Pet Profile
ID: A2452540 / Kennel #: V09
Go back
Explanation of Terms
How to Adopt
Pet Details
Pet Name
Russ
Adopt status
Not Currently Available
Status (Staff Use)
Evaluation-Medical
Est. age
2Y
Sex
Male
Weight
9.5
Intake Date
08-MAY-25
Intake
Stray-Field
Crossing/Found Near
Old Us 41/ Us 41, Ruskin 33570
Microchip
~
Pet Profile
No Profile Details on This Pet
Medical Treatment - Date/Type/Results
Details
22-MAY-25 - Da2pp Vaccination -
Details
09-MAY-25 - Fecal Float - POSITIVE
Details
08-MAY-25 - Heartworm Test - POSITIVE
Details
08-MAY-25 - Bordetella In Vaccine -
Details
08-MAY-25 - Da2pp Vaccination -
Details
08-MAY-25 - Adv Multi 1.0 Ml (10-20 Lbs) -
row(s) 1 - 6 of 6
Comments
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.
Comment
08-MAY-25 - Note - 05/08/25 15:14 Dog was handled with a towel and gloves. He sat there calmly during vaccines. - JP
row(s) 1 - 6 of 6
Playgroup History - Notes will only change if the Pet's behavior changes.
No Playgroup Details on This Pet