BULLET – A1051323

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Manhattan Center

My name is BULLET. My Animal ID # is A1051323.
I am a neutered male black and gray chihuahua sh and cairn terrier mix. The shelter thinks I am about 12 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/13/2015 from NY 10027, owner surrender reason stated was OWN EVICT. I came in with Group/Litter #K15-031991.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/14/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 7.0 LBS.

09/14/15 13:53 QARH 4/6 left pansystolic heart murmur Dense nuclear sclerosis OU Pigmebntary keratitis OD Thin, BCS 2/9 Severe dental dx Moderate diffuse muscle atrophy A Murmur Thin P Feed 3 x daily Recc NH placement Recc CXR and exho Negative MC Neutered male BARH Heavy dental tartar, some missing teeth Very thin body condition 1.5-2, TID feeding Cataracts OU, mostly OD Heavy dander, thinning hair, noticable back right patch missing Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Pyrantel given Overgrown nails, trimmed NOSF

09/13/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/13/15 18:28 Bullet is a 12 year old Chihuahua and cairn terrier mix. His previous owner had him all his life. She bought him from a man whose dog had a litter of puppies. The last time Bullet was seen by a vet was 3 years ago. The two things his previous owner liked most about him are; he’s friendly and playful. Social Life and Personality: Around children Bullet is relaxed and playful he has been around children 2 and up. When he plays he is gentle. Around other dogs he is also relaxed and playful, he lived in the home with his sister, but he also gets along with other breeds. Bullet is house-trained and has accidents rarely/never. Owner stated Bullet was kept indoors only and never really went out for walks. His activity level is medium and he can be described as playful, confident, excitable, affectionate, and friendly. Behavior Issues: Bullet is friendly if someone touches his food bowl, treat or toy while eating and playing. He is also friendly if he is pushed off the furniture, having his coat brushed, held, or if an unfamiliar person approached his previous owner. He isn’t bothered when he’s given a bath or getting his nails trimmed. He barks if an unfamiliar person approached the home. For a New Family to Know: Bullet knows how to sit and come. He went rarely went for walks owner stated maybe a few time a month. He likes to play with balls, stuffed toys, and squeaky toys. His favorite games were fetch and tug. He usually goes to the bathroom on piddle pads. When his previous owners were home Bullet would tend to follow them around and liked to be in the same room. When left alone he was well-behaved. During fireworks/ storms he is nervous. He ate wet and dry dog food and at night he slept in the hallway. Behavior during intake: Bullet was relaxed, he allowed me to collar him and allowed being picked up. He showed no signs of aggression.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

09/16/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Bullet came to our center as an owner surrender along with another small dog. Owner reports Bullet is relaxed and gentle with children and other dogs. During intake, he was relaxed and allowed all handling. Bullet allowed his head to be cupped in assessor’s hands, body relaxed. He stood still and accepted the touch during Sensitivity item, ears and tail neutral, body soft. Bullet followed at the end of the leash for Tag game, unresponsive to touch. He did not pull his paw back on both Squeeze attempts, tail low. He enthusiastically ate from the Food bowl, and lifted his head when assess-a-hand pushed his cheek. Bullet had no interest in Toy or Rawhide. When off leash with other dogs, Bullet greets and mostly keeps to himself. The Behavior Team feels Bullet would do well in an Average home. Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her ears are back, her tail is down, and she has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, unresponsive. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not pull back paw, tail low. Food 1. Dog calmly allows the food to be moved, follows the dish, but does not interfere with the dish’s movement. Dog’s body is soft and loose, eyes soft, tail neutral. She lifts her head when hand is pushed against her cheek. Toy 1. No interest. Rawhide 1. No interest. Dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Bullet greets and mostly keeps to himself

09/15/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Bullet greets and mostly keeps to himself. 9/16 update: Bullet is tolerant of interaction but spends most of his time exploring his surroundings.

09/14/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Negative MC Neutered male BARH Heavy dental tartar, some missing teeth Very thin body condition 1.5-2, TID feeding Cataracts OU, mostly OD Heavy dander, thinning hair, noticable back right patch missing Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Pyrantel given Overgrown nails, trimmed NOSF

09/14/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
09/14/15 13:53 QARH 4/6 left pansystolic heart murmur Dense nuclear sclerosis OU Pigmebntary keratitis OD Thin, BCS 2/9 Severe dental dx Moderate diffuse muscle atrophy A Murmur Thin P Feed 3 x daily Recc NH placement Recc CXR and exho Negative MC Neutered male BARH Heavy dental tartar, some missing teeth Very thin body condition 1.5-2, TID feeding Cataracts OU, mostly OD Heavy dander, thinning hair, noticable back right patch missing Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Pyrantel given Overgrown nails, trimmed NOSF

CAME IN WITH: PRINCESS – A1051322 – http://urgentpodr.org/dogarchives/princess-a1051322/ 

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