Animal Profile
Lucky
Hello, my name is Lucky. My animal id is #213983. I am a desexed male black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 9 years 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 11/27/2024, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- owner elderly.
Lucky is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. He is a senior dog with unregulated diabetes mellitus. He needs a quiet home with out-patient management of his condition by a local veterinarian.
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. Lucky is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. He is a senior dog with unregulated diabetes mellitus. He needs a quiet home with out-patient management of his condition by a local veterinarian. Lucky was surrendered to ACC due to his owner being unable to afford his on-going medical needs. His previous owner describes him as an independent couch potato - who loves spending time cuddling up and being near his people. He reportedly walks well on leash - and absolutely loves chicken flavored treats. Lucky is looking for a quiet home where he can get the medical attention he needs for his diabetes, and all the cuddles his heart desires.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 14 lbs
11/27/2024
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 9-10y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Owner surrender. O unable to manage diabetes at home. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Allows all handling with soft body, but does not seek attention. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Neglect seen-no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes OU mature cataract, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited oral exam, but appears to have PDDZ stage 3/4 PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, but has pot bellied appearance U/G: male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, thinning hair coat, skin on abdomen appears thin and dry CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment diabetes mellitus possible Cushing's Prognosis: fair Plan: intake tasks BG on intake 443mg/dL O reported gave insulin (vetsulin) in AM, Records and insulin label indicate they were giving 3 units once daily Collected free catch urine sample: dipstick positive for glucose and negative for ketones Blood to lab for adult profile with t4 and add-on cortisol consider LDDST if blood work indicative of HAC placing freestyle libre monitor check BG in PM consider transition to BID dosing of insulin SURGERY: already neutered
11/27/2024
Owner reported gave 4 units vetsulin sc at 8am.
11/27/2024
PM BG- too high to read A: Unregulated diabetic P: Vetsulin 3 units SQ BID indefinitely
11/28/2024
BG read HI all day (AM, Midday, PM) Gave 3 units BID
11/29/2024
Morning BG- 593 mg/dL Evening BG- too high to read P: Increasing insulin dose to 3.5 units
11/30/2024
Insulin too high to read on both CGM and spot BG. P: Increase to Vetsulin 4 units SQ BID indefinitely
11/30/2024
Ketone urinalysis stripe positive for small amount 15mg/dl
11/30/2024
PM BG high, administered 4 units Vetsulin SQ as per 2172
12/1/2024
07:05 bg 315 gave 4 units at 07:40 am per dvm
12/1/2024
bg HIGH at 6pm gave 4 units vetsulin
12/2/2024
07:45 bg too high to read gave 4 units vetsulin
12/2/2024
Pet eating well. 11/28 bloods: HCT 53.9% WNL CBC not remarkable Glucose 684 BUN 16 Creat 0.5 NA 138 low Cl 101 low ALT 60 wnl ALP 699 high Cholesterol 421 high UA free catch s.g. 1.042 ph 6 urine protein 1_ glucose 3+ Ketones negative No bacteruria T4 2.5 ug/dl WNL Cortisol 5 ug/dl WNL BG graph today: 8 am high 12pm 310 2pm 350 5pm high Vetsulin 4 units given this am. Verified vial is shaken before drawing drug. A: Unregulated DM with vetsulin at 0.6 u/kg bid Baseline cortisol wnl Good urine concentration Prognosis: Poor Plan Advise at risk placement for management of insulin dose and abdominal ultrasound +/- low dose dexamethasone test
12/3/2024
Weight = 14 lbs BG = 499 (alpha trak) // High (freestyle libre) 4 units of vetsulin given using u-40 syringe
12/3/2024
BG = 367 (freestyle libre) LVT leaving at 5pm and no other staff available to provide insulin. As per DVM 1657, ok to give 3units at 5pm since BG still high. Offered diabetic diet per DVM 1657.
12/3/2024
Hx: DM that has been challenging to regulate; possible comorbidities; elevated liver values; cataracts; dental disease QAR eating EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted; dental disease 3-4/4; cataract; decrease vision H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: MC MSI: Ambulatory x 4, dull/dry hair coat CNS: Mentation quiet; decrease menace r/o cataract A) DM with difficulty regulating guarded prognosis P) CWSC
12/4/2024
BAR, reported eating with good appetite Currently on 4 units vetsulin BID Recently started glycobalance A: diabetes mellitus P: BG HI on CGM continue 4 units sc BID
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered
Basic Information:: Name: Lucky aka Lucky charm Age: 6-10 years old Color: Black Sex: Male Altered: Yes Size: Small Surrender Reason: The owner is surrendering due to the dog being diagnosed with diabetes and needs continued care. Length of time owned: 7 years Where the previous owner got this dog: Friend
Previously lived with:: 3 Adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Tolerant, Alert barks. Lucky will alert bark when someone knocks on the door. Lucky will need space and time to warm up to strangers.
How is this dog around children?: Lucky was in a home where children would visit. Lucky was tolerant, and Shy/Contact on their terms.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Familiar dogs: Hard barks and growls Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: Hard barks and growls Unfamiliar dogs - off leash: Hard barks and growls
How is this dog around cats?: Lucky was not in a home with cats but during walks, Lucky would bark hard barks and growls.
Resource guarding:: No resource guarding
Bite history:: No bite history
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Low (mostly lays around)
Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Wee-wee pads, "Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.)" Accident frequency: Daily Additional info: Lucky has about 3-4 pee accidents a day. Due to constant water intake for his diabetes. he gets really thirsty and constantly have to fill up his bowl. He only has accidents when he cant hold it any longer or right after he drinks A LOT of water. Behavior concerns: "None, my dog is the best!", "General anxiety (paces, whines, unable to settle)" Reacts to on walks: "Small animals (squirrels, birds, rats, etc.)", Large dogs, Small dogs Reaction type: Other Additional info: Just growls at other dogs. Male dogs majority of the time. How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Unknown/Have not attempted - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Isn't bothered - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Medical info: Diabetes, slight arthritis according to vet nothing serious. Allergies: Yes Allergy info: Unsure what kind of allergies but he does eat hypo allergic dry food. Last vet check: 8/4/2024
For a New Family to Know: Description of this dog most of the time: Quiet, Independent, Lazy/Couch potato, Aloof/Mellow, Social/Affectionate Where the dog spent most time: Where people are For grooming, this dog: Allows owner/family to bathe and brush Walks on leash rating: 1 - No pulling (loose-leash during the entire walk) Walk Frequency: 3-4 times per day Walk length of time: About 5-10mins. He likes to do what he needs to do then go right back in the house. Crate trained: Has never been crated Hours in crate: 0 Type of crate: n/a During car rides, this dog: Struggles when attempting to put in the car, Does not enjoy getting in or being in the car, Vomits in the car Additional info: N/A This dog knows the following cues: Sit, stay, out , outside, walk Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: He loves to cuddle and lovessss affection. he’s literally the best boy. soooo smart as well. This dog's favorite activities/toys/food/snacks: chicken flavored treats. Although, he does have a sensitive stomach so he can only have 2 treats max. Type of food the dog eats: Dry Food Brand of food:
Date of intake:: 11/27/2024
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (7 years)
Previously lived with:: 3 Adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Lucky will alert bark and is tolerant, needs time to warm up
Behavior toward children:: Lucky is tolerant and shy
Behavior toward dogs:: Lucky will hard bark and growl towards familiar and unfamiliar dogs on and off leash
Behavior toward cats:: Lucky will hard bark and growl towards cats while on walks
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Low
Other Notes:: Lucky's previous owner describes him as a quiet couch potato that spends most of his time where the people are. He may know the cues sit and stay.
Date of assessment:: 12/3/2024
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Baulks towards the end of the walk, required coaxing, Allowed all handling Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Sniffing around the room, reacts quickly to squeaky sounds Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral body Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily Knock Knock comments: No approach, distracted Toy Toy comments: Grips firmly while interacting with the toy, neutral body
Summary:: 12/3/24: Lucky is at the gate when helper dog approached. Lucky is neutral and lightly sniffs the helper dogs face.
Date of intake:: 11/27/2024
Summary:: Fearful and timid
Date of initial:: 11/27/2024
Summary:: Allows all handling with soft body, but does not seek attention
ENERGY LEVEL:: Lucky is described as low energy. We recommend long-lasting chews in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 2
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5),No cats,Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 5): Due to fearful behavior we recommend a home with no young children. No Cats: Due to hard barking and growling towards cats we recommend a home with no cats. Single pet home/ No Dog Parks: Due to hard barking and growling towards dogs we recommend a single pet home with no trips to the dog park.
Potential challenges: : House soiling,Fearful,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: House Soiling: Lucky's previous owner states that he will have about three to four accidents a day. This may be due to his medical condition. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Accidents should never be punished as this will likely make the problem worse. Please see handout on House Soiling. Fearful: During intake Lucky was observed to be fearful and would baulk while on leash. During his stay on shelter Lucky has been observed to occasionally baulk while on leash. It is important to always go slow and give Lucky the option to walk away from any social interaction. They should never be forced to approach anything that they are uncomfortable with or submit to petting or handling. It should always be their choice to approach a new person or thing. Lucky would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to their new surroundings. Please see handout on Decompression Period. On Leash Reactivity: Lucky's previous owner states that he will hard and growl towards cats, dogs, and small animals while on leash. Lucky will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than dogs and other stimuli. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.