Help! Should I get this little puppy?

[Pam Shaw]

Originally Posted by matese

Happy to hear the surgery went well & Mia is home. I will keep lil Mia in my prayer that her pain eases quickly. They are so sweet, to see them in pain is heart breaking.

Thank you! Yes, it breaks my heart to hear her whining in pain and not be able to "fix" it!

[Pam Shaw]

Originally Posted by JstPooh

I'm glad Mia is doing well. Please keep us posted on her progress.

Thank you!

[Pam Shaw]

Originally Posted by yorkiefan_

Sounds good! Once Mia starts feeling better I hope we get a few photos!

I'm embarrassed to say that I'm one of those people who know absolutely nothing about taking or posting photos! Would love to put on some photos of Mia and Pepper!

[Pam Shaw]

Originally Posted by Quadraphinic

Glad Mia came out of it ok, Megan was diagnosed with PDA, otherwise know as blue baby syndrome in humans. We opted not to have the operation as I didn't have $2500 16 years ago, she wasn't supposed to live out her first year, she was 15 last may when I had to put her down, she was a fighter and a sweet girl.

As to the question of the puppy, is there any chance your vet can check it out before you decide to adopt. I don't know about you, but I like and trust my vet very much, and would feel better about having my own vet check the puppy out, also get a health guarantee from the breeder, and I'd make sure it was for two years just to be sure. Good luck in what ever you decide to do.
Cheers Quad & Gina

Thank you!

[Pam Shaw]

Originally Posted by AbbysMom08

Glad to hear your little Mia came through her surgery so well and is back home with you. Hugs and prayers to her for a speedy recovery.

Thank you for the well wishes and prayers!

[valeriejsmyth]

wrong post, sorry

[Verbena]

Pam I am glad she came through her surgery. Sending good thoughts for a fast recovery

[Verbena]

Galen stayed with the breeder until he turned 2 lbs. He is now a whopping 3.6 lbs lol . . . I make sure I alway have Nurical on hand. And make sure he eats twice a day with a few treats during the day. I am very on top of his eating and what he does. No jumping on and off the couch. The little one can get hurt really easily. Good luck

[Pam Shaw]

Originally Posted by Verbena

Pam I am glad she came through her surgery. Sending good thoughts for a fast recovery

Thanks for all the good thoughts for Mia! She is still whining a lot
but is much more perky than on Saturday.

[nanahas3]

Kyra weighed a pound even at 12 weeks. A tiny seems to gain more slowly than average dogs do. If you decide to take her just be sure she eats regular meals and keep nutrical on hand. Make sure she isn't allowed to jump off or on things. Also I would not leave her alone until she is at least 2 lbs. Best of luck.

[Lorraine]

Originally Posted by Brielle189

Brielle is 9 weeks old today. At 7 weeks she was 14.7 ounces. Today at 9 weeks she is 15.2 ounces. I told the breeder I'm concerned she hasn't gained much weight. She states this is normal for "tinys" and she keeps in constant communication with vet and is lengthening her stay with her until 13 weeks. She also supplements her diet with soft food and Nutripaste. But she was the runt of the litter and estimates 2/12 to 3 pounds as an adult. I did see a video of her running around with a sibling. What do you all think?
THANKS!!!

Perhaps the best approach I can take with this situation that I can offer is that I am a breeder and if this were one of my pups in a litter I produced, it would not be going anywhere, nor would I take a deposit on it nor would I sell it at this stage and I would not promise it to anyone at that pont. If there is something wrong with it I would much rather not have something go terribly wrong in the hands of the pet owner who has now fallen dearly in love with it.
My protocol in such a case is that I keep them see how they do have my vets over time check on them and do a wait and see approach. If things seems to be ok getting well over 6 months of age, my Vet would do the spay/neuter, see how the pup does under anesthesia then if all is going well, proceed from there for a pet home. Time, after it is born and living/thriving under its own life system will often tell both my Vet and I more about the possibility of issues or not and particularly undergoing anasthesia for a normal procedure such as spay/neuter/baby teeth removal will often bring out any issues that may be underlying. Also bear in mind not all life threatening issues are something that can be tested for, often it is a wait and see.

[horseymomma]

If you decide you want to go ahead, I would definatley get the vet's name and phone number and talk with the vet (not hired staff that can read the records) personally. Maybe even see if they would fax the records to you.

Remember "Believe all of what you see and only half of what you hear."

[docmartin]

Originally Posted by Pam Shaw

Our new puppy was diagnosed with severe heart murmur at the vet's examination when we brought her home. She will be having open heart surgery at the end of this month, at considerable cost. Our breeder offered to take her back, but we were already so attached to her, so the breeder gave us our money back, toward the operation. Health insurance was out of the question though.
If the operation is successful (it's risky because of her weight), she will live a long and healthy normal life.
Good luck with your decision!

Please accept my admiration for your humility kindness and wonderful support for such a little soul. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers...

[gracielove]

Originally Posted by Lorraine

Perhaps the best approach I can take with this situation that I can offer is that I am a breeder and if this were one of my pups in a litter I produced, it would not be going anywhere, nor would I take a deposit on it nor would I sell it at this stage and I would not promise it to anyone at that pont. If there is something wrong with it I would much rather not have something go terribly wrong in the hands of the pet owner who has now fallen dearly in love with it.
My protocol in such a case is that I keep them see how they do have my vets over time check on them and do a wait and see approach. If things seems to be ok getting well over 6 months of age, my Vet would do the spay/neuter, see how the pup does under anesthesia then if all is going well, proceed from there for a pet home. Time, after it is born and living/thriving under its own life system will often tell both my Vet and I more about the possibility of issues or not and particularly undergoing anasthesia for a normal procedure such as spay/neuter/baby teeth removal will often bring out any issues that may be underlying. Also bear in mind not all life threatening issues are something that can be tested for, often it is a wait and see.

Excellent answer.