Long John Silver

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Meet me Saturday 11/23 at 3 Steves Winery from 11:30 am - 4:30 pm! (5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore)Long John Silver is a sweet dog; he has previously been fostered with other dogs and did well with canine companionship. He has been receiving baths with a medicated shampoo and loves his spa time!Long John Silver was transferred to Valley Humane on 11/10 from Oakland Animal Services. He was surrendered when his owner could not afford his necessary eye surgery. He is an adult dog (aged between 4 and 7 years old) and weighs 17 pounds.Long John Silver has been diagnosed with skin irritation due to suspected allergies. The signs of allergy are most commonly itching and skin inflammation or infection. This pet has been treated with a topical flea control and started on an allergy medication. A specific cause was not determined. Allergies are generally caused by one of 3 categories: 1. Flea allergy. 2. Environmental allergy (atopy). 3. Food allergy.Long John Silver was diagnosed with grade II-III patellar luxation in both knees. This condition is common in small and toy breed dogs. In grade I, the patella sometimes moves out of place but returns to its normal position its own. In grade IV, the patella (kneecap) is constantly out of place and does not move back into its normal position. Grades II and III are intermediate in between these. Patellar luxation can cause occasional intermittent to constant lameness. Surgical correction should be considered if the dog shows frequent lameness or pain.Do you have questions about this animal or are you ready to take the next step to adoption? Complete our Adoption Inquiry Form (copy and paste the following URL into your browser address bar) or call us 925-426-8656. We are looking forward to hearing from you! https://valleyhumane.org/adopt/adoption/

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