need major help on a puppy i was told to put down.

My opinion from reading so far (I am not an expert so it might be worth zero):

1) The pup is too young and should be with mom but what is done is done and it sounds like return to Mom is not an available remedy. So think what can be fed that approximates Mom. Nothing wrong with Blue Buffalo but it seems like a poor choice now. You might contact your state DNR and see what they would feed a motherless baby coyote (or they might provide a contact)

2) I personally have issues with parts of it but "The Art of Raising A Puppy" could be very useful. While it is about Shepherds I think it translates decent to most dogs. This will help you with the growth needs/patterns of a puppy so you can simulate mom as much as you are able. Things like fear periods and discovery. Ignore the prong collars and nonsense that has no business within a zillion miles of a sheltie.

3) I am glad to hear your comments as the poor pup has started out with the odds against him due to the 'breeders'. However it sounds like you are in it for the long haul and because of that a pup that might have been killed has a chance of a great life (see what wonders have been done for Smudge)

4) Sca like to 'go parrot' as I call it. Part of it is that he wants to attack my ear though :lol: I suspect some of it with your little guy is he wants warm, mom and his littermates; burrowing into you is the best he can do.

Good luck I hope this was even a tiny bit useful
 
dawns2shelties said:
You can also get her puppy formula similar to baby formula.I think even walmart carries it. Maybe moisten the food your feeding her with it or mix with baby food that way she'll get some added vitamins she needs. If it were me I would report this woman to the humane society and if she has akc papers I'd report her to the akc. Hope she is doing well this morning.
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I would definitely put her on formula. Judging from the fact they had multiple underage animals at the site...something tells me the puppy is probably underweight as well. The formula will help her but on weight and might calm some of her problems.

I can't imagine giving "real" food to a baby that young. Poor poor thing. Please report the "breeder" to the ASPCA. There's no telling the pain those other puppies are in.
 
Oh my heavens,that poor puppy,and you!

After reading thru all the posts,and your replies,I feel the same as everyone else.

That upu was way to young to be taken home.4-1/2 weeks old,my heavens pups are just learning what soft gruel puppy kibble is.And they are nursing still from mom.

I do think,what I would do is return this puppy,and hopefully the breeder has a surrogate mom that the pup could spend at the minimum another 4-5 weeks with.I hold the breeder acccountable for her poor judgement on even thinking of selling you a pup that in no way was ready to be homed.

Cudo's to you for giving her the help she needs,I'm sure this has been very difficult on you.

Will keep Hope in our prayers,please keep us updated.
 
I don't think this person who sold you the pup deserves to be called a breeder. She was clearly out for money, hence selling many baby animals as soon as possible.

I would seriously consider reporting her, because she will carry on and many more people and pups will suffer the consequences.

Good luck, I suspect you have a long journey ahead of you, but if you are determined you will succeed. Bear in mind your pup may have other health issues due to her bad early start, and I would consider saving up my pennies now and investing in a decent pet insurance.

Keep us informed on progress.
 
To reiterate what others have said.

Puppy formula would seem to be the best option for you at the moment. I'd find a good vet in your area and talk to them about options. As with any baby a puppy that young requires a number of things that he/she will need either from his momma or from a formula product.

Also it sounds like you got the pup home and started feeding beneful while the pup had previously been on blue buffalo. Diet changes are very hard on puppies and with one as young as yours it's even harder. A quick switch from one food to another will cause diarreah and a number of other problems. So once the puppy is eating dry food and not eating formula again make sure your not going to just keep switching the foods up. I switched my pup off the food the breeder provided me over about 3 weeks.

Next up is the "water" question. Water changes between locations can be extremely harsh on puppies as well. Did you bring a few empty gallon jugs with you when you went and picked up your puppy to fill with water from MI? If not I'd suggest going out and buying some distilled water from the market. Distilled water has had many of it's impurities removed by the distilling process and should be easier on your puppies tummy than tap water or regular bottled water. When your pup's around 3 months old you can start to ween them off the distilled water by buying one last gallon jug of distilled water pouring them something to drink then filling up the jug again with water from the tap. Eventually you'll have replaced all the distilled water with tap water.

I don't know if the ASPCA is the appropriate place to warn people about the breeder. However I would make some effort to warn people about this breeder. A reputable breeder wouldn't be selling puppies that young. And the fact that the pups are being fed blue buffalo instead of having their mom nurse them and teach them at 4 weeks old is in my opinion completely irresponsible.

A good breeder does a number of things for the new owner such as providing about a months supply of dog food for the pup when giving them a new home, they gaurentee the puppy's health for a few days (this gives you time to get to the vet and have the pup checked out), they provide genetic gaurentees for things like Hip Dysplacia. They wouldn't think of letting a pup go before they were 2 months old. And they are always there to give you advise if you need them.

Anyway, back to the subject at hand. I hope some of the information above is useful to you and your pup. Good luck!
 
who would i report her too?? this puppy was diagnosed today with a seizure condition. she is having mini seizures and was put on phenabarbitol. he said i could put her on puppy chow and she might even have a chance of outgrowing this. but wouldnt the other 2 pups have it too? it is obvious she was just out for money big time!




labgirl said:
I don't think this person who sold you the pup deserves to be called a breeder. She was clearly out for money, hence selling many baby animals as soon as possible.

I would seriously consider reporting her, because she will carry on and many more people and pups will suffer the consequences.

Good luck, I suspect you have a long journey ahead of you, but if you are determined you will succeed. Bear in mind your pup may have other health issues due to her bad early start, and I would consider saving up my pennies now and investing in a decent pet insurance.

Keep us informed on progress.
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It is illegal in IL to sell puppies under 8 weeks old. I do not know if the state you took pup from has any laws but it is easy to call any shelter in that state which would have this info. Also calling a kennel club would give you much info regarding what could be done in your case.
 
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