Would you accept a yorkie puppy that has kennel cough before getting to you? - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

RileyDC · 11-29-2012, 11:51 AM

I would Totally wait and get the same pup back, if I was already attached.... only beause I know that Kennel Cough is very treatable.
It is like a Cold, to us Humans!! If I did not know that though, I would
definitely be a little more nervous about it.

Can't wait till you get him back and post pics.!! IF that's what you
decide to do!!

julieandrea · 11-30-2012, 07:56 AM

Thanks for the advice everyone! I wish Grim wasn't sick when I got him, I was so shocked to receive a puppy that was less then 100% because of the amount of time and research I put into getting my puppy. I had a deposit on him long before he was even born! As of now I'm going to get him back. The genetic guarantee for a year still holds so if I encounter anymore issues I will tackle them as they come! I just got a new pic of Grim. He looks so stunning. I will post it ASAP!

julieandrea · 11-30-2012, 08:00 AM

Here is the pic of Grim at 14 weeks! He just had a bath =)

Princess keke · 11-30-2012, 08:06 AM

Omg he is so cute and I bet he is full of energy

GeorgiesMomma · 11-30-2012, 08:22 AM

Omgosh he is super cute

julieandrea · 11-30-2012, 08:48 AM

Thanks girls! He was either hyper or sleeping haha. He loved to run around the house and play with all of his toys. He's a big lover of toys! Have tried to stay away from treats for the most part where he was sick when I got him!

Ellie May · 11-30-2012, 09:08 AM

It would not be a determining factor for me. It is very common and very treatable. Yes, a few cases develop into pneumonia, but that can almost always be prevented. My only concern would be that these symptoms aren't from kennel cough but collapsing trachea. Very unlikely. It is always a consideration though.

Not only would I take the puppy back, I onestly wouldn't leave it with the breeder while healing unless that is the only way the breeder will pay vet bills. It can take weeks for that cough to go away and taking care of a kennel cough pup is not hard. Unless you aren't home much, jmho the breeder doesn't need to take care of him (although it is very nice of them). ...unless you have other dogs that could catch it or somebody in the family that is immunocompromised...

Verbena · 11-30-2012, 09:19 AM

I agree with yorkiemom1. You should be concerned about it.

GeorgiesMomma · 11-30-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

It would not be a determining factor for me. It is very common and very treatable. Yes, a few cases develop into pneumonia, but that can almost always be prevented. My only concern would be that these symptoms aren't from kennel cough but collapsing trachea. Very unlikely. It is always a consideration though.

Not only would I take the puppy back, I onestly wouldn't leave it with the breeder while healing unless that is the only way the breeder will pay vet bills. It can take weeks for that cough to go away and taking care of a kennel cough pup is not hard. Unless you aren't home much, jmho the breeder doesn't need to take care of him (although it is very nice of them). ...unless you have other dogs that could catch it or somebody in the family that is immunocompromised...

I agree and by no means am I an expert but I was under the impression that like with people it develops into pneumonia when it's left untreated or their are other issues? I do think it was nice of the breeder to take him back and get him better before giving him to you.

Again, he is a doll baby

julieandrea · 11-30-2012, 09:37 AM

Thank you!!

I wish I could bring him home now but flights do not start back up for pets until January 9th in Canada. Picking him up is also not an option because I got him from across the country and would take a 7 day drive lol. Collapsed trachea was my #1 concern. The vet actually voiced this concern to me upon seeing the X-ray. She is a new vet though and made it clear that she had no idea if it was collapsed trachea as she hasn't had experience with such a small dog and that issue. She said it was unlikely though because that tends to develop later and is rare in a puppy. She consulted with an experienced vet and he said there was absolutely no signs of collapsed trachea.. But I'm still concerned that the question was even raised.. Sigh..

I am most definitely worried about his cough and compromised immune system at such a young age.. There are so many possible illnesses that these guys seem to attract. Even with a great breeder issues could still exist beyond their control. BUT all in all I do have a tendency to over react and worry. I'm hoping that my case is just one in which the dog caught kennel cough young but fought it and has been healthy ever since.. Here's to hoping!

GeorgiesMomma · 11-30-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by julieandrea

Thank you!!

I wish I could bring him home now but flights do not start back up for pets until January 9th in Canada. Picking him up is also not an option because I got him from across the country and would take a 7 day drive lol. Collapsed trachea was my #1 concern. The vet actually voiced this concern to me upon seeing the X-ray. She is a new vet though and made it clear that she had no idea if it was collapsed trachea as she hasn't had experience with such a small dog and that issue. She said it was unlikely though because that tends to develop later and is rare in a puppy. She consulted with an experienced vet and he said there was absolutely no signs of collapsed trachea.. But I'm still concerned that the question was even raised.. Sigh.. I am most definitely worried about his cough and compromised immune system at such a young age.. There are so many possible illnesses that these guys seem to attract. Even with a great breeder issues could still exist beyond their control. BUT all in all I do have a tendency to over react and worry. I'm hoping that my case is just one in which the dog caught kennel cough young but fought it and has been healthy ever since.. Here's to hoping!

I think with certain breeds Vets are on higher alert with CT. If the more experienced Vet said there were no signs of it then that's reassuring. Believe me I constantly worry about Georgie and he is 7!!! The love and happiness he brings totally outweighs it all though

Ellie May · 11-30-2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma

I agree and by no means am I an expert but I was under the impression that like with people it develops into pneumonia when it's left untreated or their are other issues? I do think it was nice of the breeder to take him back and get him better before giving him to you.

Again, he is a doll baby

It is self limiting. Technically no treatment is needed unless there is a secondary infection. ANtibiotics can't fix it. They can only fix secondary problems. Some vets give them for good measure and always if there is a concern.

Secondary pneumonia is not common if treatment is given when needed. It can sound like CT sometimes though.

julieandrea · 11-30-2012, 09:48 AM

Thank you for the kind and reassuring words Georgiesmomma. I can't wait to bring him home and make him a part of my family. I wonder if all yorkies personalities are as cute as Grim's. They are so smart and affectionate and adorable in every way. My friends say that Grim was made for me lol. He doesn't appear or act overly prissy but is handsome as a devil just the same!

Buster Brown · 11-30-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma

I agree and by no means am I an expert but I was under the impression that like with people it develops into pneumonia when it's left untreated or their are other issues? I do think it was nice of the breeder to take him back and get him better before giving him to you.

Again, he is a doll baby

I must modify my statement as yes YorkieMom1 is correct that it can turn into pneumonia. Buster did have kennel cough when I first got him and I took him to the vet the next day he was treated for over a month and a half on different antibiotics until it started verging on pneumonia and he had to be hospitalized for three days on an antibiotic IV to finally get rid of it I. thought since the breeder was taking care of the issue and it was not going to be at the expense of julieandrea that it should not cause her to fear getting the puppy she had bonded with. I realize I could have been doing her a disservice, my apologies.
He is adorable!

julieandrea · 11-30-2012, 05:24 PM

Thank you for sharing your experience with kc. I'm glad your baby was able to get better after a month and a half. I didn't realize how many people received their dog with a cough. I'm not so much concerned with pneumonia since he is being treated by the breeder with antibiotics. He is apparently almost back to 100%. I'm more so wondering if kc early on is indicative of an underlying genetic issue. In humans when someone is susceptible to infections- sometimes there is an underlying condition causing this and sometimes there is not! I don't think I'll take Grim back until the breeders can say that he has completely beaten the bug he has. I couldn't bare getting him back with him still coughing after everything I've been through.

11-30-2012, 08:22 AM	#20
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11-30-2012, 09:19 AM	#23
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	I agree with yorkiemom1. You should be concerned about it. __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

11-29-2012, 11:51 AM	#16
RileyDC BANNED! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington DC Posts: 4,183	I would Totally wait and get the same pup back, if I was already attached.... only beause I know that Kennel Cough is very treatable. It is like a Cold, to us Humans!! If I did not know that though, I would definitely be a little more nervous about it. Can't wait till you get him back and post pics.!! IF that's what you decide to do!!

11-30-2012, 07:56 AM	#17
julieandrea Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Newfoundland Posts: 78	Thanks for the advice everyone! I wish Grim wasn't sick when I got him, I was so shocked to receive a puppy that was less then 100% because of the amount of time and research I put into getting my puppy. I had a deposit on him long before he was even born! As of now I'm going to get him back. The genetic guarantee for a year still holds so if I encounter anymore issues I will tackle them as they come! I just got a new pic of Grim. He looks so stunning. I will post it ASAP!

11-30-2012, 08:06 AM	#19
Princess keke YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dallas Posts: 536 Blog Entries: 1	Omg he is so cute and I bet he is full of energy

11-30-2012, 08:48 AM	#21
julieandrea Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Newfoundland Posts: 78	Thanks girls! He was either hyper or sleeping haha. He loved to run around the house and play with all of his toys. He's a big lover of toys! Have tried to stay away from treats for the most part where he was sick when I got him!

11-30-2012, 09:37 AM	#25
julieandrea Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Newfoundland Posts: 78	Thank you!! I wish I could bring him home now but flights do not start back up for pets until January 9th in Canada. Picking him up is also not an option because I got him from across the country and would take a 7 day drive lol. Collapsed trachea was my #1 concern. The vet actually voiced this concern to me upon seeing the X-ray. She is a new vet though and made it clear that she had no idea if it was collapsed trachea as she hasn't had experience with such a small dog and that issue. She said it was unlikely though because that tends to develop later and is rare in a puppy. She consulted with an experienced vet and he said there was absolutely no signs of collapsed trachea.. But I'm still concerned that the question was even raised.. Sigh.. I am most definitely worried about his cough and compromised immune system at such a young age.. There are so many possible illnesses that these guys seem to attract. Even with a great breeder issues could still exist beyond their control. BUT all in all I do have a tendency to over react and worry. I'm hoping that my case is just one in which the dog caught kennel cough young but fought it and has been healthy ever since.. Here's to hoping!

11-30-2012, 09:48 AM	#28
julieandrea Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Newfoundland Posts: 78	Thank you for the kind and reassuring words Georgiesmomma. I can't wait to bring him home and make him a part of my family. I wonder if all yorkies personalities are as cute as Grim's. They are so smart and affectionate and adorable in every way. My friends say that Grim was made for me lol. He doesn't appear or act overly prissy but is handsome as a devil just the same!

11-30-2012, 05:24 PM	#30
julieandrea Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Newfoundland Posts: 78	Thank you for sharing your experience with kc. I'm glad your baby was able to get better after a month and a half. I didn't realize how many people received their dog with a cough. I'm not so much concerned with pneumonia since he is being treated by the breeder with antibiotics. He is apparently almost back to 100%. I'm more so wondering if kc early on is indicative of an underlying genetic issue. In humans when someone is susceptible to infections- sometimes there is an underlying condition causing this and sometimes there is not! I don't think I'll take Grim back until the breeders can say that he has completely beaten the bug he has. I couldn't bare getting him back with him still coughing after everything I've been through.