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Pet Name: Russ
Adopt status: Available
Status (Staff Use): Available-Rescue Grp
Est. age: 2Y
Sex: Male - Neutered
Weight: ~
Intake Date: 08-MAY-25
Intake: Stray-Field
Crossing/Found Near: Old Us 41/ Us 41, Ruskin 33570
Microchip: 991001911556312

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Details: 07-JUL-25 - Simparica 20mg: For 11-2 Lbs -
Details: 14-JUN-25 - Adv Multi 1.0 Ml (10-20 Lbs) -
Details: 13-JUN-25 - Rabies Vaccine, 1yr, Sq -
Details: 22-MAY-25 - Da2pp Vaccination -
Details: 09-MAY-25 - Fecal Float - POSITIVE
Details: 08-MAY-25 - Heartworm Test - POSITIVE
Details: 08-MAY-25 - Adv Multi 1.0 Ml (10-20 Lbs) -
Details: 08-MAY-25 - Bordetella In Vaccine -
Details: 08-MAY-25 - Da2pp Vaccination -

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Comment: 09-JUL-25 - Foster - 07/09/25 12:37 Foster Note: Russ is the sweetest little guy. He loves to cuddle! He can be very nervous around new people, but once he decompresses he really enjoys head scratches, belly rubs, and cuddling. I found that a few minutes laying out in the sun and rolling around in the grass helped him feel more relaxed and comfortable. He will easily lay in your arms all day if you let him. He also enjoys laying beside us on the couch, taking naps in bed, and scooting around the house. He has gotten along with our larger foster dog, following her around and attempting to play with her. He has had a few baths, and while he panics for the first minute he will then tolerate the rest of the bath pretty easily. He does not mind being towel dried, having his ears cleaned, and being brushed. He does not have much control over his bladder or bowels, but he doesn’t seem to mind wearing belly bands 24/7. He loves all the food and treats! He is improving each day, with standing on his own more often, wagging his tail a bit more, but he is not able to walk and primarily scoots himself around. Don’t let him fool you though, he is fast and can easily “run” through the house and through the grass. Russ has the sweetest way of looking up at you and leaning into head rubs, he just soaks up the attention and love. He would make someone the best little companion.
Comment: 06-JUL-25 - Foster - 06/25/25 09:52 Foster note: He’s gotten over his nerves and loves being around us and the large foster dog in the home. He doesn’t have the best control over his bladder or bowels so belly bands are definitely important. He’s eating well and can stand up on his own for a minute here and there, sometimes even taking a step or two.
Comment: 10-JUN-25 - Rescue - 06/10/25 17:04 Request for Assistance SWS
Comment: 20-MAY-25 - Interact - 05/20/25 11:49 Russ has shown significant improvement to his demeanor. He has started having "zoomies" around Vet Services, pulling himself all around the clinic on his front limbs and trying to jump. JNB
Comment: 20-MAY-25 - Rescue - 05/20/25 13:42 Request for Assistance SWS
Comment: 16-MAY-25 - Interact - 05/16/25 11:52 Patient allowed all handling for medical procedures while muzzled. Much more receptive to petting and handling then when P was initially. SAG
Comment: 12-MAY-25 - Rescue - 05/12/25 11:26 Request for Assistance SWS
Comment: 08-MAY-25 - Medical - HEARTWORM POSITIVE (TEMPLATE) What is the medical issue? This dog was diagnosed with Heartworm disease at the shelter. Heartworm disease is caused by large worms that live in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels, causing lung disease, heart failure, and other organ damage. What has PRC done so far? This dog has begun treatment for this disease. A 30 day course of doxycycline will be completed, followed by a 30 day 'rest' period. If this dog has not completed meds prior to adoption, you should receive a prescription to fill at a pharmacy to obtain remaining doses. Two months after diagnosis, if healthy enough for treatment as determined by PRC veterinarians, your dog can receive injections to kill adult heartworms at the PRC. This injection is a medication called "Diroban" which is injected into the large muscles of the back. Two injections are given 24 hours apart, per FDA guidelines. This protocol kills about 90% of heartworms and is recommended for stage 1 and 2 heartworm disease. Alternatively, adopters can elect to pursue heartworm treatment with their veterinarian. Your veterinarian may recommend additional diagnostics prior to treatment, or may recommend a slightly different protocol. What can the adopter expect? This dog should receive heartworm prevention monthly year-round for the rest of the its life to prevent another infection. Next month's dose of prevention will be dispensed; you must follow up with your vet for continued prevention. Your pet should be retested 6 months after treatment for heartworm disease, and then yearly thereafter. Your vet may recommend additional diagnostics or treatments. All further care is the responsibility of the adopter. Comments: Heartworm treatment is not benign. Some pets may have adverse reactions to heartworm treatment, including swelling at the injection site, pain, and respiratory issues. In rare cases the dying worms in the bloodstream might fall apart and cause a thrombus (blockage of a blood vessel). If this happens your pet might have respiratory distress and could die. Any activities that cause panting or elevated heart rate can increase the risk of a thrombus. It is critical that your pet is crate rested for 6 weeks following treatment and is only allowed to go outside for short periods of time on a leash to urinate/defecate. A medical staff member will go over any questions you may have at discharge.

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