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12-08-2005, 05:22 PM | #1 |
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| Bringing home a puppy - safe? I am planning to pick up a puppy (not another Yorkie, but a JRT/rat terrier mix) next week and take care of her until Christmas for my brother. Don't worry, he knows it's coming; he asked for help. Anyway, the puppy is 8 wks old and has had first round of shots and has been wormed so she will be safe to bring home, right? I just do not want to cause any health issues for Penny. |
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12-08-2005, 05:24 PM | #2 |
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| How old is Penny? Is she in good health? Does she have a strong immune system, eat well, etc.? |
12-08-2005, 07:20 PM | #3 |
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| Penny will be 2 years old on 12/29. She eats well and is in good health. Occasionally she will have a bout of colitis, but she hasn't had an episode since we switched her to prescription food in August. She loves other dogs, so I don't worry about that stressing her out. |
12-08-2005, 07:49 PM | #4 |
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12-08-2005, 07:53 PM | #5 |
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| From what I know about kennel cough there are so many strains of the ailment that the bordatella vaccine is really almost useless as protection but if she has a strong immune system she should be fine. You may want to consult a homeopathic vet to see if there are any alternatives or supplements you cna give her help boost her immune ssytem in preapartion for the puppy. |
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