CHUNKS – A1054861

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CHUNKS – A1054861

***MUST LEAVE BY 6PM TODAY 10/16*** Senior With Partial Urethral Obstruction***

MALE, CREAM / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 11 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason OWN EVICT
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 10/14/2015, From NY 10458, DueOut Date 10/14/2015,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Scan negative BARH Intact male Ears are clean Slightly under weight Severe dental staining and tartar Flea comb negative Alopecia vs rash on elbows Has old wound loated on the top of the head Bleeding from a unspecified area — blood was present on cage — vet check Gave dewormer Gave activyl NOSF Very friendly and social during the exam
Weight 64.8

A Staff member writes: Meet Chunks:  Chunks is a super sweet senior with a partial urethral obstruction.  He needs an x-ray or an ultrasound to determine the cause of his obstruction.  Chunks does need to leave the shelter today 10/16 by 6pm.  Please help get this sweet senior back on his paws!

A volunteer writes:  Chunks…………Love……....    Easily leashed for a walk, Chunks steps out of his kennel carefully and off we go.  He has the most magnificent walk/glide, purposeful, elegant, sexy…and I can imagine that he was a real Casanova when he was young; he’s certainly no slouch now, but age has taken it’s toll, and he’s a bit swayback, has some age callouses at pressure points, and may have some age related medical problems.   I can sympathize as it happens to all of us as we age.  Chunks was surrendered to our care due to a breakup and we’re told that he lived with a 3 and an 11 yo with whom he played well, loves kids in general,  likes other dogs, likes to sniff cats, guards his food, is fed dog food but loves house food more, loves baths and to be brushed, and that now his favorite thing to do is sleep.   Chunks showed off his housetraining skills as we left the building, and in the backyard he comes when called, wags his tail at dogs in adjoining pens.  Chunks loved a plush toy I gave him and he carried it around the pen in his mouth, put his head in my lap for petting never once releasing his toy, and took it back into his kennel with him.   He’s such a good boy and deserves to receive the care he needs and the love he craves.  He’s ready to return that love x100.  Are you his hero?

RE-EXAM (10/15/15)

mm pink BARH, thin BCS; palpated firm enlarge bladder, Urinating brown tinged fluid; A: partial bladder obstruction r/o neoplasia v stone

P: start buprenex, and oral clavamox, add on buprenex 1.6 cc SC BID, gave penG injection 3.2 cc

10/15/15  pt has hematuria as seen on rounds. Needs wt, initial ASAP

A: hematuria r/o UTI, stone, neoplasia, coagulopathy

P: trial clavamox PO BIDx 14D. INI in 5 days pt needs workup (X-ray+- ultrasound to determine cause)

RE-EXAM (10/16/15)

S/O: BAR, hydrated, large firm bladder, dripping small amounts of rblood-tined (slightly red-brown) urine during exam. suspect partial urethral obstruction.

A: suspect partial urethral obstruction; geriatric; add baytril SID (in case prosatic disease associated); continue buprenorphine and clavamox

Dxistics needed ASAP

PROFILE

Basic information

Chunks is an approx. 11 years old AMPT. He is being surrendered because the owner recently separated from his partner and has nowhere to go. He received Chunks from a breeder when he was a puppy. He has not been to a vet in a very long time. He has no known health issues.

Socialization

Chunks is very friendly with strangers. He plays exuberantly with adults and loves children. The owner has a 3 year old daughter and an 11 year old step son. Chunks plays exuberantly with the children. He gets along with other dogs and loves to sniff cats. He has not bitten anyone or any other animal.

Behavior

Chunks is walked three times a day but is left tied up in the home when the owner goes to work. He says that his partner would come home from work and untie him sometimes. He lets him loose during the day when he is home but must keep him tied to prevent him from destroying things. Chunks gets nervous during fireworks and storms. Chunks loves baths and brushing. He does not get his nails trimmed. He does not mind being pushed off of furniture or being restrained. The owner says that he plays rough with chunks and as a result, he snaps and growls when trying to take his food bowl away. He does not mind treats or toys taken away from him, just the food bowl.

For a new family to know

The owner describes him as friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow, and independent. The owners favorite thing about Chunks is that he has been with the owner throughout five relationships. Chunks favorite thing to do is sleep. He loves to play with his squeaky blue tire in the home. He loves to follow the owner around the house and seeks attention. He was being fed kibbles and bits but loves leftover house food more. He barks sometimes when left alone in the home. He knows how to sit. He pulls hard on the leash and likes brisk walks. When left off leash, he will wander away but will return when called.

Behavior during intake

Chunks was very friendly and tolerated all petting. He allowed me to scan(-) and the owner collared him and positioned him for photos. He played with the leash and wanted attention.

BEHAVIOR

Chunks has not had a behavior evaluation but his medical behavior is green

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