Animal Profile
Frosty
Hello, my name is Frosty. My animal id is #215383. I am a male white dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 11/24/2024.
Frosty is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Frosty is a senior dog with two tumors. The mass on his tail is large and ruptured. Frosty should have his masses removed and biopsied to determine if they are cancerous.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Frosty is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Frosty is a senior dog with two tumors. The mass on his tail is large and ruptured. Frosty should have his masses removed and biopsied to determine if they are cancerous. Frosty came to ACC as a stray - so we don't have any information on him prior to being in the shelter. During his stay here, he is easily leashed and walked out of kennel, takes treats gently when offered, and seems to know the command, "sit"! Frosty is an older dog who is looking for a quiet place to call his forever home!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 51 lbs
12/3/2024
11/29/2024
11/29/2024
11/26/2024
11/25/2024
Your newly adopted pet is overage between the ages of 8-10 and the staff veterinarians are issuing a PERMANENT waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. ACC does not have the facility to safely sterilize your pet with his/her current condition. However, your veterinarian will provide consultation on whether this procedure can or should be performed under their supervision. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment and proper oversight of your pet's health. All costs for follow up care and subsequent surgery is at the expense of the adopter.
11/25/2024
11/25/2024
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 8-10 years based on dentition and conformation Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: agency Subjective: BAR prior to sedation Observed Behavior - entered room with loose body allowed for leashing and sedation (sedated d/t masses) Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective T =NP P = wnl R = wnl BCS 4.5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate wear and staining to dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, approx 1 inch in diameter, multilobulated firm well demarcated mass just below anus MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, approx 1.5 inch in diameter firm multilobulated mass just distal to the tail head, ulcerated at the top, sl serosang d/c CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: wnl Assessment Masses r/o neoplasia Geriatric suspect chronic condition Dental dz approx 2/4 Prognosis: guarded pending BW Plan: intake exam and tasks CBC/CHEM/t4 to lab, check for results and amend plan, mass present as likely to be malignant (see photos in vet docs) Amoxi clav 375mg PO BID x 10 days Gaba 300mg PO BID indef (10mg/kg, for pain) Recheck in 3 days SURGERY: Okay for surgery: N Permanent waiver due to age
11/25/2024
Your newly adopted pet is overage between the ages of 8-10 and the staff veterinarians are issuing a PERMANENT waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. ACC does not have the facility to safely sterilize your pet with his/her current condition. However, your veterinarian will provide consultation on whether this procedure can or should be performed under their supervision. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment and proper oversight of your pet's health. All costs for follow up care and subsequent surgery is at the expense of the adopter.
11/26/2024
CBC: NSF CHEM: Total protein H 8.7 (5.5-7.5), globulin H 5.9 (2.4-4.0) T4: wnl Interpretation: Hyperproteinemia, hyperglobulinemia - ro inflammation (chronic, masses) vs neoplasia vs other
11/26/2024
Brief cage-side recheck - BAR, active, jumping up when approached, eating well, no c/s/v, dark diarrhea reported. Plan: Seek placement for mass removals/biopsies vs EHR due to concern for neoplasia; monitor diarrhea
11/29/2024
Brief recheck, senior dog with tail mass and perianal mass S/O: BAR in kennel, jumps up and comes to front when approached No c/s/v/d noted Good appetite No c/s/v/d noted (prev diarrhea apparently resolved) Eupneic Shaved region on tail around mass A: Tail mass Perianal mass Dental disease Senior pet P: Continue with current treatment plan Seek placement for mass removals/biopsies
11/29/2024
Diarrhea present in kennel Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V. Diarrhea noted F/S: 7 Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4 NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed Diarrhea PLAN: Per standing orders -Start psyllium husk 3 scoops PO q24h x5days & proviable 1 capsule PO q24h x5days -CTM, recheck on 12/4
12/3/2024
Progress exam: Subjective: Diarrhea recheck Objective: No diarrhea seen in kennel or reported on rounds board ASSESSMENT: Presumed Diarrhea appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders CTM while in QACC
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 11/24/2024
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, no prior history
Date of assessment:: 12/1/2024
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: Reactivity to dogs: Leash walking comments: head shy of leash Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly Social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: pacing explores room, allows petting, seeks attention Handling Soft handling: Accepts Contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates Contact Handling comments: Tense with more exuberant handling, otherwise neutral bodied, allowed Arousal Jog: Follows, panting Arousal comments: Knock: Distracted Knock Comments: Toy: Ignores Toy comments:
Summary:: Due to Frosty entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 12/02/24 Frosty is introduced to a novel male dog while off leash at the care center. Due to Frosty's tail still healing up, only a gate greet is conducted. Frosty greets the novel male dog offering him a bounce displaying a loose frame. Frosty toe-taps followed by a play bow, marking in the novel male dogs direction. Frosty will remain self-present at the gate, salivating, maintaining a loose, wiggly frame. Frosty is returned to kennel. 11/27/24 Frosty is introduced to a novel female dog while off leash at the care center. Frosty greets the novel female dog with a neutral frame, scenting her before walking away. Frosty is aloof, ignoring the novel female dog, exploring away from the gate in which the novel female dog remained. Frosty maintains his distance before being returned to kennel.
Summary (7):: 12/2/24 Frosty is at the front of his kennel with a loose body as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and walked to the play yards, stopping to sniff and urinate the entire way. After play group, Frosty is eager to catch up to the dog walking in front of him, pulling until they are out of sight. Frosty is returned to his kennel with no issues. 12/1/24: Frosty was at the front door of his kennel as handlers approached. He was jumping , dodging the leash, and trying to open the door on his own as the handler was leashing him. He was able to walk to the play yard with no issues. He showed interest when greeting the other dog in play group with a loose wagging tail and multiple low body bows. He was able to go back to his kennel with no issues. 11/29/24: Frosty is at the front of the kennel door when approached, and is eaisly leashed and walks out to the yard for a dog-dog interaction. (See dog-dog summary). Frosty does not pull at all on leash, is social with handlers and with the dog during the interaction. Due to Frosty's wounds, he was put back into kennel shortly after where he entered with no issue. 11/26/24: Frosty is lying at the front of kennel with a soft body as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and walks to the Canine Behavior Office. Due to his tail wound, an assessment is not completed at this time. Frosty maintains a neutral frame throughout his time in the room, taking treats gently from hand and sitting when cued. He accepts light petting along his head with a neutral frame. Frosty is returned to kennel safely.
Date of intake:: 11/25/2024
Date of initial:: 11/25/2024
Summary:: loose body allowed for leashing and sedation
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Frosty so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 1
Potential challenges: : Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:: Anxiety: Frosty appears a bit anxious during his assessment. We recommend long walks and puzzle toys to help alleviate his anxiety. See handout on Generalized Anxiety.