11 Week old Labradoodle Needs a Loving Home

Maureen · Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 10:51 am Post subject:

Well, Shannon, let me clarify. My girl Sheba was in heat, and a situation she perceived as stressful INTERRUPTED her cycle, shutting down her ovulation and spiking a bunch more bacteria in her system than is normal. It's not that she showed signs of giardia or coccidia, but that her coping mechanism for the discomfort was manifested in a growth in bacteria.

I hope that helps...sorry, I didn't make it clear.

Meanwhile, my 9yr old Lab will get a case of giardia if she drinks old rainwater, while my younger adults can drink from that same water and not have any such symptoms...my vet says the immune systems of old and young dogs just don't always have the resistance of a healthy (young) adult. Very Happy

is this clear as mud? Rolling Eyes

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Shannon(Phantom-Star) · Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 11:14 am Post subject:

No, that is completely clear, and I love to hear all the experiences that everyone has had, and getting to know more is always a great help!! Thanks Maureen.. Laughing

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Jac · Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:10 pm Post subject:

Hello everyone, I hesitate to bring this topic to the forefront again, but I would like to make a public apology for my thoughtless comments on this forum string.
Unfortunately, I reacted without caution, I used accusatory words that I should not have. And I am sincerely sorry.
My comments may have offended other breeders, breeders who deserve my respect, breeders who are not involved in this particular situation, breeders who are far wiser than I...those breeders know that illness can happen to any puppy, at any time.
I know this as well, but for some reason, I lost track of my common sense in this instance. For this, I am truly embarrassed and sorry.
I regret my words and my reactions.
The lesson learned is this; to all buyers, things will happen...puppies will become ill from a variety of causes. People (like me) get a knee-jerk reaction and start pointing fingers, please use caution and common sense. Give your breeder the benefit of that common sense and allow them the oppotrunity to do what they will to make things right. Most breeders will do whatever is necessary to ease your burden and support your choices and most will always, always put the care and well-being of their puppies first.
Most breeders are loving, caring individuals...but we are all human and we are dealing with nature. We can't control every aspect of the conditions our puppies encounter, but most of us do want to help. Please give us that chance.
I have learned a powerful lesson from this and I hope that it will help to make me a better, less judgmental, person.
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Abba Dabba · Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:25 pm Post subject:

Glad that you are keeping Cody!! That's great!!!!!!!!! Laughing

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gracielou · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 9:19 am Post subject:

Jac we all know how caring of a person you are you haven't done anything that all of us have probably done at one time or another so don't be so hard on yourself. You give great advice and it shows in your post how much time and thought you put into answering people. Please don't stop giving the great advice you are so good at giving... Wink

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dixiedi · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:43 pm Post subject:

I'll second that. You are a very valuable asset to this forum and I don't think anyone takes offense at anything you say. You are a very caring, kind sole and it shows in every one of your posts.
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keywee · Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 10:50 am Post subject:

I think that the breeders on this site give excellent advice. Jac, I don't think that it can be said enough what a huge financial, emotional and physical commitment it is to raise a puppy. I think you are right on to emphasize that point as so many people visit this site before they even acquire a puppy.

I am glad Stacy is keeping her Cody Bear! It can be so tough with small children. When we got our first dog Ollie 10 years ago my husband was not a dog person. But Ollie indeed became such an important part of the family and I guess you could say my husband experienced a total conversion because now he refers to our 4 month old Sawyer as his furrry blond son! Hang in there Stacy!
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