Quincy Was Adopted!!!
Quincy left South Carolina to head to her furever home in Canada on 9/2/22.
About Quincy
Quincy is a 4.5 year old spayed female pit mix. She entered Greenville County Animal Care as a stray, so we don’t know much about her life prior to joining the Dog Squad as a foster. She’s short and stocky, weighing a solid 50 lbs.
When she arrived at GCAC in December 2021, Quincy was passing blood each time she defecated. She was treated with necessary medication and has had no gastrointestinal issues since.
Quincy is heartworm positive. She is currently finishing her course of Doxycycline (antibiotic), which is a requirement for all heartworm positive dogs prior to the full heartworm treatment.
Quincy also has a medial luxating patella with moderate severity in both knees. She continues to take Gabapentin daily to help with her knee discomfort. Her left knee is worse than her right, and surgery is pending to correct this issue.
All donations for Quincy will help fund her surgery, which ranges $1,500-$3,000 per knee, as well as heartworm treatment which averages $1,000.
Medical Issue: Medial Luxating Patella
Medial patella luxation (MPL) is a common cause of orthopedic lameness in both small and large breed dogs. In the simplest terms this condition is when the patella, or “knee cap”, slips in and out of its natural position. Normally the patella sits in a groove in the femur and does not move side to side. However, sometimes the patella will be pulled out of this groove, or luxate.
Quincy has a medial luxating patella in each knee with moderate severity. Her left knee is worse than her right, and at times avoids bearing weight on it. She continues to take Gabapentin daily to help with knee discomfort. Surgery is pending to correct this issue.
Patella luxation also leads to progressive formation of osteoarthritis in the stifle joint, which can further add to the pain and lameness. Fortunately, MPL surgery is highly effective in more than 90% of cases.
Quincy Update 7/14/22
Heartworm Treatment
Squad foster Quincy received her first injection of melarsomine [the drug that kills adult heartworms] this morning. She won’t be feeling well for the next 24 hours or so, so send some prayers and positive vibes her way!!
DID YOU KNOW? Heartworm treatment is 15x more than the cost of 1 year supply of heartworm preventative medication.
Update 7/13/22
Quincy enjoyed her photoshoot with Rob MacDonald!
Quincy Update 7/4/22
Quincy is looking and feeling great! She wishes everyone a Happy and SAFE 4th of July!!
She will begin heartworm treatment soon!
Quincy Update 6/17/22
Staples succcessfully removed!
Quincy's staples were successfully removed and her scar is healing well.
Don't worry, she is still taking full advantage of the extra cuddles since she had her surgery!
Quincy’s Favorite Thing: SNUGGLES!
Quincy Update 5/16/22
Squad Foster Quincy’s surgery on 5/11/22 was successful!
Quincy came to Dog Squad with a medial luxating patella in each leg with moderate severity. In the simplest terms, this condition is when the patella, or “knee cap”, slips in and out of its natural position.
Quincy’s left knee was worse than her right, and at times she avoided bearing weight on it. Her left knee was surgically corrected on Wednesday 5/11/22. She was treated like a Queen 👑 during her overnight hospital stay. This sweet girl returned home to the Squad the following day, and has been pampered with love, treats, and cuddles ever since!
🩺The vet prescribed Carprofen and Gabapentin to help Quincy with pain and discomfort. She will also take an antibiotic daily to prevent infection. Sutures will be removed in 10-14 days, and she will return to the vet for follow-up in 6-9 weeks.
Once her leg is healed, she will be able to finally begin her course of heartworm treatment. Quincy’s surgical wound is big, but her heart, goofy smile, and wagging tail are much bigger! ♥️
Quincy Update 5/9/22
It's finally surgery week for Squad Foster Quincy!
On Wednesday 5/11/22, Quincy will have her left luxating patella surgically repaired. This will significantly help alleviate her discomfort and pain!
She's not out of the woods yet, though-- she will begin heartworm treatment once her knee heals.
Despite her medical issues, she remains full of spunk and personality! Quincy LIVES for nighttime snuggles, and often beats her foster dad to the recliner waiting for him to join.