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12-31-2010, 05:39 AM | #1 |
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| Wanted to Ask I am frankly SHOCKED by all the people who get puppies from breeders and the puppies have giardia and coccidia. Or other parasites. I would think that before you breed two dogs you would at least have them checked for something like parasites, not to mention all the other recommended health issues in yorkies. Even if you were just an ignorant pet owner sticking two dogs together, it seems you'd at least make sure they were physically healthy enough to breed and had basic health screening like a fecal. I keep assuming the people they get these sick puppies from are actually parasites themselves. True?
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12-31-2010, 05:46 AM | #2 |
Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member | I agree. Poppy came to me crawling with ear mites, I noticed her scratching the first day I brought her home and took her to the vet. At first they thought it was an infection as it took a while for the eggs to hatch and for the vet to be able to diagnose the mites. But she was treated straight away. I dont know how the 'breeder' could have missed something like that, it's cruel and irresponsible.
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12-31-2010, 06:12 AM | #3 |
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| I agree also. That's why we should always purchase from a good breeder. A good breeder would have a health guarantee. The first few days when you bring the pup to the vet the pup would be returnable if it was sick or infected. It is very sad to see all these pups suffer because of someones ignorance. |
12-31-2010, 08:41 AM | #4 | |
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I also think that the return policy breeders have is bogus. We're not talking about a jacket, or a clock radio, we're talking about cute fluffy puppies. I would think it's safe to assume that the large majority of people fall in love instantly with their puppies and will do anything and everything to get them better. Greeders know this and know that people aren't as heartless as they are. The buyers keep their sick dog, and the greeders keep their precious money. How many go after the greeders for help with vet bills? I think that number is small as well. It's a win win for the greeders in that case. They are no longer financially responsible for a sick dog, and they even profit from the poor pup.
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12-31-2010, 09:06 AM | #5 | |
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12-31-2010, 01:23 PM | #6 |
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| Agree 100% a great post!
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12-31-2010, 01:29 PM | #7 | |
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12-31-2010, 01:35 PM | #8 | |
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I agree. A breeder who sells a dog with this type of thing should pay for all vet costs associated with clearing it up. I fell in love with Joey immediately, and I could never return him, no matter what the problem. I also believe it's also up to the breeder to educate the puppy buyer on how to keep their new puppy healthy. It's so sad when I read about new puppy owners taking their 8-week-old puppies for walks.
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12-31-2010, 01:50 PM | #9 |
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| Or even the 6 week olds.
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12-31-2010, 03:41 PM | #10 | |
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12-31-2010, 05:23 PM | #11 | |
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12-31-2010, 09:34 PM | #12 | |
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12-31-2010, 09:45 PM | #13 | |
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12-31-2010, 11:21 PM | #14 |
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| I am always surprised too -- maybe some of the states do not require Health Certificates. Florida does and they must have vaccines and wormings listed on them. Florida has a pretty good Puppy Lemon Law. I can't believe how many breeders in Florida have Health Guarantees that are showing much LESS than the law requries. In Florida a BUYER has the right to choose what course of action to take if (a) a puppy is found unfit for sale due to illness or disease (including internal parasites) within 14 days of sale and (b) a puppy is found unfit for sale due to genetic or inherited condition within one year of sale, the buyer may choose one of the following: (a) The right to return the animal and receive a refund of the purchase price, including the sales tax, and reimbursement for reasonable veterinary costs directly related to the veterinarian’s examination and certification that the dog or cat is unfit for purchase pursuant to this section and directly related to necessary emergency services and treatment undertaken to relieve suffering; (b) The right to return the animal and receive an exchange dog or cat of the consumer’s choice of equivalent value, and reimbursement for reasonable veterinary costs directly related to the veterinarian’s examination and certification that the dog or cat is unfit for purchase pursuant to this section and directly related to necessary emergency services and treatment undertaken to relieve suffering; or (c) The right to retain the animal and receive reimbursement for reasonable veterinary costs for necessary services and treatment related to the attempt to cure or curing of the dog or cat. Reimbursement for veterinary costs may not exceed the purchase price of the animal. There are a lot more requirements and protections in the Puppy Lemon Law: http://www.lemonlawact.com/floridas-...lorida-277.htm Buyers should always check your state laws to see if you have similar protections. Too many FL breeders have Health Guarantees that do not give these options to the buyer, which is highly unethical.
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12-31-2010, 11:22 PM | #15 | |
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