Puppy Bummer

[alabasterangel]

They were suppose to get some shots today and found out they all have ringworm. Ew. That means they have to treat it of course, but also pushes back their shot schedule and everything.

Now we can't get her for another four weeks. *shakes fist*

[Deleted]

Ring worm or heart worm? I have never heard of a dog getting ring worm. Bummer, I hope they are all okay.

[alabasterangel]

They said ring. *shrug*

[darkling_glory]

Ring worm stinks! Bummer!

We're waiting until we get back from vacation to see how Dozer does with the new pup. I want to buy all the things!

[theatre4life]

boo. At least you still get to visit her, before you actually have her.

[alabasterangel]

Jul 29, 2014 16:37:49 GMT -5 theatre4life said:

boo. At least you still get to visit her, before you actually have her.

Unfortunately she's 2.5 hours away so we don't get to visit as often as we'd like. But we do get blurry pics!

[sapphire bou]

Can't beat those blurry pics...

I'm sorry you have to wait longer to get your pup.

[theatre4life]

Jul 29, 2014 17:32:12 GMT -5 alabasterangel said:

Jul 29, 2014 16:37:49 GMT -5 theatre4life said:

boo. At least you still get to visit her, before you actually have her.

Unfortunately she's 2.5 hours away so we don't get to visit as often as we'd like. But we do get blurry pics!

double boo. At least you get blurry pics!!

[boofly]

That's a bummer! At least when you get her she'll be healthy and ready to play!

[mnvegas]

So sorry to hear this but at least they caught it now.

[4speedy]

Ring worms aren't really worms, it's a fungal infection that leaves a ring like appearance on the skin. It's easily treatable, this shouldn't set you back too far.

Parasitic worms are also EXTREMELY common in puppies. How old is your dog? If your puppy is over 12 weeks old, he or she can still receive vaccines, even during treatment for worms. We got a 4 month old puppy back in Feb. he arrived with giardia and about a month later he was diagnosed with ringworm. We treated him with one week of antibiotics, waited 3 weeks then started another full week of antibiotics then waited three more weeks to retest his stool for worms,. He received at least one round of shots and possibly two in that time. (I can't remember)

We just got an 11 week old puppy 2 days ago and I am waiting right now to get the call from the vet for the stool check yesterday. He'll get his 12 week old shots next week even if the worm test is positive.

[darkling_glory]

I'm hijacking this thread!

Home visit is happening on Sunday! This way, if they hate each other, the foster home can look for a new home instead of waiting for us to come back from vacation.

If they do like each other I can buy a crate and stuff and get ready for her so we can pick her up as soon as we get back.

Ah! I'm so excited!

[alabasterangel]

Jul 30, 2014 12:36:07 GMT -5 4speedy said:

Ring worms aren't really worms, it's a fungal infection that leaves a ring like appearance on the skin. It's easily treatable, this shouldn't set you back too far.

Parasitic worms are also EXTREMELY common in puppies. How old is your dog? If your puppy is over 12 weeks old, he or she can still receive vaccines, even during treatment for worms. We got a 4 month old puppy back in Feb. he arrived with giardia and about a month later he was diagnosed with ringworm. We treated him with one week of antibiotics, waited 3 weeks then started another full week of antibiotics then waited three more weeks to retest his stool for worms,. He received at least one round of shots and possibly two in that time. (I can't remember)

We just got an 11 week old puppy 2 days ago and I am waiting right now to get the call from the vet for the stool check yesterday. He'll get his 12 week old shots next week even if the worm test is positive.

They're just six weeks now. The main issue is that they're waiting on the standard six week shots until the ring worm meds do their thing so they don't overload their little systems. 

I appreciate that the shelter is trying to be responsible and not just shoving them off.

What kind of puppy did you get?

[4speedy]

Oh yeah, at 6 weeks it's too young for both shots and deworming. Wow, 6 weeks old and in a shelter. That's a rough start in life. Hope the little guy comes home to you soon.

We've got an almost 8 month old and a 3 month old Weimaraners.

[alabasterangel]

Jul 30, 2014 13:57:07 GMT -5 4speedy said:

Oh yeah, at 6 weeks it's too young for both shots and deworming. Wow, 6 weeks old and in a shelter. That's a rough start in life. Hope the little guy comes home to you soon.

They're actually in a foster home now (my mom). Luckily they didn't have to stay in the shelter! So I know they're in a good place, we're still bummed it's not our house!

Do you have any pics of your pups to share?

[4speedy]

This was this morning.  They are about 5.5 months difference in age.  I think the younger one is going to be the bigger of the two.  He will definitely end up the aloha male in a few months.  

ETA:  damn auto spell.  He will be the alpha male.  The older puppy is a party boy.  If anyone is going to be an aloha male, it would be him.

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[alabasterangel]

Jul 30, 2014 14:26:30 GMT -5 4speedy said:

aloha male

LMAO

They are super freaking precious! Thanks for sharing.

[sapphire bou]

4speedy, are those Weimaraners? They are SO pretty!