Recent Posts by AussieResortRescue

Topic: Fun / Funny video!

This is so cute...

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=yNy9jTeolUk

Topic: Puppies / New puppy's first trip to vet

Bear in mind that an employee is telling you what she is has been told. YES, byproducts are absolutely bad news. But as a longtime Nutro user, I would urge you to wean pup off of it, and Nutro Max is the cheapest of their line too....it's never been a good food. Better than Ol'Roy or Purina....I'll give you that, but good...noooo. Iams in general is not a good food. I don't know what you have access to or what you are willing to do to get food or I might suggest a particular brand. You can email Tina or myself and we can be more specific.

Next time just say 'no thanks' I don't need help. Just do your homework ahead of time. Remember vets are NOT nutritionists....this is easy to see...most carry Science Diet--UCK! It's difficult to find a puppy food without wheat, but do try to avoid corn.

Since you planned on asking the vet these questions I did not respond, but since Tina responded, I will too

Pup should have already been put on HW preventative by breeder, but if not she will be when you go. Current HW preventatives should take care of worms but she may require a course of wormer first. The only one it won't help with is tapeworms, which is caused by fleas. This requires a separate pill, normally given in one dose, but possibly two. The fact that you found a tick on such a young pup doesn't bode well for this breeder in my mind. Keep an eye out because it was originally thought dog ticks do not carry lyme, but they do, along with a host of other stuff, not to mention it doesn't take much to get a young pup anemic.

Bottom is likely from the worms, as is the belly. It can also be from pooing too much...a side effect of Nutro.

Puppy clumsiness is not usually just one leg. I'd definitely ask the vet about that one.

No fur...as in a smooth belly? That's normal. If she has pimply looking rash, it's probably fleas.

Spay is quite individual. Most vets don't like to do pediatric spays and prefer to wait until 4-6 months. Prior to six months is preferable because if you wait til six months she may already go into heat. FYI...females are born with adult size sexual organs and tolerate spaying very well. Males should wait as they are not born with adult size organs.

Puppy shots should be given every 2-3 weeks. If you go outside of this window, you have compromised their immunity. Please note: I would caution you to not put a pup on the ground anywhere unfamiliar (yes, even the vets) until she has ALL of her adult shots. This puts them at added risk for Parvo. YES, I am overprotective, but I have dealt with Parvo....it isn't pretty.

Topic: Puppies / New puppy's first trip to vet

I can answer most of the questions, but it sounds like you have it pretty well in hand. The only other thing you might think about is proper nutrition, although I'd tend to ask someone experienced only in your breed...a breeder or a rescue. Common thinking is not to feed puppy food to larger pups unless it's for large breed. There has been quite a bit of controversy about Nutro....I'd definitely consider something else.

Topic: Puppies / Teething??

They normally start losing teeth at about 3 months and get their canines at 6 months, although that is somewhat variable by breed. Aussies get theirs a bit later.

Topic: Health, Diet And Vets / chocolate?

Most of the time there are not huge reactions but you might see some diarrhea. If she gets listless, go to the vet.