Have a Healthy Puppy
It’s easy to forget, in the joy of having a new puppy, that he or she is just like any other little baby. The puppy needs to have a good check up with his or her new veterinarian. The puppy also needs vaccinations and regular checkups to be sure that he or she stays healthy.
Make sure you get contact information for the person who sells/gives you your puppy so that you can contact them in the case that your puppy is not healthy! It was the breeder’s/owner’s responsibility to make sure that puppy was healthy when he/she was sold. See if you can make an arrangement with the previous owner - can they cover part of the health bills? Can they trade you for a healthier puppy? How will they compensate you for having to pay a vet to heal the puppy (if it is possible)?
Don’t just eat those costs!
May 04, 2008 | | Puppy Health