371. Return to Seller? A Westie with dry coughs and runny noses.

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It is up to the owner to decide.

"Usually no problem, 90% of puppies with kennel cough will survive." I said. "But as a vet, I cannot guarantee that the viral and bacterial disease will not overwhelm the puppy. You must decide.

The young couple did not know what to do. The pet shop had given them 24 hours to get the puppy examined and to return if the examination failed. This beautiful compact Westie did not pass the examination.

"Much depends on how you care for the puppy," I said. "If well cared for, he should not develop pneumonia or die. But no veterinarian can guarantee you."

"What do you mean by 'well cared for'?"




It seems a common sense thing but actually many first-time puppy owners may not know how to care for a puppy.

"Ensure he is crated and have plenty of rest. No going out to visit, playing or show the puppy to friends for the next 7-14 days. Make sure he takes his medicine. Check to see that he eats and drinks. He has no vomiting or diarrhoea. If he does not eat or looks tired or sleepy, consult your vet."