Just bought a Pomeranian from a Pet store in the mall. 4 months old pure breed. lately for 2 days the dog has some watery eyes and have been sneezing occasionally. is this a symptom for a cold?
2006-07-05 16:16:07 · 10 answers · asked by dc5k20a3 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Most pet stores get their puppies from puppy mills or backyard breeders, and because of this, many are unhealthy to begin with, and are not followed from conception on with good health in mind like reputable breeders do.
That said, take you puppy in immediately to a vet, so that its overall health can be assessed, so it's current health problems can be treated, and so that you can get it started on it's immunizations.
If you love your puppy, do this, and make sure it gets continued vet care during it's life.
2006-07-05 16:22:46 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be, or even allergies. We had a dog and would have to give her benadryl for sneezes, etc. If it persists, you can also try the lamb and rice dog food - less allergy prone.
If it really persists, or gets worth, consult your vet.
2006-07-05 23:20:34 · answer #2 · answered by Mulch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pommies are good for allergies... and possible asthma too.... make sure her area is dust free, the grass outside where they go potty isnt too tall, or weedy....
chances are its allergies, not a cold.... like pollen, or dust...
had a hard rain recently? when it rains, it washes the pollen down out of the trees and bushes...
we have "air cleaners" in our house too as we smoke... she (our pom missy) has done better since then.....
she is almost three years old now.... if she gets around us while smoking she will sneeze and wheeze a little..... i talked to her vet about it, and they said she probably has allergies, that pomeranians where known for that..... also... pommies are known to have trouble with thier kneecaps getting loose as they get older.... so make sure you keep your dog with its weight range, and give it lots of exercise!
2006-07-05 23:25:50 · answer #3 · answered by Resasour 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes It could be a cold, but being so young it could be something else take your dog to the vet for a check over.
Goodluck.
2006-07-05 23:21:01 · answer #4 · answered by tamilia4u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to tell you, but dogs from pet stores are generally unhealthy... please take it to your vet asap. I'm not saying this to scare you. I am very involved in the dog world and have heard countless stories about people buying dogs from pet stores, and once they get home, they discover the animals are very ill.
2006-07-05 23:37:03 · answer #5 · answered by Annie's World 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HOW DUMB ARE YOU??? NEVER get ANYTHING from a stinkin' petstore!!! CRAP dogs from CROOKS at HUGE prices! NOT cared for correctly & exposed to diseases.
Dogs don't get "colds".
2006-07-06 07:52:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
distemper we have been seeing more and more cases of it. but it could just be an upper respiration infection see your vet to make sure
2006-07-05 23:20:45 · answer #7 · answered by basque girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bring the dog to the vet. seriously, it may have allergies.
2006-07-05 23:19:31 · answer #8 · answered by sophers4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
upper respiratory infection ???? that's what happens when you buy from a pet store.NOT SMART...Bring it to the vet
good luckâ¥
2006-07-05 23:58:38 · answer #9 · answered by I â?¥ my doberman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of info here.
2006-07-06 03:12:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋