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Of course, the real story is not the cheek of the advert - but that someone will likely be stupid enough to pay for a non-registered, fat, epileptic Pug with separation anxiety.
And just a little PS. I know of no epilepsy meds that cost this little. "Chubby due to medication" sounds like steroids to me... very likely not an appropriate treatment long-term.
The owners of the site need to be notified that this Pug is being offered for sale. If the pug is bought by some unscrupulous person means that he is in danger, serious danger. He is entire and could well be used several times. The owner of the Pug needs a sharp reminder that the dog is her responsibility and she should be encouraged to return the puppy to the breeder - assuming, of course - that the breeder is responsible and ethical. The breeder should reimburse her, neuter the dog and keep him safely. If the breeder is a member of the KC Assured Breeders Scheme the KC need to become involved. The poor dog, again, it's the dog that suffers from carelessness and irresponsibility.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'd be very worried that this poor dog will either end up in the wrong hands and/or be used for breeding, which doesn't bear thinking about. I'm not a member of Preloved, but perhaps better advice for this owner would be for her to contact a breed specific rescue? Somewhere where knowledge of the breed and his condition can be monitored and assessed accordingly.
ReplyDeletePhenobarbital (common anti-convulsant) can increase appetite so it's not uncommon to see dogs get fat on it.
ReplyDeleteTwo hundred and fity pounds of pure heartbreak! Epilepsy in dogs is a devastating thing, anyone taking this on must know.
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I imagine the owners is thinking that if they ask 250pounds the dog will go to a good home. However as others have already stated he could end up being used as a breeder, this doesn't put him in any danger neccesarily but the danger that many many potential owners will have the same problems with his puppies is very possible.
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They owner should be persuaded to give him up to a dedicated pug rescue operation who will neuter and find him a knowlegable home, someone versed in all the sad problems pugs face.
The problem is, and always is that these people do not have the welfare of the dog at heart. They want rid, BUT they also want money for it. They will not care if it's cared for or bred from. And you know what.....a pound to a penny with any money they do get from the dog, they'll be out getting another off the site within days. It sickens me.
ReplyDeleteMy dogs epilepsy meds are reasonably cheap, and he's a fair bit bigger than a pug. I'm picking up some more today so I'll look at the price. I'm with you on the rest though!
ReplyDeleteWe fostered an Italian Greyhound who was on meds for epilepsy, and he was AMAZING at getting into anyplace food was stored, and/or stealing food from counters and tabletops when you THOUGHT it was far enough back. We were told that the meds made him hungry. So it could be that.
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