I agree with everyone else on getting a new puppy elsewhere, but I whole heartily understand the predictiment. I definately wouldn't introduce the new puppy to other animals or the children. I would keep him quarrantined for a while (maybe use a large kennel like the size used for labrador retrievers, and check with the vet for how long you should keep him/her quarrantined). Use extensive care when cleaning or handling the new puppy. I used to work for a vet, but it has been about two years ago. You might want to check to see if there is a test that can be run for giardia. I know there is one that can be run for parvo and I want to say there may be one for giardia. But I am slightly outdated and my memory is failing me. I didn't like the fact that you have to take the puppy to her vet first. You may want to ask that even if her vet gives the puppy a "clean bill of health" and your vet doesn't, will she recognize what your veterinarian says? I hope that this has been of some help to you. Keep us posted. |