Please help me make a decision

[bchgirl]

Btw, what's puppy's name?

[lovenmyyorkie]

I agree..go get her! Kennel cough isn't gonna cause any long term problems. My friend's dog got it and now is healthy as a horse--and just as big!!!

[annieg]

I have owned large and small breeds of dogs from German Shepherds, Labradors, Cairn terriers, jack Russells etc, Dottie is the smallest !!! and during spells in Boarding Kennels they have sometimes picked up Kennel Cough and really it is no biggy, vets to confirm diagnosis and either over the counter cough medicine or antibiotics, it is apparently a droplet infection that can easily be picked via droplets deposited by infected dogs saliva and passed on it is quite common . I agree with all the above rise to the challenge and love that little pup spoil her and keep her warm and in no time at all she'll be on the mend, xxxx Annie XXXX

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by mynameishadow

I purchased a Bichon Frise a week ago, exactly a week later I took her to the vet to get her checked as suggested by the seller.

Well, my vet asked me to keep an eye on her b/c he thought she may have kennel cough. Anyway, I called the place I bought her from and they suggested I bring her in for 10 days so they could take care of her that way I wouldnt spend money on vet bills, which I did.

I went to visit her today and she looked so scared and different. I know about NY's Pet Lemon Law, I still have time to request a refund or exchange her for another dog but I feel horrible doing this. At the same time I am a little concern that she will not be a healthy dog b/c she has gone through so much in her short 12 weeks of life.

Here's the thing..I can exchange her for either a maltese or a yorkie however, the thought of doing this kills me, it hurts me to even think about doing such thing but I am also scared that she will get sick and I would lose her after getting attached to her. I can get the maltese for $400 dollars more and the yorkie for $300 dollars more. I am so confused. I don't know what to do and my heart is broken. I am asking God why me..Please help me make up my mind.

When the vet said to keep an eye on her, I think he just meant to look at her occasionally and try to notice any symptoms; I don't think he meant she needed 24 hour a day guard. I mean to ask, God "why me", this just isn't that serious. It sounds like something else is going on here.

[mynameishadow]

Her name is Sunny.

I will post a picture of her.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by mynameishadow

Her name is Sunny.

I will post a picture of her.

Are you have second thoughts about the breed?

[mynameishadow]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Are you have second thoughts about the breed?

not at all. Bichons are the nicest and like yorkies, they dont shed!

[Chrissy0277]

Please don't exchange her you don't know what they may do with her, she might not get the medical attention she needs or may just put her to sleep to not have to deal with it

[mynameishadow]

Here's her pic.
http://http://render-2.snapfish.com/.../of=50,590,442

[mynameishadow]

http://tinyurl.com/3ok3k6

[mynameishadow]

Originally Posted by Chrissy0277

Please don't exchange her you don't know what they may do with her, she might not get the medical attention she needs or may just put her to sleep to not have to deal with it

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I decided that I will keep her. You all help me to make this decision and i thank you!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by mynameishadow

not at all. Bichons are the nicest and like yorkies, they dont shed!

So the only thing that you are concerned about is the Kennel Cough? Since it is highly contagious, I would think the other dogs might have it too. I know I would rather treat Joey myself, than him being in a kennel environment or even a hospital, unless it was absolutely necessary.

If you see a kennel dog you want to adopt, don’t be discouraged even if they are coughing. Kennel cough is easily overcome. Once a dog is taken from the stress of a shelter and given a loving home and some time to heal, you’ll soon forget about the cough. But the dog will always remember that you gave him a home when others wouldn’t.

Here's a link to Kennel Cough. Venerable Vet: Kennel Cough

[mynameishadow]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

So the only thing that you are concerned about is the Kennel Cough? Since it is highly contagious, I would think the other dogs might have it too. I know I would rather treat Joey myself, than him being in a kennel environment or even a hospital, unless it was absolutely necessary.



Here's a link to Kennel Cough. Venerable Vet: Kennel Cough

Thanks Nancy!

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by mynameishadow

http://tinyurl.com/3ok3k6

Sunny's a cute name for such a cute ball of fluff.

[mynameishadow]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

Sunny's a cute name for such a cute ball of fluff.

thanks!