puppy having problems after being shipped to new home - Page 2

Part of the reason I won't ship puppies,
Yes there is stress, and that makes for all kinds of problems.
You'll never know what all a pup encounters in transit.
I agree the pup should be looked at by a vet.

Moons.

i wonder if its that water?

last time i went to a far away country (Spain) I had issues, eventhough the water was chlorinated..felt like I had a stomach virus, didn't want to eat much and had loose bowels, and even vomited once. after a few days I was ok. My mother came with me and didn't have any issues.

Pups were shipped to Portugal - female has problems,the male is doing great.

I would not be too concerned  ...The vet will probably attend hopefully..NOt too sure about Portugal. Have some smart human drs. in POrtugal and Columbia..so maybe the vets  have COMMON SENSE>>>>>

I usually send along  ALBON   for the first three or 5 days as many a pup can develop Cocci  just at that time..they have eaten poop and yukky as they saw their mom do it and you just can't determine when cocci pops up...and it is not from just nasty dirty breeding..it is a nasty ,  puppy being a puppy..They put their mouth everywhere and anywhere...

. BUt I prevent it instead of letting  it get started...Albon in suspension from  Merck is good stuff..and the pups like it too....
Bottle is $ 62.00 but well worth stocking it ...no need to measure or mix , just follow the chart..to prevent it...

YR

albon is somewhat outdated for treating coccidia??                                                    '' There is another medication that is worth mentioning called ponazuril, a large animal product. This medication is actually able to curtail a coccidial infection in five doses or less and has been used in thousands of shelter puppies and kittens with no adverse effects. This product would seem to be superior to the usual sulfa drugs, but the problem that keeps it from becoming a mainstream treatment is the fact that it is available only as a paste for horses and must be diluted down to create an appropriate small animal formula. The large volumes of product yielded are not cost effective if only occasional patients are treated for this parasite. Ponazuril is thus most commonly used in kennels, catteries, and animal shelters though one may be pleasantly surprised to find it in stock at a regular veterinary office.''

If the pup has no parasites.  I believe over feeding is the problem.  Cut down the food and add a couple tablespoons of yougurt.

Puppy is doing well now!!!Thank God it was nothing serious.
Thanks for all your advice.

Did you ever get a definitive answer about what was causing the problem or was it just the stress of a new environment/food/water?

Probably just stress from shipping plus new food - according to the vet.

Cage,

That is great news. And in regard to going to various training centers with your older dogs, do consider whether this is a good idea if you have a litter. Many diseases you would not want in your kennel are likely present and you risk bringing those home to your kennel and pups. 

Glad to know the pup will be ok. Merry Christmas to you.