Animal Profile
Spinach
Hello, my name is Spinach. My animal id is #72347. I am a desexed male white dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 8/11/2019.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Spinach is at risk for behavior concerns. Although he has shown some improvement and solicits attention from staff, Spinach remains highly fearful in the care center and is hesitant to interact at times. He has also exhibited resource guarding behavior over his food. Due to these observed behaviors, we feel he would be best set up to succeed if placed with an experienced rescue partner who can help manage these behaviors and allow him to acclimate and decompress at his own pace in a stable environment prior to seeking permanent placement. He has been diagnosed with dental disease and a cherry eye that may need follow up care.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 16 lbs
8/13/2019
DVM Intake Estimated age: 4 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Stray Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Observed behavior: Whale eye, snarling, tucked tail Evidence of cruelty seen: No Evidence of trauma seen: No Objective: P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 5/9 OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. CRT <2. Stage II dental disease. EENT: Cherry eye OD, no discharge OU. Ears and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous. RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses. UG: male intact, two descended testicles, no discharge INT: Good hair coat, no areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted. MS: Ambulatory x4, no pain on palpation of epaxials NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. Assessment: -Cherry eye -Stage II dental disease Prognosis: good Plan: -Recommend cherry eye correction, dental cleaning with placement Surgery: Okay for surgery
8/19/2019
Progress exam History : Intake 8/13/19-cherry eye OD, dental disease Subjective: BAR. Cage exam. No csvd. Objective EENT: Eyes clear with cherry eye OD, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Normal RR/RE, eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Cherry eye OD Dental disease Prognosis: Good Plan: CTM while at BACC HC signed, ok to travel Scheduled for surgery tomorrow Rec cherry eye repair and dental with surgery
8/20/2019
PreOp Exam Hx: 8/13 intake dental disease and cherry eye SO: BARH, NPO for surgery, unremarkable eliminations EENT: eyes clear cherry eye OD, ears clean, no cough, sneeze or discharge noted on exam Oral: stage 2 dental disease H/L: Eupneic, no irregular beats, normal heart and lung sounds MSI and Abd palp unremarkable Male intact 2 testicles soft and symmetric A: cherry eye dental disease P: Ok to elective surgery rec dental with placement Rec cherry eye redction surgery with placement artificial tears OU BID until resolution of cherry eye
8/20/2019
[Pre Medication] Dexdomitor: 0.15 CC IM Ketamine: 0.15 CC IM Hydromorphone: 0.07 cc IM [Local Anesthetic Blocks] Lidocaine: 0.36 CC [Anesthetic Induction] Ketamine: 0.15 CC IM [Gas Maintenance] Isoflorane %: 2% [NSAID] Carprofen: 0.64 CC SQ [Reversal Agent] Antisedan: 0.07 CC IM [Other Meds] Cerenia: 0.73 CC SQ [Fluids] Rate: 72 CC/HR Total: 37 CC Surgeon: 1619
8/20/2019
[Dog Neuter] Was this dog a cryptorchid? No, 2 testicles palpated Pre scrotal Incision Spermatic Cord Ligation with: 3-0PDS with 2 millers knot ligatures Sub Q closure: 3-0PDS in a subcutaneous to intradermal skin closure patter Skin closure? Yes, intradermal closure with 3-0 PDS
8/21/2019
DISPENSED CARPROFEN 75MG 0.5 TAB sid X 2 DAYS TO NH 8/21/19 1649
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Spinach was very tense, side eyeing, avoided contact from counselor but allowed a leash to be placed on him with no problems. Limited handling was done. Spinach walked well with counselor.
Basic Information:: Spinach is an approx 5 year old grey and white male dog that was brought into BACC as a stray.
Date of intake:: 8/11/2019
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: When removing from kennel, grumbled and head whipped when approached Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Neutral body, tail low, explores readily, ears neutral, approaches after warming up, tail wagging, lip licking, soliciting attention, conflicted behavior, jumps up onto handler, licks handler's hand, Call over: Approaches with some coaxing; Timid/wary Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Tense, ears neutral, mouth closed, flinches with contact, lip licking, tail low, accepts all contact Exuberant handling: Tense, ears neutral, mouth closed, flinches with contact, lip licking, tail low, accepts all contact, licks handler's hand Handling comments: Conflicted, continued to approach handler and solicit attention after handling was completed, leaned into handler Arousal Jog: Follows handler, soft and loose, tail high and wagging Arousal comments: Knock Knock Comments: Follows assistant to door when exits, turns and approaches handler, tail wagging, soft; No response to knock; Approaches assistant readily, neutral body, tail high and wagging, does not solicit attention Toy Toy comments: Grips and relinquishes; Easily startled by loud noises
Summary:: Spinach was brought in as a stray so his behavior around other dogs is unknown. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Spinach keeps to himself as he wanders in a group of small male and female dogs. He is tolerant of their face to face greetings.
Date of intake:: 8/11/2019
Summary:: Tense, whale eyed, bared teeth, avoided contact; Limited handling performed
Date of initial:: 8/13/2019
Summary:: Whale eyed, tucked tail, snarled
ENERGY LEVEL:: Spinach 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.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: (08/17/2019): Spinach was observed to be resource guarding his kong, he was observed low growling and hovering over it. Additional Behavior Upon Intake (8/11/19): When the finder initially approached Spinach, he was observed to be tense and turning his head away. Spinach growled and snapped toward the finder when she attempted to handle him and when she placed a blanket over him to safely handle him, Spinach was observed to attempt to flee. During his intake exam, Spinach was observed to display some conflicted behavior, where he would bare his teeth and avoid the counselors. However, he would also approach them sporadically with a wagging tail before moving away once more. No direct handling was performed. 8/14: When giving Spinach a high value treat a staff member went to move the tray closer to Spinach. Spinach snapped towards the staff member hand.
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 (under 13): Due to Spinach’s overall level of fear, potential for defensive aggression, handling sensitivity and resource guarding, we feel he would be best set up to succeed in an adult-only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Although he has shown some improvement and solicits attention from staff, Spinach remains highly fearful in the care center and is hesitant to interact at times. He has also exhibited resource guarding behavior over his food. Due to these observed behaviors, we feel he would be best set up to succeed if placed with an experienced rescue partner who can help manage these behaviors and allow him to acclimate and decompress at his own pace in a stable environment prior to seeking permanent placement. Force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing or exposing Spinach to new and unfamiliar situations, as well as utilizing guidance from a qualified, professional trainer/behaviorist.
Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Spinach exhibits resource guarding behavior over his food and treats, where he has been observed to snap toward staff members when they are moved (SEE IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS). Please refer to the handout for Resource guarding. Handling/touch sensitivity | Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Although Spinach has shown significant improvement during his interactions in the care center, he remains highly fearful and hesitant to interact with staff. When soliciting attention, Spinach rapidly escalates to baring teeth, snarling, head whipping and snapping toward handlers with contact or when uncomfortable. It is advised to use a slow approach when interacting or handling Spinach. Spinach should never be forced to interact or approach if he is not comfortable and positive association should be paired with anything he displays fear toward. Please refer to the handouts for Handling/touch sensitivity and Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.