Pippy

My story

Pippy was transferred to Valley Humane on 7/16 from the East County Animal Shelter. Pippy received a dental cleaning on 7/17/25! She is a young adult dog weighing 13.6 pounds. Pippy is sweet and cuddly but a nervous dog; she is more comfortable with female humans and is looking for a quiet calm forever home.Pippy had a condition called a prolapsed gland of the nicitating membrane or `cherry eye` in the left eye. With this condition, the tear gland of the third eyelid has broken free of its attachment and popped up where it is visible as a pink mass along the lower eyelid. The cherry eye has been surgically repaired in this dog according to the standard pocket technique. She has recovered from the surgery very well and so far, the cherry eye appears resolved. However, it is possible that as the sutures dissolve, there may not have been enough healing to hold the gland in place and the cherry eye could recur. If this were to happen, the adopting family should contact their family veterinarian at their own expense regarding treatment options. Pippy has been diagnosed with periodontal disease (also known as gum disease or dental disease.) This disease is extremely common in dogs and cats, especially as they age (however, it can also occur in younger animals due to genetic and other factors.) Periodontal disease occurs when bacterial plaque causes inflammation of the gums and eventual destruction of the bone in which the teeth are anchored. This patient had a dental cleaning recently at VHS. At that time the patient was anesthetized and all the teeth were cleaned with an ultrasonic scaler to remove tartar and plaque. The teeth were then polished to prevent premature tartar build up. The teeth were visually evaluated for fractures, and periodontal disease. Dental care is an on-going process that will need to be addressed for the life of this patient. The adopting family is encouraged to discuss continuing dental care for this patient with their family veterinarian.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/

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Pippy, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.