Animal Profile
Dasher
Hello, my name is Dasher. My animal id is #84700. I am a desexed male brown dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 6 years 1 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 12/26/2019.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Dasher is at risk for behavioral reasons. Dasher has deteriorated during his stay in the care center and has exhibited a high stress response as well as increasing reactivity towards other dogs. Dasher would be best suited for an experienced dog owner. Medically, Dasher seems healthy.
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A staff member writes: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen... Wait! Let's go back to Dasher. Dasher is a gentle giant weighing at 121 lbs, but don't let that fool you! He does not pull, is a great walker, and politely greets both people and other dogs. My story: I was found with a homeless man who said I was a stray. He came in the day after Christmas - and is still here. A lad like him shouldn't be here that long, not only because of his gorgeous looks, but also because of his gentle personality. If you have a house with a backyard, or even a smaller place, but you are willing to take me on long walks regularly, then please adopt me!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 121 lbs
12/26/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: About 5 to 7 years old Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - Likes wet food but not cheese. Allowed muzzling. Growled for brodatella. Tense body for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen - No Objective P = 120 R = 30 BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Muzzled PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact MSI: Calluses on elboes, ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL Assessment Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks SURGERY: Okay for surgery
1/9/2020
Pre-op exam S: Alert, walks slowly into the room. Slightly tense. Muzzled for safety. O: BAR-H, BCS 7/9, MMs pink and moist EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. PLNs: Not significantly enlarged. H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. No coughing or sneezing. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. No skin lesions noted. UG: Male intact, testicles small, soft and symmetrical Neuro: Alert and appropriate, no sign neurological deficiencies A: Overweight P: Neuter today. Rec weight loss of 15-25 lbs. 1088
1/9/2020
Surgery report - canine neuter Was this dog a cryptorchid? No. However, the RIGHT testicle was much smaller than the left. Scrotal incision along median raphe Spermatic Cord Ligation with: 0 Monocryl in modified Miller's knots Sub Q closure: 0 Monocryl in single stitch Skin closure? Left open to drain Green linear tattoo near incision site to denote neuter status. 1088
1/10/2020
BAR. Trots to cage door wagging tail. No discharge from neuter incision. A: Healthy post op Plan Awaiting new home.
1/16/2020
Hx: reproted coughing and sneezing on symptoms board S: BAR in kennel, sitting at front near door, taking treats. Appears lethargic O: eyes clear, no ocular dc apparent. Mild mucoid nasal dc no coughing or sneezing during observation period A: CIRDC P: move to iso doxycycline 300mg 2 tablets PO SID x10d Enrofloxacin 204mg 2 and 3/4 tablets PO SID x10d cerenia 60mg tablet 1 tablet PO SID x4d recheck in 7d
1/22/2020
Hx: has CIRDC; had episode of V and partial anorexia eating well this AM resting comfortably BAR when approached abd- no abd distension A) V and decrease appetite r/o secondary to AB's vs other CIRDC signs abating P) monitor closely
1/23/2020
Vomiting. Clear nasal discharge, sniffling. BAR and jumping around cage. A: CIRDC improving. Vomiting r/o gastritis secondary to meds Enro/doxy from 1/16 to 1/26 Cerenia stopped 3 days ago Plan Cerenia 60 mg 2 tabs po SID x 3 days
1/26/2020
Last day of CIRDC meds was yesterday 1/25. BAR, eating well Clear OU, mild nasal discharge No coughing or sneezing noted A: -Hx of CIRDC, resolving P: -Extend meds x 5 days for complete resolution -Recheck in 3 days -Good prognosis
1/29/2020
Hx: in iso on treatment for CIRDC S: BAR, standing at kennel door taking treats, occasionally barking at dog in next kennel O: eyes clear, no ocular dc apparent, scant serous nasal dc no coughing, sneezing or nasal congestion appreciated during observation period A: CIRDC apparently resolved P: OK to move out of iso monitor for recurrence
1/9/2020
Anesthesia Summary – Canine Neuter Pre-Medication: Hydromorphone 10 mg/ml injectable, 0.38 mL IM Dexmedetomidine 0.5 mg/ml injectable, 0.55 mL IM Ketamine 100mg/mL injectable, 1.7 mL IV Induction: Propofol 10 mg/ml injectable, 5 mL IV 20 g IVC placed in right cephalic vessel. Size 14 fr. ET tube placed, maintained general anesthesia throughout procedure on isoflurane and O2. Used rebreathing/non-rebreathing system with 5 L bag. Intraoperative IV LRS at 550 mL/hr Other medications: Perioperative pain medication: Rimadyl 50mg/mL injectable, 4.4 mL, SQ, post-operatively. Recovery: Prolonged Reversed with antisedan 0.23 mL IM @ 1:25 pm Post-operative Medications Prescribed: Rimadyl 100 mg Tablets, Give 100 mg (2 tablets), orally, once a day for 2 days beginning the day after surgery. Anesthetist: 1575 Surgical Monitor: 1554
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Dasher was soft throughout the intake. He initially leaned up on the counselors legs and allowed petting. He did not actively seek attention after this but allowed all handling and collaring.
Date of intake:: 12/26/2019
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/28/2019
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Body neutral, approaches handlers for treats, pants, drooling, begins sniffing around room when called over Handling Soft handling: Tolerates contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Handling comments: Body neutral, pants, head whips once when paws are touched Arousal Jog: Follows (loose) Arousal comments: None Knock: Approaches (loose) Knock Comments: None Toy: No response Toy comments: None
Summary:: With continued interaction around dogs at the care center, Dasher has begun to display more concerning behavior. He most recently has lunged and snapped toward a dog during interaction, and has displayed increasing reactivity to dogs within the care center. 12/27-29: When introduced off leash to the female helper dog, Dasher greets politely. 12/31: Dasher is gently playful with a select female dog. 1/2: Dasher is introduced to the same female dog who attempts to engage more exuberantly. He briefly engages, then does become frustrated and air snaps at the other dog when she runs by. He growls at a handler when they pick up his leash to move him away.
Date of intake:: 12/26/2019
Summary:: Soft, leaned into petting, allowed handling
Date of initial:: 12/27/2019
Summary:: Tense, growled for vaccine
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Dasher so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. At the care center, he displays a medium level of activity.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 1/2: When handler bent down to reach for Dasher's leash in the yard, he low growled. 1/30: Dasher remains attention seeking with his familiar care takers though remains timid with strangers. In the care center, Dasher appears to be becoming increasingly stressed and frustrated; he has displayed a high level of reactivity to other dogs while moving through the kennel areas (hard barking, growling and lunging).
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to the discomfort Dasher currently displays at the care center, we feel he may be intimidated by children and that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. Single pet home/no dog parks: See DOG-DOG.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Dasher is hesitant to be leashed and removed from his kennel. During the handling assessment, he displays some discomfort with handlers, panting, drooling, and hesitant to approach when called, but warming up slightly with time. Dasher also growled during a portion of his medical exam. He will benefit from a slow approach and time to adjust in a new home setting. Please see handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.