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Originally Posted by oneofakind864  I have been waiting for a little boy to bring into the home with my girl Roxie. I was trying to wait for a little one from Deb Sillers but she hasn't had luck with any smaller boys ib the last year. I could tell I was missing the window that a new pup would be accepted by Roxie without a ton of drama so I started looking at puppies around my area.
I found an add for an AKC boy for 1000, Mom and dad both owned by family who has less than one litter per year. Both registered AKC and Dad has been DNA tested. The little fella was beautiful so I went to see him. The little fella was just a beautiful as the pictures but when I got a closer look- he has scabs from his litter mates picking on him, he had a terrible ear mite infection, and he was woefully thin- even for his small size. and she was feeding him adult kibble that was huge! Too big for him to get into his mouth and chew. Plus he was FILTHY. I couldn't stand it. I know I shouldn't have but I just felt like I could rescue that little boy from some terrible conditions. SO I brought him home.He was bathed and given treatment for ear mites ( and will be getting continued treatment until they are gone for good) The vet said other than being too thin ( which has been addressed with putting him on Royal Canin puppy kibble and lots of chicken treats) he seems to be in great health.
The advice I am seeking is.. I have the AKC info for the lady who bred Chewie ( my new little guy) and would like to report the condition this pup was in to them. Would it do any good? Is there any recourse I can take to do something? It just bothers the hell out of me that the sweet momma and 2 frenchies she is also breeding are still there in that filthy place being given minimal care. ( the daddy is her sons dog so I didn't see him)
The second advise I'd like is .. He already seems to be a normal healthy pudgy pup after good feeding for the last week. His energy levels are back where a healthy puppy should be and he is a bundle of energy. He was 10 weeks old when I got him. How much damage could have been done between the time he was weaned and when I got him due to malnutrition? And is there any kind of supplement I can give him to help him develop the muscle tone he should have and lso the build up him immune system?
Appreciation in advance for any thoughts. |
Unfortunately, there are building blocks that have not been used in this baby's nutritious aspects....you have him on RC and that is a great choice for this baby....keep him on the puppy food to make up for the ground he has already lost.....hopefully, he will catch up since you intervened and have him eating healthy puppy food now. His breeding has more of an impact on what is going on with internal organs, muscles, tendons, joints, etc.....praying her breeding program is substantially better than her kennel maintenance....or the condition of her dogs..... I do not think any additional supplements are necessary, since he is on a great puppy food....but if you wanted to give supplements, I give my seniors a dose of Dinovite in their food....just to be sure I have my bases covered! I give sardines/kippers once a week....the fish oil is great for them......this would work for youngsters as well, in much smaller quantities, or you will end up with diarrhea. That RC puppy food is all I ever use on my babies....and they have never had health issues from poor diet!