Infant pup not eating well/vet bills?

Question

I'm probably going to end up taking this three day old pup to the vet because he won't eat and I've tried everything I could think of. This pup happens to be the pick of the litter from the stud owner. It's kind of a complicated situation but I'll explain:
I took my girl out to be breed when she was ready. The boy they had was a perfect male and the two of them hit it off EXTREMELY well! She slept in her kennel and he'd sleep on the outside of it just to be next to her. He was really protective of her and they sort of "fell in love" so to speak. I payed the stud fee up front and took her home. The day I took her home the stud boy went crazy looking for her, tearing up his pen and digging to get out. He had never done this before but he finally got out and ran up the road after us and got hit by a car and died. Out of pity, I told the stud owner that she could have her pick of the litter for free.
Since this is her dog now, does she pay vet bills that this pup is going to have?

Vet bills, regardless of who'se taking care of them, will definatly be paid, no problem. The pup IS going to the vet. He's being fed by his mama but because he is the runt of the litter, I've been keeping a close eye on him. I've also tried feeding him myself with an eye dropper and mother's milk replacement. I've pulled the rest of the litter away to give him a chance to fed for himself (I do this with the smaller pups anyway) and he seems to curl up an sleep. I've stuck mama's nip in his mouth and prompted him to eat and he's disinterested . I make sure he's warm 24/7. Last resort is taking him to the vet and it looks like this is the thing to do. Thank you everyone, especially the one's reasuring me about the vet visit.

First off to those who jump to conclusions, I HAVE studied the genetics and backround on ALL of my dogs including the studs I use. ALL my dogs are tested for EVERYTHING their breed needs to be tested for. If they do not pass, they are immediatly spayed/neutered. The stud was outside for ten minutes in one of the pens, he was NOT kept outside. Don't tell me what a reputable breeder is because I strive for that more than anything. I don't like defending myself or my dogs when I put so much work and care into them. This is an unusual situation. AND the reason the stud owner picked so soon was because she wanted a PET, not another stud dog and she wanted a boy that looked like her previous male who is now dead. The only one in the litter that is cream, like the male was, is the cream male puppy.
I came here for advice on this one thing, not on how I run my dogs. So instead of criticizing, try answering a question.
And thank you to those that did, I am paying for the vet bills .

Answer 1

Personally, Having her pay the vet bills may be a little insensitive. If you are a breeding the responsible thing to do is to take care of the puppies until they are weined. once they are in the new owners hands, its their responsibilty. Most responsible breeders will also provide some sort of health warranty. Just because you are giving her the puppy free doesnt mean that she is less valuable as a customer. You could offer her a different pup, but regardless you would have to pay the vet bill to get the pup well. I hope all goes well. Good luck w/ the puppy

Answer 2

You are responsible for the vet bills on your pups! They are your puppies, not the stud owners! Also, any reputable breeder would not make first pick in a litter until the litter is old enough to evaluate. This is just insane that a person would make first pick at this young! Even when I have a litter that I get deposits on, the picks are given in the order the deposit was placed. They are not allowed to make picks until the pups are almost ready to go. I sure hope that you don't tell this breeder that she is not entitled to pick if this poor puppy dies!! Pick means Pick, plain and simple. The owner of the stud should be able to make pick out of the puppies when they are ready to go.

Answer 3

Actually I dont really understand your question is this a runt that has no mother or the mother died before weaning . Or is this the pick of the litter that has now gone to new home after weaning?

If not weaned then its very important to get nutrition inside. Buy a pet nursing kit from any store . Droppers are useless. Buy a good milk replacement such as lactol, skinners or whelpi. Or use goats milk. Feed every two hours . Little often. If you live in UK Nr wirral Contact me I will help you wean this one FREE
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The pup shouldnot need a vet. Start by giving nutristat for two days (buy from ebay) then introduce some chicken and some lamb. Also throw in a raw chicken wing (remember to remove) this will do the trick. Dogs often pine when they go to a new home.
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Answer 4

3 day old pup is YOUR responsiblity,,, the new owner does not assume financial responsiblity until the pup is at her home (8 weeks) ALSO, you , as a reputable breeder, will assume financial responsibilty on all pups for genetic health problems for the life of all the puppies ( after all, if you breed, you have done your homework, done all the health clearances, and you are prepared to stand by all the pups YOU chose to bring into the world) you really should not have bred your dog,, did you study the genetic health issues of your dogs line and the stud dogs line?? you just don't pick two dogs and let them mate!!!! your inexperience resulted in the needless loss of the stud dog and now a sickly pup.... please spay your pet after this ordeal is over

Answer 5

Vet now, worry about the bill later. It's not your fault the other dog got out, and it's kind of you to let her have a pup. But these little guys spiral downhill very quickly and it sounds like he needs help ASAP. We at the vet are VERY aware that sick things come in, and we take precautions with one this small: in my hospital he would never be set on a table or touch the ground. And any animal that comes in with a potentially contagious disease gets put in one particular exam room: one that your pup would NEVER be placed in. Any staff member that had contact with a sick dog that day would not be allowed anywhere near the pup. Most diseases require direct contatct, and the ones that are airborne don't last in the environment long.

Answer 6

first get teh pup into the vets immediatley if it's not eating and that small can dehydrate and die. I myself would tube feed teh pup. teh pup is your pup at this time. it's your responsibility tocare for the pup once it is given or sold and goes to it's new home that's when the new owner would be responsible that is unless there is a law like where I live.
They may be a problem witht the pup but only a vet can tell what's going on.

Answer 7

You must bottle feed the little pup with a formula obtained from a vet if it will not nurse from it`s mother. He needs to be checked by the vet to see why he is not eating or he will not survive. I would think the vet bills r ur responsibility until the pup is old enough to be taken from his mother, which is around 8 weeks. He really needs his mother`s milk, as it protects him from certain diseases during the first weeks of his life. Seek professional advice from ur vet.

Answer 8

If you have promised a puppy, then it is only ethical that you present a healthy puppy, at 8 weeks old.
If vet bills are a major problem for you, the other person may share the costs, but is not obligated to.

Answer 9

Nope.
If someone put a deposit on a pup, and it became ill before it went home, that would be your responsibility... how is this different?


Does pup have a cleft palate? Are you bottle raising him or is his mother? If mama is raising him, how do you know he isn't eating? If you are raising him, what are you feeding and how are you feeding it (syringe? bottle? times, temperature?)

Answer 10

Call the vet - ASAP,Take the dog to the VET or in the morning. Call the owner & say what is going on & they should pay -its technically their dog as you gave it to her / them. Unless they no longer want it ?