RALPH – A1052563

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My name is RALPH. My Animal ID # is A1052563.
I am a neutered male br brindle and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 14 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/23/2015 from NY 11369, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/25/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS Normal, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 46.2 LBS.

09/25/15 07:44 QAR, eating and drinking well A: old dog arthritis and old stable cruciate injury and degenerative myelopathy awaiting placement vs EHR ————————————————————– 09/24/15 16:00 S/O:Appearance: QARH Integument: Appropriate short hair coat, normal long britle nails – NTed EENT: OU n. sclerosis eyes sunken from age reulting in deeper medial canthus pocket – MPOD cleaned from medial canthus, corneas okay, AU clean, No nasal d/c Oral cavity: MM pink, CRT <2sec, geriatric dentition with tartar PLN: WNL H/L: No murmur or arrhythmias, Lungs clear ABD: Soft non painful, U/G: NM M/S: Amb x 4 – slowly – keep out of kennels – medical monitoring, R hind – old arthritis from an old cruciate, RH atropied more than LH, hind end weakness and CP delayed in RH more than LH – possible degenerative myelopathy possible as well – skin scuffs on hind legs BCS: 3/9, thin, loss of condition, temporalis mm degeneration as well Neuro: NSF, hind end weakness NOSF A: Geriatric Hindend weakness – old cruciate – stable with DJD and degenerative myelopathy Muscle loss with old age changes seen at eyes head and hindend P:NH only, PX guarded – needs quiet conmfortable haven to live out rest of life with caring patient individual Slow with this geriatric dog – NH placement needed ASAP to avoid shelter stress for this dog 9/24Negative MC Neutered male BARH Moderate staining and tartar Opacity to eyes, minor discharge Thin body condition, possible TID feeding (could also be age related muscle wasting) Minor hotspots Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Pyrantel given

09/24/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/24/15 19:55 This dog was friendly during intake and allowed handling.

WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes:  You’re old, you’re tired, you ache a bit, you’ve given your life to your family, have loved them, nurtured them, been there for them through all the ups and downs…..and what happens? Because you are old they leave you somewhere that you don’t know. Strange smells, lots of activity and barking dogs.  You’re not in your bed, you’re in a kennel, you’re not getting the food you are used to, you are getting whatever they give you.  Sure, you’re getting taken care of but it’s not even close to what you’re used to…  Not only did Ralph’s family leave him, they left no information on him….that’s even sadder.   He’s a nice dog, quiet and resting in his kennel, happy to step out for a walk and going potty the moment we were out the door.  He walks at a nice pace for an old gent, and his tail wags slightly as we go.   He enjoyed some petting, but is a bit removed – whether it’s age, or trying to figure out where is people are, I don’t know.   He’s gentle and calm, and simply wants a soft bed and a loving home where he can enjoy his remaining days and cross the Rainbow Bridge with a loving hand on his head.    Who has the big, kind heart to offer this sweet old boy love and safety for his remaining days?

09/25/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Ralph walks calmly on leash. He was not sociable, and was more interested in the surroundings than the handler during the assessment. Ralph was calm and relaxed during handling. He was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. Because of his age and medical condition we decided to use the flank squeeze instead of paw squeeze (does not respond at all). Ralph did not resist being handled while eating, and was easily pushed out of the food bowl. He was not interested in toys or rawhide. Ralph did not show any concern during the behavior assessment. The behavior department feels that he can go to an Average home. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. 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 likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game (may need coaxing to approach.) He is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Flank squeeze 1: 2. Dog does not respond at all. Food: 1. Dog lifts head and ceases eating when you reach to pull the bowl away Toy: 1. No interest. Rawhide: 1. No interest.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was UNKNOWN – Normal, behavior rating was NONE
No Initial Exam

09/25/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
09/25/15 07:44 QAR, eating and drinking well A: old dog arthritis and old stable cruciate injury and degenerative myelopathy awaiting placement vs EHR ————————————————————– 09/24/15 16:00 S/O:Appearance: QARH Integument: Appropriate short hair coat, normal long britle nails – NTed EENT: OU n. sclerosis eyes sunken from age reulting in deeper medial canthus pocket – MPOD cleaned from medial canthus, corneas okay, AU clean, No nasal d/c Oral cavity: MM pink, CRT <2sec, geriatric dentition with tartar PLN: WNL H/L: No murmur or arrhythmias, Lungs clear ABD: Soft non painful, U/G: NM M/S: Amb x 4 – slowly – keep out of kennels – medical monitoring, R hind – old arthritis from an old cruciate, RH atropied more than LH, hind end weakness and CP delayed in RH more than LH – possible degenerative myelopathy possible as well – skin scuffs on hind legs BCS: 3/9, thin, loss of condition, temporalis mm degeneration as well Neuro: NSF, hind end weakness NOSF A: Geriatric Hindend weakness – old cruciate – stable with DJD and degenerative myelopathy Muscle loss with old age changes seen at eyes head and hindend P:NH only, PX guarded – needs quiet conmfortable haven to live out rest of life with caring patient individual Slow with this geriatric dog – NH placement needed ASAP to avoid shelter stress for this dog 9/24Negative MC Neutered male BARH Moderate staining and tartar Opacity to eyes, minor discharge Thin body condition, possible TID feeding (could also be age related muscle wasting) Minor hotspots Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Pyrantel given

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