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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom  i would not buy from this person. there are too many things that point to a large scale breeding operation. if I had to build a kennel to keep my dogs in outside, I would not be a breeder. But one thing I do want to mention is the ALBON issue. many breeders DO give their puppies a course of albon before they leave and our vets here in my area recommend it. I have never done it but have often thought it is a good idea. So I don't see what she is doing about that is a big deal. it certainly doesn't mean all her litters have or have had coccidia. but there are so many other red flags, I wouldn't even consider her. we have a few fine breeders in California that are members right here. |
If coccidia enters your home/kennel it is impossible to get rid of it, therefore the possibility of having to administer the Albon with all litters. And just by reading I think that is the case with this breeder. Coccidia is not only brought on by stress, but by bird and rabbit droppings. I've never had a case of it, but I have all my pups checked for it before they leave as well as for everything else. Too much medication is not good, they'll develope an immunity to it and when they really need it, what then? I'm of the old school, if it ain't broke don't fix it.