Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Mojo



Name: Mojo
Age: 3 months
Sex: Male (not altered)
Breed: "Micro Exotic" American PitBull
Location: Philadelphia

Vet Info: At a veterinary exam at 9 weeks old, it was noted that Mojo had normal palbebral reflex and normal fundic exam in both eyes, but no dazzle reflex.  His limbs also seemed weak.  He received the DA2PP vaccine on 8/9/16.  
At an 8/31/16 veterinary specialty center exam, it was noted absent menace in both eyes with resting horizontal nystagmus with fast phase to the right and sometimes down, all other CNs are normal.  He also tends to circle to the left, which his owner writes that he does when he's tired and nervous.  He is eating and drinking normally.
Exam notes summary:  "Mojo's exam is consistent with a problem affecting multiple areas of his brain.  Based on the fact that his signs have been stable for weeks, this is not likely due to be secondary to an infection.  The disease processes I would be most suspicious of would be a congenital brain malformation or an inherited degenerative disease.  His signs may remain stable or progress over time."  
Mojo weighs about 18 pounds.  We asked how large he will get, and his owner wrote, "IF he is a true micro bully - it is my understanding that he should not get any taller than 11" and weight I'm guessing at around 35/45."
OS has copies of Mojo's medical notes and more detailed medical information from his owner.  If anyone has questions or would like more details, please ask!

Owner Info: DOB 6/6/16. Mojo is an adorable "micro exotic american bully" who was saved from Craigslist.  He has neurological issues, and his future is uncertain.  Mojo's owner is doing everything she can for Mojo and he is safe and loved where he is, but she writes that she works long hours and her daughter is in college, and he requires more attention than she is able to give.  It breaks her heart to leave him as often as they do. She also feels he'd do better in a quieter environment.

Mojo's owner writes, "I rescued Mojo with the purpose of finding him a safe home environment. I have a 6 month old lab mix that is extremely hyper. I am out of my home 8 to 10 hours a day. Mojo is crated, Diesel is sharing days in same room - blocked off from full run of the house. Mojo is blind and it also believed to have brain malformation. Although he is super sweet, absolutely adorable and has taken my heart at first sight - He is definitely a special needs and requires much more attention than I am able to give him. He gets along with Diesel, but when Diesel acts up - Mojo absolutely reacts to his hyper activity with a nervousness of his own. I feel that Mojo will do best in a quieter environment. I do not think he should be placed with small children."

Mojo is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house.  He is not housebroken, but is leash trained.  "He will walk on a leash with patience. Met with a neurologist - he believes Mojo has brain malformation and without costly extensive testing - it is a guess as to whether Mojo will train."  

Mojo is a very friendly little fellow and is good with men, women, and older children, male and female dogs, and cats.  He currently lives with another dog.  Mojo is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  His owner tells us that he can get nervous if picked up or grabbed without hearing a verbal approach of some sort.  

In answer to the question asking if the dog adapts well to new situations despite their blindness, Mojo's owner wrote, "in my very limited experience - I feel he adapted as well as could be expected. my home is small. initially he went in circles and bumped into everything. By the end of the first day and a lot of 'uh oh's' from me - he actually maneuvers extremely well."


Mojo is a very happy and loving puppy!  "He appears to be a happy normal pup in every other aspect...Mojo may be 'special needs' but everyone who has had the pleasure of meeting him - loves him. He looks, plays, follows, barks - like any other puppy. He may rapidly decline, he may live many happy years. My goal is to find him a safe loving home with someone who is patient and tolerant of his needs - knowing that he may - and possibly may not - ever fully be housebroken."

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