About a week ago, I noticed that Raisin had some mucus in her poop so I called the breeder, and she said oh, it's probably nothing, she's just straining and not to worry about it. Then, this past friday it also had blood in it, so i took her to the vet and they said she's got coccidia.
She's taking Albon. She's eating the same, she just scarfs down her food, and up until yesterday and today it seemed that she was doing fine energy-wise. Being on the antibiotic, when should she return to her normal self? And the vet didn't say anything about giving her nutri-cal, but now that she seems a little low on energy do you think she needs it just to be on the safe side? Or should I just feed her more since she is still eating well?
After the vet visit I called the breeder back to let her know that she was sick, and she told me that she also just had to take some of her pups to the vet for coccidia - she said after my call she started keeping a closer eye on her pups to see if they had it. But she told me not to worry about it. Also, when we had just picked up Raisin she had said that if she needed treatments for any worms or illness that she may have gotten before she left, that she would reimburse us, and I mentioned that and she said, "That was not I who said that. the shots and worming treatments are up to you."
I do remember her saying that though. The coccidia didn't show up on her initial exams the day after i got her, but the vet said sometimes that is the case and with stress it can worsen. Of course I don't mind doing what is needed to keep her healthy but it seems as though the breeder was kind of dishonest. Anyway, sorry for the vent...
I really would like input though on whether or not it is normal for Raisin to have less energy after she's already started the treatment? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks
