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New border collie pup worries

237 replies

mumnosbest · 21/02/2021 21:36

We've had our pup just 4 days and I'm already just like a new mum, worrying about her. We searched for ages but prices have sky-rocketed so ended up going with a local man not a registered breeder. I'm now worried about how little I actually know about where she has come from.

She's 9 weeks old but seems so tiny. My kitchen scales say she's just under 3oz (not sure if they're very accurate). I have her vets card. She's had both sets of jabs and been wormed and flead according to her card. The first 2 days she was fine, very sleepy but playful in between. Yesterday she had very loose poos and brought up bile but I put it down to her pinching the cat's food (I've moved it now) and eating grass. Today she had diarrhea again and been sick. She has slept most of the day. She has been awake for short intervals but has mostly just wanted to cuddle rather than play. She has barely eaten since she arrived but is drinking and weeing plenty.

I am calling the vets first thing to get her checked over. Does this all sound normal and just stress related? Or should I be really worried?
Thanks!

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Veterinari · 25/02/2021 22:08
Thanks I'm so sorry OP
Veterinari · 25/02/2021 22:08

I was wondering - have you spoken to her 'breeder' at all?

CommunistLegoBloc · 25/02/2021 22:09

I'm so sorry. You did your very best by her Flowers

TokyoSushi · 25/02/2021 22:13

Oh poor little love Sad

SheldonesqueIsUnwell · 25/02/2021 22:14

Sometimes the hardest most awful decision can be the worst one.

I’m very sorry that she is so poorly.

At least she will know love Flowers

4Mongrels · 25/02/2021 22:15

I’m so sorry. I hope you get some small comfort from knowing you got her the help she needed but I so wish the outcome was different for you.

RandomMess · 25/02/2021 22:25
Thanks

So sorry 😢

Frazzled2207 · 25/02/2021 22:41

I’m so sorry. You did the very best for her and as pp said, she will know that she was loved. Hope she has a comfortable night.

SheldonesqueIsUnwell · 25/02/2021 23:00

Sometimes the hardest most awful decision can be the worst one

Sorry - I meant to write best rather than worst.

I was thinking of times when I had to let go of my old hounds and I got myself upset.

It is the final act of care and love sometimes.

My heart goes out to you and her little beautiful self. 💔

Branleuse · 25/02/2021 23:06

Im really sorry about poor Oreo x

ThriceAsNaice · 25/02/2021 23:15

So sorry to read this, have been following. Oreo is lucky to have you, sorry for what you've all been through Flowers

Hebditch · 25/02/2021 23:20

I’m so sorry to read this. Thinking of you all tonight. Flowers

YouHadMeAtWoof · 25/02/2021 23:21

This is so very sad. Thank you for taking the flack and not running away from admitting that this is a disaster. It serves as a very important lesson to people. I imagine you still paid over £1000 for her looking at current rates, plus all the vets fees you must be very out of pocket. It’s really sad you have to go through this with your children. I feel for you. Even if one person reads your story and thinks twice about giving crazy amounts of money to someone that clearly has no thought or care for life, the. You’ve done a good thing posting here and sticking with it.

YouHadMeAtWoof · 25/02/2021 23:22

I will cross my fingers she gets through the night and can be treated. Poor little thing.

DragonMamma · 25/02/2021 23:39

I’m so sorry to hear this - just read the thread all the way through and really hoped it would be a positive outcome Sad

JackieWeaverIsTheAuthority · 25/02/2021 23:39

@YouHadMeAtWoof

I will cross my fingers she gets through the night and can be treated. Poor little thing.
OP has already said they sing treat her any more. You’d be better hoping the dog is at peace sooner rather than having to go through the night suffering.
JackieWeaverIsTheAuthority · 25/02/2021 23:39

Sing= won’t

smellyolddog · 25/02/2021 23:42

Oh I'm so sorry poor you and poor tiny pup 😞

MysteriousMonkey · 25/02/2021 23:43

So sorry op, how awful Flowers

Incogweeto · 25/02/2021 23:45

You hear about this happening so often but it's devastating to see nevertheless. That poor little girl didn't stand a chance. I feel for her mother and siblings and hope the evil person who has profited off her pain will be charged.

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 25/02/2021 23:51

Oh gosh, I just clicked into this from the sidebar and am so sad for you and Oreo, poor little toot, and poor you.

GabsAlot · 25/02/2021 23:58

so sorry poor thing

i want to get my hands on these so called breeders

covilha · 25/02/2021 23:59

So sorry sweetheart 💐

Blueuggboots · 26/02/2021 00:18

That's devastating for you. I'm so sorry.

Hm2020 · 26/02/2021 00:28

So sorry to hear this op Flowers

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