ZEUS – A1049674

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Staten Island Center

My name is ZEUS. My Animal ID # is A1049674.
I am a male black and white labrador retr and staffordshire mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/29/2015 from NY 10303, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2NYCHA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/31/2015 Exam Type TREATMENT – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 53.0 LBS.

Bath given Towel Dried BARH

08/29/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/29/15 16:14 DOG INFORMATION SHEET Where did this dog come from? Zeus originally came from a dog breeder from the Bronx WHY ARE YOU BRINGING THIS DOG IN? Owner stated she is moving and will not be able to take the dog with her. RELATIONSHIP Owner had Zeus for about 6 months. PEOPLE Zeus lived with 2 adults Does he get along with children? Zeus is very playful and hyper, smaller children might have a harder time around Zeus Does he get along with strangers? Owner stated Zeus gets excited around everyone and just wants attention. Describe his behavior: Zeus is a very high energy dog who loves people but is terrified of other dogs, He will back away from dogs, hair stands up and barks. He has never had any interaction with other cats. Zeus tends to have accidents in the house a few times a week but will usually hold until he is taken out. Zeus loves baths, and being brushed, he does know the commands sit, stay and paw. Being high energy, Zeus loves to play fetch, tug of war and running around. He is somewhat crate-trained as the previous owner stated she would only use it when traveling. When Zeus gets too excited, owner stated the best way to calm him down is to pet him. PERSONALITY Loves to play, is very active Is more quiet, shy; less active Likes to be petted, hugged ect. HABITS Zeus was fed both wet and dry food mixed together. The brand was pedigree. Does this dog have any medical problems that you’re aware of? If yes, please provide as much detail as possible. Owner stated after Zeus had his previous shots, it looks like he started developing an allergy on his side and by his belly. Vet’s name and number: Banfield Animal Hospital

WEB MEMO
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09/01/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Zeus came to our center as an owner surrender. It is reported he lived with 2 adults. Owner reports around children and adults Zeus is playful and hyper. Behavior around cats is unknown. Zeus pulled hard on his relief walk. Zeus was difficult to position for SAFER assessment items, very high energy and in constant movement. Once settled, he allowed his head to be cupped in assessor’s hands, tail wagging. Zeus displayed high energy and movement in between Sensitivity passes, body soft, wiggly, tail wagging. He was distracted and unresponsive during Tag game, body soft, panting. Zeus mouthed assessor’s hand with no pressure during both Squeeze attempts. Zeus lifted his head and ceased eating when approached by assess-a-hand. He never resumed eating, but low growled at the hand itself. He took Toy away, body a bit stiff. Zeus took Rawhide away, settled with it and bit the hand as it approached. Zeus rushed towards the helper dog, hackles raised, barking, tail well above spine level. Zeus must be placed with a New Hope partner due to reactivity and biting the assess-a-hand. 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: 2. Dog is active and focused on the Assessor and all other stimuli available. His body is soft, tail wagging, panting, displaying high movement between attempts. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor. He is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1/2: 2. Dog gently places his open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure. Food: 4. Dog lifts head and ceases eating when you reach to pull the bowl away or push him out, growls. Toy: 3. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His body is a bit stiff. Rawhide: 5. Dog attempts to bite. Dog-dog: 4. Dog rushes in, hackles raised, barking, tail well above spine level.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

08/29/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative BARH AMBx4 Friendly,allowed handling Male~7mos EEN:WNL Dermatitis on abdomen/hind legs Owner stated that dog got allergies from previous shots (no other information) As per Dr. 1067 Administered 1ml Diphenhydramine 50mg/ml IM Administered vaccines ten minutes after Nosf

08/30/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
S/O: VET CHECK FOR DERMATITIS, RABIES VACCINE BAR ON PRESENTATION VERY ENERGETIC, COOPERATIVE WITH HANDLING PATCHY AREAS OF HYPOTRICHOSIS/ALOPECIA ALONG VENTRUM AND LATERAL THORAX BILATERALLY, EXTENDING TO THE AXILLARY REGION AND HINDLIMBS. EPIDERMAL COLLARETTES PRESENT ALONG VENTRUM WITH SCALING. A: SUPERFICIAL PYODERMA – R/O ALLERGIES (ENVIRONMENTAL/CONTACT VS. FOOD VS. PARASITIC) VS. INFECTIOUS (RINGWORM) VS. IMMUNE MEDIATED (ATOPY) VS. OTHER PX: GOOD P: START COURSE OF CEPHALEXIN – 750 MG PO BID X 14 DAYS START PROPHYLACTIC COURSE OF DOXYCYCLINE – 250 MG PO SID X 10 DAYS RECHECK ON DAY 7 AND 14. EXTEND CEPHALEXIN AS NEEDED SCHEDULE BATH

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