Smoke

About Smoke (Bull Terrier) in San Jose, CA 95111

Smoke is waiting for you at San Jose Animal Care Center in San Jose, CA 95111. 07/09/26 18:51 Smoke's skin and ears have already improved significantly on antimicrobials and anti-inflammatory medications - he will need long-term management. He would still benefit from routine medicated baths/mousses and allergic skin disease is difficult to closely manage in a shelter enviornment. Still in need of urgent rescue. 06/24/26 11:13 **URGENT RESCUE NEEDED** – SEVERE ALLERGIC SKIN DISEASE**`Smoke` A1409217This incredibly sweet ~5-year-old male intact pit bull is looking for a rescue partner to pull him to manage his significant but treatable medical needs. He is suffering from severe allergic dermatitis, likely related to fleas, food allergies, environmental allergies, or a combination of factors. As a result, he currently has diffuse yeast and bacterial skin infections, severe ear infections, and conjunctivitis. His ears are so uncomfortable his constant head shaking has led to bleeding ear tips. Dogs with advanced allergic skin disease often struggle in the shelter environment. They do best in a home or foster setting where they can receive consistent medical care, including routine medicated baths, topical mousse treatments, and frequent ear flushing. A stable environment also allows for close monitoring of his response to treatment and helps reduce exposure to potential triggers.He would benefit from a controlled therapeutic diet trial under veterinary supervision to help identify possible food allergies. Long-term management may include medications such as Zenrelia, Atopica, or other anti-inflammatory therapies to control itching and inflammation. Consultation with a veterinary dermatologist, allergy testing, and allergy-specific immunotherapy may also significantly improve his quality of life.Smoke has mild dental disease, and needs a dental cleaning and evaluation under anesthesia. Smoke also has some entropion (eyelids rolled in) and it is not clear if this is