kirsty79 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Hello everyone, I have recently purchased a puppy from a registered breeder and picked him up 4 days ago. We noticed a couple of possible health issues with the pup over our first weekend with him. We have taken him this morning for his first check up with our local and usual vet. He is very concerned about some issues, which are being followed up with some blood tests and Xrays tomorrow. I haven't been in touch with the breeder yet as I want to have all facts, but my question is, what duty of care does the breeder have? The breeder advised us when we first viewed him he was the runt of the litter, however had been given a clean bill of health from their vet and was "eating really well". TIA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Not really enough information at this stage to make any useful comment. Depends what the issues might be with the puppy and whether they were reasonably discoverable by the breeder and/or breeder's vet. When did you first notice concerning signs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty79 Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 Apologies, brief on the info as breeder is on DOL. The issues suspected by the vet should definitely have been picked up by either the breeder or when vet checked. There are 3 main issues. Jaw - his jaw is clicking severely and his bite is very weak. This was the first thing picked up by our vet. He is unable to eat anything even remotely solid. His kibble is being soaked thoroughly yet he is still not really interested in eating. The breeder stated when we picked him up that he was eating really well. He is not (and I have kept his diet identical) Airways / breathing - his breathing is laboured and far too fast. His is regularly wheezing / gasping. He sounds like a dog would with a cold and blocked nose. Stomach - his ribs are showing, he looks small in size but his tummy appears very big and maybe swollen. He looks quite out of proportion. I noted this with the breeder all 3 times I viewed him and they assured me he had just eaten and that was the reason. We first noticed some signs the day after we got him (3 days ago). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 you need to speak to the breeder asap. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 The breeder needs to be notified, yes. You have taken him to the vet as a matter of urgency ..so now the breeder should be notified ASAP. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Sounds like a sick (or malformed) puppy... not just a runt. Yes, notify breeder asap. Good if you can get a written report from your vet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Would never have taken pup if you had concerns and breeder should have been the first person you called . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Also you should ask your vet to supply a written report to be given to the breeder's vet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushriver Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 As you have only had him a few days and have already had him at the vet, I believe the breeder would/should take responsibility. Get your vet to document everything. I would expect the breeder to offer a replacement pup or a refund in exchange for returning the puppy, so be aware that you may need to part with him if you're not happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesDogLover Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 You are protected under consumer law, you can check it out on the website. It's tricky with animals because you start to bond and fall in love! Hope it all works out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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