Puppy with no hair and very skinny advise

Jodienjon


Joined: 12/05/2010
Posts: 316

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 10:43

Hi guys, there is a puppy in my garden it is a hunter dog but it has no hair, very skinny.



I have a boxer dog, 6 year old son and pregnant. I dont want to hush it out as its laying in the shade sleeping, but i dont know it it is dangours for us to be around it.



Can anyone advise Ive asked my hubby to contact KAR but i know they are busy and will not be able to come out straight away



Jodie

begonia


Joined: 19/05/2009
Posts: 229

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 11:29

Poor little thing probably needs defleaing and worming. Try that and see if it improves. Good Luck.

Jodienjon


Joined: 12/05/2010
Posts: 316

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 11:40

Unfortunitly i cant keep the poor little thing. She is a little cutie and its a shame i cant just pick her up to give her a cuddle.



Ive contacted KAR and hopefully they will come and collect her soon.

taraakadli


Joined: 30/07/2010
Posts: 85

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 11:43

i know how you feel. its so upsetting, mayby just leave something out for her to eat and some water untill KAR arrives.

CarrieRBag



Joined: 23/12/2008
Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 19:03

If you can afford, ring the vet and ask them to come and see the dog. Poor mite, how can people be so cruel... its beyond me and I hope they all get their cumuppance at the appointed hour!

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 19:20

You can at least give it food and water, why will it be dangerous,I dont understand.

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 19:56

It sounds as though it may have mange. If this is the case you do not want to touch it as it is very contagious and can be passed onto your own pets very quickly. If you decide to take it to the vet for treatment, be sure to cover the dog with a towel or something similar to avoid contact with the bald patches. Hopefully it will just turn out to be a flea infestation...although it would have to be very very infested to have lost all its fur.







But please please remember...once you start treating this animal, and showing some love and care...you will most likely end up having to care for it as your own...so think wisely before you start. I'm not saying ignore it...as i know i wouldn't be able to do this....but you may end up with an even larger problem...as a stray domesticated dog has the hardest time of all animals in fending for itself. If you would like some more advice on this situation, please call me for a chat...maybe i can help you. 05338331292





DD

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 22:57

Dee she is pregnant.

Toxicara-plasmosis found in Faeces of cats and dogs can be extremely serious for pregnant women, their unborn foetus can be seriously affected.

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 23:07

This is terrible, that poor little thing.I an sure it must be heartbreaking.





Spider,X

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 23:58

Has one never heard of gloves...oh well just leave the poor little mite to starve or dehydrate, what does it matter,just another unwanted, unloved, abandoned puppy in the TRNC, just an everyday occurance!!!