Our Guarantee that will be honored to all puppy families - and adjusted to each puppy's individual needs.
#1 guarantee is, We will do everything we can to make your puppy healthy and your family happy! Not all puppies go home perfect. However, we won't accept that and we will work with you and pay for any imperfections through our vet service. We will not pay vet bills that we are not notified of before any and all procedures.
The puppies wellness exam, first vaccination and de-worming was give by Tecumseh Veterinary Hospital. The puppy will be due for his/her next vaccination 3 weeks from first vet visit. PLEASE NOTE: your puppy is not fully vaccinated until all 3 vaccinations are given. Please refrain from taking the puppy in public places where other animals have been, until the puppy has all 3 Vaccinations and is at least 12 weeks of age.
The puppy has been de-wormed; however, please always include a stool sample when taking your new puppy to the vet. Many parasites can only be seen by a vet at certain times of their cycle. We de worm from 2 weeks until 8 weeks. Some parasites can even surface from change in environments and stress to the puppy. The puppy food he/she is eating is: Nature's Domain by Kirkland.
Thank you Again, from our Family to yours
Your Puppy has been kissed, loved, and got the seal of approval from:
Stephanie Oliver, Kristin Ayres, our children, our crew , the staff at Tecumseh Veterinary Hospital, and last but always first in our world our amazing PETS that allow all these dreams to come true !
Medical Problems we have had to address in the past
Umbilical Hernias - (I discount these puppies by 150.00) - Most hernias do not need surgery and close on their own.
An umbilical hernia is the protrusion of abdominal contents beneath the skin at the navel (umbilicus). The umbilicus is the healed scar ("belly button") in the mid-abdominal area. It marks the opening through which the prenatal blood vessels and other fetal structures passed before birth. After the umbilical cord is cut at birth, the opening rapidly closes. Occasionally, however, it does not close completely, and an opening in the abdominal wall remains. The danger of a hernia is the potential entrapment of intestines through this opening. If the hernia interferes with the blood supply to the trapped bowel, passage of food through the bowel is blocked. Also, the strangulated tissue dies and releases toxins that may kill the animal. Most small hernias are no danger to your pet’s health. Some may close before the animal reaches maturity; therefore, no treatment is necessary. Occasionally, surgical repair is delayed in female dogs until it is performed at ovariohysterectomy (spaying). Large hernias may be very serious, since a portion of intestine may become entrapped and its blood supply cut off. Umbilical hernias appear as a soft swelling in the umbilical area, Dogs will not outgrow the umbilical hernia, but it's not critical unless the hole is large enough to allow organs or intestines to protrude. If you notice an umbilical hernia in your puppy, ask your veterinarian if it is something that needs to be taken care of right away or if it can wait until your animal is neutered or spayed.
There are two causes of Umbilical Hernias. One cause is the mother pulling on the umbilical cord too roughly when the puppies are being whelped. The other cause is genetic, with the constricting ring at the entrance of the umbilical cord closing incompletely. This can be easily corrected by surgery, If the hernia is so large that you can put your finger through the opening and into the body cavity, the surgery should be done sooner rather than later. The mode of inheritance is unclear, however appears that it may be a dominant trait. .
What is Giardiasis? (If any fecal sample shows Giardiasis (at 6 week check-up) we will keep all puppies for two weeks and treat them before they leave our care. We treat all puppies with holistic remedies as early as 4 weeks to help build stronger immunity systems, to help prevent and protect from all parasites. Although we treat, we don't always fully get rid of this parasite. It is much easier to teat once the litter is separated and they are no longer in a group setting. Giarda is not scary, it is not sign of a "sick" dog. It is a easily treated parasite that several puppies have. All breeders hate this little guy.
Giardiasis is an intestinal infection caused by a parasitic protozoan (single celled organism) called Giardia lamblia. These protozoans are found in the intestines of many animals, including dogs and humans. This microscopic parasite clings to the surface of the intestine, or floats free in the mucous lining the intestine. Veterinary research documents suggest that 5% to 10% of all dogs in North America have giardiasis at any given time. Surveys also show that about 14% of the adult dog population and over 30% of dogs under one year of age were infected at some point during their life, and thus contributed to passing along this intestinal infection to other dogs. Another Vet research article I found suggests that 100% of kennel dogs, 50% of pups, and 10% of well-cared for dogs carry giardia.
How did my dog get Giardia? Giardia lives and reproduces in the small intestine of host animals. Giardia trophozoites, the free living stage of the organism, form infective cysts that are passed out in the feces. If the cysts are present in a wet or damp environment they can survive in a viable state for a few weeks to several months. Giardia infections are transmitted via ingestion of trophozoites or cysts in contaminated water or food. If a giardia cyst is ingested, the cyst wall is broken down during the digestive process and the trophozoite stage begins to colonize the upper small intestine. Transmission also occurs by direct contact, especially with asymptomatic carriers. More recently, giardiasis has also been recognized as being able to be sexually transmitted. Giardia is so prevalent throughout North America because it is highly contagious. The ingestion of as few as one or more giardia cysts may cause the disease, as contrasted to most bacterial illnesses where hundreds to thousands of organisms must be consumed to produce illness. (dogs with giardia do not feel or act sick)
What harm does Giardia do to my dog? Giardia causes its unpleasant effects on the body not by invading the tissues, but simply by being in the way. It multiplies to the point where it sort of paves the lining of the intestine and blocks normal digestion (malabsorption). This causes only partially digested food to get lower in the digestive tract than it should, causing diarrhea.
Giardiasis is an intestinal infection caused by a parasitic protozoan (single celled organism) called Giardia lamblia. These protozoans are found in the intestines of many animals, including dogs and humans. This microscopic parasite clings to the surface of the intestine, or floats free in the mucous lining the intestine. Veterinary research documents suggest that 5% to 10% of all dogs in North America have giardiasis at any given time. Surveys also show that about 14% of the adult dog population and over 30% of dogs under one year of age were infected at some point during their life, and thus contributed to passing along this intestinal infection to other dogs. Another Vet research article I found suggests that 100% of kennel dogs, 50% of pups, and 10% of well-cared for dogs carry giardia.
How did my dog get Giardia? Giardia lives and reproduces in the small intestine of host animals. Giardia trophozoites, the free living stage of the organism, form infective cysts that are passed out in the feces. If the cysts are present in a wet or damp environment they can survive in a viable state for a few weeks to several months. Giardia infections are transmitted via ingestion of trophozoites or cysts in contaminated water or food. If a giardia cyst is ingested, the cyst wall is broken down during the digestive process and the trophozoite stage begins to colonize the upper small intestine. Transmission also occurs by direct contact, especially with asymptomatic carriers. More recently, giardiasis has also been recognized as being able to be sexually transmitted. Giardia is so prevalent throughout North America because it is highly contagious. The ingestion of as few as one or more giardia cysts may cause the disease, as contrasted to most bacterial illnesses where hundreds to thousands of organisms must be consumed to produce illness. (dogs with giardia do not feel or act sick)
What harm does Giardia do to my dog? Giardia causes its unpleasant effects on the body not by invading the tissues, but simply by being in the way. It multiplies to the point where it sort of paves the lining of the intestine and blocks normal digestion (malabsorption). This causes only partially digested food to get lower in the digestive tract than it should, causing diarrhea.