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Morton94

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First time puppy owners, we've just bought an 8 week old Deerhound Puppy yesterday.

The guy we bought him from gave him his first injection in front of me as took him yesterday.

I might sound mental that's why I'm asking on here and not ringing a vet just yet, he's yet to eat or drink yet since he's been with us.

He had one puppy treat yesterday but he's had absolutely no water and is mainly just sleeping.

Is this just a side effect to his vaccine? When should I become concerned if things don't alter?

I've looked this up online but nothing has really helped, I'd rather hear from actual dog owners!

Thank you in advance
 
Can also try the tricks like getting him to lick a big ice cube, that he's not going to try and swallow, also not straight out of the freezer so it's sticks to his tongue, or your cupped hand full of water and follow him around with the water bowl(s) as well. Could maybe even try a syringe of water if you have one.

Also, ask who you got it from, when the puppy last drank/ ate etc.

We got our puppies at about 10-12 weeks and one of them wasn't great at drinking but an 8 week old might be even harder to coerce in completely new surroundings.
 
good advice i would be taking him to a vet to get him checked out, most vets have puppy packages for worming and other items like injections which is a cost saving if you get the package. My other concern would be why was the breeder giving the injection not a vet someone might be able to tell me on here but is that normal practice.
 
Glover_elbow said:
good advice i would be taking him to a vet to get him checked out, most vets have puppy packages for worming and other items like injections which is a cost saving if you get the package. My other concern would be why was the breeder giving the injection not a vet someone might be able to tell me on here but is that normal practice.
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Yeah, that breeder doing the injection seemed a bit "off" to me too, should have been a vet, unless they're registered, I suppose some big breeders might be trained but all of ours have been done by vets. I'd be checking out their registration, and you should also have got a vaccination card and a sticker which comes with the bottle (I think). We have a book full of stickers etc.
 
Yeah he got out of the car and said I'll give him his injection now.
He gave me a little chip which I'm presuming is his microchip and it was attached to little bar code stickers?
As I speak he's currently eating a little biscuit, seems to still be a little nervous, but I think I'm definately going to register with a vet after I've had a cuppa (been on school run haha)
 
I've never heard of breeders of cats and dogs giving vaccinations.

Chip will be his microchip you will need to register it

I'm guessing not KC reg?
 
Don`t think there is much to add to what the other 2 (Edit: Now 4) posters have offered.

I will reiterate though

Ring the Vet NOW, register and explain everything.
And speak to a Vet...not the receptionist (unless the receptionist is the Vet)

Only thing stopping me thinking it`s something serious is when we went on holiday with our Chloe (RIP) she wouldn`t eat for 2 days as she just wasn`t used to the surroundings.
 
boroboy6872 said:
Only thing stopping me thinking it`s something serious is when we went on holiday with our Chloe (RIP) she wouldn`t eat for 2 days as she just wasn`t used to the surroundings.
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My sister-in-law's dog was ill on Sunday and wouldn't eat/drink but they got him checked and it was just the heat apparently. However, given the circumstances that the puppy was handed over to OP I'd have him checked over by a vet as a precaution.
 
The not eating/drinking for a couple of days isn't overly concerning... Dogs get anxiety, especially in new surroundings. When my girlfriend and her dog moved in with me, he wouldn't eat for a few days and was just in what I can only describe as "a mood" for a week until he got used to it.
 
I'd personally only ever buy a dog from a registered breeder that adheres to guidelines and proper health checks, and avoid sites like those like the plague.

I think you have to be registered as a breeder now don't you for dogs?
 
Yesterday in the garden he went crazy with the kids, he's ate a sausage treat and he's currently playing with his toys bless him, he is very nervous but that's to be expected I guess.
The only thing concerning me is the not drinking really
 
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Morton94 said:
Yesterday in the garden he went crazy with the kids, he's ate a sausage treat and he's currently playing with his toys bless him, he is very nervous but that's to be expected I guess.
The only thing concerning me is the not drinking really
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When we signed our dog up to his vets we were offered a care plan - £16 per month or something but you get money off treatments and 2x free check ups a year, worming, flea treatment etc. you also get unlimited video consultations with a vet so they could look at the dog for you without leaving home. It's saved us numerous trips to a vet & the cost that going to the vet would have incurred. I'd recommend it because they could take a look for you and give you the appropriate advice within ten minutes.
 
I would second what Andy_W said and suggest you set up a vet plan when you visit the vet, and by the sounds, that needs to be sooner rather than later. In the long run, it will save you money.
 
Philly-Red said:
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When we signed our dog up to his vets we were offered a care plan - £16 per month or something but you get money off treatments and 2x free check ups a year, worming, flea treatment etc. you also get unlimited video consultations with a vet so they could look at the dog for you without leaving home. It's saved us numerous trips to a vet & the cost that going to the vet would have incurred. I'd recommend it because they could take a look for you and give you the appropriate advice within ten minutes.
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Which vet do you go to? Anybody got any recommendations for good vets? Alot of people say PDSA but that's more a charity isn't it?
 
Philly-Red said:
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When we signed our dog up to his vets we were offered a care plan - £16 per month or something but you get money off treatments and 2x free check ups a year, worming, flea treatment etc. you also get unlimited video consultations with a vet so they could look at the dog for you without leaving home. It's saved us numerous trips to a vet & the cost that going to the vet would have incurred. I'd recommend it because they could take a look for you and give you the appropriate advice within ten minutes.
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I'm wrong, it comes as part of our insurance - we're with bought by many. Sorry!
 
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