Animal Profile


Mama

Hello, my name is Mama. My animal id is #251811. I am a female brown brindle dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years 3 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a stray on 4/11/2026.

Mama is being placed on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Mama has ocular disease and needs to have her right eye enucleated. She also has CIRDC, dental disease, and a history of corneal ulceration in her left eye. Behaviorally, Mama has tolerated some petting and light touch, but has presented some challenges when handling for medical treatments. Staff have been unable to administer topical eye medications due to growling and snapping.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Mama is being placed on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Mama has ocular disease and needs to have her right eye enucleated. She also has CIRDC, dental disease, and a history of corneal ulceration in her left eye. Behaviorally, Mama has tolerated some petting and light touch, but has presented some challenges when handling for medical treatments. Staff have been unable to administer topical eye medications due to growling and snapping. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I need a home without cats or small animals. I don't always like to share my food, toys or bedding with other animals. I love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let's brush up on some canine body language together!

My medical notes are...

Weight: 46 lbs

4/13/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~5-7 years based on dentition / condition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Agency Subjective: BARH, pink moist mm, CRT <2s Observed Behavior - Friendly, soliciting attention, flails for medical restraint but no signs of aggression Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = WNL R = WNL BCS 3.5/9 EENT: Ears clean, no nasal discharge noted OD globe rupture, severe blepharospasm and chemosis OS ~3mm circular corneal defect (HX fluorescein stain positive at offsite vet), severe blepharospasm and chemosis Mildly brachycephalic Oral Exam: Moderate calculus and staining of dentition, type 3 dental malocclusion, multifocal epilus PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2s, Lungs clear, eupneic, negative ITC ABD: Soft, nonpainful, no masses palpated U/G: Female - ventral midline scar present but no tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4, full orthopedic exam not performed INT: Healthy hair coat, no masses noted, no ectoparasites seen CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: Multifocal epilus Moderate dental disease with type 3 dental malocclusion OD globe rupture OS corneal ulcer FS mature adult mixed breed Prognosis: Fair Plan: OK for appropriate intake tasks OK to pull IVC Carprofen 4.4mg/kg given SQ at time of exam Fasted AMH to idexx 4/14 (ventral midline scar r/o cesarean scar vs spay scar) ADD Carprofen 100mg (~4.4mg/kg) PO SID x14d (start tomorrow PM tx) ADD Gabapentin 600mg (~28mg/kg) PO BID x14d (for analgesia) ADD Ofloxacin OS BID x14d DVM recheck comfort 4/14 Recheck corneal ulcer 3d - if worsening recc add serum Recc OD enucleation with placement Closely monitor OS SURGERY: Susp already altered, sending AMH to confirm. If AMH shows unaltered OK for surgery.

4/14/2026

Cageside progress exam S: BARH - barking / rambunctious at front of kennel pink moist mm at distance No c/s/v/d reported O: EENT: OD globe rupture and OS corneal defect persist but chemosis and blepharospasm OU greatly improved MS: Ambulatory x4 CNS: Normal mentation A: OD globe rupture OS corneal ulcer Improved comfort on analgesics P: Fasted AMH sent to IDEXX CWCP, recheck as scheduled

4/14/2026

Blood collected for AMH testing at reference laboratory. // Completed

4/16/2026

recheck exam S/O BAR, examined when coming back from walk, A+A, no c/s/v/d appreciated, excellent appetite reported. EENT: OD: globe rupture with scant mucohemorragic and hemorrhagic dc, no blepharospasmm OS: no ocular dc, no blepharospasm appreciated no nasal dc HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4 A. Globe rupture OD - Corneal ulceration OS- appears to be healing, comfortable AMH pending P. Add clavamox d/t mucohemorrhagic dc from OD- ~ 13.75mg/kg PO BID x 7 days Recheck in 2 days P will require enucleation OD- pending stray hold, do with OHE (AMH pending still) vs encleation prior

4/18/2026

Progress exam S/O: BAR, allows handling, A+A, Excellent appetite continued. P appears comfortable, ambulating normally. eupneic, no nasal discharge. OD - globe rupture stable, scant discharge OS - corneal defect present but no blepharospasm or conjunctivitis A: globe rupture OD Corneal ulceration OS - healing, comfortable Ventral midline abdominal scar P: Continue with all current treatments *Schedule enucleation +/- OHE once interpret AMH results (not available today) *Recheck in 2 days

4/20/2026

Recheck exam- AMH testing still pending S/O BAR, comes to the front of the kennel, no c/s/v/d appreciated or noted, A+A, excellent appetite EENT: OD: globe rupture stable, no active dc aTT, no bleph OS: no bleph, no dc no nasal dc A. OD: globe rupture, no active dc at this time, appears comfortable OS: corneal defect, no active dc or bleph, appears comfortable P. Con't with current treatment plan brief recheck in 2 day and check for AMH testing results

4/22/2026

DVM Progress Exam Estimated age: 6 years History: Presented on 4/13/26 with OD globe rupture, severe blepharospasm, and chemosis. An off-site veterinarian noted a fluorescein stain positive 3mm circular corneal defect OS. Also noted with moderate dental disease, type 3 dental malocclusion, moderate calculus, and multifocal epulis. BAR MM pink, moist, CRT <2 sec Objective: EENT: Moderate amount of purulent, crusted discharge from both eyes. OD globe is ruptured. OS has a healing corneal ulcer. Sneezing and licking nose, suggestive of nasal discharge. Oral Exam: Moderate dental disease with type 3 malocclusion noted. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, no apparent murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic with mild signs of brachycephalic syndrome. ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS (ventral midline scar observed, no tattoo) MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Bloody discharge of unknown origin noted on the inner surface of the E-collar. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: *OD Globe Rupture*: Stable, awaiting enucleation. *OS Corneal Ulcer*: Healing. *Suspect Upper Respiratory Tract Infection*: Based on sneezing, nasal licking, and bilateral purulent ocular discharge. *Moderate Dental Disease*: With type 3 malocclusion. *Mild Brachycephalic Syndrome* Prognosis: Fair Plan: *Diagnostics*: AMH test results pending, expected 4/29/26. *Procedures*: Scheduled for future OD enucleation. May perform exploratory laparotomy with spay if found to be intact. *Treatments*: Continue E-collar. Monitor for worsening respiratory signs and for source of bloody discharge on E-collar. *Medications*: - Gabapentin 600 mg PO BID until 4/27/26. - Carprofen 100 mg PO SID until 4/24/26. - Clavamox 312.5 mg (1.25 tabs of 250mg) PO BID, extended for 3 additional days. - Ofloxacin ophthalmic solution: Revised to 2 drops OU (both eyes) BID. - Consider adding Doxycycline if respiratory signs persist or worsen. *Follow-up*: Recheck scheduled for 4/26/26 to reassess clinical status, check AMH results, and adjust medication plan as needed. Brief recheck scheduled for 4/24/26.

4/23/2026

Per staff - not tolerating topical eye meds, becoming aggressive when attempting to apply. Discontinue at this time.

4/24/2026

AMH result: Canine/Feline AMH 0.59 ng/ml Anti-Mullerian hormone level is consistent with the presence of ovarian tissue. *Okay for surgery and enucleation, schedule as soon as possible

4/24/2026

Brief recheck: BAR, no c/s/v/d, sniffling noted, no nasal/ocular discharge. AS:3 noted by staff to eat normal wet/dry mix & ate treats when offered. -CTM, recheck 4/25

4/25/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC signs noted on rounds Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. Sniffling noted Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC -mild PLAN: Per standing orders -Move to iso signage placed on kennel ( already has monitor log) -Start doxycycline PO SID x10 days -CTM, recheck in 3 days

4/27/2026

Progress exam S: BARH - hyperactive pink moist mm at distance No c/s/v/d reported O: EENT: OD globe rupture as prior OS no blepharospasm and corneal defect appears improved at distance. Attempted to look at OS more closely / perform fluorescein stain but P lunged and snapped MS: Ambulatory x4 CNS: Normal mentation A: OD globe rupture - stagnant OS corneal ulcer - appears improved at distance, unable to perform fluorescein stain due to behavior Improved comfort on analgesics P: ADD Trazodone 175mg (~8mg/kg) PO BID TFN EXTEND / INCREASE Gabapentin to 600mg (~29mg/kg) PO BID TFN (for analgesia / FAS) Notify DVM if overly sedate OD enucleation / spay scheduled 4/29 -- fluorescein stain OS while under sedation to recheck corneal ulcer

4/28/2026

Brief recheck: BAR, no active nasal discharge, no ocular discharge. Sneezing & AS:1 noted on log untouched wet/dry food in bowl. -Start medical feedings PO BID x5days -CTM, recheck as scheduled

4/29/2026

Pre-Op Exam S/O: QAR, no v/d noted, mod spontaneous cough noted EENT: OD as prior, crusted nasal discharge noted Lungs: normal respiratory rate/effort ABD: No obvious distention MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Appears to NOT be suitable candidate for anesthesia, ASA status III P: NOT Accepted for surgery, reschedule enucleation and spay when health improved can consider temporary waiver

4/30/2026

P noted to not be eating meds well ADD Entyce 2.1mL (~3mg/kg) PO SID x5d Recheck appetite 5/1

5/1/2026

Recheck CIRDC, appetite S/O: QAR, kibble spilled but empty med tray and med feeding tray, coughing, no v/d/s noted EENT: Crusted nasal planum with mild serous nasal discharge; eyes as previously described LUNGS: Eupneic CNS: Appropriate mentation A: CIRDC Improved appetite Ocular disease P: Continue current treatment plan and recheck as scheduled CTM appetite/eating meds closely

5/4/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. Sniffly. AS:1 noted on log, eats chicken when offered Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mod. crusted/dry discharge covering nostrils MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Extend medical feedings PO BID x3days -CTM, recheck as scheduled

5/4/2026

Recheck CIRDC, appetite S/O: QAR, fair appetite (ate medical feeding and medications but not kibble), no v/d noted, cough/sneeze persist despite doxycycline course (day 10) EENT: Crusted nasal planum with moderate serous nasal discharge; eyes as previously described LUNGS: Eupneic CNS: Appropriate mentation A: CIRDC - persists despite doxycycline course Fair appetite Ocular disease as prior P: DISCONTINUE Doxycycline ADD Enrofloxacin 204mg (~10mg/kg) PO SID x10d DVM recheck CIRDC 5/6

5/6/2026

Recheck CIRDC and eyes S/O: QAR-BAR, eating well, eats meds, occasional cough, no v/d/s noted; e-collar has been in place for weeks, cleaned intermittently but always has dried food/feces EENT: Mild serous nasal discharge, dorsal nasal planum crusted; OD ruptured/irregular as previous; OS stable with visible corneal opacity ~2-3mm but no discharge or signs of inflammation LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4 A: Ruptured OD - unchanged Hx corneal ulceration OS - clinically resolved CIRDC - mild signs Dental disease P: Remove e-collar at this time and monitor for any self trauma to eyes/face Unable to re-stain OS due to behavior, but clinically appears stable Continue trazodone, gabapentin, medical feedings, enrofloxacin Recommend placement for enucleation, CTM while at QACC

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Date of intake:: 4/11/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history

Date of assessment:: 4/21/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: Ignores Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: reported to be on leash reactive towards dogs and chases birds Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Social- seeks attention, soft body Call over: Readily approaches- panting, soft body Sociability comments: lip licks Handling Soft handling: Allowed- sits, neutral body Exuberant handling: Allowed- sits, neutral body, leans into touch Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- lip licks Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches- soft body Knock Comments: Toy: 2nd pass over body block, 3rd pass body block Toy comments:

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 04/25/26 Mama is introduced to a novel male. She approaches the gate and will sniff the male with a stiff frame before muzzle punching the gate and vocalizing. Mama is guided away from the yard and continues to vocalize as she passes a dog in another yard along the walk.

Summary (7):: 4/25/26: Mama is siting in her kennel as handler approaches. She is able to be leashed with ease and she then pulls on the way to the play yard for play group. In the yard, she greets the other dog at the gate with a tense body and begins to growl and muzzle punches the gate. She is able to be taken away and she will still fixate on the dog. Please see dog to dog notes for more details. She pulls hard with a tense body while vocalizing and screeching towards dogs that were passing by on the way back to her kennel. She is able to enter her kennel with no issues. 4/22/26: Mama is seen wailing on walks when seeing other dogs until they are out of view 4/21/26 (assessment): Mama is at the front of her kennel as the handler approaches and is leashed as she eats treats off the bottom of the kennel. She will come out of the kennel quickly and will pull mildly through the Care Center to the behavior office where she is fitted with a collar and drag leash. (see assessment for more information) Throughout the session, Mama will approach handlers for treats and will tolerate contact. She is returned to kennel with no issue and secured safely. 4/20/26: Mama was laying in kennel and got up with wagging tail when she spotted handler. She was leashed easily and was pulling to walk outside. She explored her surroundings but when she saw other dogs she started hard barking and lunging at them. She did the same thing with pigeons. She returned to kennel easily and allowed handler to clean her e collar while leaning in for head pats.

Date of intake:: 4/11/2026

Date of initial:: 4/13/2026

Summary:: Friendly, soliciting attention, flails for medical restraint but no signs of aggression

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),No cats,Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): We reccomend Mamas be placed in a home with no children (under 13). No cats: Mama is noted to chase after pigeons. Due to this, we recommend she be placed in a home with no small animals. Recommend No Dog Parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Mama has shown during playgroup (see DOG-DOG SUMMARY), we feel that Mama should not visit dog parks. The Behavior Department recommends that she be socialized in a more controlled setting until her behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Mama associate dogs with things she enjoys like toys or treats.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Mamas is noted to body block over the dummy toy during her behavioral assessment. Training should focus on trade-up exercises, reinforcing voluntary disengagement, and building positive associations with people near her resources. Please see the handout on Resource guarding. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Mamas is noted to chase after pigeons and lunge and vocalize at other dogs during walks.Training should prioritize increasing distance from triggers, reinforcing handler engagement, and practicing structured, low-arousal walk routines to reduce escalation. Please see the handout On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.