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Originally Posted by TinkerbellsMom  I'm reading about the petstores and thought I'd let you know what happened at my Petsmart. I took my dad's new puppy (6 wk lab) in with me to pick out some toys and treats and he picked up a virus from the floor. I didn't realize I shouldn't have taken him in until he was completely vaccinated. He's fine now. I definately didn't take my new Yorkie in after that. My vet said they get alot of complaints about dogs picking up viruses from petstores. I just never thought about it. |
I always take a blanket into the store with my pups and put them in the cart on their blanket. I do not let other dogs near them. Might sound overprotective, but I had them get very sick once at a Boutique photo shoot. They had been sniffing and playing with other pups. Two of them ended up in the emergency clinic..luckily they survived, but they were terribly sick.
I also avoid dog parks. I know what is in my yard. Too many people take their pups out when they are sick...just like they send their children to school sick. They tell their children to go see the nurse when they get to school. Crazy stuff.