In immature dogs (less than 8 months of age) damage to joint cartilage can occur. This phenomenon is only seen in growing dogs and does not seem to be a problem in cats. It is preferable not to use this medication in puppies unless the severity of the infection present warrants it.

In immature dogs (less than 8 months of age) damage to joint cartilage can occur. This phenomenon is only seen in growing dogs and does not seem to be a problem in cats. It is preferable not to use this medication in puppies unless the severity of the infection present warrants it.

Baytril is a very strong antibiotic... my vets wouldn't even think of giving a 10 month old pup this antibiotic. They won't do it until after 1 year of age! And only if they feel it is the best option at the time.

Shelley - Stella, Sophie N Angel Mocha

Baytril is a very strong antibiotic... my vets wouldn't even think of giving a 10 month old pup this antibiotic. They won't do it until after 1 year of age! And only if they feel it is the best option at the time.

Shelley - Stella, Sophie N Angel Mocha

I think i would find another breeder out there, good luck, Hope you find the perfect pup.

I think i would find another breeder out there, good luck, Hope you find the perfect pup.

for me, that a breeder would inject a very young pup with antibiotic for therapeutic reasons?!! I also have concerns about a breeder who breaks so dramatically from normal protocol.

for me, that a breeder would inject a very young pup with antibiotic for therapeutic reasons?!! I also have concerns about a breeder who breaks so dramatically from normal protocol.

Sophie has never grown hair back on her Rabies injection site. She lost it within a week of the injection....three years ago.



Amy, Sophia and Isabella

Sophie has never grown hair back on her Rabies injection site. She lost it within a week of the injection....three years ago.



Amy, Sophia and Isabella

I failed to mention he is only eight weeks.

Thanks,
Anne

I failed to mention he is only eight weeks.

Thanks,
Anne

I would not believe what this breeder told you and would ask for the vet records if you are considering this pup. I would also talk to the breeder.


IMO. I would find another breeder and pup

Vicky, Bosco, Bella, Breve' & Holly

I would not believe what this breeder told you and would ask for the vet records if you are considering this pup. I would also talk to the breeder.


IMO. I would find another breeder and pup

Vicky, Bosco, Bella, Breve' & Holly

Thank you.
Anne

Thank you.
Anne

The breeder tells me it was a Baytril shot to ward off infection. I have never seen this before. It is shiny, cirular and the location is where a collar would sit.


Anne

The breeder tells me it was a Baytril shot to ward off infection. I have never seen this before. It is shiny, cirular and the location is where a collar would sit.


Anne

The only thing that comes to mind is if the pup was given fluids (for dehydration) or antibiotics for some reason. But if done correctly, neither would leave a mark or scar.
Was the pup given any vaccinations by the breeder or their Vet prior to you getting him? Maybe a call to the breeder might shed some light on the matter.
If no hair is growing on the area I might suspect a skin condition such as mange or a staph infection or an insect bite that has become irritated. A skin scraping would confirm or rule out mange or staph.
Sometimes a Lepto vaccination will leave a lump at the injection site, often taking a month or more to subside, but the dogs of mine that have had a reaction to the Lepto didn't lose hair there.

The only thing that comes to mind is if the pup was given fluids (for dehydration) or antibiotics for some reason. But if done correctly, neither would leave a mark or scar.
Was the pup given any vaccinations by the breeder or their Vet prior to you getting him? Maybe a call to the breeder might shed some light on the matter.
If no hair is growing on the area I might suspect a skin condition such as mange or a staph infection or an insect bite that has become irritated. A skin scraping would confirm or rule out mange or staph.
Sometimes a Lepto vaccination will leave a lump at the injection site, often taking a month or more to subside, but the dogs of mine that have had a reaction to the Lepto didn't lose hair there.

i think i may have a possible answer to your guestion.


Rhiann,Mia,Roland and Oy
RIP Samson & Karma
Foster mom to:
Chloe-apx 9- hospice
Angel- 9 (adoption pending)
Blaze-6
Sam-6 (adoption pending)
Foremen-5
Dante- apx 5-6
Ole Miss P- now at the bridge- was 13 years old.

i think i may have a possible answer to your guestion.


Rhiann,Mia,Roland and Oy
RIP Samson & Karma
Foster mom to:
Chloe-apx 9- hospice
Angel- 9 (adoption pending)
Blaze-6
Sam-6 (adoption pending)
Foremen-5
Dante- apx 5-6
Ole Miss P- now at the bridge- was 13 years old.