COKE – A1034930
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SAFE – 05/09/15
**Multiple Perianal Masses. One Ruptured. Need Vet Workup!**
COKE – A1034930
**Multiple Perianal Masses. One Ruptured. Need Vet Workup!**
**SAFER – EXPERIENCED HOME – NO CHILDREN**
MALE, BLACK / BROWN, CHIHUAHUA SH MIX, 10 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason PET HEALTH
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 05/01/2015, From NY 11237, DueOut Date 05/01/2015,
Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary VET CHECK FOR ANAL MASS QARH. ALLOWED ALL HANDLING. BCS 5/9 MILD DENTAL TARTAR/GINGIVITIS, NUCLEAR SCLEROSIS OU, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION TENSE ON ABDOMINAL PALPATION, NO ABNORMALITIES APPRECIATED INTEG WNL AMBULATORY X 4 INTACT MALE, MULTIPLE PERIANAL MASSES – ULCERATED MASS AT RIGHT UPPER ASPECT OF ANUS, 3-4 FIRM NON-ULCERATED MASSES AT VENTRAL ASPECT A: GERIATRIC, PERIANAL MASSES- RULE OUT BENIGN VS NEOPLASTIC P: RECOMMEND FULL GERIATRIC WORK UP AT LOCAL VET WITH PLACEMENT. PERIANAL MASSES MAY RESOLVE WITH NEUTER. CONVENIA GIVEN ON INITIAL EXAM. NO OTHER TREATMENT INDICATED AT THIS TIME. CONSIDER PAIN MANAGEMENT AND STOOL SOFTENER IF ITS NOTED THAT ANIMAL HAS TROUBLE DEFECATING. FAIR PROGNOSIS
Weight 11.2
Coke is a chubby Chihuahua who was surrendered to BACC due to his health and behavior. Coke has some perianal masses that will require some follow up vet care. While he was uncomfortable during the paw handling section of his SAFER, Coke warmed up to the assessor after a few minutes, and was pretty social throughout. His previous owners noted that Coke can be reactive towards children and other dogs, so he will like do best in an experienced, Chihuahua savvy home without small children. Help Coke find a forever family today!
Owner Surrender profile
Basic information – Coke is a 9 year old male Chihuahua. Coke is being surrendered because he is having a difficult time at home. Coke also has some swelling near his anal glands which he has not seen a vet for. Coke has been with his family for 7 years.
Social life and personality – Coke lived with 4 adults and 1 cat. Coke did not live with any children but was frequently exposed to them. Coke and the cat stayed away from each other, when they did have encounters they were reactive to one another. When children visit Coke is reactive to them as well and owners report he will chase and attempt to bite. On leash walks when encountering other dogs Coke may lunge and attempt to bite. Coke is house trained but in the last 2 months owners report he has not been able to control his eliminations. At home owners report that Cokes activity level is medium.
Behavior – Owners report that Coke is defensive to all handling. Coke guards his food, toys and treats and may snap when owner is approaching to feed him.
For a new family to know – Coke likes stuffed toys and gets his exercise from slow leash walks. Coke does not respond to commands or plays games. At home owners reports that he does not engage them unless it’s time to eat. When the family is away he is well behaved but will bark at noises or people approaching the door. Coke likes dry food.
Upon intake Coke arrived in a hard carrier. Coke left the carrier on his own and quietly explored the room. Counselor was able to scan for microchip (negative) and photograph, counselor did not collar. Coke was loose and inquisitive and was not defensive to counselor being in his space but counselor did handle or pet. Coke walked well on leash and was responsive to guidance.
**Behavior: Experienced Home, No Children**
Coke previously lived with adults and 1 cat, but the owner stated Coke and the cat did not get along well and were kept separated. The owner also stated Coke does not do well around children, and has been reported to snap at them and has also been reported to bite adult members of the household. It was mentioned that Coke guards all food, treats and bones, and does not do well with other dogs. Coke was reported to be house trained but in the last 2 months the owners reported he has not been able to control his eliminations.
At intake Coke was reported to quietly explore the room, but his body was loose and was not defensive to the counselor being in his space but the counselor did not handle or pet. During SAFER Coke appeared to be a bit nervous, but easily warmed up to the assessor, and was very sociable. He was relaxed for most handling, but became stiff and uncomfortable during the paw handling items. He was also relaxed during the tag interaction, and did not show any interest in the food or rawhide items. When engaged with the toy item, Coke had a loose body, and allowed the assessor to remove the toy without issue. During the dog-dog interaction, Coke rushed in quickly towards the helper dog hard barking, and had stiff body language. Based on the information provided by the previous owner, the department feels Coke would be best suited for home without children, as well as an experienced adopter.
Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is open for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1&2: 3. Dog closes mouth, becomes stiff. Food: No interest Toy 1: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Rawhide: 1. No interest. Dog-dog: 3. Dog approaches the helper dog by rushing in with his tail high, stiff body, head tall, and ears erect, and hard barks.
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