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02-10-2005, 07:14 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2005
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| help on purchasing a new 1.8oz female yorki advice please??? Hello everyone, I’m here because I am getting ready to purchase this yorkie, but I am in a little dilemma, and I was hopeing that someone can give me good advice. About a month ago I purchased a poodle for my girlfriend, the poodle was 1.5oz, the store owner told me that the puppy had 2 cases of hypoglycemia, and that it was normal, My girlfriend fell in love with her instantly, so we bought her, later in the day the poodle got sick and I brought her back to the pet store thinking that they could help her better then I can. The next morning the poodle died, The dilemma is that the owner says that he'll give me credit, he has a yorkie there that my girlfriend fell in love with and we are thinking of getting, unfortunately the yorkie had and iv, because of hypoglycemia. I dont want to buy this pup if she is sick. Is this problem normal? And also when she passed stool I saw a little blood around the stool, not mixed in thought. I really like her, but so afraid that she might be sick like my poodle. What should i do? |
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02-10-2005, 07:21 PM | #2 |
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| with smaller pups hypoglycemia is normal yes...... but i cant stress this enough, PLEASE dont buy puppies from a petstore you will be supporting puppy mills. these kind of puppies are notorious for being sickly...... if i were you i would attempt to get your money back....... |
02-10-2005, 09:42 PM | #3 |
Boppin' Bo! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indiana
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| Ditto! Please find a reputable breeder. You'll find lots and lots of useful info on this forum. Good luck getting your money back. |
02-10-2005, 10:07 PM | #4 |
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| That is so sad. I find all of a sudden it is my mission in life to tell anyone who asks NOT to buy a puppy from a puppy store. And believe me, with Rocco, I get asked a LOT. Yorkies and other purebred dogs have enough health concerns already without having to worry about being from a puppy mill. If you can't get your money back and you still want a puppy, go with a mix, maybe? You might get a healthier pup as there is less chance of inbreeding at the puppy mill. If you want the Yorkie, buy her, and you will be saving her! Just remember that she needs lots of care and everything is meant to be. Maybe you were meant to be this little yorkies parents! |
02-10-2005, 10:53 PM | #5 |
YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA
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| If you do decide to get that one, I'd recommend immediately taking it to the vet to see if the Yorkie is healthy, but as others have said, if you can, try to get your money back and get it from a breeder that's honorable. |
02-11-2005, 04:36 AM | #6 |
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| Double Ditto Double Ditto...and I have had tinies for decades..and with reasonable, common sense care they rarely have problems.. pet stores sell tinies to buyers with no clue as to how to feed them, they are put in many stressful situations the first week..my tinies stay until 16 weeks...some longer. Good luck |
02-11-2005, 04:43 AM | #7 |
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| Dittos.....Buying from a pet store just supports the puppy mills... But I do know how it is to fall in love with those beautiful faces. Do try to get you money back if possible...If not, I agree...go with a mixed breed (and there are some adorable mixed puppies out there!!) If you do get the yorkie....get her straight to the vet. He/she will likely know to check for all the stomach/gut problems and can advise you about the hypoglycemia (low blood suger) issues. How old is the puppy??? (like they will even tell you the truth) How mych does she weigh?? Who, at the pet store, is treating her with an IV??? Good luck.....Let us know how she does.....(if you do get her). |
02-11-2005, 04:48 AM | #8 |
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| Blood in the stool too? Hypoglycemia might not be the only problem. I have only had two dogs have hypoglycemia and neither had blood in their stools, I dont know what others experience is. Im afraid you might take this little baby home and you will spending a great amount of time at the vet or worse it may suffer the same as the baby poodle. Whatever you decide........I wish that your puppy will be healthy! |
02-11-2005, 05:48 AM | #9 |
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| Being tiny doesnt always mean there will be a problem.My oldest Yorkie weighed in at 8ounces when I bought her home at 7weeks old and she has NEVER had a single problem of any kind...But this yorkie seems to be having a bad start already and that just doesnt seem right to me at all.It could be nothing,maybe she just has cocidia (sp?) but I honestly wouldent buy her if she seems to be having problems..especially if you already had the same problems with the first pup.I would tell the manager of the store to give me my money back and start searching else where and save alot of heart ache.What you dont want is to spend $x on a pup and then spend your life savings on vet bills because its ill.In my experience pet store pups are more expensive than alot of breeders too..I would pass on the yorkie pup. |
02-11-2005, 06:24 AM | #10 |
Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tontitown Arkansas
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| I would have to agree with Chelsie1978. I believe you are only opening up yourself to costly vet bills and possible heartache. There are so many puppies out there, healthy one's at that. Take the time to find a great breeder you trust and you will be led to a great puppy with probably years and years of happy times with your new Yorkie.
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02-11-2005, 12:58 PM | #11 |
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| i would love to get my money back, but the problem here is that i only have credit with him, he has about a thousand for mine and is asking another 800 for the yorkie. I really dont know what to do besides to get another puppy or just take him, to court, but that would cost too. |
02-11-2005, 01:55 PM | #12 |
Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tontitown Arkansas
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| I didn't realize the pet store was only giving you a credit towards another pup in their store. My only advise then would to wait until they have a healthier pup in their store. I just think you would take too many chances with this Yorkie there now. I understand how hard it might be also to pass this Yorkie up too so best wishes if you decide to take this little one their now home with you. If you do decide to take this little Yorkie that the store has now keep us posted.
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02-11-2005, 02:27 PM | #13 |
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| Don't you think this dog probably has the same thing your other pup had? Seems pretty much like they would have both been infected from the same place. I would not take him until he is off the IVs and has a health certificate from the vet. You are asking for BIG Vet bills and a very sick puppy. It is your right to have it in good health and checked out by a vet. Good Luck! Pat |
02-11-2005, 03:54 PM | #14 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California
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| i would probably take him to court,..... but thats just me..... it only costs $20 or so to file a claim agaisnt someone..... and i think you would win because of the "unhealthy merchandise" he is offering to replace youre last puppy with |
02-12-2005, 06:10 AM | #15 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio
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| If you paid for the Yorkie via credit card, you can call the credit card company and have the charge reversed! Then you have your money back...
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