I received my new puppy last Sunday (8 weeks old) and he was very sleepy, but everyone just said that's because he was a puppy. I took him to the vet on Tuesday as he was still very lethargic and wouldn't eat. Turns out, he has parvo. Google searches have said that they show symptoms a minimum of 3 days after being exposed to the virus therefore he must have gotten the virus from the breeder.
The breeder won't pay for the vet bills and she is saying that none of the other puppies in the litter have the virus and he could have picked it up at our house. Can anyone please tell us if it's possible he got it from our house or is the breeder just making up stuff so she doesn't have to pay for the bill?
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Only a Vet can give you a definite answer and what to rule out,on this!
No this can't be true at all. If you have paid a lot of money for this dog the breeder should have had the dog checked out before selling you this dog. Parvo can be transferred on your shoe, in a garden where another dog is sick. It is so easy to bring this home and more than likely the dog picked it up from where he came from.
I believe the dog had parvo when you got him. Get the vets opinion and sue in small claims court if the breeder will not pay.
My dog is a parvo survivor. We were told that it can be from any animal that was in the area where they go to the bathroom. Whether there has been a recent animal or not. Only way to get rid of it is bleach. I sprayed my lawn with bleach water.
I hope your puppy is doing well and will soon be an active member of your household.
It seems to me the first question would be; is it possible for the puppy to have contracted Parvo after you picked him up?
Are you living in a new 'home' where it's possible someone had lived that had a dog that had Parvo? Remember; Parvo remains 'live' for up to one year or even longer in some cases unless the complete area has been properly cleaned with approved cleaners. This includes the yard area.
Vet bills for Parvo treatment can run in the thousands so it is easy to understand why the breeder would try to refuse to pay the bills.
But; and this is very important; filing in small claims court is not really cheap either. There is a filing fee but someone has to pay court cost and many times the judge will make both parties pay (no matter the outcome) but usually the losing party pays the court costs (and you could lose).
I would suggest you try to find an attorney that would just write a letter to the breeder demanding payment before going to court.
Some small attorneys will write a letter for a nominal fee (if you have everything in writing about the case and they have to do nothing but write the letter) with the understanding (in writing) the upfront fee is the only charge or payment they will receive unless you decide to use them at a later date.
The most important thing to consider right now is your puppy's health and that means a lot of research to be sure you thoroughly clean your home and yard to remove all sings of this deadly disease.
Your puppy will be immune (so the vet's say) from contracting Parvo again but not other pets that may come into your area.
Remember, Parvo can even be carried on the bottom of shoes.
Here is one excellent web site for understanding Parvo and what to do after the puppy is well.
www.thesprucepets.com/
pethelpful.com/
Here is a schedule for a puppy's first year of vaccinations.
I hope your puppy is recovering.
Is there any way you can talk to other pet parents of pups that were adopted the same week to see if they had the same experience?
Parvo is highly transmissible and if one has it, most like all are going to have it. So scary.
If you learn that it is true that it didn't happen at the breeder, it could have happened anywhere where the dog walked. Or if you were in a place where there was a dog with it, it could have come in on your shoes. It is not your fault...it just happens without anyone even knowing.
Prayers that your pup makes a full recovery and that all is well.
Post back with updates.
It is very unlikely that your puppy got parvo at your house. I would say 99% your puppy got sick at the breeders. Try to contact other buyers of these puppies. Sadly their puppies are likely sick too. Explain your reasoning to the breeder and remind them that they have a reputation to consider. Hopefully they will help with your bills. I am so sorry and I hope your puppy pulls through.
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