the breeder said it is not sick just stress the dog came with antibotic she said that was normal is this normal
2006-10-08 12:51:31 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
The breeder does not have the medical training needed to determine whether your pup is sick or not.....and cannot legally give you antibiotic for that puppy unless it was prescribed specifically FOR that puppy (with the pup's name on the container) by a licensed DVM.
What antibiotic, and what condition is it being given to treat?
A one-time occurrance of vomit and soft stool MIGHT be due to stress, change in diet, etc.....but if your pup has liquid diarrhea, it's likely more serious than that. Could be worms, could be coccidia, could be giardia, could be rotavirus, distemper virus, coronavirus, or parvovirus. If it's just stress, your pup will be acting normally otherwise...playing, etc. But even if he is, you need to take him to your veterinarinan the minute they open their doors in the morning (call first, of course.)
2006-10-08 13:14:34 · answer #1 · answered by A Veterinarian 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it is not from stress. and no it is not normal. It sounds like the puppy has parvo and needs immediate attention. You could wait until the morning but why risk it or you can simply take the puppy back to the breeder and ask for her to return your money. and dont get another puppy from there and you could and should report her because that isnt cool. She knows exactly what is wrong with that puppy and thats out of line. So you dont move the pup around to much get on the phone and first call the breeder and tell her if she is going to pay for the vet or should you take the puppy back to her and get your money returned. If she acts stupid about it take the puppy to an emergency vet but call ahead of time so they will be waiting for you and then while you are there explain to the vet what the breeder told you and ask where you can report her , you do know that is a crime to knowingly sell an unhealthy puppy. What ever you decide get the pup some help like asap
2006-10-08 13:09:11 · answer #2 · answered by hersheynrey 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First thing when you wake up in the morning call the vet and see if you can get an appointment. If not find an er vet that is open 24 hours. IMPORTANT: If they tell you to put the dog down because it will never get better try to take it to a different vet. Also try to give it some pedialyte it works wonders for diahrea. It may also help with the vomitting. It is somewhat expensive but he is worth it right. So make sure if someone tells you to put it down. Dont do it. Give it pedialyte and give him some time. Time just may be the answer and it just may save its life.
2006-10-08 13:18:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO Way definalty not normal antibiotics mean an infection or treatment of some type, not good i would take the dog to the vet ASAP and then ask the seller more questions,as it is wrong they have sold you a dog been so sick for a start let alone on antibiotics.Disgracefull how someone cant even be truthfull about there pets need
2006-10-08 12:56:15 · answer #4 · answered by staffie lover from Aussie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, this is not normal, it could be parvo or a single cell parasite called coccidia, both can be deadly to pups, BOTH cause the same symptoms, I would go to the vet and have a parvo test and
fecal run, parvo is expensive and alot of puppies die, coccidia if caught early is easily treated with a product called Albon. It is your choice whether you take it back to the breeder or opt to keep the pup .. i hope it turns out well.
2006-10-08 13:07:05 · answer #5 · answered by lesa b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The dry nose is nothing to worry about, that is a myth. As for the sickness and diarrhea, the simplest thing to do is starve it for 24hrs and then give small meals little and often. I would avoid anything rich, so something easy to digest would be best.. chappie is a good light dog food. Also, perhaps give the dog some electolyte powder in the water to replace any lost electrolytes. If the sickness and diarrhea persist, I would send to vets. You might want to ask yourself if the dog has eaten anythiong usual?
2016-03-28 02:04:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutly not normal. The puppy could have worms, coccidia or any other thing wrong with it. Take it to the vet right away and take the medicine with you to show the vet. Some breeder GGRRRRR. Selling sick puppies to unsuspecting buyers with that line of c@#). To the vet or you might loose the baby.
2006-10-08 18:12:53 · answer #7 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take the puppy back to the breeder and insist on getting your money back. The breeder had to know the puppy was ill. If you do decide to keep it and get it well, make sure you save all receipts from the vet and vet reports. If the puppy dies, you will need to get a necropsy(autopsy) done. But the best thing to do is to take the puppy back and get your money back.
2006-10-08 12:57:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she gave you and antibiotic to give it once you got home, then she knew the puppy was ill. Vomiting & diarrhea is not normal for a healthy puppy. Parvo-is a nasty death on puppies!
I would return the puppy 1st thing in the morning to her.
It's not your problem to deal with. You need to report her to your Local Agriculture dept. She should not be alloud to sell puppies to the public in this condition.
2006-10-08 16:12:56 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, doesn´t seem normal to me! Stress does sound faily normal, but you don´t treat stress with antibiotics.
I´d make sure the dog drinks lots (keep a full dish of water under it´s nose) and if it is not doing any better after by tomorrow morning take it to a vet.
If it doesn´t drink take it to the vet sooner. Or if it seems to be getting worse in any way.
2006-10-08 12:57:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋