The status of CHINA BELL was
last posted on 01/02/25 by
Keep calm and woof on.
Female Dog, Labrador Retriever
Labrador Retriever / Mixed (Medium Coat)
Description:
Please contact foster [email protected] for more information.Medications:- Doxycycline: 20 mg/day for 10 days, to be given with her evening meal for kennel cough/cold symptoms First Dose: 10/24 Final Dose: 11/2- Malaseb Shampoo: 1-2 baths per week, allow shampoo to sit for 5-10 minutes before rinsing for hair loss and itchy skin Previous Baths: 10/21, 10/25 Continue use while skin issues persist- Revolution Preventative: administer on 11/13 to help with skin issues The vet recommended this preventative in lieu of another monthly flea and tick to help with any mange she may haveSummary:China Bell is an old girl with a zest for life. She loves to go for walks, find a comfy spot for a nap, and lounge around in the sun. Don't let her age and calm demeanor fool you, she will not pass up the opportunity for an adventure and would even sneak out to join me for a run. She comes when she's called (after she's finished her thorough sniff investigation) and never wanders out of sight. She fits in well with a pack, being amicable and passive with every dog that she meets. She smiles back when you greet her excitedly and loves to lay by your side while you work or watch TV. She showed no prey/chase drive towards squirrels or deer, and would likely get along with creatures and humans off all ages, though she had no cat or kid interactions with me. China Bell loves a good treat, but is not overly eager about food. She takes treats as gently as possible and shows no signs of food aggression with people or other animals. She enjoys peanut butter, beef liver, and loves to cronch on apple slices! She also loves to chew and benefits from softer bones like esophagus chews because they're easier on her older teeth.China does not like being left alone or closed in a room by herself. She whimpers and scratches at the door if you close her in a room, but will calm down pretty quickly. She is much more comfortable being left out near her housemates when you leave home. China Bell is very busy in the car and has a hard time settling. I assume it's anxiety from being taken to the shelter, but obviously I do not know how she was with car rides previously. We had a 2 hour car ride and she had the back seat to herself with a sling/hammock and a bed. She rarely laid down, and when she did she was back up and within a minute. She is not unhappy to ride in the car, as she will try to jump in when you open the door, she just shows signs of anxiety with not knowing where the ride will take her.China Bell has some stiffness in her back legs. I have been gently massaging the muscles and giving her a cosequin supplement with every meal to help her body keep up with her young spirit. China Bell has some lumps and bumps, but is overall a happy girl. She itches sometimes but is very cooperative with a bath. She has been getting a medicated shampoo bath twice a week to help with her skin issues, so hopefully she can start to grow her coat back out. Her last medicated shampoo bath was on Friday morning (10/25). The vet suggested once or twice a week, as able.She is also receiving doxycycline for some cold symptoms. She is getting 20mg per day (2 pills) with her evening meal for 10 days. She received her first dose on Thursday evening (10/24), so she should finish on Saturday (11/2).China Bell is truly a golden gem in her golden years. She would love a home where she can be by her person's side and enjoy a short walk or two every day. She would do well with other dogs in the home, but would probably be okay as an only dog as well. She has not been around cats with me, but she has shown 0 prey drive with squirrels, chipmunks, and deer. Her calm, sweet spirit will win you over in a heartbeat and her new family will be so incredibly lucky to love her.
