HELP! My dog's puppies may die...

sillylilykitty · 03-23-2007, 11:54 AM

You could shave the hair off the dog and then get rid of the fleas with a capstar and then maintain flealessness with some Revolution or Frontline. I'm not sure if you can do this while she is nursing though. But if you kept the dogs fur short you could keep it inside.

Snowshoe · 03-23-2007, 12:53 PM

This post is one of the most heart wrenching I've seen in a long time.

To the original poster: my suggestion to you is to call your local SPCA. They'll be able to help you with this matter.

Also to the OP- In my opinion, you probably shouldn't have a dog, or any other kind of pet. You don't seem like you have the ability to understand that animals have needs just like people do- they need shelter, food, water, and medical treatment.

If you cannot provide these things for your pet, then you should allow your pet to be rehomed. There are plenty of people who know how to properly care for an animal.

It is hard for me to fathom how someone could A) not spay or neuter their pet B) force them to be an "outside" animal (ie, no socialization, no proper shelter) C) and not get them any kind of medical treatment when they become impregnated D) not care enough about the animal or its offspring to check to see whether they are even alive.

This post reeks of animal cruelty, and I'm surprised that more people haven't called out the OP on his or her ignorant and neglectful behavior.

Cheetah · 03-23-2007, 12:54 PM

The only reason the dog has fleas is because they are not being properly prevented. Now the puppies probably have fleas as well, which is very dangerous. If you provide your dog with daily brushing and monthly flea treatment, your dog will not have fleas or shed as much (changing diet and supplementing can also reduce shedding).

I know this, because I was in FL for 6 months with my dog, and all it took to have an inside dog was daily brushing and a bath and vial of K9 Advantix once a month.

You need to get both your dog and puppies to a vet. Those puppies could die from the anemia that a lot of fleas can cause on a pup, if they are even still alive. Also, if you don't want the puppies or can't care for them (judging by your current dog, this may be the case), it would probably be best to have your local SPCA come and pick them up so they can be found good homes. Puppies have a good chance of finding homes quick.

CrzyBritNAmerica · 03-23-2007, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowshoe

This post is one of the most heart wrenching I've seen in a long time.

To the original poster: my suggestion to you is to call your local SPCA. They'll be able to help you with this matter.

Also to the OP- In my opinion, you probably shouldn't have a dog, or any other kind of pet. You don't seem like you have the ability to understand that animals have needs just like people do- they need shelter, food, water, and medical treatment.

If you cannot provide these things for your pet, then you should allow your pet to be rehomed. There are plenty of people who know how to properly care for an animal.

It is hard for me to fathom how someone could A) not spay or neuter their pet B) force them to be an "outside" animal (ie, no socialization, no proper shelter) C) and not get them any kind of medical treatment when they become impregnated D) not care enough about the animal or its offspring to check to see whether they are even alive.

This post reeks of animal cruelty, and I'm surprised that more people haven't called out the OP on his or her ignorant and neglectful behavior.

I agree with you 100%! Some people on here have tried to stand behing the OP, and yeah maybe we don't know the WHOLE situation, but I have seen cases just like this on even Animal Cops. It does sound like a cruelty issue! I can just imagine that poor dog having her puppies under the roof by herself and the mom and pups being eaten alive by the fleas! I have seen this way too many times on tv alone, and it's sad...it's the kind of thing that should ONLY be seen when a poor stray dog has puppies.

Ginny01OT · 03-23-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Captbob

I didn't see where she said that the dog had fleas. I did see where she has done nothing to help the dog about to have pups. I work in a shelter and see these kind of horror stories all the time, so I don't have alot of tolerance for people that mistreat animals. So now the mother of the pups and the puppies lives are probably all in jeopardy.

Proper pet care is also using flea prevention measures-----
Proper pet care is also using birth control preventative measures, spaying/neutering or not letting your dog out unsupervised when she is in heat------

Snowshoe · 03-23-2007, 01:03 PM

The law doesn't care how ignorant a person is. If you abuse and animal, you still do time.

peace36 · 03-23-2007, 01:20 PM

While I totally dissagree with the way that Op was taking care (actually not taking care) of her dog has she actually broken any laws?

Snowshoe · 03-23-2007, 01:23 PM

Yes, by not providing adequate medical care resulting in a loss of life.

Chloef_2799 · 03-23-2007, 01:26 PM

I have to agree with Snowshoe and Ginny01OT here.
How sad.
Un-spayed, outside left to her own devices, probably not vaccinated or licensed, full of fleas, long hair so probably matted and dirty and they still call her their dog and claim to care for her? Poor thing, I hope she and her pups can find good homes that will care for her the right way.
And I personally think that is the lamest excuse for not caring for your dog properly I have EVER heard. She has long hair and fleas and that is why she isn't allowed inside? Thats not cool. its called grooming and a flea collar.
And what do you mean you won't climb under your house to get the puppies when you can hire someone? Are you saying you are too good to help out your dog and her babies or something? You can't handle a little mud of your hands or dirt on your jeans? You shouldn't have a dog then.
Sad sad sad sad sad sad.

Curbside Prophet · 03-23-2007, 01:29 PM

Am I the only one who thought the OP is a member of the mile high club, and started this thread while un-mapping a few neurons?

CrzyBritNAmerica · 03-23-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Curbside Prophet

Am I the only one who thought the OP is a member of the mile high club, and started this thread while un-mapping a few neurons?

No, you're not the only one...by looking at his name too...

Jaylie · 03-23-2007, 01:37 PM

Okay, I agree with Peace. I know quite a few people who have outside dogs, and they are NOT cruel to them at all! You can have a dog live outside, and actually, alot of people do. That doesn't mean that they are neglectful or anything! I do not like what's happening to this poor dog and the puppies, but I don't think that we should be yelling at her owner, especially since you don't know all the facts.

Chloef_2799 · 03-23-2007, 01:40 PM

O my gosh....thanks for pointing that out Curbside.....d(a)stoner? WTH??

CrzyBritNAmerica · 03-23-2007, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaylie

Okay, I agree with Peace. I know quite a few people who have outside dogs, and they are NOT cruel to them at all! You can have a dog live outside, and actually, alot of people do. That doesn't mean that they are neglectful or anything! I do not like what's happening to this poor dog and the puppies, but I don't think that we should be yelling at her owner, especially since you don't know all the facts.

Normally I would agree with you, and I don't think there is anything wrong with an outside dog. However, they stated that this dog had fleas which is usually a sign that they haven't bothered with any kind of medical care (ie vaccines and all that) it could get very sick from having constant fleas. Also, no dog should be allowed under a house...that in itself poses a danger! And to leave a pregnant dog outside with fleas is heartbreaking! I mean outside, maybe...but a pregnant dog with fleas stuck under the house is NEVER a good sign. Those pups could die from being infected with fleas...I have seen that one too many times and it's very sick, sad and disturbing.

Snowshoe · 03-23-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CrzyBritNAmerica

Normally I would agree with you, and I don't think there is anything wrong with an outside dog. However, they stated that this dog had fleas which is usually a sign that they haven't bothered with any kind of medical care (ie vaccines and all that) it could get very sick from having constant fleas. Also, no dog should be allowed under a house...that in itself poses a danger! And to leave a pregnant dog outside with fleas is heartbreaking! I mean outside, maybe...but a pregnant dog with fleas stuck under the house is NEVER a good sign. Those pups could die from being infected with fleas...I have seen that one too many times and it's very sick, sad and disturbing.

Exactly. It's not rocket science, people.

Curb- you think this guy could be a troll?

CrzyBritNAmerica · 03-23-2007, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowshoe

Exactly. It's not rocket science, people.

Curb- you think this guy could be a troll?

Troll...that is someone who comes on forums and makes things up right? I always hope that the people telling us these awful stories are making it up to stirt things up!

Curbside Prophet · 03-23-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowshoe

Curb- you think this guy could be a troll?

I listen to a radio show that plays this game where you have to guess if an outrageous story is from Germany, or if it's from Florida. Being that the OP said they were from Florida, anything is possible.

RonE · 03-23-2007, 07:07 PM

I think our OP is a jolly prankster.

Someone stupid enough to allow this to happen would probably have trouble turning on a computer - much less registering for a forum and posting an elaborate story (with reasonable spelling and punctuation.)

I might be wrong, but I doubt it.

CrzyBritNAmerica · 03-23-2007, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RonE

I think our OP is a jolly prankster.

Someone stupid enough to allow this to happen would probably have trouble turning on a computer - much less registering for a forum and posting an elaborate story (with reasonable spelling and punctuation.)

I might be wrong, but I doubt it.

You make a great point!

Chloef_2799 · 03-23-2007, 10:27 PM

Hey I was thinking and with a name like d(a)stoner...he probably doesn't want to crawl under the house to help the dog because he might get lost. I'll bet if this story is true then it is probably some guy who has a stray living under his house that had some puppies and he automatically assumes "ooo living under my home then its my dog." Stoner....ha, my boyfriend almost fell of his chair when he read the post.