COCO – A1043028

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My name is COCO. My Animal ID # is A1043028.
I am a neutered male brown and white shih tzu mix. The shelter thinks I am about 12 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/07/2015 from NY 11207, owner surrender reason stated was PET HEALTH.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/09/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 17.0 LBS.

QAR. BCS 3/9. EATING WITH GOOD APPETITE. PE: EENT KCS-DRY EYE OU, PLN WNL, ORAL EXAM MILD TO MODERATE DENTAL TARTAR, THORACIC AUSC WNL, ABD PALP MEDIUM SIZED FIRM URINARY BLADDER, SKIN/HAIR — ALOPECIA ALONG VENTRAL NECK, CHEST, AND VENTRUM — LARGE FIRM ULCERATIVE MASS AT LEFT EAR BASE (SENSITIVE TO PALPATION). RECOMMEND NEW HOPE PLACEMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR FULL WORKUP AT LOCAL VETERINARY HOSPITAL. IF NO PLACEMENT RECOMMEND EHR. PROGNOSIS IS GUARDED. ADDING OPTIMMUNE OU BID FOR 7 DAYS TO TREATMENT.

07/07/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/07/15 12:34 Coco is a brown and white 9 year old male neutered Shih tzu who is being surrendered because the family wants him to have a better home. Coco has been in the home for 5 years. Coco lived with 1 elderly adult and no other animals. Coco has been exposed to small children and is reported to be tolerant and playful with them. He is also receptive to visitors of the home. Coco gets his exercise from leash walks and enagages for introduction when encountering other dogs. He is indifferent to cats he is exposed to on walks. Coco urinates on a wee wee pad at home but defecates outside. Coco enjoys a bath and is reported to be tolerant of nail trims. Coco does not guard his toys treats or food. He enjoys being held and being brushed. Coco enjoys squeaky toys and plays fetch with them. He know the command sit. When the family is home Coco is independent but will approach when he wants petting and play. Coco likes dry food. Upon intake Coco was quiet and receptive to introduction. Coco was loose for all handling and counselor was able to scan for microchip (negative) collar and photograph. Coco walked slowly on leash but was not resistant and was responsive to guidance.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Behavior Summary

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

07/08/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative N; 12 YO; 17 LB Calm during exam; allowed all handling despite pain Large tumor w/secretions underneath left ear Bleeding of ears due to scratching and scabbing Daermatitis on left leg and chest Severe matting over body Administered 0.4cc Buprenorphine 0.5mg/ml; Administered 0.6cc Baytril 100mg/ml per 1044 Ocular d/c obs BAR

07/09/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
QAR. BCS 3/9. EATING WITH GOOD APPETITE. PE: EENT KCS-DRY EYE OU, PLN WNL, ORAL EXAM MILD TO MODERATE DENTAL TARTAR, THORACIC AUSC WNL, ABD PALP MEDIUM SIZED FIRM URINARY BLADDER, SKIN/HAIR — ALOPECIA ALONG VENTRAL NECK, CHEST, AND VENTRUM — LARGE FIRM ULCERATIVE MASS AT LEFT EAR BASE (SENSITIVE TO PALPATION). RECOMMEND NEW HOPE PLACEMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR FULL WORKUP AT LOCAL VETERINARY HOSPITAL. IF NO PLACEMENT RECOMMEND EHR. PROGNOSIS IS GUARDED. ADDING OPTIMMUNE OU BID FOR 7 DAYS TO TREATMENT.

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