Leyla needs a sibling

[anaacosta]

Originally Posted by Ewokpup

Congrats!!!!!

Has he had a vet checkup already via the rescue group?

Dogs rescued (or bought) from puppy mills can have some health problems...giardia and kennel cough are common. So if he hasn't gotten an all clear yet, be sure to be on the lookout for any symptoms.

I'm so glad he has found a wonderful new home!

Very sound advice

[krandall]

Originally Posted by anaacosta

UPDATE ON THEO: So besides the conjunctivitus in both eyes, Theo's fecal sample came back positive for Giardia. I've been giving him 50mg a day of Metronidazole since Wednesday. Poor baby. He's got a little bit of separation anxiety but I've been ignoring his barking and he's getting better. It's hard to believe I've had him less than a week; I feel like he's been my baby forever. All things considered I say he's a trooper.

I think giardia is pretty contagious... Did you check with the vet about whether you should be treating Leyla too?

[Brady's mom]

Giardia is pretty common in dogs from puppy mills.

I don't know any more about where he came from. I just remember seeing him and the cavaliers that he was rescued with on HALO's facebook page. They are adorable too . I would talk to the foster mom and see if she could tell you any more.

Glad he is doing pretty well. How are the two getting along now?

[anaacosta]

Originally Posted by krandall

I think giardia is pretty contagious... Did you check with the vet about whether you should be treating Leyla too?

I did. I have to take Theo back in 3 weeks for a follow-up on the conjunctivitis and i think I'll take Leyla's fecal sample as well so they can test it. in the meantime I've been obsessive about keeping him and his area clean.

[anaacosta]

Originally Posted by Brady's mom

Giardia is pretty common in dogs from puppy mills.

I don't know any more about where he came from. I just remember seeing him and the cavaliers that he was rescued with on HALO's facebook page. They are adorable too . I would talk to the foster mom and see if she could tell you any more.

Glad he is doing pretty well. How are the two getting along now?

they are getting along famously! only problem is that he's only 3 lbs and leyla's 8 so she wears him out!! especially with him being sick. So i keep a close eye when they're playing and rescue him when i see leyla's being too rough.