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monica139 · 06-13-2008, 05:50 AM

Hi everyone! I am new here! I just bought my little baby Bella last Sunday.

A little background: We bought her at a pet store THEN read all of the bad stuff about puppy mills, etc. So knowing what I know now, I will never step foot into a store like that again. But, it was love at first sight, so I don't regret getting her for a second!

So she has her first vet visit this afternoon, and I'm realizing I have NO idea what to ask the vet! Please help me think of things to ask the vet. There is SO much I do not know, that I can't think of more than a few things to even ask!

I will ask about kennel cough - she sounds a little phlemy when she's excited or after she's run around a lot, but no coughing. What does kennel cough sound like??

I will also ask why she seems to be itchy around her neck area after I out on Frontline and a collar - is that normal??

And I will also ask why she doesn't eat much. I'm talking maybe a 1/4 cup of wet food a DAY! She will not eat dry food at all if that's all that's in the bowl, and even if I mix it with wet food, she'll eat around the dry- totally leaving it.

Oh! And for the 1st day or two, she would pee and poop 50% of the time outside, but for the last 2 days, she refuses. She also does both in her crate (but I attribute that to her horrible beginnings). But is this normal, or is she regressing or what?

Also, she's had one round of shots from the breeder/pet store, so I haven't let her go for walks yet...do you all think walking will stimulate her to do her business outside?

That's about all I can think of for now, but I thank you all in advance for any help, advice, suggestions, etc. you can give me!!!

06-13-2008, 05:50 AM	#1
monica139 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 16	I am SO completely overwhelmed! HELP! Hi everyone! I am new here! I just bought my little baby Bella last Sunday. A little background: We bought her at a pet store THEN read all of the bad stuff about puppy mills, etc. So knowing what I know now, I will never step foot into a store like that again. But, it was love at first sight, so I don't regret getting her for a second! So she has her first vet visit this afternoon, and I'm realizing I have NO idea what to ask the vet! Please help me think of things to ask the vet. There is SO much I do not know, that I can't think of more than a few things to even ask! I will ask about kennel cough - she sounds a little phlemy when she's excited or after she's run around a lot, but no coughing. What does kennel cough sound like?? I will also ask why she seems to be itchy around her neck area after I out on Frontline and a collar - is that normal?? And I will also ask why she doesn't eat much. I'm talking maybe a 1/4 cup of wet food a DAY! She will not eat dry food at all if that's all that's in the bowl, and even if I mix it with wet food, she'll eat around the dry- totally leaving it. Oh! And for the 1st day or two, she would pee and poop 50% of the time outside, but for the last 2 days, she refuses. She also does both in her crate (but I attribute that to her horrible beginnings). But is this normal, or is she regressing or what? Also, she's had one round of shots from the breeder/pet store, so I haven't let her go for walks yet...do you all think walking will stimulate her to do her business outside? That's about all I can think of for now, but I thank you all in advance for any help, advice, suggestions, etc. you can give me!!!