Should puppies be health checked before sold?
Maiya Mraz
2025-08-18 02:53:33
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I put a deposit down for a puppy, but I noticed something unusual about the puppy’s eye alignment in a video. I asked the breeder if I could confirm the puppy’s health with my vet before taking them home. My intent was just to make sure everything was fine and to avoid any issues down the line. From a breeder’s perspective, is it unreasonable for a buyer to want to confirm a puppy’s health with their own vet. I ended up walking away from the deal because her reaction made me uncomfortable.
Cornell Armstrong
2025-08-06 08:11:03
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The puppies should have been health checked by the breeder’s vet. You can ask for evidence of the health check or find out which vet they use and ask if they are happy for you to call and confirm the pups have been checked. If the breeder shies away from this, it’s a huge warning sign. Puppies need a course consisting of 2 vaccinations. They should have had the first vaccination before they leave the breeders premises and ideally at least 2-3 days before you pick them up. Will the puppies be up to date with vaccinations, flea and worm treatment? Puppies should be wormed around 2 weeks of age and again at 5 weeks. They should also be wormed just before they leave the breeder.
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