy (cushings vs other) with incidental sludge vs other Recommendations: Consider full abdominal ultrasound +/- LDDST with placement +/- ursodiol administration (not available in shelter) Added to ARL - P will likely need serial AUS monitoring, medication, and diagnostics that are not available in shelter CTM closely on rounds for symptoms of cholestasis -- if P becomes clinical consider EHR
6/25/2026
P examined and started on treatment recently for CIRDC. P BARH with no overt ocular or nasal discharge, no observed c/s/v/d at time of AUS and was eating well at time of exam. CWCP for CIRDC
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 6/9/2026
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray(Unknown History)
Date of assessment:: 6/13/2026
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Baulked in the middle of the kennel room; used treats to coax Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Timid; quickly warms up- allows petting small lip lick Call over: Follow handlers around room- lip licks, neutral body Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Allowed- sits, lip licks, stays in handling position Exuberant handling: Allowed- sits, lip licks,stays in handling position Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- neutral body Arousal comments: Knock: No repsonse Knock Comments: Toy: No repsonse Toy comments:
Date of intake:: 6/9/2026
Summary:: Friendly & calm
Date of initial:: 6/11/2026
Summary:: quiet and allows handlng however doesn't wag tail or seek attention, treat motivated
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 1
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Citrine is noted Baulked in the middle of the kennel room; used treats to coaxed.Continued support should focus on low-pressure handling, allowing him time to acclimate, and reinforcing voluntary movement to help build confidence. Please see the handout on decompression period.
