I dopted a 6 year old CHIHUAHUA from the pound exactly a week ago and he has been sick every since this morning he was diagnosed with PNEUMONIA, he has been treated. Should I have a conversation with the place that I adopted him from.
2006-10-17 05:50:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Absolutely! They really need to know.
2006-10-17 06:11:29 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a mind reader but, I have a lot of experience with animals. As much as I wish I would be wrong and I would love for someone to tell me that I am, it's been my experience that if you got a small pound dog and it was sick enough to go to the vet, It would be my guess of two disorders...1) pound cough 2) parvo . I saw that one of your answers said something about pounds not giving sick animals out and for the most part that's right but I also seen a person get four dogs from the pound in four and a half weeks and had to put three of the four dogs down due to parvo even after I told a worker about two brother dogs (corgies ?)That looked more than sick,that worker didn't do anything but leave the sick dogs in the kennel, when I went to a supervisor, she told me the (Male) dogs were just spade of all things (can you believe that?) and it's just a little fever and the bottom line besides those dogs were left to die, I had to watch someone that I care about, that loves animals almost more than people get upset and hurt for the dogs for no other reason than lack of training or caring of the pound personel. I apologies for dragging out this answer but I wanted to share with you that sometimes you can't rely on what's supposed to be and be real care full when you adopt from a pound. Some times it may pay in the long run to have a vet give your new little friend a good going over before you even bring him or her home and before you start to get attached and you should not only talk with the pound where the dog came from but maybe make a call or two to the local authorities. oh, that person that I was talking about, was my little sister and I'm sorry that your little friend is sick.Hope everything works out well for you.
2006-10-17 15:11:00 · answer #2 · answered by dhwilson58 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let them know that he was diagnosed. It could be a form of kennel cough, which is very common in the pound. Most pounds have small print on their adoption forms stating that the animal has been vaccinated against kennel cough but that they don't guarantee any pets against it, and that you assume responsibility for their treatment if they do get it.
I had the EXACT same problem, my dog is a chihuahua/jack russell terrier mix, and the poor thing got a ton of shots, spayed, and then sent home with me from the pound with green boogers hanging from her snout. (She wasn't sick a few days earlier when we adopted her) By the next morning, she couldn't walk, was covered in pee and mucus and her eyes rolled back in her head.
When I let the shelter know she had kennel cough, they were sure to remind me that they vaccinate against it but don't guarantee they don't have it - and they don't reimburse for vet bills. (Solano County, CA)
The vet gave her antibiotic injections and subcuteaneous liquids, and take home meds. (And $600 later) She couldn't eat and we didn;t think she would survive. For three days she couldn't walk, and she would only drink small amounts of water from my hand.
On day 4, she was walking, went outside and started eating. Within a week, she was almost all better.
Hang in there, we believe that the time we nursed her back to health created a really strong bond between the family and the dog. She's gained 3 pounds since then (now almost 10 pounds!) and is the best dog I have ever had.
Pinky dog says "hi".
2006-10-17 13:11:38 · answer #3 · answered by pknutson_sws 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We adopted a dog 3 weeks ago from SPCA. We were told to take the dog to a vet with his waste sample within 2 days of adoption. I’m sorry to here you dog is sick. But the SPCA will replace/refund a sick/dead dog 30 days after adoption. They won’t reimburse vet bills. Best of luck with your new dog, I would surly tell the adoption place about your sick dog. They could have more sick puppies and not even know.
2006-10-17 13:21:01 · answer #4 · answered by chrisbcats 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In many states there are "doggie lemon laws" that prohibit people from selling or "adopting out" sick animals. In California, the seller must replace the dog and/or pay all of the veterinary bills. If the dog dies, the seller must reimburse the buyer for the cost of the dog PLUS the veterinary bills.
Was the adoption place certified or licensed? (They can lose their license for selling sick animals.)
Speak to the place where you got the dog, and also make sure you inform your local humane society or animal control office. They can step in, inspect the seller, cite him for any sick animals on his property, and shut him down. It's illegal for anyone to knowingly sell a sick animal without telling the buyer what they're getting into.
2006-10-17 13:00:58 · answer #5 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh the poor baby! Yeah, let them know what you know about his condition and make sure he doesn't have kennel cough...highly contageous and there are different strains of the virus that Bordatella shots just don't cover. It usually needs to run it's course and all but some vets will try to help it along with antibiotics...virus' don't respond to them. It won't usually hurt the pet so they do it plus it can kill any bacterial infections if there are any at the same time. You need to keep him warm and as dry as possible for quite some time since he is succeptible to the illness. Is there anything else wrong with your dog? Don't get him to the point of exhaustion either, that will put a lot of stress on his lungs and right now they need to heal ... good luck!
2006-10-17 13:01:14 · answer #6 · answered by Lou B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should definately make the adoption centre aware of the problem with the dog. Take them a copy of the vet report and bill, they may offer to reimburse you for some or all of the expenses.
Outside of the cost factor, they should be aware of any health issues, so they can assure the health safety of the other animals in the facility.
2006-10-17 13:06:07 · answer #7 · answered by Allycat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd let them know about it, in case something's going around at the pound. I adopted a puppy from a private shelter in KC, MO, my puppy ended up dying from distemper within a week, and they started having a lot of puppy deaths, had to put down almost all the pups there as well as some of the adult dogs that got sick.
If you're looking to get reimbursed for vet expenses, I wouldn't count on it. They'll probably tell you they'll exchange the dog, or bring it back for a refund.
2006-10-17 13:02:40 · answer #8 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The great thing about going to the pound is that your saving a dog, the bad thing is that they are exposed to who knows what before they get to you. Some are abandoned strays, some are just no longer wanted and discarded.
Several dogs living in close quarters waiting for a forever home can spread kennel cooties quickly. He will heal up from his pneumonia and be your best buddy for taking such good care of him. Make sure he's up to date on his shots and congratulations on your new dog :-)
2006-10-17 13:02:08 · answer #9 · answered by always_cookin 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2006-10-17 13:02:34 · answer #10 · answered by a a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as he is doing better be happy
he probaly got it from there but ohwell
you done a good thing by adopting it and it getting pheunonia was just one of those things you got to deal with!
it wouldnt do you any good to have a talk with them they probaly didnt know he was sick.
2006-10-17 13:21:05 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋