[Lizzie07]

I adopted a kitten from the shelter last October, took him to my vet so they could keep him a few days and make sure he was healthy enough to bring home. He was, with the exception of ringworm, which showed up a few weeks later on me! I was the first to get it, then my other dogs and the other cats. Out of desperation, we did sulpher-lime dips, which I wouldn't recommend, to get rid of it. The whole thing was a terrible pain in the you know what. On top of that, the vet said Dewey might be a carrier. He didn't have the same obvious lesions from the ringworm, but did have these little spots on his nose that looked like he scraped it on a crate or something. Long story short, ringworm was gone before Christmas and I chalk it up as one of those character building experiences. Dewey was too adorable to give up and the shelter was a kill shelter. You will need to really keep an eye on your other dog and yourselves for ringworm.

Giardia and coccidia are also treatable. I would keep the puppy, but I would let the breeder know about this and ask for reimbursement of some of the cost of the vet bills. In the long run, this will pass and you'll have a great little dog.

I do think you should report the breeder to the YTCA, if that person is a member. Your puppy can not be the only one with the diseases. If she came from a pet store, I would call the Dept of Health. Especially since the puppy is carrying disease that is contagious to people. If she came from a BYB, you might call animal control too see if they can check up on the breeder.

Good luck, I hope all goes well that both your dog and the puppy get well very soon.