New puppy with existing dog

[zip929]

Hi all,

I'm picking up a puppy in a few weeks and I currently have an older dog who, due to illness, does not go out any more. My question is, is it ok to introduce the puppy to the dog with regard to diseases and infections?

Thanks
Dave

[Jasandjules]

Is your existing dog up to date with all the vaccinations? If so, then I don't see why not.

[zip929]

Jasandjules said:

Is your existing dog up to date with all the vaccinations? If so, then I don't see why not.

Yes, he is fully up to date. And as he does not go out anymore, I would also think it should be alright.

[Deluded]

Really doubt there will be any problems. Make sure they get on alright.

[Jasandjules]

Deluded said:

Really doubt there will be any problems. Make sure they get on alright.

IME, even dogs who are aggressive towards each other and cats who are aggressive towards dogs tend to be accepting of puppies and careful around them - they "know" that it's a baby IMHO, in the same way that a couple of my dogs can be clumsy (which can be a problem when they are 8 and 10 stone) BUT in the vicinity of my nan, they suddenly turn into Fred Astaire and somehow don't tread on her feet etc..

[DHA]

Jasandjules said:

[in the same way that a couple of my dogs can be clumsy (which can be a problem when they are 8 and 10 stone) BUT in the vicinity of my nan, they suddenly turn into Fred Astaire and somehow don't tread on her feet etc..

Brilliant, my labrador is looking at me funny because I laughed out loud at that.

[Mrs Grumpy]

Yes - my last foster was a totally untrained and unsocialised border collie girl of 6 months who couldn't go out until she was fully vaxed. *gulp* She mugged us for food (face down in your plate as you moved it from worksurface to table), counter surfed and helped the dishwasher to clean the plates

A load of us went away on holiday together; one couple with a toddler. I was worried that the toddler would get bowled over and accidently nipped in the quest for food. Needed have worried though - foster dog was as good as gold and carefully avoided all little fingers when stealing a Jaffa Cake from her hand

Anyway - back to the plot. Puppies get a 'puppy license' and are allowed to get away with murder for a while. Can't remember how long this lasts now.

The only thing I would watch out for is that the older dog feels able to tell pup off when he has had enough, otherwise he may retreat into himself and pup learns to be a bully with no consequences.

Any pics?

[zip929]

Mrs Grumpy said:

Yes - my last foster was a totally untrained and unsocialised border collie girl of 6 months who couldn't go out until she was fully vaxed. *gulp* She mugged us for food (face down in your plate as you moved it from worksurface to table), counter surfed and helped the dishwasher to clean the plates

A load of us went away on holiday together; one couple with a toddler. I was worried that the toddler would get bowled over and accidently nipped in the quest for food. Needed have worried though - foster dog was as good as gold and carefully avoided all little fingers when stealing a Jaffa Cake from her hand

Anyway - back to the plot. Puppies get a 'puppy license' and are allowed to get away with murder for a while. Can't remember how long this lasts now.

The only thing I would watch out for is that the older dog feels able to tell pup off when he has had enough, otherwise he may retreat into himself and pup learns to be a bully with no consequences.

Any pics?

[Mrs Grumpy]

Awww - very gorgeous pup

[zip929]

Mrs Grumpy said:

Awww - very gorgeous pup

My wife is gobsmacked with him. Super cute puppy!

[Furyous]

Mrs Grumpy said:

Awww - very gorgeous pup

Deffo.

[becksW]

If your dog was being treated for an illness that needs to be vaccinated against then make sure pup is vacc before introduction, however if not the important thing is current dog vacc and over illness before introducing to pup.

Ask your vet who has been treating your dog aswell for their opinion re: your current dogs infection and risk of spread, obviously a pup will be more vulnerable than an adult dog to picking something up.

[zip929]

becksW said:

If your dog was being treated for an illness that needs to be vaccinated against then make sure pup is vacc before introduction, however if not the important thing is current dog vacc and over illness before introducing to pup.

Ask your vet who has been treating your dog aswell for their opinion re: your current dogs infection and risk of spread, obviously a pup will be more vulnerable than an adult dog to picking something up.

My current dog has osteosarcoma (a tumor) of the front right paw, so this is not contagious.

[becksW]

zip929 said:

becksW said:

If your dog was being treated for an illness that needs to be vaccinated against then make sure pup is vacc before introduction, however if not the important thing is current dog vacc and over illness before introducing to pup.

Ask your vet who has been treating your dog aswell for their opinion re: your current dogs infection and risk of spread, obviously a pup will be more vulnerable than an adult dog to picking something up.

My current dog has osteosarcoma (a tumor) of the front right paw, so this is not contagious.

Sorry to hear that. Remember your dog will be in some degree of pain (Unless amputation being considered as this is often done for pain relief, rather than a cure) he may be a bit grumpy around a young over excitable pup.

[zip929]

becksW said:

zip929 said:

becksW said:

If your dog was being treated for an illness that needs to be vaccinated against then make sure pup is vacc before introduction, however if not the important thing is current dog vacc and over illness before introducing to pup.

Ask your vet who has been treating your dog aswell for their opinion re: your current dogs infection and risk of spread, obviously a pup will be more vulnerable than an adult dog to picking something up.

My current dog has osteosarcoma (a tumor) of the front right paw, so this is not contagious.

Sorry to hear that. Remember your dog will be in some degree of pain (Unless amputation being considered as this is often done for pain relief, rather than a cure) he may be a bit grumpy around a young over excitable pup.

He has already had lots of treatment (monthly Bisphosphonates). He was dignosed in July last year and has done remarkably well to still be here. We will make sure the puppy does not harass him!

[becksW]

zip929 said:

becksW said:

zip929 said:

becksW said:

If your dog was being treated for an illness that needs to be vaccinated against then make sure pup is vacc before introduction, however if not the important thing is current dog vacc and over illness before introducing to pup.

Ask your vet who has been treating your dog aswell for their opinion re: your current dogs infection and risk of spread, obviously a pup will be more vulnerable than an adult dog to picking something up.

My current dog has osteosarcoma (a tumor) of the front right paw, so this is not contagious.

Sorry to hear that. Remember your dog will be in some degree of pain (Unless amputation being considered as this is often done for pain relief, rather than a cure) he may be a bit grumpy around a young over excitable pup.

He has already had lots of treatment (monthly Bisphosphonates). He was dignosed in July last year and has done remarkably well to still be here. We will make sure the puppy does not harass him!

That is excellent for such a horrible condition, more tx around than there used to be, hope he continues to do well, good luck with pup