JORGE – A1060303

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JORGE – A1060303

***MUST FIND PLACEMENT BY 5PM TODAY (12/12)***

NEUTERED MALE, WHITE, POODLE TOY MIX, 1 yr, 3 mos
OWNER SUR – ONHOLDHERE, HOLD FOR ID Reason PET HEALTH
Intake condition DISEASE Intake Date 12/11/2015, From NY 10458, DueOut Date12/14/2015,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Microchip: 9851120046078 Sex: neutered male Age: reported 1y3m Mentation: dull but aware of surroundings Eyes: ocular d/c OU Ears: some hair irritation Nose: no d/c Teeth: good, gingivia irritated at insertion points If abnormal BCS: sudden weight loss reported, can easily feel ribs, anorexic for past two weeks Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL, some mats along ears Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no; reported health issues when visiting mobile clinic for frank blood in stool and “bloody drool”–blood work (listed as super chem, CBC, T4, with added UA; findings not presented) and suggested treatment plan suggestive of liver issues; rec from private vet to have liver shunt Sx and associated tests and hospitalization (2 view rads, glucose test 1/2/3, bile acid and resting test, ab ultrasound, k/d food, low protein diet, 0.5tab BID 10mg Pepcid AC); owner gave a history of inbreeding (this is a mother-son offspring) **paperwork inside kennel card** Behavior: friendly but dull Medication: N/A, preventatives given, held off on Vx (only req Bordetella and CIV)
Weight 7.2

Re Exam: 12/12/15

NH placement ASAP – Guarded to poor Px; Seen by another vet then dropped of and surrendered; Hx: Anorexia, possible liver shunt, dull and depressed easily handled; mm- tachy and brighter pk with gingivitis  and ulceration – possible start of uremia; HR 100; emaciation BCS – 1/9; GI tucked in and non painful at this time; A: Dog in poor condition Needs workup with labwork and rads; Possible kidney problem, vs liver shunt vs GI tract – FB; P: Needs placement ASAP  ; LRS 75 cc BID 10 days

A staff member writes : Meet Jorge: This cute little poodle boy is in need of immediate care. His previous owner states that Jorge has been anorexic for the past 2 weeks and may have possible Liver disease. He needs someone now to open up their heart for him and get him to a vet for proper medical care. Will you be Sweet boy Jorge’s Christmas miracle?

PROFILE :

Where did this dog come from? My Home

ORIGINAL  SOURCE Bred At Home (Neighbor)

Does this dog have a microchip? Yes

Who will it trace to? To the ownwer

Animal’s Name: Jorge

WHY ARE YOU BRINGING THIS DOG IN? Medical

RELATIONSHIP I’ve known him his whole life

PEOPLE   Lives with 3 adults; 0 teenagers; 2 children; 0 seniors

Does he get along with children? Yes No

Does he get along with strangers? Yes No

Has he ever bitten anyone?  No

Has he bitten anyone in the last 10 days? No

Describe his behavior:  Very happy, playful, and friendly. Always wants to go outside and loves to play with children

Can you describe his behavior around animals he doesn’t live with? He demonstrated no problems when around the neighbor’s cat. Likes other dogs

PERSONALITY

Loves to play, is very active; Likes to be petted, hugged ect.

HABITS Eats both; Eats 2x/day

TRAINING  Knows “come”; Walks well on leash; Pulls on leash only when excited; Crate trained; Is housebroken and paper trained

Does this dog have any medical problems that you’re aware of? If yes, please provide as much detail as possible. Liver problems

What kind of home do you think would be best for this dog?  A family with children

 

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