Animal Profile


Chico

Hello, my name is Chico . My animal id is #24507. I am a desexed male black dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 10 years 2 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 4/5/2018, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour - aggressive towards people.

Reserved

Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.

Chico is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infection Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs. Chico can go to an adult only home.

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My medical notes are...

Weight: 10 lbs

4/5/2018

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~10yrs Microchip noted on Intake? no History : Owner surrender - reported liver issues, no paperwork provided Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - Active, attention seeking, allowed handling, timid at times Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild dental tartar, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric, healthy -- owner reported 'liver issues' Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Scheduled CBC/Chem

4/6/2018

S/O: BAR. Active, attention seeking, allows all handling. Clean run. Owner reported history of 'liver issues' - no records provided CBC All results within normal limits CHEM Mildy elevated ALT 208 U/L (10-125) Very mildly decreased ALP 20 U/L (23-212) All other results within normal limits A: Geriatric, no concerns on PE. Mild elevation in ALT - R/O mild hepatobiliary disease vs other P: No treatment indicated at this time. Continue to monitor while at BACC.

4/17/2018

Progress exam History : Owner surrender 4/5- reported liver issues, no paperwork provided 4/6-CBC: All results within normal limits CHEM: Mildy elevated ALT 208 U/L (10-125) Subjective: BAR. Sneezing with nasal d/c. No cvd. Was moved into iso last week and never started on meds. Will start on meds today. Objective: EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge noted, mild serous nasal d/c H/L: Normal RR/RE, eupneic, sneezing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A: Geriatric CIRDC Mild elevation in ALT - R/O mild hepatobiliary disease vs other Prognosis: Good Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x14d until 5/1 Recheck day 7

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Upon intake Chico was friendly and approached the counselor and solicited petting. he was collared and a photo was taken.

Date of Intake: 4/5/2018

Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered

Basic Information:: Chico is a 10 year old altered male, black and brown small mixed breed. He came to his home in august 2017, from a previous owner and was surrendered due to sowing behavior concerns.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults 2 childen

How is this dog around strangers?: Around starngers Chico will bark at first but allows them to approach and pet him.

How is this dog around children?: Chico has lived with a 6 and 11 year old child. Around the Children is playful and gentle.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Chico has been around a small dog and is playful and gentle.

How is this dog around cats?: Chico has never been around cats.

Resource guarding:: Chico isn't bothered when some touches his food bowl or toys. Chico isn't bothered during a bath. Unfamiliar approaches the home he barks and growls.

Bite history:: Chico bitten once recently.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: high activity level

Other Notes:: Chico is house trained ad uses the potty on cement or grass. When left alone in the home alone chico is well- behaved.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes

Medical Notes: Liver issues

For a New Family to Know: Chico is described as friendly, and shy. Chico likes to play with balls and sqeasky toys. He is feed wet and dry food, of the wellness brand and is fed twice a day. Chico has been crate trianed and known commands sit, stay and roll. Chico goes on brisk walks on leash .

Date of intake:: 4/5/2018

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender

Previously lived with:: Adults(2), Children(2) ages (6,11) years old.

Behavior toward strangers:: Chico is tolerant, may bark and growl.

Behavior toward children:: Around the Children is playful and gentle.

Behavior toward dogs:: Chico is playful and gentle.

Behavior toward cats:: Behavior unknown

Resource guarding:: Chico isn't bothered when someone touches his food/toys. Chico isn't bothered during a bath. When strangers approach Chico barks and growls.

Bite history:: Bite Details: The owner's 11 year old son attempted to take Chico out of his crate. Chico rushed forward, biting him on his left hand, leaving two small wounds.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Chico is described as friendly, and shy with a high energy.

Date of assessment:: 4/11/2018

Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor's hands each time without settling during three repetitions.

Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog's mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.

Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.

Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.

Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.

Toy:: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.

Summary:: Chico displayed no concerning behavior during his assessment.

Date of intake:: 4/5/2018

Summary:: Upon intake Chico was friendly

Date of initial:: 4/6/2018

Summary:: Active, attention seeking, allows all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:: His previous owner describes Chico as a playful, gentle dog. Chico displayed medium energy and movement throughout assessment, and will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME

Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children: Chico showed no issues in the care center, he has shown a warning and distance-increasing behaviors to different handling triggers in the home. Due to these behaviors we recommend an experienced adopter and an adult-only home.