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Originally Posted by Christi 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 But I am slightly outdated and my memory is failing me.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. |
Thank You, I will. I know there is a test for Giardia, because after the bloody stools they showed me the test where he was Positive for Giardia. I asked why they didn't test him for that earlier, and he said it is not a routine test they run. He said if he sees 100 puppies only two may be positive for Giardia and therefore it is not a routine test. I was going to ask during the Well Check for the new puppy if he can please test the puppy for Giardia, even if there are no signs of it yet. I do feel a bit bad that I didn't take the puppy else where for an opinion on the puppies condition. I am going to start looking for another Vet. I wish I would have taken him for another opinion. I just don't understand why he couldn't be saved.
I did call the Breeder yesterday, but she wasn't available to talk to me. I am going to try again tomorrow and ask her if I can please come and see the new puppies. I just want to take a good look at them, even if I do not handle them. I will be checking to see if the stools in the cage or hard or soft. Another big sign to me should have been that the puppy had poop matted and glued to his bottom. I couldn't even get it off when I got home, and the Vet had to shave off some of the hair back there to get it removed. I will make sure that the new puppies are very clean of that, because now I know that that is a sign.