Originally Posted by ZacharyDY (Post 4604486)

As I went to bed last night, I thought "poor Lacy." Quite a startling thought since I have a lot on my own plate with 2 Yorkies and 1 Biewer, ranging from 2 to 7 pounds (all full grown).
Reflecting back on the thought this morning, I realized that poor little Lacy has been through so much in only a few short weeks. Just to cover a few events: Transfer from people-mom, puppy-mom, & siblings to new people-mom, new home, & no siblings; flying on an airplane; multiple vet visits; new schedule of eating, sleeping, playing; new pen, new bed, all new smells. Whew! I think I'd scream and howl if someone wanted me to play with toys or do anything but just BE.
There's a really nice post about raising a puppy and expectations at this link:
Raising a puppy: Expectations - DogForum.net | Dog Forums and Community
Many new-puppy guides advise "try not to overwhelm your new puppy with too much activity during this initial adjustment period"—by meeting family, friends, and taking him/her places—because it could be too stressful for your new puppy.
For over 40 years, I've had Westies, Yorkies, and Biewers—mostly Yorkies (and usually 2 and 3 at a time), only 3 would've made excellent, certified therapy dogs; almost all would've been good volunteer hospital/retirement-home visitors (where therapy-dog certification is not required)—and several did just that.
We can hide our frustrated, angry, disappointed feelings from friends and family, but not from our furry kids; they sense our feelings and react to these feelings in all different ways—may be "act-out" would be a better word to describe their responses.
We don't know who Lacy will be, but she will be GREAT...she will be LACY! If we let her BE.:animal-pa

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 4604666)

You most definitely sound VERY personally invested in this one dog, given it's the only subject you've posted about on YT.

It's curious as to why you're putting Colorado as your location, when that's not where you're posting from...?

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 4604665)

EXACTLY. There is NO disputing that this giardia came from the BREEDER - that is obvious due to when she developed symptoms. Giardia has an incubation period, that is a fact...and it's not 48 hours.



Sharon - if you post the dates of all her shots given to this point, I can help figure out what you need going forward. If the breeder gave ANY shots prior to 6 weeks, those are basically moot/useless at that age, btw....and an informed breeder no longer even gives shots earlier than 8wks old anymore.

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 4604665)

EXACTLY. There is NO disputing that this giardia came from the BREEDER - that is obvious due to when she developed symptoms. Giardia has an incubation period, that is a fact...and it's not 48 hours.

Sharon - if you post the dates of all her shots given to this point, I can help figure out what you need going forward. If the breeder gave ANY shots prior to 6 weeks, those are basically moot/useless at that age, btw....and an informed breeder no longer even gives shots earlier than 8wks old anymore.

Originally Posted by SharonSnowbird (Post 4604747)

Thank you so much Ann, much appreciated.

Lacy was born Aug 1st.
On Oct. 15th, she had Distemper Adenoviru Type 2 Paraifluenza-Parvovirus Vaccine, Dutamune Max 5

I got Lacy on Nov. 9th.
I took Lacy to the vet on Nov. 10th, and the vet said she was due for her LAST shots that day, even though I expressed doubt that it was correct. (As I have found out, she was wrong.)

On the vaccine record, it has the 2nd shots were supposed to be on Nov. 15th, and the 3rd on Dec. 15th.

The vet assistant said she can have her bordetella and rabies on Nov. 24th, but I am not sure that is correct???

Originally Posted by aweitzm1 (Post 4604767)

when I got my two rescues because the Vet and I did not know their history he did a CBC/Chem Lab and said if anything came back abnormal we would go from there. I haven't read all the posts but what about tithers for certain vaccines?

Originally Posted by SharonSnowbird (Post 4604766)

Well, I m definitely going to get a new vet.
And I also want to do some more testing on Lacy.
What should I test for, besides Liver Shunt? And how do they test for that, a blood test?

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 4604874)

So she had her 1st set at 11wks (rather unusual to do 1st shot this late).

On Nov 10th, she was 15wks old and given a 2nd set. So, using Dr. Dodd's schedule, which is least invasive....she is indeed okay on shots. And in fact, I highly commend your vet for NOT following the more commonly used more aggressive approach that is actually unneeded for the dog's immunity.

When she is 20 wks old at least, she can have her rabies. And then you'd do puppy boosters in 1 year.

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 4604930)

Bile acid testing is a blood test that is done following an overnight fasting period. Usually you fast overnight and drop off at vet in AM. A blood sample is done and then the pup is fed and two hours later another blood sample is done. This test shows how the liver is functioning.

This is a great link about liver shunts and does explain the test.

http://www.vet.utk.edu/clinical/sacs...2013-04-10.pdf

I would also ask your vet about his thoughts on xrays for Legg Calves Perthes.

Originally Posted by SharonSnowbird (Post 4604975)

[QUOTESo, using Dr. Dodd's schedule, which is least invasive....she is indeed okay on shots. And in fact, I highly commend your vet for NOT following the more commonly used more aggressive approach that is actually unneeded for the dog's immunity.

Originally Posted by scrapindee (Post 4605044)

I only follow Dr. Jean Dodds schedule. I don't do boosters until they are about 5-6 years old after titers. Only do Rabies--only the minimal amount required by law.

Do full blood panel. If liver values aren't normal, then do bile acid.

Originally Posted by SharonSnowbird (Post 4604944)

Thank you so much for your help, Ann. I am confused, though. Are you saying the pup does not need three sets of shots? Sounds like that is what you are saying?

The vet said that Lacy was due for her THIRD set of shots the day I took her in, and she was incorrect about that. She was actually due for her 2nd set of shots five days later.

The vet assistant said Lacy could have her rabies and bordetella on Nov. 24th. She will be 16 weeks and 3 days then.