10/03/2022
ADOPTED as per ACC :)
RHL lameness - possible cushing disease - 13 year old senior
Sweet Senior PEPPERIDGE needs a new retirement plan and follow up for possible Cushing's Disease.
Abandoned in front of BACC, her owner didn't bother to housetrain her properly nor groom her nails
This 13 yr old senior lady deserves much much better and needs TLC and a home where to spend her golden days. PLEASE MESSAGE OUR PAGE or EMAIL US at [email protected]
A volunteer writes:
Since the moment I caught a glimpse of her, I have been impatiently waiting to meet Pepperidge. And let me tell you, she didn’t disappoint one bit. She was even better than I imagined! Spunky doesn’t even begin to describe this elderbull - she has a huge personality packed into a little old lady’s body. She hops about after toys, jumps to get anything she had her eyes and heart set on, and carries toys around showing them off proudly. She has a voracious appetite, and eagerly takes treats and stomps around demanding more. She has aged like a fine bottle of wine - a 13 year old vintage in her case - and is utter perfection.
Pepperidge was surrendered by a friend of her guardian for having potty accidents and because they could not trim her nails. They did not leave much information, but we know Pepperidge was loose and wiggly with the staff that received her at the shelter. She may have some underlying medical needs, and the shelter can review that information with potential adopters. To meet her, love her, and spoil her for the rest of her spunky days, come to Brooklyn ACC.
A staffmember writes:
PEPPERIDGE - our adorable, playful, lovable senior sweetie needs a home ASAP!
What my friends at ACC say about me:
My hobbies include snuggling, snacking, and strolling!
MY MOVIES:
Meet Pepperidge! 152560
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zzdLz0W_aC4
INTAKE DATE: 2-Sep-2022
PEPPERIDGE, ID # 152560, 13 yrs old, 47 lbs, Female, Brooklyn ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Gray / White,
Surrender Reason: Stray, abandoned in front of BACC due to inappropriate elimination in the home
Shelter Assessment Rating: LEVEL 2
No young children (under 5)
Medical Behavior Rating:
INTAKE PROFILE - BASIC INFORMATION: Pepperidge is a 13 year old female that came into BACC due to inappropriate elimination in the home. When a stranger approaches, Pepperidge is loose and wiggly.
INTAKE NOTES - DATE OF INTAKE: 2-Sep-2022: Behavior during intake: Pepperidge had a wiggly body and allowed counselor to collar her, leash her, take her picture and walk into a kennel. When offered treats, Pepperidge is mouthy.
BEHAVIOR NOTES
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home)
Stray
Other Notes:
According to Pepperidge's previous owner, she is not housebroken and will have accidents and does not allow her owner to trim her nails.
SHELTER ASSESSMENT: Date of assessment: 6-Sep-2022
Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Moderate – dog pulls on and off; to get to scent; out the building etc
Reactivity to humans: None – ignores
Reactivity to dogs: None – ignores
Leash walking comments:
Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social – stays near handler for the whole time; loose body, but paces
Call over: Approaches readily
Sociability comments: Anxious, unable to settle or focus readily; jumps on handlers often
Handling
Soft handling: Seeks contact – leans in, licks muzzle, pants heavily
Exuberant handling: Seeks contact – leans in, licks muzzle, pants heavily
Handling comments: Anxious, unable to settle or focus readily
Arousal
Jog: follows handler, loose body but begins leash biting on last pass
Arousal comments: Settles on own, seeks treats
Knock: Approaches (loose)
Knock Comments:
Toy: Grips, moves away
Toy comments:
PLAYGROUP NOTES – DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES:
FUN FACTS:
INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Date of initial: 7-Sep-2022
Summary: Very hyperactive, but friendly. Does not allow restraint
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:
9/6: Upon being removed from her kennel, Pepperidge begins biting and pulling on the handler's lead. She quickly stops when offered treats.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Level 2
Recommendations:
No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:
No young children (under 5): Due to the high-level lack of manners, anxiety, and touch sensitivity, seen at the care center, we recommend a home without young children.
Potential challenges:
House soiling
Basic manners/poor impulse control
Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition
Handling/touch sensitivity
Anxiety
Leash-biting
Potential challenges comments:
House soiling: Pepperidge is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement and reward-based training only. Please see handout on House Soiling.
Basic manners/poor impulse control: Pepperidge jumps up on handlers often during her assessment.It is possible that this an attention-seeking behavior. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute for any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control.
Mouthiness/poor impulse control: Pepperidge takes treats with a hard mouth leaving red marks and teeth impressions on hands. This should be replaced with an alternative behavior as it can frighten people. Please see handout on Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition.
Handling/touch sensitivity: Pepperidge was reported to not be comfortable when her nails are trimmed. Limited information was provided, so it is unknown what methods were used. It is important to avoid touching Pepper's paws at this time and to be cautious when touching her in other areas as we do not know where she may have other sensitivities. Positive reinforcement and reward-based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Pepperidge to be more comfortable with this.
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES
12-Sep-2022
Progress Exam
History:
intake 9/7/2022: Stray, noted RHL lameness, dental disease, cough, dermatitis. Started amantadine, rimadyl, gabapentin. Sent out bloodwork
9/8: Bloodwork suggestive of hyperadrenocorticism
Today, 9/12: CIRDC signs seen on rounds.
Subjective:
BAR, no vomiting/diarrhea. Coughing/sneezing.
Objective:
Cageside exam performed.
Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge
Nasal Cavity: Mild serous nasal discharge.
Lungs: Eupneic
Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness.
Neuro: Appropriate mentation.
Assessment:
-CIRDC
-Chronic dermatitis/pyoderma
-Chronic otitis externa
-Suspect underlying allergy (ro atopy +/- food +/- FBD)
-Dental disease
-Suspect OA
-Heart murmur
Prognosis:
Good
Plan:
-Start doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO q24h x 14d until 9/26
-Continue amantadine 5 mg/kg PO q24h indefinitely
-Continue gabapentin 10 mg/kg PO q12h indefinitely
-Continue carprofen 4.4 mg/kg PO q24h until 9/14
-CIRDC sign placed on kennel
-Recheck day 7
8-Sep-2022
Blood Work Interpretation
CBC:
Mild non-regenerative anemia [RBC 5.16 (5.39-8.7 M/uL), HCT 36.5 (38.3-56.5)]
Mild thrombocytosis
Chemistry:
Mild hyponatremia 140 (142-152 mmol/L)
Mild hypochloremia 107 (108-119 mmol/L)
Mild hypoalbuminemia 2.6 (2.7-3.9 g/dL)
Moderate hyperglobulinemia 4.9 (2.4-4 g/dL)
Mild elevation ALT 292 (18-121 U/L)
Mild elevation AST 172 (16-55 U/L)
Mild elevation ALP 211 (5-160 U/L)
Interpretation: Elevations in platelets and liver enzymes suggest possible underlying hyperadrenocorticism. Recommend LDDS with placement for confirmation
7-Sep-2022
Spay-Neuter Waiver Documentation
Medical Assistant: 3:41 PM
It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
7-Sep-2022
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 12-13y
Microchip noted on Intake? No
History: Stray
Subjective: BARH. Occasional hoarse cough. No svd
Observed Behavior - Very hyperactive, but friendly. Does not allow restraint
Evidence of Cruelty seen - no
Evidence of Trauma seen - no
Objective
P = wnl
R = wnl
BCS
EENT: Nuclear sclerosis OU, mild to mod periocular erythema OU, mild to mod erythema noted in pinnae AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: moderate dental tartar/periodontal disease
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, occasional hoarse cough, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: FI, no MGT palpated, no discharge
MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with Grade I RHL lameness, stifle feels thickened on palpation, patches of alopecia noted, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: normal externally
Assessment
RHL lameness- r/o OA vs CrCL vs soft tissue injury
Dental disease
Dermatitis- suspect underlying allergies
Cough- r/o Lar Par vs lower airway disease (bronchitis, neoplasia, pneumonia, CHF)
Prognosis: fair
Plan: Exercise restriction/extra bedding
Carprofen 4.4 mg/kg PO SID x7d
Amantadine 5 mg/kg PO SID indef
Gabapentin 15 mg/kg PO BID indef
CBC/Chem sent to IDEXX
Recheck in 1 week- consider radiographs if not imrpoved
SURGERY:
Permanent waiver due to age
** TO FOSTER / ADOPT **
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Shelter contact information:
Phone number (212) 788-4000
Email [email protected]
Shelter Addresses:
Brooklyn Shelter: 2336 Linden Boulevard Brooklyn, NY 11208
Manhattan Shelter: 326 East 110 St. New York, NY 10029
Staten Island Shelter: 3139 Veterans Road West Staten Island, NY 10309
* NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM *
Level 1
Dogs with Level 1 determinations are suitable for the majority of homes.
Level 2
Dogs with Level 2 determinations will be suitable for adopters with some previous dog experience.
Level 3
Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters.
Level 4
Dogs with Level 4 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters. It is suggested adopters have prior experience with the behaviors described.
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