Newest Addition to the family

[BluesClues]

This is my new little baby Diamond. She is 7 1/2 to 8 weeks old. She is a peak-a-poo (half pekinese and poodle). She is already spoiled. I have had her since yesterday and have managed to spoil her. Oh well. The name fits.

[candy2082002]

awwww she is so cute I want a dog like that

[BluesClues]

Thanks. She is my little angel

[Tasuki_Civic]

shes is really cute!

[lilmama6259]

How cute!!! I was looking into those a couple weeks ago....decided to wait. But like I said shes adorable!!!! and Congrats to the addition! lol

[kittychick]

cutie!
...now for the wild beast that needs potty training... tee heehehe :D

have fun playing with her

[Leisa]

awww, she is too cute

[BluesClues]

She is sick now because she drank some old water out of a plant pot. She is throwing up and has an upset stomach. I hat seeing her like this. I gave her some pepto last night and this morning. She ate a little bit this morning and drank a lot of water. She just needs to get it out of her system. Oh and guess what? She is can talk!!!! She will say momma. I lie not! If I put her in her cage and she wants to come out you can hear her say momma. Shit is crazy!!!

[kittychick]

pepto for a dog? I've never heard that- did your vet say you could try that? I would double check if not.
I always give rice to my dog when he has an upset tummy and a bit of boiled chicken. :)

How long have you had her? she could have an upset tummy from new kibble? or even just the new home she's in?

Poor baby... I hope she feels better sooner. I really would talk to your vet if you haven't; we had a dog with intestinal worms (that caused her diarear recently).

muah! best of luck with her :D

[BluesClues]

pepto for a dog? I've never heard that- did your vet say you could try that? I would double check if not.
I always give rice to my dog when he has an upset tummy and a bit of boiled chicken. :)

How long have you had her? she could have an upset tummy from new kibble? or even just the new home she's in?

Poor baby... I hope she feels better sooner. I really would talk to your vet if you haven't; we had a dog with intestinal worms (that caused her diarear recently).

muah! best of luck with her :D

Yeah you can give dogs pepto. It is on her take home sheet they gave me. It turns out she has parvo and coccidia. Coccidia is a parasite in the intestines and parvo is a deadly disease. Basically they sold me a bad puppy. I have been taking care of her for the past few days. She is not doing too well. I just dropped her off at the vet this morning so they can try to treat the parvo and the coccidia. I have to go pick her up later. Hopefully I can get her back to the happy little puppy she was. You can best believe the pet store will be paying for all of this shit!

[kittychick]

um yeah- PARVO!?!??!
oh my gosh- that's aweful! I hope things work out, it is treatable, but oh my gosh, you poor dear!

[Jaimecbr900]

Sorry to hear. My wife would have a fit if I showed her yours. She loves little lap dogs. I hope she gets to feeling better.

BTW, you may want to call the pet store now and let them know of your intentions. They may be willing to pay for it.

Either way, I hope your dog gets to feeling better.

[Kyle]

I'm not in to real small dogs, but congrats on a new dog. I think the only small dog I would get would be a puggle, they are awesome.

[BluesClues]

It turns out that she does not have parvo just a severe case of coccidia. She is getting better though. She has been on medication for a few a days now. The person that sold her to me has been there the whole time. He is paying for the vet bill and will give me free food to make up for the hospital bill I had to pay. Really helpful guy.

[The Ren]

I really hoped I was able to help you and put your mind at ease when you called me.. like I said she probably has a slight positive on the parvo test because she got the vaccine recently, but even if she did its not a dealth sentence.. we actually just released a golden puppy yesterday out of hospitialization that had parvo and she is doing fine.. Im glad it was only coccidia and the albon and other mediciation should help her out.. If you ever need anything else you now have my number and feel free to use it.

[kittychick]

It turns out that she does not have parvo just a severe case of coccidia. She is getting better though. She has been on medication for a few a days now. The person that sold her to me has been there the whole time. He is paying for the vet bill and will give me free food to make up for the hospital bill I had to pay. Really helpful guy.

free food is cool! :)
Great to hear its not Parvo.

[The Ren]

It turns out that she does not have parvo just a severe case of coccidia. She is getting better though. She has been on medication for a few a days now. The person that sold her to me has been there the whole time. He is paying for the vet bill and will give me free food to make up for the hospital bill I had to pay. Really helpful guy.

I am also glad that you found such a great breeder.. Some breeders arnt so nice and wont take as much liability as yours did.. So Im really happy that he is..

[kittychick]

I am also glad that you found such a great breeder.. Some breeders arnt so nice and wont take as much liability as yours did.. So Im really happy that he is..
Its not a breeder- she bought him at a petstore, and they especially should stand behind their puppies ~~>
You can best believe the pet store will be paying for all of this shit!

[Kyle]

Coccodia, does that mean it loves teh cock?

[kittychick]

Coccodia, does that mean it loves teh cock?
I <3 Kyle




What are coccidia?

Coccidia are small protozoans (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:popupWin1%28%27/dictionary_term.cfm?term=protozoans&cls=2%27,%2050,%2050,%20350,%20300%29) (one-celled organisms) that multiply in the intestinal tracts of dogs and cats, most commonly in puppies and kittens less than six months of age, in adult animals whose immune system (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:popupWin1%28%27/dictionary_term.cfm?term=immune%20system&cls=2%27,%2050,%2050,%20350,%20300%29) is suppressed, or in animals who are stressed in other ways (e.g.; change in ownership, other disease present). In dogs and cats, most coccidia are of the genus called Isospora. Isospora canis and I. ohioensis are the species most often encountered in dogs. Regardless of which species is present, we generally refer to the disease as coccidiosis. As a puppy ages, he tends to develop a natural immunity (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:popupWin1%28%27/dictionary_term.cfm?term=immunity&cls=2%27,%2050,%2050,%20350,%20300%29) to the effects of coccidia. As an adult, he may carry coccidia in his intestines, and shed the cyst (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:popupWin1%28%27/dictionary_term.cfm?term=cyst&cls=2%27,%2050,%2050,%20350,%20300%29) in the feces, but experience no ill effects.

How are coccidia transmitted?

A puppy is not born with the coccidia organisms in his intestine. However, once born, the puppy is frequently exposed to his mother's feces, and if the mother is shedding the infective cysts (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:popupWin1%28%27/dictionary_term.cfm?term=shedding&cls=2%27,%2050,%2050,%20350,%20300%29) in her feces, then the young animals will likely ingest them and coccidia will develop within their intestines. Since young puppies, usually those less than six months of age, have no immunity to coccidia, the organisms reproduce in great numbers and parasitize the young animal's intestines. Oftentimes, this has severe effects.

From exposure to the coccidia in feces to the onset of the illness is about 13 days. Most puppies who are ill from coccidia are, therefore, two weeks of age and older. Although most infections are the result of spread from the mother, this is not always the case. Any infected puppy or kitten is contagious to other puppies or kittens. In breeding facilities, shelters, animal hospitals, etc., it is wise to isolate those infected from those that are not.

What are the symptoms of coccidiosis?

The primary sign of an animal suffering with coccidiosis is diarrhea. The diarrhea may be mild to severe depending on the level of infection. Blood and mucous may be present, especially in advanced cases. Severely affected animals may also vomit, lose their appetite, become dehydrated, and in some instances, die from the disease.

Most infected puppies encountered by the authors are in the four to twelve week age group. The possibility of coccidiosis should always be considered when a loose stool or diarrhea is encountered in this age group. A microscopic fecal exam by a veterinarian will detect the cysts confirming a diagnosis.

What are the risks?

Although many cases are mild, it is not uncommon to see severe, bloody diarrhea result in dehydration and even death. This is most common in animals who are ill or infected with other parasites, bacteria, or viruses (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:popupWin1%28%27/dictionary_term.cfm?term=virus&cls=2%27,%2050,%2050,%20350,%20300%29). Coccidiosis is very contagious, especially among young puppies. Entire kennels may become contaminated, with puppies of many age groups simultaneously affected.

What is the treatment of coccidiosis?

It should be mentioned that stress plays a role in the development of coccidiosis. It is not uncommon for a seemingly healthy puppy to arrive at his new home and develop diarrhea several days later leading to a diagnosis of coccidia. If the puppy has been at the new home for less than thirteen days, then he had coccidia before he arrived. Remember, the incubation period (from exposure to illness) is about thirteen days. If the puppy has been with his new owner several weeks, then the exposure to coccidia most likely occurred after the animal arrived at the new home.

Fortunately, coccidiosis is treatable. Drugs such as sulfadimethoxine (Albon®) (http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=0&cat=1451&articleid=1481) and trimethoprim-sulfadiazine (Tribrissen®) (http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=0&cat=1451&articleid=1489) have been effective in the treatment and prevention of coccidia. Because these drugs do not kill the organisms, but rather inhibit their reproduction capabilities, elimination of coccidia from the intestine is not rapid. By stopping the ability of the protozoa to reproduce, time is allowed for the puppy's own immunity to develop and remove the organisms.

How is coccidiosis prevented or controlled?

Because coccidia is spread by the feces of carrier (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:popupWin1%28%27/dictionary_term.cfm?term=carrier&cls=2%27,%2050,%2050,%20350,%20300%29) animals, it is very important to practice strict sanitation. All fecal material should be removed. Housing needs to be such that food and water cannot become contaminated with feces. Clean water should be provided at all times. Most disinfectants do not work well against coccidia; incineration of the feces, and steam cleaning, immersion in boiling water, or a 10% ammonia solution are the best methods to kill coccidia. Coccidia can withstand freezing.

Cockroaches and flies can mechanically carry coccidia from one place to another. Mice and other animals can ingest the coccidia and when killed and eaten by a dog, for instance, can infect the dog. Therefore, insect and rodent control is very important in preventing coccidiosis.

The coccidia species of dogs and cats do not infect humans.
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1622&articleid=727

[The Ren]

Its not a breeder- she bought him at a petstore, and they especially should stand behind their puppies ~~>

not all pet stores will either.. some have a 7 day grace period where you can have te dog checked out.. and after that it is your problem.. Some have an as is policy.. Ive seen it all..

[kittychick]

^surely, but I expect to have a healthy puppy if I'm picking it up from the parents or dishing out the big $$ to purchase from a pet store

its a bit more understandable from the shelter- but even there they will over a "replacement" dog if it turns out the dog has something like parvo or heartworm

[The Ren]

^surely, but I expect to have a healthy puppy if I'm picking it up from the parents or dishing out the big $$ to purchase from a pet store

its a bit more understandable from the shelter- but even there they will over a "replacement" dog if it turns out the dog has something like parvo or heartworm

Oh of course thats what you expect.. but unfoutnatly some people are out to make a buck and not care about service.. its the sad honest truth..

[kittychick]

Oh of course thats what you expect.. but unfoutnatly some people are out to make a buck and not care about service.. its the sad honest truth..
my opinion about that is just this: if you don't feel comfortable with the breeder for any reason- you don't get a health certificate- or anything bothers you... don't buy the puppy!! If people stopped buying from breeders "just trying to make a buck" we wouldn't have them anymore! B/c no one would buy from them!

Ah- oh well, its a lost cause.

[Kyle]

I <3 Kyle


How are coccidia transmitted?

A puppy is not born with the coccidia organisms in his intestine. However, once born, the puppy is frequently exposed to his mother's feces, and if the mother is shedding the infective cysts (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:popupWin1%28%27/dictionary_term.cfm?term=shedding&cls=2%27,%2050,%2050,%20350,%20300%29) in her feces, then the young animals will likely ingest them and coccidia will develop within their intestines.

So why is blues clues leaving her feces around?

[The Ren]

Most likely the coccidia was cought before jamese even got the puppy...

[BluesClues]

Coccodia, does that mean it loves teh cock?

She is a girl so I would say yes :yes: lol

[BluesClues]

not all pet stores will either.. some have a 7 day grace period where you can have te dog checked out.. and after that it is your problem.. Some have an as is policy.. Ive seen it all..
Yeah she was still under warranty when we found out. That is why they are paying for everything

[The Ren]

Good :D Please keep me updated on the skin condition and everything else..

[BluesClues]

Her skin is fine. I called the guy I bought her from and he said she is just shedding her puppy coat. I have been keeping a close eye on her and she is doing just fine. She is acting just like a normal little puppy should. She is actually a lot more active than when I got her. I guess that is because she was sick when I bought her. Oh well. She is my special little angel now

[The Ren]

I am so glad to hear things are doing better :D

[kittychick]

Her skin is fine. I called the guy I bought her from and he said she is just shedding her puppy coat. I have been keeping a close eye on her and she is doing just fine. She is acting just like a normal little puppy should. She is actually a lot more active than when I got her. I guess that is because she was sick when I bought her. Oh well. She is my special little angel now
awesome :bump: