periannath Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Can anybody help a first time breeder with a sick 5 day old puppy in dubbo? 5 day old mini bully puppy that has been chilled.Puppy has been to the vet and sent home dehydrated. he doesn't know how to hydrate under the skin or tube feed but I suspect puppy's digestion is at a standstill right now..i have him calling his vet again but puppy is very ill and he is hours away from here.Is there an experienced breeder anywhere near him that could give him some hands on help please? Thanx in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 he needs to get the puppy warmed up asap. It is no good feeding them while they are chilled. Put the pup under his clothes up against his chest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periannath Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Puppy has been warmed up and has seen the vet once already.I am hoping there is someone close that can provide the intensive care this puppy needs.Oxygen and fluids until hopefully puppy can maintain itself and antibiotics kick in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Post in health, and maybe breeders? poor little baby - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periannath Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Never got round to requesting for breeders.If you could cross post I would appreciate it.I'm not holding out much hope for the poor little mite.he could bring the pup to me but it's a very long drive 4-5hrs at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 You can start a post in breeders. Why does he not go back to the vet, or another one if not happy with the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periannath Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Unfortunately he hasn't had enough experience to second guess a vet. I sent him back to the vet as puppy's urine was deep orange and thank dog he got the senior vet this time and he gave puppy 12mls of fluid sub.cut, showed him how to do it himself and the necessary supplies and gave puppy antibiotics by injection. Puppy sucked the fluid up and has suck reflex again so things have improved massively. If there is a breeder out there a contact would be appreciated anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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