hulk
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier (mix breed)
Age: Young adult
Gender:
Male
Size: Large
About hulk: Adopt/Rescue - NODAS MED - Needs Placement by 3/16 11am
Hulk A1242333
2 years
Intact Male
60 pounds
Heartworm Negative
Stray found on 3/6 at ROCHESTER ST, DALLASAdopets Link: TX 75215
Hulk is a sweet, easygoing pup with a heart as big as his name! He absolutely loves socializing with other dogs and playing to his heart?s content. Despite his cheerful spirit, Hulk has a cut on his leg and hip dysplasia, requiring ongoing treatment until he fully recovers.
He?s looking for a loving home that can support him through his healing journey, offering him all the care, comfort, and cuddles he needs.
Shelter Observation
3/6/25- walks on leash and is friendly
3/12/25- wagging tail at kennel front, eager for attention
Playgroup assessment
3/11/25- Socializes with the other dogs, gives greetings and participates in play. Would mount others during play. Seems to take corrections well. PG1- Social, No Playstyle
Medical
3/9- BAR. MM=Pink. Heart and lungs normal. 1 inch laceration noted on left hip. Grade III/V lameness in left rear leg. Sedated with Dexdomitor (.5mg/ml) .9cc IM. Clipped and cleaned wound with chlorhexidine scrub. Freshened up wound edges and placed 4 staples to close wound.
TX: Carprofen (50mg/ml) 2.4cc SQ
TX: Cllindamycin (150mg/ml) 2cc SQ
RX: Carprofen 100mg 1T SID 7 days
RX: Carprofen 25mg 1T SID 7 days
RX: Clindamycin 150mg 2T BID 10 days
Reversed sedation with Atipamezole
Recheck lameness in left rear leg and laceration repair.
3/9- There are only three of the four staples remain and only one is in place- the other two are pulled through. There is a slight purulent discharge from the wound. Dog seems slightly lame to me in both hindlimbs so we will bring over tomorrow and sedate and radiograph.
03/11/25 08:43 Bilateral canine hip dysplasia with significant subluxation right greater than left; squaring of femoral heads present as well.