Dozer is a 31-pound young to middle-aged male dog who is ready for a committed adopter or rescue. He arrived at a local emergency clinic weak, emaciated, and dehydrated and received a blood transfusion. Since then, he has continued to gain weight at the shelter. He remains mildly anemic, but it has significantly improved. We suspect his anemia was due to severe fleas and parasites, though other causes have not been entirely ruled out. His anemia should be closely monitored until his blood counts normalize, and an adopter or rescue should be prepared to seek veterinary care for follow-up blood testing. Other than his anemia, he has hyperkeratosis at his paw pads, a common breed-related issue where rough skin overgrows. It does not cause him pain and is largely cosmetic. He had ingrown nails and sores from that, but those have healed. He is mildly itchy but shows no signs of secondary skin or ear infections at this time. He may benefit from regular medicated baths and may need long-term veterinary care to monitor his skin health given his breed. He will need regular, high-quality flea prevention once a month long-term. Dozer did very well for medical handling, allowing vaccinations, blood draws, and touching his ears and paws without escalation of fear, anxiety, or stress. He's also been low-stress in his kennel.
Ideal Home
Dozer is a low-stress dog who does well with handling and medical procedures.
Ongoing Health
Dozer is currently mildly anemic and should be monitored by a veterinarian for follow-up blood testing until his blood counts normalize. He also has hyperkeratosis on his paw pads, which is a cosmetic issue that may require long-term monitoring and care from a veterinarian. Routine flea prevention is recommended long-term.
Training & Support
Dozer has shown to be a low-stress dog who tolerates handling well.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Dozer is currently located at our shelter. Transport may be available.
