PRINCESS – A1046066

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PRINCESS – A1046066

FEMALE, BLACK / TAN, MIN PINSCHER MIX, 8 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason PET HEALTH
Intake condition ILLNESS Intake Date 07/31/2015, From NY 10454, DueOut Date 07/31/2015,

Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior
Medical Summary Initial Exam: INITIAL CAGE EXAM/GERIATRIC EXAM, S: BAR, friendly

O:

OP: severe diffuse dental calculus and gingivitis

EENT: nuclear sclerosis OU, no ocular or nasal discharge

LN: mandibular lymphadenopathy (tri-lobed), popliteal lymphadenopathy, prescapular lymph nodes prominent; did not feel inguinal/axillary

CV: no murmur, normal rhythm, pulses s/s

Resp: clear, eupnic

Abd/GI: soft, nonpainful; no masses palpated

UG: intact female, no mammary gland tumors

MS: amb x 4, BCS 5/9

CNS: alert and appropriate

A: 8-12 yo FI miniature pinscher

1) mandibular, popliteal and prescapular lymphadenopathy – likely multicentric lymphoma vs. less likely, an infectious cause  2) severe dental disease

P: consider rescue, or finding a suitable hospice as long as pt continues to eat and do well despite underlying neoplasia and dental disease

BEHAVIOR:

Princess came into our center as an owner surrender. It is reported she has lived with children ages 2-14 and was relaxed around them. Also reported Princess has interacted with large dogs in the past and behaved well with them. She ignores stray cats she has seen while walking in the street. Princess was calm during intake and allowed all handling. Princess allowed her head to be cupped in assessor’s hands, body soft. She stood still and accepted the touch during Sensitivity item, body soft, ears neutral. Princess followed at the end of the leash for Tag game, body soft, approaching assessor at the end of game. She gently pulled her paw back on both Squeeze attempts. Princess had no interest in Food, Toy, or Rawhide. She approached the helper dog at an appropriate pace, ears forward, body relaxed. She whined slightly to solicit attention in between assessment items. The Behavior Team feels Princess would do well in an Average home.

Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.

Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft.

Squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.

Food. No interest.

Toy 1. No interest.

Rawhide 1. No interest.

Dog – dog 2. Dog approaches the helper dog, body soft, tail well above spine level, ears forward.

GROUP BEHAVIOR:  When off leash with other dogs, Princess greets, is tolerant of interaction, but mostly wanders the yard.

PROFILE:  07/31/15

Princess is an 8 year old female miniature pinscher. She has lived with her last owner for the past 3 months. She is being surrendered due to her health changing and her owner not able to continue to care for her.

SOCIAL LIFE & PERSONALITY:  Princess is described as an independent yet playful dog. She lived with children aged 2 years to 14 years old. She was relaxed around the children and allowed them to pet her and pick her up. She has interacted with large dogs in the past and behaved well with them. She would sniff them and played with them. When she notices stray cats in the streets, she walks pass them. She is house trained and rarely has accidents

BEHAVIOR: Princess tolerated being bathed in her home. She wasn’t bothered by having her nails trimmed or being brushed. She would bark when someone knocked at the door but she was friendly towards visitors. She tolerated having her food touched while eating as well.

FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW: Princess is described as a well behaved dog. She knows the commands “sit, down and come.” She chews on toy balls in the home. She is walked at least twice a day. She is allowed to run free in a nearby yard for exercise. She will wander but responds when she is called. She is fed both wet and dry dog food. She would sleep in her owner’s son’s room on her own bed.

DURING INTAKE: Princess was calm during the intake process. She allowed collaring, scanning for a microchip and taking photographs without displaying any signs of aggression.

 

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