My New Puppy Has Bugs

RE: My New Puppy Has Bugs Post By (Guest Post) (05/06/2008) I have a puppy with the same problem. Does anyone know what it is? What kind of bugs are they? Report Spam or Abuse RE: My New Puppy Has Bugs Post by leshia27 (10) | (01/14/2008) Contact The puppy should have been kept with the rest of the liter until AT LEAST 8 weeks of age. Havng said that, your pup needs to be seen by a vet right away. That way there isn't any guess work on what it is you are dealing with. Many products and chemicals CANNOT be used on puppies and kittens, So PLEASE consult a vet before you use ANYTHING on a puppy so young. Once you do find out what the "bug" is, please tell the litter owner's so that they can ge treatment started for the other pups in the litter. Report Spam or Abuse RE: My New Puppy Has Bugs Post by pepperjack (2) | (12/09/2007) Contact My puppy had mange( which can be passed on to other dogs) when he was found , and with a little research online , I was able to create a home remedy that cured it completley within 4 weeks, and cost me no more then $25 worth of supplies. Vet costs would have been around 2 grand. See your vet to be sure it doesn't cause in infestation to other pets and your self /home. Even if you can see the bugs they are considered parasites... Report Spam or Abuse RE: My New Puppy Has Bugs Post By (Guest Post) (09/27/2007) I have no idea about the bug but pups shouldn't leave the litter till they are 8 weeks old! I have six dogs and they have had many litters. You should have taken that pup to your vet the day you got it for a check up! Report Spam or Abuse RE: My New Puppy Has Bugs Post By stephanie (Guest Post) (08/09/2007) We have just adopted a Saint puppy and he to has little white bugs that resemble fleas. His skin is all bumpy and scaly. I am already attatched to my pup and wouldnt consider taking her back. Just wondering if you found out what those bugs were and the best treatment. We bathed her today and all the bugs are dead now. I hope the skin will get better with the bugs gone. Report Spam or Abuse RE: My New Puppy Has Bugs Post by ThriftyFun (3751) | (01/30/2006) Profile | Blog! | Contact Tasha, 5 weeks is too young to be away from his mother. He's scared and lonely. Give him lots of cuddling and check with a vet about his care. Susan Report Spam or Abuse 5 Week old Puppy Post By tasha (Guest Post) (01/30/2006) i had just got a 5 week old puppy and all he does is sleeps and cries. is this normal? Report Spam or Abuse RE: My New Puppy Has Bugs Post By Steph (Guest Post) (12/17/2004) Oh my..you certainly do have a sad situation. If at all possible I would take the puppy back to the mother (owners) and have them all checked at the vet. It sounds like it has some sort of mites. If you don't take it to the vet now, you most certainly will have a lot of problems down the road. Also, A puppy should not be weaned before at least 8 weeks of age as it will suffer from Seperation anxiety and will never be a happy or healthy dog. Good Luck with whatever happens, and try to let us know if you can how the puppy is. Report Spam or Abuse RE: My New Puppy Has Bugs Post by gwyar (4) | (12/16/2004) Contact call a vet or an emergency vet clinic--- puppy could be carrying half a million different bugs---some could be the cause of the bumps, which usually means an allergy to those bugs---also will need to de-bug all the carpeting, bedding and furniture if you don't want the critters back---same problem occurs with fleas-- we fight a never ending war with an ex-hubby of a neighbor who doesn't know enough to de-flea means 6 cats in at least 2 other homes wind up needing the 'treatment' bathing with a soothing herbal shampoo from a health food store may help---just READ CAREFULLY---if you can get a vet check, please do. There are many diseases that are not apparent in the young ones----hope your puppy turns out okay gwyar1@netzero.net Report Spam or Abuse RE: My New Puppy Has Bugs Post by ThriftyFun (3751) | (12/15/2004) Profile | Blog! | Contact Because he is so young, I'd definitely take him to the vet. If you can't do that, I'd wash him in Dawn dishwashing liquid and warm water. It does kill quite a lot of bugs but make sure you dilute it well. I'd think vinegar would be pretty harsh for such a little one. If he really is only 5 weeks, he should still be with his mother so make sure to keep him close to you. Puppies really should stay with their mothers until they are 8 weeks old if possible. You might want to get a baby bottle and bottle feed him a little warm milk if he seems upset. It will help calm him. Here's a good site on puppy care: http://www.placervillevet.com/puppy_care_and_training.htm And another about the stages of development: http://www.canismajor.com/dog/sochow2.html Best Wishes for a Healthy Happy Pup Susan from ThriftyFun Report Spam or Abuse RE: My New Puppy Has Bugs Post by ILuvDobes (318) | (12/15/2004) Profile | Contact Linda, thank you for pointing this out. His age...that puppy mill should be shut down. Jennifer Report Spam or Abuse RE: My New Puppy Has Bugs Post by ILuvDobes (318) | (12/15/2004) Profile | Contact Take the puppy to the Doctor right away. Don't spray him with anything unless it is given by the Vet. He is uncomfortable and needs relief. Why don't you adopt from the Humane Society? The dogs and cats which are available are healthy, usually altered (if old enough) and have had shots. Please let us know. Jennifer Report Spam or Abuse RE: My New Puppy Has Bugs Post By Linda (Guest Post) (12/15/2004) Also, a 5 week old puppy shouldn't even be weaned yet. He should still be with his mama. Sounds like the breeders wanted to make a quick buck with little regard for the pups welfare. Report Spam or Abuse RE: My New Puppy Has Bugs Post By Linda (Guest Post) (12/15/2004) This sounds like a larvae of something, . I would take him to the vet. Report Spam or Abuse