i just bought a 8 week old cockerspaniel from a personnal breeder and she was fine when she got here this afternoon but i noticed that now shes sneezing . is this normal for a puppy to do ? she dont do it much when shes awake its usually when shes asleep like now has this happen to any one b4 ? what did ya'll do ? p.s dont have a vet for her yet because i just got her late afternoon
2007-02-13 17:01:23 · 16 answers · asked by bandolera 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
and she has all her recent shots and was dewormed
2007-02-13 17:12:46 · update #1
Well, your place is probably a bit different from where she was living before, so it could be any number of things. There could be something in your home that's irritating her (a perfume, cleaning agent, something you use on the carpets, etc.). It could also be that she's a little stressed and caught a slight cold. Just keep an eye on her for the next week or two and see what happens. I wouldn't worry too much about it for the time being since it's JUST sneezing and minor respiratory problems usually resolve on their own. Since you just got her, make sure you get her to a vet soon for a thorough once-over and to establish a relationship with your new doggy doctor.
2007-02-13 17:09:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
pls get a vet a s a p. it could be just a sniffle it could be parvo and pup could be dead in the morning or distemper also lethal or heartworm. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. all puppies should have a puppy health exam as soon as ya bring them home. " a reputable breeder would have had the pup to a vet at least once or twice by now(8wks) and first shots and dewormed at the very least. the better breeders have worked out a "puppy kit" with the vet to keep them on a schedule. and for $1,000.00 this should have been included, unless u got a pedigree 2 feet long. or it could just be the pups not used to a perfume, air spray etc and needs to adjust. pls take it to the vet now
2007-02-14 01:20:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 12 year old cocker spaniel and I think your pup maybe has some allergies or might be allergic to something in your house. My japanese chin tends to sneeze a lot too, but its because she has such a short nose. As I would tell anyone that just gets a puppy, take your pup to the vet and ask them to do a puppy check up. It's usually about 50 bucks but they will check for parasites, hernia, ear mites, etc and it will put your mind to ease not only about the sneezing but her overall health too. Also, put your pup on a good nutritional food. Don't buy the cheap food, go with something like Iams, Science diet, etc. Mine has ate nothing but Iams since she was a pup and now she is 12 years old and in good health. She has also had no major health problems. Cocker pups are great pets. Mine is my best friend. Good luck
2007-02-14 07:46:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is happening while the puppy is sleeping it might not be sneezes at all. It could just be the types of noises the puppy makes when dreaming. However it wouldn't hurt to get a Veterinarian now and have your puppy looked at, whether she has had all of her shots or not. You still need to establish Veterinarian records for her and make sure she IS in good health.
2007-02-14 01:22:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has the breeder started her on her shots? If not, you need make an appointment ASAP to see a vet to get her started and keep her indoors until the immunizations take affect.
Is she being kept warm? It takes puppies awhile to become aclimated outside the mother's womb, besides it is winter too. Also, you don't want her exposed to any drafts, etc. Otherwise, I wouldn't worry too much about it but you should mention it to your vet.
2007-02-14 01:09:41 · answer #5 · answered by Incognito 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a minor reaction to some shots she was given just keep an eye on her if its gets worse of to a vet.
2007-02-14 01:35:42 · answer #6 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We bought our chihauhuas from someone on the street,,,,,well, not exactly, my daughter knew their daughter by friend of a friend. The one came down with this horrible illness, we took them both to the vet and he prescribed these antibiotics and medicines, but nothing seemed to work.
We were desperate, the poor thing couldn't even get up to do its number, and my parent in laws suggested a supplement we bought at GNC, it was silver extract.....I had never heard of it before. We gave some to Chico and right away he got up and picked up the toy rope we got for them. He is smaller than our other one, but I am so glad we provided for him and a good home for both of them. I cried so much at the thought of losing the little one but he made it and now I would recomend silver....
Our brand is called Silver Biotics, and its 10 ppm silver. My parents in law said they gave it to their rottweiller when he was sick and couldn't see, the dog lived and was able to see again, it lived another five years until it developed cancer, though. My guess is that silver has a very powerful response from canines and would suggest this until you can get your pet to a vet.
2007-02-14 01:13:01 · answer #7 · answered by kaliroadrager 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think that it is anything to be really worried about I would just try to find a vet for her tomorrow and get her in to make sure.
2007-02-14 01:06:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have gotten a ssick puppy. There is nothing you can do right now, she may have an allegic reaction to something in your house, food...call your vet tomorrow asap.
2007-02-14 01:14:49 · answer #9 · answered by maimatt7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would find a vet for her tomorrow, and ask them. it might be nothing, but it also could be the beggining of kennel cough, which can be quite miserable for pup and owner both. congrats on your new pup, and get her to the vet as soon as you can to have her checked over anyway. good luck
2007-02-14 01:46:03 · answer #10 · answered by cagney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋