Yes, I did do all that - I told them exactly what to expect because I have been breeding for quite some time and I know all about the hypoglycemia problems, and all that. I specifically told her what I had fed the dogs, and also told her EXACTLY what to do if the puppy was not eating or seemed listless or lethargic. I told her to watch her and ensure that she was eating and if she wasn't they needed to call me back and call their vet. Unfortunately they didn't take my advice or listen to what I had said at all, and now this sweet little puppy is suffering for it. So I think that I did everything I could on my end, what bothers me is that they knew on Tuesday morning when they called me that this puppy had not eaten since Monday afternoon, and they let her go until Friday afternoon before taking her to the vet. I can only assume the dog had not eaten since Monday afternoon, and I know that the puppy must have been going downhill, which begs the question why didn't they take her to the vet earlier? I am beginning to wonder if they left her alone in the house for a few days and when they came back she was almost comatose. I don't know that for a fact, but it seems to me a little strange that someone could see a puppy was vomiting and not eating and they didn't call the vet. I would have had my dog to the vet the following day after it started!
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Hugs, Erika |