You need to wash the pups rear everytime it has a BM keep the coat very clean, I would advise cutting some of the hair around that area to make it easier to clean up. I would use some disposable potty pads so you can toss them for easy clean up
No reason this dog should be returned to a breeder, it should actually be cared for by the person who committed to the puppy without a blink of an eye, I find it hard to believe how quick the person who committed to the pup forgets that it is a committment on their side when they decided to adopt that pup. They immeadiately want to hand it back to the breeder, folks its a life you committed too.
After working years of rescue/breeding/showing, I feel that both breeders and owners are responsbile for the pup. Everyone wants to blame the breeders for everything.
I think we need to really understand committment before we make a purchase. Its like a child, would you even question if you adopted a child and an issue arose or would you simply treat the problem? This is your 4 legged furry child
The cost for treating this should not be a big costs. I agree if a vet is charging you that much I would find a different vet who is not making a killing on such a common and easily treated condition. You can look up on albon here and this is a big bottle this could treat many many dogs.
http://www.1800petmeds.com/pdetail.asp?SK=10336
and see the prices for Panacur and Albon and Flagyl is .26 cents a pill, very cheap med also look and see how much he is making off these meds. I would let your vet know you are aware of the cost of meds and are very concerned about being charged a fair price.
And as far as stool checks, half the time it doesn't show in the samples.
So thats why you can get a pup with it from a very reputable person.
TJ