On 7/5/09 I purchased an english bulldog from Anton. When I got home I noticed the dog's right foot was shaved but thought it might be from getting shots. This is the first dog I have ever owned so I did not know any better. The dog seemed lathargic when I got him but I thought he just had to get used to his new surroundings.
Two days later, the dog did not want to eat. I gave him some water which he could not stop drinking, felt a little better and ate.
Yesterday, (7/8/09), I came home and saw that the dogs right arm was swollen. We immediately took him to the vet, got an xray to make sure nothing was broken and had to keep him in emergency care overnight for testing. He was running 103 fever.
7/9/09, we received notice from the doctor that Dukie had an absess which had to be drained and needed to be on antibiotics. He is still in the hospital and we are in a whole for $2,700 so far including the expense of the dog.
I was a little uneasy initially listening to this guy talk. He told us not to bring him to the vet for 14 days because he had all his shots. How convenient since the lemon law gives you a 14 day guarantee. He also said "if the doctor asks for a stool sample, tell him it's not necessary". He also told us these dogs are prone to cherry eye and not to bring him to the vet, just bring him to me and my vet will take care of it for $100
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