Animal Profile
Spotty
Hello, my name is Spotty . My animal id is #83388. I am a desexed male bronze dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 12/7/2019.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Spotty is at risk for behavioral reasons. Spotty has displayed fearful behavior while at the care center and has allowed for minimal handling. Spotty would be best suited for placement with a new hope partner that can provide the necessary behavior modification. Medically, Spotty had a condition of the ear which may need further care.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
A staff member writes: It's a big scary world out there! Or at least, that's what Spotty tells us at this time. Every now and then we see a curious side to him, especially outdoors where he seems more curious and in tune with his environment. Each day, we take the time to try and figure out a way to get through to our friend Spotty, but at this point, he tells us that he would prefer to leave the shelter environment, into a patient home that can give him the time and space he needs.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 65 lbs
12/10/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Estimated 2-5 years based on dentition and overall appearance Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray, found outside with 1 other dog Subjective: Alert, walks well on leash Observed Behavior - VERY tense body - tail tucked, hind legs quivering, crouched to the ground, frozen in place. Doesn't take treats (Vienna, peanut butter, spray cheese, freeze-dried meat patties). Muzzled easily. Entirely frozen during exam, vaccines and ear cleaning. Evidence of Cruelty seen - None Evidence of Trauma seen - Missing some of the left ear distal pinna - bloody and slightly swollen Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 5/9 EENT: AS missing a small amount of tissue from the medial aspect of the distal pinna - free margin is slightly swollen and crusted over with dried blood. There are multiple linear scratches caudal to the ear and some erythema in this area. AS canal is slightly stenotic, moderately erythematous and filled with dark discharge. AD canal is mildly erythematous and has some dark discharge. Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. Oral Exam: Muzzled. Incisors are very clean. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic, no coughing or sneezing ABD: Tense, no masses palpated, not distended U/G: Male intact MSI: Small abrasion and area of bruising in left inguinal region, to the left of the prepuce. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: N/A Assessment: 1. Otitis externa AU - worse AS than AD. Scratches caudal to AS due to self-trauma. 2. Trauma to distal pinna AS 3. Mild soft tissue trauma to inguinal region 4. Terrified Prognosis: Good Plan: 1. Clean ears and wound AS, treat with Oti-Pack AU - recheck in 2 weeks 2. E-collar - we cut it short so it wouldn't interfere too much with his activity, but it would prevent him from scratching further at his left ear 3. Carprofen 125 mg PO SID x3 days 4. Clavamox 375 mg PO BID x7 days 5. Trazodone 150 mg PO BID indefinitely while in the shelter for stress SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088
12/12/2019
Pt still very tense and shut down. Okay to increase trazodone to 200 mg PO BID. 1088
12/14/2019
Hx: has had ear issues and left ear has a laceration that is healing left ear- dry scab; no active hemorrhaging E collar to stay on for 3 more days
12/15/2019
Hx: laceration on ear, examined yesterday, scheduled for neuter on 12/17 SO: laceration L ear pinna scant dried blood on inner surface of e-collar A: laceration P: consider repair on day of neuter if continues to bleed.
12/17/2019
Hx: presents for neutering and check abrasion on left pinna BAR H pink hl- 120hr reg nm eent- left pinna has an abrasion on the margin of pinna with hemorrhagic crust A) pinna wound is healing via secondary intention- will take awhile as repeated self trauma is common P) keep e collar on till scab drops off Dog Neuter Was this dog a cryptorchid? NO If so describe - Pre scrotal Incision Spermatic Cord Ligation with: 2-0 pds millers knot double ligated Sub Q closure: 2-0 pds sc and modif. mattress Green Linear Tattoo Placed inguinally
12/18/2019
Hx: neutered yesterday and checked wound on pinna S: BAR in kennel, laying on kurunda bed, but gets up when spoken to O: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal d/c no coughing, sneezing or nasal congestion seen during rounds observation period sx incision appears CDI-no sign of d/c from site in kennel A: healing neuter P: monitor while in shelter
12/17/2019
Anesthesia Summary – Canine Neuter/Wound Check: Pre-Medication: Hydromorphone 10 mg/ml injectable, 1.1 mL IM Dexmedetomidine 0.5 mg/ml injectable, 0.3 mL IM Ketamine 100mg/mL injectable, 0.89 mL IV Induction: Propofol 10 mg/ml injectable, 2 mL IV 20 g IVC placed in right cephalic vessel. Size 9.5 fr. ET tube placed, maintained general anesthesia throughout procedure on isoflurane and O2. Used rebreathing/system with 3 L bag. Intraoperative IV LRS at 295 mL/hr Other medications: Perioperative pain medication: Rimadyl 50mg/mL injectable, 2.4 mL, SQ, post-operatively. Recovery: Uneventful Post-operative Medications Prescribed: Rimadyl 100 mg Tablets, Give 100 mg (1.5 tablet), orally, once a day for 2 days beginning the day after surgery. Anesthetist: 0811 Surgical Monitor: 1489
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 12/7/2019
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/10/2019
Summary:: Spotty has been very fearful at the care center, reluctant to leave the kennel and avoiding handlers. When a handling assessment is attempted, Spotty freezes, is tense with his tail tucked, lip licks and is whale eyed. Out of concern for the safety of the handlers as well as Spotty's stress level, an assessment is not completed.
Summary:: Follow up on Spotty's behavior dogs should be conducted at a slow pace. He has appeared extremely fearful of other dogs in the care center at this time. 12/8: Attempt was made to remove Spotty from kennel for dog-dog assessment. He was fearful and reluctant to leave the kennel at this time. Further attempt will be made when Spotty has had time to decompress. 12/10: Spotty is introduced to the helper dog off leash. He is fearful and keeps only to himself.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Spotty so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. At the care center, he displays a medium-high level of activity.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 12/12/19: Spotty is easily leashed and leaves the kennel. He is fearful for most of the interaction, trembling with his tail tucked and panting, avoiding handlers and uncomfortable with touch. After several minutes, Spotty approaches and sits next to the handler, sniffing the handler and allowing for gentle touch. He returns to his kennel with no issue.
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: Spotty has been very fearful at the care center, allowing for minimal handling since intake. We recommend an adult-only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Spotty has been very fearful at the care center, reluctant to leave the kennel and avoiding handlers. When a handling assessment is attempted, Spotty freezes, is tense with his tail tucked, lip licks and is whale eyed. Due to this behavior, we recommend Spotty be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow him to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Spotty to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior he presents with outside of the care centers.
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Spotty has been very fearful at the care center, reluctant to leave the kennel and avoiding handlers. When a handling assessment is attempted, Spotty freezes, is tense with his tail tucked, lip licks and is whale eyed. He will need a slow approach and time to adjust in a new home. See handout on Decompression Period.