MAX

About MAX

Breed

Mixed/Unknown

Sex

Male

Age

Senior

Size

Large

Location

San Jose, CA

From San Jose Animal Care Center

08/13/26 17:53 **URGENT RESCUE NEEDED** - medical plea08/13/26 18:11Update: skin healing up well, but remains severely itchy without e-collar. May need cytoping, apoquel or zenrelia for pruritus control long term. Recommend that Max receive nexgard or simlar high-quality flea control once a month longterm. 07/30/26`Max`A1411793This senior (~8 yrs old) dog is hoping for a second chance with a rescue that can help him enjoy his golden years in comfort. Despite everything he's been through, he has remained incredibly tolerant and easy to handle, allowing a thorough physical examination with ease. He was only a little anxious during his blood draw but otherwise has been a cooperative, kind patient.He arrived at the shelter with a history of itchiness and hair loss over his rump, tail base, and flanks. Combined with a heavy flea infestation on intake, his skin changes are most consistent with **flea allergy dermatitis** with secondary skin infection. He has already received **NexGard**, medication for itch relief, and a long-acting antibiotic injection. Now that the fleas have been eliminated, we expect his secondary skin infections to continue improving, though he may need ongoing…

In the rescue's own words, as they published it.

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