Can I find my rescue dog's birthday or previous owner details?

In most cases, you'll need owner permission in order for records to be transferred over, so while you can contact the vet, you may not be able to obtain full records. That said, they may at least be able to confirm neuter/vaccine status for you so you can let your vet know. If you can't get any records, you can also have your current vet perform a titer test to see where Wooly's immunity levels are, and then booster vaccines from there.

Hello. It is sometimes pretty difficult to try & obtain information from a previous owner, so it is best just to start fresh with everything. A good physical exam, heartworm test, fecal exam & update all the vaccinations, even if some of these were previously done. Make sure they scan Max for a microchip in case this was done by his previous owners. As to his breed, you can always pick up one of the Witness canine DNA kits online or at the bigger pet retailers & see what it comes back as. But I would guess at least some Yorkie & maybe Maltese or something similar in him. He is adorable! Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

What a cutie. My guess would be pit bull mix, with a combo of at least 3-4 breeds. If you'd like to know his background there are genetic tests you can do for fun. Embark and Wisdom Panel are both companies that offer this service. Enjoy your new addition!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'd be careful getting updates from the receptionist. They tend to not have any medical background or even the full story. I would call to ask to speak with the Vet who saw your dog or the practice owner or manager. Get the true story. Maybe they can tell you which shelter and if it wasn't expensive you can pay your bill. I doubt they had you sign paper work under false pretenses. We as vets don't want animals to suffer or die with out treatment. That is why we offer to take over their care at our own expense. There is a lot of emotional and compassion fatigue with in our profession and I can be 100% sure they did this to benefit your pet and not to purposely hurt or trick you. Good luck!

Hi and thanks for your question on PetCoach! Oh that is so sad! A dumpster... heartbreaking! Yes it is possible to know- there are DNA tests out there you can do on Chowder to determine what he is. They are a little expensive but they are pretty accurate if you are curious to know. Here is a brand I would recommend: https://www.amazon.com/Embark-Identification-Results-Genetic-Markers/dp/B01EINBA76/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1505224913&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=dog+dna+test&psc=1

What a cutie dog! That's ok if you don;t have any info. Just start all over again with vaccines, heartworm testing and heartworm prevention. You will not hurt him. Tell the vet his history to help make the best decision. Obviously you may try to find the people and ask them about his health history but if you can't reach them, it will be ok. I hope this helps.

It's difficult to know what Brodie's specific problem is and how to cure it without having more information about his current condition and his history. However, it's likely that a veterinarian can give some great insight to what is causing his problem and how best to treat it. I recommend consulting with a veterinarian sometime soon. We can usually narrow-down the problem with an exam and consultation. If you have further questions or need further clarification, then you may consider having an online consult with one of our vets on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. This way, you can send unlimited pictures and have a text conversation with a vet. I hope that helps and Brodie gets well soon.