Sick Puppy
 

Hello Everyone,
I need some advice...plzzzz. My niece( 20 yrs young) got a toy yorkie from her boyfriend as a birthday present. The puppy was purchased from a Pet store in Yonkers NY. From the first day she had her, she was sick. She got worse so she took her to the vet and she was diagnosed with having Giardia(parasite in the intestine). She bought some prescription meds for the dog. She went back to the pet store and they told her it was not their problem. I am involved because her parents told her they did not want animals in the house. They refuse to get involved.The dog is staying with her boyfriend. Yesterday the dog thru up 10 times, start shaking and then passed out. She and her boyfriend are going to go back to the petshop today. There is such a thing as a Pet Lemon Law!
I have a Yorkie. She fell in love with mine and that is why her boyfriend bought her one. Emotional purchase. I called the attorney generals office, consumer affairs. They told me they would send out a complaint form. After they have rec'vd it, it would take 6-8 weeks to process. I said" The dog could be dead by then!" She said, "That's the process here". I called 311, they told me to call the Att Gen. Grrr. I want the pet shop to take back the dog. My niece does not have the finances to provide medical care for the dog, and she should not have to! Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you, Melinda

OMG! If the pet shop won't take the dog back, and you and/or yours do not want the dog, PLEASE find a Yorkie rescue to take the dog to. They will get it medical care. Do this ASAP!!!

Option 2: Care Credit: credit card for animal medical needs.
CareCredit® Healthcare Finance - Payment Plans and Financing for Cosmetic Surgery, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Veterinary & Other Medical Procedures

Get that baby to the vet and sue the petshop for the cost ....

NEVER, NEVER NEVER buy a puppy from a pet shop

Did the pet store you bought the yorkie from come with a health guarantee?

If not I really doubt the pet store is going to do anything about it..Do you know whats wrong with the dog? If the puppy has Giardia that will get better..with med's..Maybe you can try to find someone to take over the puppy??

Here is a rescue in NJ
Rescue Me Yorkie Rescue

I just want to say, that "IF" you return this Pup to the Petstore, they will most likely put this dog to sleep or send it back to the puppymill it came from, whom will definitly put this dog to sleep.

While Giardia is a dangerous parasite, it can be cured :( This pup needs to be on meds, it need nutrical, food and water and some pedialite.

I am crying thinking that they are on their way back to the Petstore, that poor pup is going to die without their care, the Petstore doesn't give a crap about the pup...

I don't understand why someone isn't trying to get this pup better and at the same time go after this store to pay the Vet bills - that is possible you know....:( :( :(

SO SAD...

:aimeeyork
Yes I agree..Peanut had Giardia, It's not the end of the world. Like you said with med's and love he will get better!! I don't understand..she wants to get rid of the puppy bc of Giardia?? I wished I lived in NY I would take that poor little angel in a heartbeat

Hello,
Thank you for all your replies. My niece is treating the puppy with the medications she got from the Vet she took him too. She is working part time and will be going back to school next month. She doesn't have a lot of income and has paid $200 out of pocket already. I am on a fixed income myself or I would take the dog. If, she'd let me have her. But, I cannot afford to buy the dog and treat the dog too. I will keep you posted. KJC, thank you for the care/credit info. But I am $20,000 in dept and am bearly making it. Don't want any more credit. Thank you.

If the pup is passing out it needs to be seen by the vet again. Are you giving nutrical or something? Poor baby :(

I don't now exactly what she is giving the puppy. She is at work right now. She is going to call me when she gets out of work. I will ask her what she is giving the puppy and post it. Thank you.

Ok, please tell her to follow the Vets instructions. Give the meds, make sure the pup is eating and drinking water. Get a syringe and force children's plain pedialite. Get nutrical.

Honestly, this pup should be with her (not the boyfriend) or even with you, since you have Yorkie experience.

She can go after the Petstore for the Vet bills, as there is an incubation period for this and I will bet anything that the pup and other pups at the store have it to :(

Please, whatever she does, please do not return this pup. The store will "return" the "defective merchandise" to the puppymill and they will destroy it - sorry to say, but that is the truth....:( :(

...also, some Vets will do a payment plan, she needs to discuss this situation with the Vet, tell the Vet where the pup came from, etc....

Also, the ASPCA has low costs Vet Care as well...

what was wrong with the puppy; you can purchase a pet insurance that can save you lots of money; check "petplan" ; you can pay monthly or the anual fee and get great coverage

I hear you loud and clear. I am going to have a heart to heart with her. Unfortunately, her parents are standing there ground. No animals in the house. So, she can't bring her home. I am going to see if she will keep Goonie. I will recommend the Care Credit Card, the ASPCA, and give her all the loving advice that you have all given me. I will keep you posted. Love, Melinda
PS I will let her know that if she wants she can leave the dog with me until she gets better.

Hi, The dog was diagnosed with Giardia. The dog is throwing up. Threw up 10 times last night. Had a siezure and passed out. My niece is giving her med.'s. I have pet insurance for my dog. But, it won't cover pre-existing conditions. I will mention it to her. Thank you, Melinda

when i first got my dog she had giadia too; and she was vomiting and had diarhea; i took her to banfield and they have insurance there; they did cover her as she was a puppy and treated her with antibiotic and metronidazole. giaridia can be treated and is curable thus it shouldnt be a pre-exiting condition that can't be cured; so you can fight that with the insurance if you want. good luck

Giardia shouldn't be a pre-existing condition.

I think this pup should stay with you until you can nurse her back to health. I am not so sure how well she will do in the boyfriends care :(

What is she going to do in the long term with her, being that her parents won't let animals in the house :confused:

Hi, I just called Banfield. They said if I purchased the Puppy Wellness plan it should cover the puppy. I called the plan and was told it is a "preventive measure plan" it would not cover an existing condiiton. Anyway, I am waiting to hear from my niece. I will keep you posted. Thanks!

the banfield plan will cover vet visitis; vaccines, tests... it's worth it

I am thinking that the puppy may have had a hypoglcemic attack. Along with the rest of what is going on > If you can have your niece agree to letting the puppy stay with you while she is working, this is ideal. This puppy needs care at all times. The pups needs reg. montering of food intake+ nutrical , gums checked, medications given , and a vet following the care .
Keep all records , reciepts , and vet costs , the purchase of the puppy from the pet store .
The Pet Store can be sued in small claims court for selling a sick puppy , and all the costs of vet care expenses. + they will be charged with the court fees .

I agree, since the puppy is already recieving treatment for the Giardia , and has meds, then this is the best plan , or check out other vet hospitals for puppy packages.

Hi! As someone on the younger side (i'm 22) who just got a puppy, i understand that puppy expenses can be daunting and very, very stressful. Especially when you're young and not making a lot of money. In my opinion, if she cannot afford the expenses, she should not have the dog. With that said, Giardia is easily treatable and not serious as long as it is taken care of. Low blood sugar is definitely more serious and she needs to make sure her puppy is eating and feeding the pup nutrical. If she cannot handle the responsibility then it may be better to find another home for the pup, but please make sure it's a good home!!! Good luck :)

I just spoke with my niece. I was going to try to convince her to leave the dog with me until she is better. She told me she has a girlfriend who is willing to give her some money for the dog and take care of the dog and the vet bills. I told her that would be best for her and for the dog. I told her about the pedialite. I will text her about the nutrical. Her girlfriend is a God send. She is going to her friends house now. I will keep you posted. Thank you all!:thumbup:

Hello Everyone,
My niece has a very good friend who gave her $600.00 for the puppy and is going to take care of her. I told my niece her friend is a God send! Thank you all for you love, and support. Blessings, Melimar:rose:

Oh this is wonderful news :)

THANK YOU so much for updating us, this precious baby deserves a chance at a Happy Home! I will keep her in my prayers for speedy recovery! :p

Indeed she does! I am glad I posted on the site. You all helped me to help my niece and help "rescue" this precious little one! Thank you for your prayers!

This site is the best place in the world for help and support of a yorkie or yorkie owner in trouble. Please do keep us updated on Goonie's recovery. It sounds like you are a God send to your niece, too. She is in all our prayers. :aimeeyork

Yes, I agree. It's a great place for Yorkie lovers. I will ask my niece how Goonie is doing and I will udate you all. Thank you for the compliment. I know Gods in charge, this experience is a reminder of that :)

Good Job All!!! Prayers and Hugs for little Goonie!!!

Hello, Goonie is doing much better. My niece asked her friend about him. She told her he is doing very well, he just sleeps alot. I think that is normal for a 4 month old baby. Wooohoooooo!!!

Glad to hear Goonie is doing better. The medicine may be making him sleepy too.