Animal Profile


Pistachio

Hello, my name is Pistachio. My animal id is #77069. I am a male tan dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 8 years 1 months 4 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a stray on 9/27/2019.

Reserved

Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.

Pistachio was placed at risk due to his medical condition. he was diagnosed with Kidney disease, is deaf, Dental disease is geriatric and has a mass. There are no behavioral concerns; for Pistachio at this point.

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A volunteer writes: Pistachio! Oh, am I nuts over this sweet, cinnamon boy. The first thing you should know about this angelic gentleman is that while he may be a distinguished 9 years young, he is absolutely young at heart. And speaking of - the key to sweet P's heart is yellow, round and fuzzy. That's right! For this boy, ball is life. He runs, he hops, he dives, he dips! And funniest of all, carries one ball gently across the yard in his mouth while trying to scoop another in. And I dare you to not feel like a kid again yourself watching this joyful soul lose himself in play, his crinkled eyes smiling into the sun. Despite his love of playtime, Pistachio does need a little lift back into his kennel when it's time for a nap and has a few wobbles here and there as he walks. Seniors are our favorites, and this sugar-faced sweetheart is one of the best of the best, happy to sit at your feet and let your rub his velvet ears. There's no better combo than playful and mellow, silly and sweet, and no better gift than a senior's love. Oh, am I nuts over this sweet, cinnamon boy! And trust me - you will be too. Pistachio is waiting in adoptions at Brooklyn ACC.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 57.2 lbs

9/27/2019

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~10-11 yr Microchip noted on Intake? None History : Found tied outside Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Nervous with medical handling, required muzzle Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen - No Objective T = NT P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: LS OU, menace present OU, significant debris and erythema AS, moderate debris with no erythema AD, no nasal or ocular discharge noted, possibly deaf Oral Exam: patient muzzled so limited oral exam, able to assess incisors and left maxillary canine with muzzle on-severe dental disease PLN: No enlargements noted though unable palpate submandibular and prescapular lymph nodes due to patient compliance H/L: NSR, difficult to auscult due to panting, but no obvious HM, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, panting ABD: Tense, non painful, unable to deeply palpate U/G: MI-2 testicles descended, smooth/symmetrical MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, ulcerated dermal mass on left side of dorsum, slightly unkempt hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment: ~10-11 yr MI Pitbull Mix Geriatric LS OU Dental disease Otitis AU Mass-r/o benign vs malignant +/- deaf Prognosis: Fair Plan: Ear cleaning AU Applied oti-pack (enrofloxacin, ketoconazole, triamcinolone) 3 ml applied AU Will need follow up in 1 week to recheck ears. Will need neuter, dental, mass removal with biopsy with preop CXR and full blood work SURGERY: Waiver for surgery due to age

10/8/2019

Progress exam History : Intake 9/27/19-geriatric, dental disease, otitis, mass, possibly deaf. Cleaned ears and applied otipak. Subjective: BARH. Some head whipping and whale eyes but low tail wag. Sneezing/coughing. Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 4/9 EENT: Eyes have nuclear sclerosis ou, ears hae thick ointment AU, moderate serous nasal d/c Oral Exam: adult dentition with grade 2 dental disease, no oral lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testicles descended MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, dry hair coat, ~0.5cm dermal mass on dorsum between shoulder blades CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric Dorsal mass between shoulder blades CIRDC Dental disease Otitis externa +/- Deaf-did not assess today Prognosis: Fair Plan: CTM while at BACC Move to iso Start baytril 10mg/kg PO SID x14d until 10/22 Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x14d until 10/22 Rec neuter, dental, BW, histopath of mass, CXR with placement

10/15/2019

Progress exam History : Intake 9/27/19-geriatric, dental disease, otitis, mass, possibly deaf. Cleaned ears and applied otipak. 10/8-started on doxycycline and baytril for CIRDC Subjective: BAR. No csvd. Great appetite. Objective EENT: Eyes have nuclear sclerosis ou, no nasal or ocular d/c H/L: Normal RR/RE, eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric Dorsal mass between shoulder blades Dental disease Otitis externa +/- Deaf-did not assess today Prognosis: Fair Plan: CTM while at BACC Continue baytril 10mg/kg PO SID until 10/22 Continue doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID until 10/22 Rec neuter, dental, BW, histopath of mass, CXR with placement Ok to move out of iso

10/22/2019

History 9/27/19 stray intake: geriatric, dental disease, otitis, mass, possibly deaf. Cleaned ears and applied otipak. 10/8: started baytril and doxycycline for CIRDC Today 10/22: bleeding mass noted at back S/O: BAR, active at front of kennel, no c/s/v/d noted. EENT: Eyes nuclear sclerosis OU, no nasal discharge noted Lungs: Eupneic, normal rate and effort MSI: Ambulatory x 4, dermal nodule ~1.5cm at dorsum at level of shoulders: ulcerating with mild hemorrhage. Harness sitting directly adjacent to mass. CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Dorsal mass between shoulder blades - ulcerated (likely from harness) Dental disease Geriatric Nuclear sclerosis Otitis externa - treated 9/27 +/- Deaf - did not assess today P: Recommend removing harness while in kennel so inflamed/ulcerated mass can heal CTM while at BACC Recommend bloodwork, CXR, neuter, histopath of mass with placement SURGERY: Okay for surgery Temporary waiver due to Permanent waiver due to

10/27/2019

Progress exam History 9/27/19 stray intake: geriatric, dental disease, otitis, mass, possibly deaf. Cleaned ears and applied otipak. 10/8: Started baytril and doxycycline for CIRDC 10/22: bleeding mass noted on back, recommended removing harness. Today, 10/27: Recheck mass Subjective: BAR, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Objective: Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Integument: Ulceration appears to be healing normally with bed of granulation tissue present. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: -Dorsal mass between shoulder blades - ulcerated (likely from harness) -Dental disease -Geriatric -Nuclear sclerosis -Otitis externa - treated 9/27 +/- Deaf - did not assess today Plan -Leave harness while in kennel so inflamed/ulcerated mass can heal -CTM while at BACC -Recommend bloodwork, CXR, neuter, histopath of mass with placement

10/30/2019

Patient did not respond to multiple auditory stimuli on examination. Suspected to be deaf.

11/10/2019

Progress exam History : Intake 9/27/19-geriatric, dental disease, otitis, mass, possibly deaf. Cleaned ears and applied otipak. 10/8-started on doxycycline and baytril for CIRDC (resolved 10/15) 10/30-suspected to be deaf, did not reply to auditory stimuli Subjective: BARH. No csvd. Very friendly. Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 4/9 EENT: Eyes have nuclear sclerosis ou, ears clean but mildly pruritic, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild dental disease, no oral lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testicles descended MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, small dermal mass between shoulder blades, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric Dorsal mass between shoulder blades Dental disease Deaf Prognosis: Fair Plan: CTM while at BACC Rec neuter, dental, BW, histopath of mass, CXR with placement

11/18/2019

Progress exam History : Intake 9/27/19-geriatric, dental disease, otitis, mass, possibly deaf. Cleaned ears and applied otipak. 10/8-started on doxycycline and baytril for CIRDC (resolved 10/15) 10/30-suspected to be deaf, did not reply to auditory stimuli Subjective: Foster reports inability to walk up stairs, must be carried. BARH. No csvd. Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 4/9 EENT: Eyes have nuclear sclerosis ou, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild dental disease, no oral lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testicles descended MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with no lameness noted, creptius in the left stifle and limited extension in both hips and stifles, limited flexion in both shoulders, decreased muscle mass in HLs, skin free of parasites, small dermal mass between shoulder blades, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric Suspect OA Dorsal mass between shoulder blades Dental disease Deaf Prognosis: Fair Plan: CTM while at BACC Rec neuter, dental, BW, histopath of mass, CXR with placement Rec joint supplements, +/- NSAIDs with placement. Difficult for him to go up stairs so recommend home without stairs. Will need regular exercise Start rimadyl 4.4mg/kg PO SID until placement as long as BW looks ok, scheduled for tomorrow

11/19/2019

Bloodwork interpretation CBC: mild non-regenerative anemia (Hct 36.8) Chem: mild to moderate azotemia (Creatinine 2.5, BUN 51) Assessment: Azotemia, mild to moderate- r/o pre-renal v renal (CKD, acute on chronic renal disease, toxin, neoplasia Suspect OA Dorsal mass between shoulder blades Dental disease Deaf Prognosis: Guarded Plan: Scheduled for UA tomorrow Rec neuter, dental, AUS, histopath of mass, CXR with placement Rec joint supplements, physical therapy with placement. Difficult for him to go up stairs so recommend home without stairs. Will need regular exercise Due to elevated renal values, had to d/c carprofen and switch to gabapentin. Recheck chemistry in 2 weeks

11/20/2019

UA interpretation: Given that USG was 1.018 (low-normal), renal disease (specifically CKD) is suspected. Recommend AUS, urine culture with placement

10/10/2019

Dispensed Enrofloxacin 204 mg 1.25 tablets PO SID x 12 days to Foster on 10/10/19. [15 tabs] Dispensed Doxycycline Tabs 300 mg 1 tablets PO SID x 12 days to Foster on 10/10/19. [12 tabs]

11/19/2019

CBC/Chem/T4 complete and uploaded PCV = 39 TS = 8.0

11/20/2019

Urinalysis performed. Urine is pale yellow, odorless, no visible sedimentation. Appears to have no difficulty or pain in urinating, dribbling slightly when first released from cage. All values on stick normal/negative with the following exceptions: Protein - +30 Leukocytes - 25 Ascorbic Acid = 20 Ph = 6 Specific gravity = 1.03. On refractometer 1.018.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Upon intake, Pistachio was curious. He pulled hard on the leash. When the microchip scanner was presented to him, he moved toward it very quickly but did not growl. He was not nervous about the scanner being passed around his body, and took treats from client care.

Basic Information:: Pistacho was brought in as a stray with one other dog. They were tied up to a fence.

How is this dog around strangers?: The finder stated the dogs were fairly comfortable with him. He put them loose in his car together with no issues.

How is this dog around other dogs?: This dog came in with one other dog. They were loose in the backseat together but we don't know anymore about their behavior together.

Housetrained:: Unknown

Date of intake:: 9/27/2019

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

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, tail low, readily accepts treats softly, vocalizes, stays near handlers, accepts contact, panting, somewhat head shy Call over: Approaches readily, soft Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Soft and loose, tail low and neutral, panting, ears back, leans into and accepts all contact, some lip licking Exuberant handling: Soft and loose, tail low and neutral, panting, ears back, leans into and accepts all contact Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Did not conduct due to limping Arousal comments: Knock Knock Comments: Explores room when assistant exits, panting, approaches handler; No response to knock; Approaches assistant readily when enters, neutral and loose Toy Toy comments: Grips firmly; Grips and moves away

Summary:: Pistachio was surrendered as a stray along with a medium-sized mixed breed dog. Limited information was provided so his past behavior around other dogs is unknown. 9/28: When off leash at the Care Center, Pistachio is introduced to a novel female dog. He is sexually motivated as he greets her and persistently licks her genitals, and difficult to re-direct his attention. 10/1: Pistachio continues to be sexually motivated but is much more receptive to being redirected. 10/29: Pistachio returned to playgroup today after recovering from CIRDC. He remains highly sexually motivated.

Date of intake:: 9/27/2019

Summary:: Curious, fearful w/novel object, readily accepted treats, pulled hard on leash; Allowed all handling

Date of initial:: 9/27/2019

Summary:: Nervous; Muzzled as a precaution, allowed all handling

ENERGY LEVEL:: Pistachio 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.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 1

Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable

Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)

Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 5): Due to Pistachio's observed fearful behavior and leash-pulling, we feel it would be best for him to be placed in a stable home environment with no young children to ensure his success. It is advised that the new adopters should be able to exercise safe and appropriate management when handling Pistachio, allowing him to acclimate and decompress at his own pace. Force-free, reward-based training only is advised when introducing or exposing Pistachio to new and unfamiliar situations, as well as utilizing guidance from a qualified, professional trainer/behaviorist.

Potential challenges: : Fearful,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Although Pistachio displays social behavior, he appears fearful of novel objects and has been observed to be head shy at times when interaction. Pistachio has not been observed to escalate, but should never be forced to interact or approach if he is not comfortable. Positive association should be paired with anything Pistachio displays fear toward. Please refer to the handout for Decompression period, as well as the handout on Fear. Strength/leash pulling: Pistachio was observed to display leash-pulling behavior when being walked on-leash. Please refer to the handout on Strength/leash pulling.