I am sorry about your little guy. I would get a second opinion as soon as you can. Tapeworm can keep them from absorbing nutrients but if the vet is not telling you what parasite I would be leery. I will keep you and him in my prayers. Please keep us updated.

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I don't have any further advice. I just wanted you to know that Joey is in my prayers.

Joey
 

I am pleased to know he is in hospital and being treated. We can pray that as Ladyjane says, Joey may improve overnight. I know little about tapeworms but are they lethal? How long do they take to grow large enough to be a problem such as this? That being said, is it not conceivable that he had the worm before she took him home? Then surely the breeder should take the responsibility? Again I stress he is only ten weeks old!! Please breeder, do something to make this baby of yours well. He should have been with his momma and not sent out so young.
Prayers for little innocent baby Joey.

I am so sorry to hear this. How old was Joey when you bought him? FL has puppy lemon laws. Please read this link. It's wordy, but if know the law it can help you. Pet Law, Division of Animal Industry - FDACS

The breeder should be responsible! It doesn't matter if the pup's littermates aren't sick. That logic is ridiculous!

From the link:
"(4)A person may not transport into the state for sale or offer for sale within the state any dog or cat that is less than 8 weeks of age.

(5) If, within 14 days following the sale by a pet dealer of an animal subject to this section, a licensed veterinarian of the consumer's choosing certifies that, at the time of the sale, the animal was unfit for purchase due to illness or disease, the presence of symptoms of a contagious or infectious disease, or the presence of internal or external parasites, excluding fleas and ticks; or if, within 1 year following the sale of an animal subject to this section, a licensed veterinarian of the consumer's choosing certifies such animal to be unfit for purchase due to a congenital or hereditary disorder which adversely affects the health of the animal; or if, within 1 year following the sale of an animal subject to this section, the breed, sex, or health of such animal is found to have been misrepresented to the consumer, the pet dealer shall afford the consumer the right to choose one of the following options:
(a) The right to return the animal and receive a refund of the purchase price, including the sales tax, and reimbursement for reasonable veterinary costs directly related to the veterinarian's examination and certification that the dog or cat is unfit for purchase pursuant to this section and directly related to necessary emergency services and treatment undertaken to relieve suffering;
(b) The right to return the animal and receive an exchange dog or cat of the consumer's choice of equivalent value, and reimbursement for reasonable veterinary costs directly related to the veterinarian's examination and certification that the dog or cat is unfit for purchase pursuant to this section and directly related to necessary emergency services and treatment undertaken to relieve suffering; or
(c) The right to retain the animal and receive reimbursement for reasonable veterinary costs for necessary services and treatment related to the attempt to cure or curing of the dog or cat.
Reimbursement for veterinary costs may not exceed the purchase price of the animal. The cost of veterinary services is reasonable if comparable to the cost of similar services rendered by other licensed veterinarians in proximity to the treating veterinarian and the services rendered are appropriate for the certification by the veterinarian.
(6) A consumer may sign a waiver relinquishing his or her right to return the dog or cat for congenital or hereditary disorders. In the case of such waiver, the consumer has 48 normal business hours, excluding weekends and holidays, in which to have the animal examined by a licensed veterinarian of the consumer's choosing. If the veterinarian certifies that, at the time of sale, the dog or cat was unfit for purchase due to a congenital or hereditary disorder, the pet dealer must afford the consumer the right to choose one of the following options:
(a) The right to return the animal and receive a refund of the purchase price, including sales tax, but excluding the veterinary costs related to the certification that the dog or cat is unfit; or
(b) The right to return the animal and receive an exchange dog or cat of the consumer's choice of equivalent value, but not a refund of the veterinary costs related to the certification that the dog or cat is unfit."

If one of my new owners called me and told me what was going on, I would have told them to bring that baby back IMMEDIATELY and let me handle this. If the baby died, the puppy would be replaced without cost. But to let a new owner run up a thousand dollar plus bill, trying to save a puppy THAT NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN SOLD THAT EARLY TO BEGIN WITH, is morally and ethically wrong. If this baby has a tape worm, it is very possible that worm is eating up all the nourishment that puppy is trying to utilize....instead of feeding Joey, you are feeding a tapeworm! Until the tapeworm is gone, this will be an ongoing problem.....this breeder must step up and make this right....thereis no way a puppy that is only 10 weeks old should be dying...if it is, there is a problem that it came to YOU with, be it parasite or something else. This is something the breeder should be dealing with!

Joey
 

Thank you capt Noonie and Yorkiemom for your posts in favor of making the breeder take on her rightful responsibility for her sick baby. I feel for the new mom of a ten week old pup who is having to take on the burden of a deathly sick pup and large vet costs. The breeder's excuses are lame and she shows little concern for one of her own who is dying. She sold the baby too young and it probably was sick when it left the nest. I am so upset by this story and do so feel the pain of a new mom whose baby is so sick. Pray that little Joey makes it and that justice prevails.

keeping you in my prayers

I hope that vet didn't give him a shot for tapes while he was already not feeling good. if the pup was in a bout with hypoglycemia a simple squirt of pancake syrup down his throat should have bought him around. You should have been leaving his food and water down for him 24/7 as toy breeds have very small stomachs and need to be on constant feeding, as they are nibblers when it comes to eating. You should have call the breeder and brought the puppy to her and let her work on it, she could have saved you alot of money. The vets should be as shame of themselves for putting money over matter when it comes to saving a dogs life.

So sorry joey is sick
I'll pray for the both of you and I hope huge will pull thru

Update
 

I just called to check in on Joey. All his levels are back up to normal and he is stable. They are going to take him off the IV and intravenous glucose to see how he does. They have been feeding him hourly.

My breeder feels that if I take him back she could take him to her vet, keep him longer with mom and I would get him in a few weeks. Some ppl here are warning me about her euthanizing him. I hope not i mean she told me she would do everything to keep him alive.

I will keep you guys updated. I will call my regular vet in a few hours to see what she has to say about the parasite.

The doctor at the hospital just called and told me that he is doing better and that if he is able to maintain the blood sugar on his own then he can go home tonight. He's telling me and I quote: "joeys condition may be caused by a parasite or it may be caused by a liver problem. Again I'm just going off of symptoms here and we would need to run more tests to be sure. But again that is not possible since we are limited on funds. So right now I am treating him as if he had an infection/parasite.

I was worried about the breeder...but only if you returned him in the condition he was in. I am SO happy to hear that he is stable this morning! Perhaps it would be good to let the breeder care for him until he gets past all of this. To keep a tiny, young baby alive it requires at least every 2 hour feedings...and that is around the clock!!
If your breeder is wanting to help, I think you should let her! Just get it in writing if it makes you feel better about it.

I am sending prayers to Joey. This is so sad.

I feel like it will be best no matter what I do and how good my intentions she still has more resources than me and more experiences. Plus maybe being with mom would help him.

Thank you for evryone for your kind words and advice they have kept me from breaking down again. I'm just trying to stay positive and hope that my little guy will pull through that this is just a temporary bump on the road.

I agree with you! Taking care of a little one like this is daunting and she should know exactly what to do! I think his being back with his mom will be just what he needs.

Please keep us posted. I am keeping him in my thoughts and prayers.