Ifpuppy becomes ill very soon after arrival in a home does that mean that all was not as it should have been in the home where it was born or is it just one of those things that happens?

[Northernlurker]

Somebody I know got a puppy which almost immediately became very ill with an infection. Puppy is very cute. I am worried they may have inadvertently bought from a puppy farmer. Is this just something that can happen in even the best of circumstances?

[TheoriginalLEM]

What infection is it? WAs the dog vaccinated against parvo-virus before she got it? Was it just that the pup became poorly that you are suspicious or something else/as well?

It can happen - my DD bought a cat from a pet shop (i was NOT impressed but its up to her) and it developed a diarroeah and i was thinking, uh oh, here we go, but it was just a change of food that was rectified quickly.

Pups will be vulnerable and it could be co-incidence, has your friend told the breeder? as the other litter mates could be at risk.

[Northernlurker]

I don't know about vaccination. I know other jabs have been delayed as a result so I think it was more than unsettled tummy. Tbh the thing that makes me suspicious is the type of puppy that it is. Think total classic puppy beauty - so ripe for exploitation - and from a reputable breeder very, very expensive. I would have thought beyond their means.

[bakingtins]

I think whether the breeder gives a shiny shite when informed will be illuminating.
Transferring to a new home is stressful, pups have an immature immune system, it could happen to a pup from a very good breeder. Throw in over breeding, overcrowding, mixing litters, shuttling puppies about to people posing as their breeder....it's almost inevitable.

[TheoriginalLEM]

An upset tummy is enough to delay vaccination. Bakingtins is ribght though, i think the breeder reaction is key.

How do you want to help your friend? in terms of advice? legal position?

[TummyButtonFluff]

Our pup had a couple of problems and vet said it was just as a child would catch things.

[EdwinaLIzzard]

Your friend needs to contact the breeder, and take the puppy to a vet.

It can be very stressful for a pup to leave its litter and the strange new environment, change of food, volumes etc can cause diarrhoea, vomiting and general unwellness.

I agree that the response of the breeder will be very telling

[daisydotandgertie]

How old's the pup? What's the infection or what are the symptoms? How long has the new owner had it and has it had a vet check at any point or any vaccs?