BlsdMama Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Through a FB page devoted to a specific breed lovers of our state, I found a gal rehoming a few dogs - a 3yo female, 2yo male, and a young half/mixed pup. I assumed backyard breeder, but this was not a pup so I felt I’m not contributing to a puppy problem. DH drove three hours south to get what is possibly the world’s most adorable dog. He is so sweet, but on the way back? Repeated bouts of diarrhea, some of it appeared bloody. We’re keeping him away from Saga and we’re calling the very first thing in the AM to get him checked out. It could be fairly benign, right? I’m worried about parvovirus. He’s eating fine, perky, interested in people and environment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoeless Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 1 hour ago, BlsdMama said: Through a FB page devoted to a specific breed lovers of our state, I found a gal rehoming a few dogs - a 3yo female, 2yo male, and a young half/mixed pup. I assumed backyard breeder, but this was not a pup so I felt I’m not contributing to a puppy problem. DH drove three hours south to get what is possibly the world’s most adorable dog. He is so sweet, but on the way back? Repeated bouts of diarrhea, some of it appeared bloody. We’re keeping him away from Saga and we’re calling the very first thing in the AM to get him checked out. It could be fairly benign, right? I’m worried about parvovirus. He’s eating fine, perky, interested in people and environment. Yes, it could be benign. Could be worms, could be dietary indiscretion, could be something awful like parvo, could be stress. You are right to keep the dogs separated and get new pup checked out in the am. I'd definitely get a parvo test! They can run them in office so you'll know right away if it's parvo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 I hope it's not parvo! Keep us posted. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Nothing to add except congrats on your new dog. ❤️ Hopefully you will know very soon what the problem is and can go from there. Please do keep us posted! We will of course be expecting pics at some point. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 There are many viruses running around now. But I would bring a stool sample and get the pup tested for parasites. Along with regular blood tests to see what is going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 @BlsdMama, any update? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 On 12/5/2023 at 5:52 AM, MercyA said: @BlsdMama, any update? So sorry for leaving you all hanging! DH called Monday morning and they slid him in in the afternoon. I was so grateful. They were getting dogs from vehicles and not allowing anyone in the waiting area; I presume due to the virus. Negative for parvovirus! He has two types of worms and the vet says he’s a bit underweight. He was supposedly a mini aussie but he’s definitely not full. We think he is likely aussie and papillon. He’s a very delicate twelve pounds!!!!! We are NOT small dog people, or so we thought! He was not a house dog but he has the best manners. He’s not fearful but he is reserved. He loves DH best right now but is adored by our 9 & 10 year old. Our only concern is that we’ve been introducing Saga and Tucker and Saga is wholly unaware of their size difference. She plays rough and she is an incredibly fit and muscular 70 lbs. They are thrilled to meet and sniff but Saga gets so excited. She is the same with my daughter’s corgi but he’s a very sturdy 30-35 pounds and he loves tussling with her. Any experience with this? 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSera Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) He's so cute! What are the ages of Saga and Tucker? Edited December 8, 2023 by KSera got my pronouns wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Tucker turns 2 on Christmas Day. Saga is, best estimate, 2.5. Being a mix of larger breeds, she has a lot of silly goofy puppy in her. Thankfully she loves outside time when it’s cold so keeping them apart or heavily supervised is easy now but it is obviously easier if they could be together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 He's ADORABLE. 💕 Thank you for the update! I'm glad he's okay. I thought papillon immediately when I saw the pic. They are such good-natured dogs. 🙂 You may find that you love having a little dog! They can sit in your lap, be bathed in the sink, and carried around like a baby. They travel easily. And, of course, they have just as much personality and intelligence as big dogs. Very happy for you! ❤️ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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