UNSUSPECTING dog lovers across Perth are increasingly being sold puppies with potentially fatal diseases including parvovirus, warns the state's consumer watchdog.
More than 30 cases of ill animals being sold by breeders have been raised with WA's Consumer Protection unit this year, with some breeders prosecuted and others forced to pay compensation.
And families planning on a buying a new pet have been warned to do extensive background checks first.
"If you were told a dog has been vaccinated and you get it home to find it's sick, or you bought a small breed of dog but it grows really quickly and you realise it's a much bigger breed, these are the types of scenarios where you may be entitled to redress," Commissioner for Consumer Protection Anne Driscoll said.
Sellers have also been warned they must comply with the Australian Consumer Law - meaning pets must be "fault-free" and match the description given.
Mandurah pet owner Don Jacobson, who bought his flat coat retriever Kaja two years ago, only recently found his pet has a severe case of hip dysplasia, which will cost thousands of dollars to alleviate future pain.
Kaja's breeder was pursued by Consumer Protection and forced to pay back $500 to Mr Jacobson.
"The breeder was in total denial, then she ignored me and in no way could I consider losing a dog that I had had for two years," Mr Jacobson said.
"It is not treatable and all you can do is alleviate the pain and help the dog out."
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