I was another victim. After a lot of searching and extensive emails with Danielle of epuppypro I decided to purchase "Pagash", Pag for short. His name at the time of purchase was "Southpaw". He arrived at Bradley International Airport here in CT via American Airlines on 1/16/07. The "shipper" was Melody Edwards, 7777 Red Oak, NR Hills , TX 76180.
He was an adorable little guy and we all immediately fell in love with him. He was a very quiet lil guy and we attributed that to his long journey at such a young age. He was clean and with no obvious signs of ill health upon acquiring him. He arrived with an International certificate!!! Russian. 1st lie. He was not bred by Danielle.
On or about the 20th of Jan. Pag started to cough. His appetite was OK and so were his bowels. So we just kept an extra eye on him for a few days. Then his cough got worse, his appetite had decreased, he had a slightly elevated temp and was laying on the floor with his butt in the air and chest flat. He was beginning to display difficulty breathing. So I called our vet and we moved his appt up.
He was seen by the vet on 01/29/07. Pre-vac exam...Distemp, Parvo, HPAL Puppy series, 2 Chest Xrays. Corona virus Vaccine, fecal analysis, Puppy deworming. He was give pledglets for his folds, Otic Ear solution (ears appeared inflamed) Amoxicillin 100 mg (for chest inflammation) Tresaderm 15 MI.bill total $ 265.49
02/07/07 recheck. Pag not doing well. Injection: short acting steroid to help with lung inflammation and his breathing. 2 Xrays (chest), Chloramphenicol 250 mg prescribed. Temeril-P also prescribed. bill total $218.00.
02/10/07 Pag is not doing well at all! VERY labored breathing, listless! Back to vet. Pag admitted to ICU. While there he received IV therapy including fluids, antibiotics and canine influenza. $ 432.00. Pag was dx with Parvo agreed that this was already in his system long before we got him. He is now very prone to respiratory problems and infections. He has been on antibiotics numerous times since. Fortunately I know him inside and out so the minute he "doesn't act right" he is started on an anaphylactic dose of antibiotics. We also have steroids for him on hand at all times since once he displays any respiratory problems he converts to full blown infections very quickly.
He has had two surgeries on his eyes for ingrown eyelashes and has now developed cherry eye so we are looking at surgery to correct this. He also is scheduled for more xrays as I have noticed a "click" in his hip and he displays lameness on and off.
I wouldn't trade this little man for all the tea in China! He is by my side every minute of the day as I am retired. He lays by my side when I am on the computer, at my side watching TV, follows me into the bathroom, lays on the floor while I take my shower or if I take a bath he sits with his paw on the tub along with his head! Pag sleeps on his pillow on my bed with his head on mine at night! His is the most loyal companion any one could possibly dream for!
My girls and grand kids adore him as do all the neighbors, the mailman, Petco staff (know him by name) and the ladies at the Bank drive thru and MacDonalds! He is a member of our family. Pag goes visiting the local nursing homes spreading his love. He is a little celebrity who brings joy to everyone he meets. However, it is just not right that he had to endure such suffering at such a young age. Our vet said he is amazed that he is alive. He thought for sure the day I left him at the office, Pag would pass. But he's a fighter and now we want to fight back. Danielle and her sister need to be stopped! For the sake of future pups. If the demand isn't there these breeders in Russia will stop over producing. It makes me sick. Boy, did I learn a lesson. Anything I can do to help your fight let me know! I have filled all the forms out that you suggested. Thanks for you time and effort. Pag and I appreciate it.
