Pinky

My poor baby is in the hospital..I am utterly heartbroken. Like I said in my other thread she wouldn't eat all day yesterday, I had to finally give her wet food which she ate but wouldn't eat any of the breeder's food. I figured she'd get sick from it so I was prepared for a messy crate when I woke up..but poor Charlie was sooo sick. She wouldn't even get out of her crate. I had to take it apart to take her out, gave her a bath and she was crying the whole time..just whimpering to herself. I am such a bad mom, she was doing that at night but it wasn't her "get me out of here cry" that she usually does so I thought maybe she was just having a bad dream..yeah, my baby was sick. During her bath she wouldn't even stand. She just lies there. I didn't even brush my hair, dude, I just changed out of my pjs and drove her to the animal hospital. Parvo test came back negative, thank God, but she has round worms..vet said it's normal in dogs but it wouldn't cause her to be THAT sick..I mean, she's absolutely miserable. She said her ears are dirty and has hair around them or something like that but that's the least of her worries. And she has a runny nose and her temp was low when she got there but it raised a little bit by the time I left. They're putting her on an IV and she has to be there all day She's dehydrated and she hasn't eaten much since I got her. Once she eats they're putting her on antibiotics too. I pray she will be ok. She looks so sad and ugh, I wanted to cry the entire time I was there. My main concern is Charlie, obviously, but this hospitalization ended up being extremely expensive. Do you guys think I should try calling the breeder? She was supposed to be healthy, but the vet said she wouldn't go from healthy to that sick in one day. I don't know what to do..I just hope my baby can pull through

 

faerie

oh pinky. no words of wisdom, but i am just hugging you from here.

ArreauStandardPoodle

Yes, most definately. And I would contact your credit card company because now the breeders end of the contract has been breached. The puppy was to be healthy and is not. Get a letter from your vet for the CC co. And please keep us updated. I wish Charlie nothing but the best and a good outcome all the way around.

Pinky

I still want her, I just want them to pay for her hospitalization..I guess I'll have to call them later and find out I'm too sad right now.

dawns

I would certainly call them asap, didnt you say they gave you some sort of health guarantee?

PaddleAddict

Yes, please get a letter from your vet that states the puppy is unhealthy and document her exact symptoms.

Call your credit card company and tell them your bought a dog and it arrived unhealthy and is in the vet hospital. You will need to get that money back to pay for her vet bills.

I would NOT call the "breeder." She is a puppy miller and she's not going to do anything for you. Just settle it directly with the credit card company.

Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon situation with puppy mill dogs, especially tiny toy breeds.

I really hope she will be okay.... please keep us posted.

Pinky

Can I keep her if I do this, though? I don't want them to just refund me for Charlie and have me give her back. I want to keep her and I can't just give her back and if she's sick who knows what they'll do to her..they might not even take her to the vet!

PaddleAddict

I honestly don't know, but you really need to call the credit card company ASAP and ask them what to do, and get the vet to fax over his letter to them ASAP. Like now.

The sooner you start this process, the better. If she lives and they tell you that you need to give her back in order to get your money back, you can always change your mind and just keep her and loose the money.

If she dies, you are on your way to getting your money back. If you wait, you might be too late to recover and money and then you will have no dog and no money.

I'm so sorry to sound harsh, but she is very tiny, very young and very sick, so it's a possibility.

1Jurisdiva

I am so very sorry that Charlie is sick. I just hate what puppy mills do. I agree with Paddle Addict - it is better to at least have the information and be made aware of your options.

Pinky

Read over the contract..if I'm understanding it correclty, I'm responsible for the fees Can you guys read it and see if I'm missing something?

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Ugh poor Charlie. I feel so bad for her. I hope she's doing ok Has anyone ever had their dog on a IV? I hope it doesn't hurt her.