Re: Feel sad, wish I knew more earlier.
- From: Lappcatt@xxxxxxx
- Date: 24 Aug 2005 02:22:33 -0700
PeepsLover wrote:
> Here's my deal. I recently purchased a Bichon Frise. I have had a dog
> in my life ever since I was a child. I moved away from my family and
> since I moved, I always wanted a dog. I researched and researched and
> decided I wanted a Bichon Frise. I was warned about "puppy mills" and
> had contacted a few "breeders" to see litter availability and ask
> questions.
>
> A fault of mine, is that I met with a lady who had a puppy available
> and as soon as I met the puppy, I fell in love with him. The "breeder"
> offered a health guarantee and etc.. and she really seemed to care for
> the puppies she had. She asked a lot of questions and had a lot of
> concerns about who the new owner would be. She kept the puppy up to
> date on his shots and checkups and grooming.
>
> I purchased the puppy in August, named Peeps born on 5/7/05.
>
> I feel a little worried because on the medical records she handed me it
> said Nemax V as a DEWORMING process she used 6 times already on the
> puppy, and the puppy was only 3 months old.
>
> Does anyone know what NEMAX is? I haven't been able to find any info
> online, I keep coming to random German sites.
>
> My vet was concerned because of the amount of times this was given to
> the puppy, and he said it was common with puppy mills ... and that they
> would only being doing it this much if the puppy/dogs have a severe
> case of worms that isn't going away.
>
> When I got the puppy, which I've only had for about 2 weeks now, I
> decided not to continue on Nemax because I did not want to harm the
> puppy with so many dosages, and the vet agreed.
>
> Now I see these flat white things in his stool which look like pieces
> of rice. My vet is going to check the stool sample tomorrow and things
> it's worms, and a case in which my puppy will need to receive
> injections.
>
> I'm really sad, and now I am starting to think I did not acquire my
> puppy from a reputable breeder. I wish I knew just what to ask and I
> just hope my puppy stays healthy.
>
> The health guarantee from the 'breeder' states it is only obtainable if
> goes to vet within 3 business days of acquiring the puppy and the vet
> provides documentation of the health issues. My puppy did not have the
> worms at the time, and could be because he had so many dosages of Nemax
> to hide it.
>
> I am happy that I do have the puppy, because I know he will be taken
> care of as long as he lives and he will be loved. But I am sad because
> I feel I contributed to the puppy mill "business" if you could call it
> that.
>
> The 'breeder' contacts me often via email and phone to see how the
> puppy is doing. I haven't told her yet about the worms until I know for
> sure as of tomorrows testing.
>
> Anyway - Anyone know what NEMAX V is?
Just do the Hearts thing. That's what we do with ours when the worms
are hanging out of there..
.
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