12/12/2024
*** Placed with rescue! TY! ***
Date of Intake: 15-Nov-2024
TOP RATED PUPPY NEEDS YOU AND SOME MEDICAL ATTENTION!
TATOR is just a baby girl who loves to be affectionate and snuggle. Sadly she came in from St. Albans, when she was found lying in the road by a Good Samaritan. Thinking she was hit by a car, Tator’s finder mistakenly gave her acetaminophen to help her feel better, which as you know, can be toxic to dogs. Thankfully Tator is showing no signs of toxicity, and she has no obvious trauma from the car. She does appear to be have a severe skin infection which could be due to neglect and/or an underlying allergy. The medical team feels that Tator would benefit from a dermatology consultation and she may require on going care for skin allergies, adding that at this stage it's hard to determine the inciting event. Can you help this cutie pie feel better? She has been friendly throughout her stay, and has earned the shelter’s best behavior rating. Please message our page today to help Tator!
TATOR 214690, 6 months old, 34 lbs., female
Queens ACC, small mixed breed, white/brown
Owner surrender reason: date of intake: 15-Nov-2024, found stray
Behavior Assessment Rating: Level 1
No children under 5
Medical Behavior: very friendly, leaning into head rubs and scratches - pruritic, scratching herself in exam room
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!
INTAKE NOTES—Date of Intake: 15-Nov-2024
OWNER SURRENDER NOTES—BASIC INFORMATION
TATOR was found on 119th St., Saint Albans 11412
BEHAVIOR NOTES:
Date of Intake: 15-Nov-2024
Spay-neuter status: no
Length of time in previous home: found stray
SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES: Date of assessment: 21-Nov-2024
Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Loose
Reactivity to humans: None
Reactivity to dogs: None
Leash walking comments:
Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Timid, Moderately Social
Call over: Comes when coaxed, gently takes treats
Sociability comments: stays near handler,. bit fearful but warms up quickly
Handling
Soft handling: Tolerant- moves away and is placed into position.
Exuberant handling: Tolerant- stiff, lip licks
Handling comments: Tolerant due to poor skin condition
Arousal
Jog :Follows a bit, uncomfortable
Arousal comments:
Knock: Loose, walks slowly
Knock Comments:
Toy: Sniffs, grips walks away
Toy comments:
PLAYGROUP NOTES—DOG TO DOG:
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
Date of intake: 15-Nov-2024
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Date of initial: 15-Nov-2024
Summary: very friendly, leaning into head rubs and scratches - pruritic, scratching herself in exam room
ENERGY LEVEL:
We have no history on Tator 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
Recommendations: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:
No young children (under 5): Due to Tator's slight fearfulness in care, we recommend he goes to a home without young children.
Potential challenges: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:
Fearful: Tator is a bit fearful during interactions, but warms up quickly. We recommend going slow with Tator and letting him approach on his own terms. See handout on Decompression Period.
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES:
21-Nov-2024 Progress Exam
Medical Notes: 11:27 AM
Recheck skin
S/O:
BAR, eating well, no c/s/v/d noted
Observed licking ventrum/limbs while housed in ICU
Severe and diffuse moist erythema with crusts and lichenification. Most notable ventrally, inguinally, and at medial aspects of limbs.
A: Severe, diffuse pyoderma and dermatitis - ro demodicosis +/- bacterial infection +/- allergy component
P:
Medicated bath today (has not had one in shelter yet). Repeat in a few days when time allows
E-collar - on at all times
Discontinue diphenhydramine and mousse (neither have been effective)
Continue clavamox PO BID
Recommend monthly nexgard (given at intake)
CTM closely and recheck in 5 days
VET 991438
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19-Nov-2024 Vet Statement
Medical Notes: 5:14 PM
Decrease frequency of topical treatment due to time constraints to SID. Recheck of skin scheduled.
VET 991438
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18-Nov-2024 Progress Exam
Medical Notes: 5:57 PM
S/O
-progress exam, recheck pyoderma, APAP ingestion
-BAR, friendly, playful, takes treats, no c/s/v/d appreciated, appears to be scratching/chewing at skin today
EENT: no OU/n dc, mm pm
