puppy deposit

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL BUYER:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS That reasonable precautions have been taken to prevent our puppies from  acquiring hereditary defects of the hips, eyes and heart. However, due  to unknown hereditary and environmental causes of such defects no  guarantee will be given against them. That however, should said puppy be diagnosed by a board certified  specialist as being affected by one of the above defects, the Sellers  will at their discretion take the puppy back and replace it with a puppy  from another breeding within two years for hips and one year for other genetic defects. That should at any time the said puppy for any reason may be separate  from said owners puppy shall be returned to Magnifying Kennels.                            

ALL PUPPIES ARE PRONE TO ANY OF THESE PARASITES  

COCCIDIA are one celled protozoans that are parasites of the lining of  the small intestine which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stools  and dehydration. Dogs and cats can ingest coccidia from licking infected  ground or cleaning themselves after coming in contact with infected  ground or feces, or by eating an infected host itself such as a mouse or  squirrel. Coccidia can be diagnosed by a fecal exam; Albon is generally  prescribed for treatment. Albon (sulfadoxine) is a sulfa drug -  antibiotic. Antibiotics do not "kill" parasites. Antibiotics simply  address the secondary infection (blood) caused by the parasite giving  the puppy time to build up immunity.  

GIARDIA (Beaver Fever) is another protozoan intestinal parasite that  infects many animals (dogs, cats, rabbits, wild birds, squirrels, rats,  raccoons) and man. Giardia lives and reproduces in the small intestine  of host animals. The living stage of Giardia produces inactive cysts  which are passed from the host in fecal matter. The cyst is durable  enough to withstand temperatures of -13 degrees C. Other animals can  accidentally ingest cysts by licking the ground, each other’s coats, or  eating feces. Giardia causes diarrhea and fluid loss. Metronidazole is  generally prescribed as treatment. There are other treatments such as  fenbendazole that has proven to be affective. Some animals have symptoms  while others do not. More Giardia  (beaver fever) links:  http://www.yosemite.org/nutrients/giardia.htm http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_you_gain_immunity_to_giardia http://www.animalhospitalchetek.com/incite-i.htm  

CLOSTRIDIUM ENTERITIS One of the most common infections seen in many  veterinary hospitals, second only to periodontal disease, is diarrhea  from a bacteria called Clostridium birefringent. Pets with this disease  can have signs ranging from very mild to severe, watery diarrhea,  sometimes accompanied by vomiting, belching, flatulence, weight loss and  abdominal discomfort. There may be blood or mucous in the stool. The  disease can be acute, which means it comes on suddenly. It can also be  chronic (long term) or recurrent, depending on the particular strain of  bacteria the pet has. It is not known exactly where this bacterial infection is acquired. It  is probably common among wildlife and many pets apparently harbor it in  small numbers in their intestinal tracts all the time. The spores formed  by the bacteria survive for years and are almost impossible to remove  from the environment. Clostridium can be newly acquired when a pet  sniffs the ground where another animal has been that carried the  disease, or it may be present for a long time and suddenly flare up to  cause disease. It may cause problems by itself or worsen the signs of  other intestinal parasites or diseases. The infection caused by Clostridium is easily treated with a course of  antibiotics, though it may be slow to clear up. Several medications are  effective, but most vets prescribe Tylin or metronidazole, as they are  inexpensive and usually well tolerated.  

TAPEWORMS are passed to the dog by ingestion of the intermediate host of  the tapeworm - the flea. Once ingested the intermediate host releases  the intermediate stage of the tapeworm into the GI of the dog where the  parasite matures to an adult in the small bowel. Eggs are shed to the  environment from the GI of the dog in small segments that look like  pieces of rice. Flea control is a good prevention, and Cestex, Droncit  or Drontal are generally used for treatment.   

ROUNDWORMS (Toxocara) are very common. Roundworm larvae become encysted  in the dog`s tissues and can be passed through the placenta from mother  to pup. The majority of puppies are infected with roundworm and require  treatment. Roundworms in puppies can cause abdominal pain and diarrhea;  occasionally as the larvae migrate through the organs into airway  passages, they can cause pneumonia. Regular worming of puppies is  recommended. Heart worm medication for adult dogs will also control any  roundworm infection in adults.   

HOOKWORMS can infect the dog either by ingestion or penetration of the  skin by the larvae. The larvae circulate through the blood stream into  many tissues and finally settle in the intestine where they mature. They  attach to the intestinal lining and suck blood. Hookworm infection can  cause marked anemia, intermittent bloody diarrhea, dull dry hair coat,  and weight loss. Untreated infection in puppies can be severe and  require intravenous therapy. Regular worming of puppies is recommended.  Heart worm medication for adult dogs will also control hookworm  infection.  

Parasites exist all over in our environment. It is IMPOSSIBLE for us to  completely eradicate this as even the deer in the back yard, the mice  the fields and the squirrels in the trees are "dropping" them as they go  through our land. Don't live in a bubble. :O) We do try to treat all parasites that our puppies are likely to have.  However, sometimes several treatments at 2 week intervals are required  and as a new puppy owner you may have to continue this anti-parasite  agenda through the first 6 months of your puppy’s life. After this, worming 2-3 times a year is sufficient  

Thank you 

MRS CARTER