bruce
Was Killed on Jun 9, 2025
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bruce
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier (mix breed)
Profile:Medium size young adult male
Adopt/Rescue - NODAS MED - Needs Placement by 6/9 11am
Bruce A1248366
2 years old
Neutered Male
46.7 pounds
Heartworm Negative
Stray found on 5/8 at WHITEDOVE DR, DALLAS TX 75224

Meet Bruce, a friendly 2-year-old pup who's always ready for some fun! From our volunteer observations, Bruce seems to be a social butterfly, eagerly approaching other dogs to say hello and mingle. This energetic boy often enjoys participating in rough and rowdy play, perfect for those looking for an active companion. Bruce has shown a sweet demeanor, allowing pets and greeting people with a wagging tail. Come meet Bruce today!
Medical
6/7- Head tilt, growling/barking/charging door, shredded toenails to the point of bleeding.
6/2-Coughing and mucoid nasal discharge but BAR
5/30- BAR. Eating well. Bilateral purulent nasal discharge and coughing. Not responding to doxy.
RX: Enrofloxacin 136mg 1.5T SID 10 days
05/27- replaced e-collar and reenfoced with tape. Sx incision appears good. P is coughing and will be started on CIRD Tx.
Patient was observed today bright, alert and responsive during kennel side examination. (or) Patient was observed today lethargic and (or) depressed during kennel side examination.
There was evidence of coughing/sneezing and purulent nasal discharge in both nares. We have started our standard protocol for CIRDC (Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex) with Doxycycline. This antibiotic therapy is intended to help prevent secondary infections and support the pet?s health while the pet naturally resolves CIRD, with a normal treatment length of 5-7 days. Medical will continue to monitor the patient to ensure symptoms are resolving, if not there could be a change in antibiotics prescribed by the veterinarian.
Rx: Doxycycline 100mg (10mg/kg) once daily for 10 days
Shelter Observation
5/10- immediately got up and started sniffing me tail wagging friendly sweet allowed pets
6/7- highly barrier reactive, growling at door.
Playgroup Assessment
5/12-Social, approaches other dogs in the group to give greetings and mingle, as well as participating in play with them too. Participated in rough & rowdy playing.PG1- Social, Rough & Rowdy Playstyle
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