hi i got a boxer puppy 4 days ago,yesterday took him to the vets to get him puppy checked and found out he has a temprature,cold with sniffles,cough,swollen lymfh glands,and the vet says it looks likeit is an effort for him to breath but it could be a blocked up nose.the vet gave me antibiotics for him and i have to take him back in a week,the anti bio dont seem to be making a difference .does any one no what could be wrong with hi,?could it just be a normal virus or are the signs showing something more important???please help as i getting really worried about him
2006-11-10 07:05:49 · 4 answers · asked by sammydeea 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
i spoke to him breader and he said he was un aware he was ill.he also has diarea but the breader said this was because he changed him food.he is eating and drinking well wich him good but he is still really hot ect and is rather dosile
2006-11-10 07:18:34 · update #1
he is 12 weeks old and has his first set of injections
2006-11-10 07:19:04 · update #2
Give the antibiotics a chance to work. If the vet does not want to see him until next week then he is obviously not very worried about him. I would take a lot of comfort from that. its probably a chest infection ot a doggy cold. relax, if things dont improve in a couple of days perhaps give the vet a ring and talk to him again.
2006-11-10 07:09:34 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd get with the breeder, or whoever you got the puppy from and let them know that they are sending home sick/unhealthy puppies. They should be responsible enough to help fund the vet care. If they ask for the puppy back, they may just sell it to someone else or let it die, if they are not reputable.
You need to talk to the vet and find out what his diagnosis was for the puppy. You should be able to call and talk to a vet tech and maybe even have the vet call you back.
How old is the puppy? Has he had any vaccinations? Good luck...I'm sorry he's sick..
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2006-11-10 15:12:29 · answer #2 · answered by libertydogtraining 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antibiotics take at least a few days to kick in. Same for us humans! If he's not looking and acting better in about 5 days, call the vet and see whats up. And make sure he's eating and drinking... at least some!
2006-11-10 15:13:30 · answer #3 · answered by evDub 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might want to contact the breeder you got him from also. If something is seriously wrong. swollen lymph glands (nodes) is NOT good.
Keep him hydrated and if it continues to worsen, get him back to the vet.
2006-11-10 15:11:56 · answer #4 · answered by Pam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋