Animal Profile


Mini Borough

Hello, my name is Mini Borough . My animal id is #223202. I am a male tri color dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 months old.

I came into the shelter as a stray on 3/27/2025.

Mini Borough is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Mini is a young dog that came to the care center after having a rectal prolapse repaired at an outside vet. He has had persistent diarrhea since arriving and was diagnosed with a suspected rectal stricture. He will need to see a specialist (internal medicine) to evaluate and address this problem. In case like these further surgery intervention is required. Mini Borough is also receiving treatment for CIRDC. Behaviorally, Mini Borough has shown some light sensitivity when handling his rear/hips but with a slow approach Mini warms up. He enojoys pets and is a goofy boy all around.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Mini Borough is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Mini is a young dog that came to the care center after having a rectal prolapse repaired at an outside vet. He has had persistent diarrhea since arriving and was diagnosed with a suspected rectal stricture. He will need to see a specialist (internal medicine) to evaluate and address this problem. In case like these further surgery intervention is required. Mini Borough is also receiving treatment for CIRDC. Behaviorally, Mini Borough has shown some light sensitivity when handling his rear/hips but with a slow approach Mini warms up. He enojoys pets and is a goofy boy all around. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I have been known to shower my favorite people in love! I love getting pets and - you guessed it - snuggles!

My medical notes are...

Weight: 39.6 lbs

3/27/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 1-3 years based on dentition and conformation Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - enters with loose body solicits attn, resisted MC and blood but allowed for tasks 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 4.5/0 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild wear and staining to visible dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, two scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: rectal prolapse repair- purse string suture in place, some FS6 present around anus Assessment Rectal prolapsed- repaired at offsite- prolapse still reduced Prognosis: good Plan: intake exam and tasks house in med-icu Con't on lactulose as written 6mL PO BID x 7 days Con't on capro 75mg PO SID x 5 days Con't gaba 200mg PO BID x 7 days recheck tomorrow- adjust lactulose dose as needed SURGERY: Okay for surgery: N Temporary waiver due to rectal prolapse repair

3/28/2025

Recheck rectal prolapse, reduced 3/26. Medical records indicate hematochezia, painful/tenesmus, diarrhea noted on 3/27 - discontinued lactulose at that time and added proviable and panacur, also started cerenia, metronidazole, psyllium husks, buprenorphine. Patient also on trazodone and gabapentin for anxiety in care. S/O: BAR, active and vocal/wailing in kennel, e-collar in place Eating well no c/s/v noted, diarrhea with no tenesmus, bleeding from anus appreciated after walk EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge, cherry eye LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with no notable lameness RECTAL: purse string suture visible, mild hemorrhage from rectum/anus following walk/defecation - resolved on its own A: Rectal prolapse - reduced 3/26 Mild hemorrage - suspect rectal Diarrhea FAS P: Discontinue lactulose Continue gabapentin and carprofen for pain Start panacur 55 mg/kg PO SID x 3 days Start proviable 1 cap PO SID x 7 days Start trazodone 8 mg/kg PO BID for FAS in kennel Monitor diarrhea/rectal prolapse closely and adjust treatment plan as needed

4/1/2025

Recheck rectal prolapse S/O: BAR, very active/hyperactive in kennel at times Eating well, diarrhea FS 5-6/7 in kennel, no tenesmus or hematochezia reported EENT: Cherry eye, no ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic RECTAL: purse string in place, reactive to brief rectal exam no obvious abnormalities A: Rectal prolapse - reduced 3/26 Diarrhea Cherry eye FAS P: Start psyllium husk PO BID Continue trazodone for FAS, proviable for diarrhea CTM closely and recheck in 2 days

4/3/2025

recheck rectal prolapse, D+ S/O BAR, A+A, no c/s/v, reportedly still have D++ (none in kennel aTT), no reported tenesmus/straining EENT: no ocular or nasal dc, cherry eye OS HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4 Rectal: purse string in place, p resists rectal exam A. rectal prolapse - purse string D++ r/o infectious vs colitis (part Frenchie?) P. Change p diet to i/d diet for now- no treats recheck 4/5 - if D persists, possible to put him on GI biome (frenchie colitis?)? Purse string has now been on for 10 days on 4/5, consider sedated exam/removal. Metronidazole ~20mg/kg PO BID x 5 days (375mg) (first dose given tonight)

4/5/2025

Recheck - rectal prolapse reduced at outside vet on 3/26, presented to ACC with purse string in place; persistent diarrhea with no response to treatments. Sedated for AXR and rectal exam - dexmedetomidine 0.01 mg/kg IM + butorphanol 0.2 mg/kg IM. S/O: BAR, active and eating well, no c/s/v noted, spots of diarrhea all over bedding, quickly soils fresh bedding as well EENT: Cherry eye OS, no discharge OU; mild mucoserous nasal discharge ORAL: mild-mod tartar, stage I ddz LUNGS: Eupneic RECTAL: Crusted feces in perianal fur, purse string intact and slightly loose (removed during exam) - constricting ring palpated in rectum, palpated digitally approx 4-5 cm from anus, does not relax, unable to pass finger through AXR: -On the lateral view there is a focal region of gas at cranioventral abdomen, it is noted ventral to a focal region of mixed opacity ingesta/stool (ro stomach vs colon) -On the VD view the region of gas and region of ingesta/stool overlap. Both have large diameter - would be normal for stomach but increased diameter for SI or LI. Rule out gas in stomach vs SI vs LI; rule out ingesta/stool in stomach vs SI vs LI (concern for fecal impaction) -Open physes noted at proximal tibia, distal femur A: Suspect circumferential rectal stricture - ro congenital vs trauma vs infiltrative disease Persistent diarrhea Large area of gas and ingesta/stool on rads - ro fecal impaction vs other Young dog/puppy Dental disease CIRDC P: Adjusted age for this dog due to presence of open physes - estimate 8-14 months. Removed purse string Scheduled bloodwork Start doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID x 10 days for CIRDC Discontinue metronidazole Concern for rectal stricture, seek placement asap for internal medicine consult. Will need treatment for stricture, surgery is sometime necessary. CTM closely in ICU

4/6/2025

Blood collected for CBC/CHEM/T4 to idexx

4/8/2025

Recheck, bloodwork results S/O: BAR, active, no c/s/v noted Diarrhea FS 6 with some hematochezia spotted throughout bedding EENT: Moderate mucoid nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic RECTAL: Externally unremarkable CNS: Appropriate mentation CBC: platelets H 502 (143-448) CHEM: BUN L 8 (9-31), sodium L 134 (142-152), chloride L 100 (108-119) T4: wnl A: CIRDC Rectal stricture, cicumferential - ro congenital vs trauma vs infiltrative dz Persistent diarrhea Large area of gas and ingesta/stool on rads - ro fecal impaction vs other Hx rectal prolapse Dental disease P: Continue doxycycline, trazodone, psyllium husk CTM closely on rounds, seek placement asap

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Date of intake:: 3/27/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, history unknown

Date of assessment:: 3/31/2025

Summary:: 3/31/25: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: mild pulling, occasionally bumping into things due to cone Reactivity to humans: inconclusive - did not pass Reactivity to dogs: inconclusive - did not pass Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): loose, wiggly body, readily sits for treats without being cued Call over: approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: will focus on whoever is offering/feeding treats; remains seated Handling Soft handling: leans in briefly, but mostly stands still and focuses on assistant waiting for more treats Exuberant handling: leans in briefly but mostly stands still and focuses on assistant waiting for more treats Handling comments: moves away and head whips when nearing rear or back hips Arousal Jog: follows, body soft, distracted Arousal comments: only one pass done due to medical Knock: approaches, loose body Knock Comments: Toy: no interest Toy comments: avoids when hearing squeaker toy 3/28/25: A handlign assessment was not conducted due to rectal prolapse repair.

Summary:: Due to Mini Borough entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. Due to some medical concerns, a face-to-face greet cannot be conducted until medically cleared. 04/02/25 Mini Borough is introduced at the gate to a Female greeter dog while off leash at the care center. Mini Borough will approach the gate with a neutral, still frame, scenting the greeter dog. As the greeter dog becomes loose, offering him bounces, Mini Borough walks away. At this point, he is aloof, remaining still exploring away from the gate, ignoring the greeter dog. After some time, Mini Borough is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction.

Summary (7):: 04/02/25: Mini borough greets the handler with a loose frame and is easily leashed. Mini borough is escorted to the play yards for a dog-to-dog interaction. When on leash, Mini borough will trot beside the handler with a loose frame and slow pace. Mini borough will stop to scent where other dogs marks. When in the yard Mini borough will scent around before and after his interaction (Please refer to Mini borough's Behavior Assessment and Dog-to-Dog summary for more information. Mini borough is escorted back to the care center where he is kenneled and safely secured. 04/01/2025: Mini borough couldn't hold in his excitement to then handler for his walk. Mini was easily walked outside where he took a short nice walk around the block. Mini upon returning back medical was then leashed hooked and patiently waited for handler to clean his kennel. 03/28/2025: Mini borough showed extreme excitement when approached by handler for her walk. Mini is easily leashed and has no problems on his way outside. While outside Mini stays to himself and does not try to interact with any other dogs. Mini is easily returned back to his kennel.

Date of initial:: 3/27/2025

Summary:: loose body, solicits attention, but resists MC, and blood draw but tolerated remainder of exam

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 1

Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)

Recommendations comments:: No Young Children (under 5): Due to Mini Borough's possible handling/touch sensitivity due to his medical concerns, we recommend a home without young children at this time.

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity

Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity: Mini Borough Dog has head whipped and moved away when his rear or back hips were handled, showing discomfort with touch in certain areas. This is possibly due to his medical concerns. However, it is still important to avoid touching around this portion of his body at this time and to be cautious when touching him in other areas as we do not know where he may have other sensitivities. Positive reinforcement and reward-based training should be used to pair touch with good things, such as food rewards, to teach Mini to be more comfortable with this. Please see handout on Handling/touch sensitivity.