LADY – A1051224

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LADY – A1051224

FEMALE, TAN, CHIHUAHUA SH MIX, 6 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason PET HEALTH
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 09/12/2015, From NY 10453, DueOut Date 09/12/2015,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Negative MC Intact female BARH No dental/resp issue seen, but mouth hangs open, mild to moderate tartar Possible muscle atrophy (nails were extremely overgrown before trim), weak on front limbs when walking, seem to bow out Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Pyrantel given Closer to BCS 2.5 NOSF
Weight 6.2

RE-EXAM (9/13/15)  QARH, Left sided facial asymmetry, facial atrophy, ptosis, Incomplete palpral OU, inconsidtent menace OU, Pain on right sided neck flexion, 3/4 MPL left, Moderate tartar, Normal H/L, Abnormal hypermetric forelimb gait.  a: Neurologic disease open for cause, Neck pain.  P:  Monitor in shelter for progression, Start tramadol.

A staff member writes:  Meet Lady! Lady may have a neurological disorder, and according to her previous owner she has trouble standing up straight and eats lying down.  Despite this, Lady was very respectful of her former family members, and remains as cute as a button!  This little Chi is looking for a new family to call her forever home!

A volunteer writes:

Lady was apparently a healthy and perky little gal just few years ago until she started having difficulties to walk and to eat.  She prefers to lay, rest and is less playful because of her disability that seems to affect her eyes too. No veterinarian came up to date with a diagnosis and a  treatment. The family could not afford further work up and brought their pet Lady to the Manhattan Care Center. Lady rests calmly in her kennel. Her big eyes travel in separate directions but finally focused on me. She lets me  scoop her  up and off to the yard we go, Lady tucked tightly against my chest. She gives me little wet kisses. She likes to be caressed. A pretty  mouse she is …She takes a few steps in a pen. Her gait is unstable, her legs scramble to advance one inch.. She hears her name, she sees me. She gathers all her strength to come to me..What a brave little soldier…She tires up and sits then lays down. Better to take her on my lap. My heart melts holding this tiny gal. Her former owner and the child of the house said such lovely things about her…May be another medical opinion could shed a light on Lady’s condition…? She is adorable, sweet and so willing…That should count…Well, Little  Lady is waiting at the Manhattan Care Center for her hero…Could it be …you ?

PROFILE

Basic information:  Lady is an approx. 6 year old Chihuahua. She is being surrendered because of vet costs. She received Lady as a gift from a family member. The owner was told by a vet that Lady may have a problem with her liver but they were unsure. She has been having trouble standing up straight, she eats laying down and makes a gagging noise when eating. Her last vet visit was in april 2015.

Socialization:  Lady is friendly with strangers. She also very gentle with children. Lady was living in a home with the owner’s young daughter. The daughter says that lady used to be very energetic and used to play fetch when she was a puppy but now she cannot play anymore. Lady remains quiet around other dogs and cats.

Behavior:  Lady has not been able to walk. She is unable to stand up straight. The owners say that she does not want to walk anymore. She does not like baths. When the delivery man comes, she barks at the door. The owner says that she still gets happy and excited when she sees them or when they come home. She was being fed kibbles and bits and beneful. She loves vienna sausages.

Behavior during intake:  Lady was inside of a tote bag. She was very calm and quiet and allowed me to take her from her owner. She allowed to be collared, scanned(-), and photographed. She also let us carry her and pet her and put her into a kennel.

BEHAVIOR

Lady has not had a behavior evaluation but her medical evaluation is green.

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