Help!! I think there might be something wrong!

[Love4Bella]

Thanks for the info. It was not my intention to purchase a puppy from a puppymill or one that I even suspected which is why I asked millions of questions making sure that their dogs are family pets that they breed and not stuck in kennels. I also spoke to several references and everything seemed to check out. I guess you can never really know what you are getting in to when you purchase a puppy online. Which I will never do again! And I will never buy a puppy from someone that I can't physically goto their home and see and pick out the puppy myself!

I of course don't want any puppy to suffer and want to rescue her but then again I dont want to end up with a sick puppy!

[cesar49]

Originally Posted by Love4Bella

Thanks for the info. It was not my intention to purchase a puppy from a puppymill or one that I even suspected which is why I asked millions of questions making sure that their dogs are family pets that they breed and not stuck in kennels. I also spoke to several references and everything seemed to check out. I guess you can never really know what you are getting in to when you purchase a puppy online. Which I will never do again! And I will never buy a puppy from someone that I can't physically goto their home and see and pick out the puppy myself!

I of course don't want any puppy to suffer and want to rescue her but then again I dont want to end up with a sick puppy!

its probably NOT a puppy mill.. just get him checked by a vet for ringworm and such things.. im sure he will be perfect.. congratulations on your new baby

[cesar49]

Originally Posted by Love4Bella

Thanks for the info. It was not my intention to purchase a puppy from a puppymill or one that I even suspected which is why I asked millions of questions making sure that their dogs are family pets that they breed and not stuck in kennels. I also spoke to several references and everything seemed to check out. I guess you can never really know what you are getting in to when you purchase a puppy online. Which I will never do again! And I will never buy a puppy from someone that I can't physically goto their home and see and pick out the puppy myself!

I of course don't want any puppy to suffer and want to rescue her but then again I dont want to end up with a sick puppy!

i dont know if i would want to pay for correcting this condition.. if the puppy has this problem, the breeder is responsible for paying for it. she is producing sick puppies if this is true.. the breeder
should be held accountable... stop selling and producing puppies,,


even if he is not perfect, im sure he can be a wonderful pet.. the breeder should pay the new owner.. in my opinion

[bchgirl]

Why can't you fly there?

The reference I would ask for....is their vet.

Yes, personal references are nice but no one will willingly provide you with a reference from someone who had a problem with a puppy.

[sheilajom]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

Why can't you fly there?

The reference I would ask for....is their vet.

Yes, personal references are nice but no one will willingly provide you with a reference from someone who had a problem with a puppy.

So true! For all you know they gave you a family members name or even someone who works there.

[mkawczak]

I'm sure your pups fine. Like the other said,she looks like she was watching something off to the side..the things we do to keep the dog still, or get them to pose.Enjoy your new furbabie,and let us know how you're doing!!!

[Yorkieluv]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

Hydrocephalus is a condition where fluid collects around the brain. Yes it is serious and severely affected puppies usually die. The condition itself can cause damage to the brain from the pressure.

Looking at those pictures it appears puppy has strabismus. Strabismus is a condition that can affect one eye or both. Simply put..it means the eye does not focus in the correct direction. It can be congential strabismus OR the result of some other neurological condition which affects the part of the brain that coordinates the eyes. It is impossible to know which it would be without knowing any other symptom puppy may have or additional testing.

My daughter...(the non fur kind) had strabismus which was surgerically corrected by shorting the muscles in her eyes at 14 months old. Since the eyes focus in different directions...the brain is receiving two different images and eventually "turns off" the vision in one eye...meaning blind in one eye.

Saying this gently....as much as it is in us to want to rescue an animal...I would not knowingly purchase a sick puppy nor one that came from a puppymill.

[katelin]

I see your quandry. Call their vet. That is the only way to know for sure. Do it today before the puppy is shipped.

When shipping, the puppy must have a vet certificate of good health, and they are supposed to report any conditions which could affect the health of the dog. Find out who is doing the certificate and call them -- ask the question directly.

Then you might have enough information to make your decision.

[Love4Bella]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

Why can't you fly there?

The reference I would ask for....is their vet.

Yes, personal references are nice but no one will willingly provide you with a reference from someone who had a problem with a puppy.

I can't fly there because I am 34 weeks pregnant with twins. I have sent an email in to the breeder to request again their vet information. I spoke with him before and didn't have any concerns about the puppies that he breeds but I am wondering if I ask the vet about this specific puppy if he will be willing to give me any information. Thanks for the advice!

[katelin]

Any response yet??

[Love4Bella]

I wasn't able to get ahold of the vet that he uses today. I am wondering if because of the weekend they are closed. Well, I guess we will see what happens when my puppy is shipped tomorrow. The breeder assures me that she is healthy and fine but will get my vets opinion on everything on monday morning. I am hoping I am just being paranoid and that everything is fine. But if we do find something wrong then atleast I made sure to get the health guarentee. I will let you all know how it goes tomorrow after I pick her up from the airport and then again after she sees the vet on Monday. Thanks!

[tonialynn01]

oh i believe the baby is precious. its beautiful just love it and what ever happens god put it in your path and i think its a blessing! CONGRATS!!!!!

[Ladymom]

This explains what hydrocephalus is:

Hydrocephalus

Do you know what the health guarantee is? Many breeders only cover a puppy for 72 hours. Best case is usually replacing the puppy or paying for vet bills only up to the cost of the puppy. If this puppy has a serious health problem, you could spend a fortune in vet bills you wouldn't be reimbursed for.

[trinabinabear88]

if you have a feeling that this seller is a puppy mill i would personally not purchase the puppy to begin with. Sure it is sad what this dog will have to deal with but by you purchasing the dog you are funding a puppy mill. And then the fact that you suspect she could have eye issues is another signal maybe you shouldnt purchase her. if i were you i would not go through with the deal. For all you know when you get her there could be other issuers when you take her to the vet. So you have a health guarantee because if not that is yet another clue that this dog is because not a good idea.

[katelin]

When does the puppy arrive??