Is Buying Puppies Online Reliable?
In recent years, more and more dogs are being sold online, and online dog transactions are also increasing. However, many pet owners have complained about being deceived, either because they didn't receive the dog after paying, or because the goods didn't match the description. Some dogs they brought home were basically sick, and they died within a few days.
Therefore, buying dogs online carries a certain risk. Some merchants won't compromise their conscience, but some won't think that way either. It doesn't mean you shouldn't trust people selling dogs online. However, just in case, it’s still not recommended to buy dogs online unless you have friends who have bought dogs and can recommend them.
In the dog market, dogs are easily infected with bacteria and pathogens. The health of dogs is not guaranteed. It’s common for dogs to get sick and die shortly after being brought home. Don't chase after a little bargain.
It's best to conduct an on-site inspection, with money and goods exchanged hand-to-hand. You can inquire locally about pet dogs, and you can also find reputable and good pet stores or kennels, which will provide more security and prevent you from buying a 'week-old dog’.
In addition, when choosing puppies, it is recommended to start from puppies that are over three months old. At this age, the appearance of the puppies has fully developed, making it easier to distinguish. When choosing, it is best to look at the parents. If the parents have good appearance, the puppies’ appearance will generally not be bad, because of the blood relationship.
Furthermore, pet owners should carefully observe the mental state of the puppies, see if there are tear marks or a lot of eye discharge, if the nose is dry or moist, if the anus is clean or not, and whether they are willing to approach people. If the puppies are healthy, their eyes will be clean and bright, their noses will be moist and warm, and the anus around them will be clean and without debris. It's normal for puppies' noses to be warm when they wake up. You can first play with the dog and then gently touch the dog’s nose with your finger to see if it's cool. If it’s warm, it indicates that the dog is not healthy. If it’s cool, it means the dog is healthy and normal.
When puppies first arrive at home, don’t wash them immediately or administer vaccines because puppies are prone to stress reactions, which may cause vomiting and diarrhea. You can feed them probiotics to help adjust their digestive system and relieve stress reactions. First, observe the puppies for one week, and then prepare easy-to-digest and absorb dog food to meet the puppies' nutritional needs. When changing dog food, use the 7-day transition method to gradually transition, and nutritional supplements should also be given in small amounts at the beginning, gradually increasing it later.
