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03-12-2007, 11:37 AM | #1 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
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| Breeder/Vet problems... I don't know if you all would recall my dilemna a while back about whether to get Miss Kimber spayed in my town or to get it done where the breeders BROKER recommended. I live in Thunder Bay, Ontario... the BROKER - who arranges the purchase of the dog and picks up the dog - would ONLY recommend her vet - which is 8 hours away from here! I talked to several people, and got in touch with a well recommended vet. Kimber went for her bloodwork on Thursday - b/c she WAS to get spayed this Friday coming up. IN THUNDER BAY The vet called me on Saturday and said her enzyme levels were three times higher than they were supposed to be, and recommended more testing. I thought - why not, I dont want her to be put under and perhaps be not well and have trouble. So she went in this morning for more testing - I told my Dad what was going on - and he told his friend who has a yorkie through the same person... his friend CALLED this lady in town and told her what was going on. He told me to call her - and I said I would once the test results were back. So she calls me flipping out, telling me to get my dog out of that vet hospital and that SHE would take the dog out of town to get spayed. She snapped on me! So I called the vet and Kimber was done her testing, enzymes levels were sky high and bile acid tests were off the charts... so I picked her up - and go t her back to work with me right now. So then the breeder calls me from Winnipeg - very nice, and concerned. I explained to her what was going on, she was very worried about Kimber - and not so much worried about my inability to pick a qualified vet. I'm not faxing Kimbers test results (when I get a printed copy) to the Vet the breeder/broken recommend, their vet is going to look at the test results and figure out which step to take next. IMO I should not ignore these results. The vet here does not have the equipment to test of a liver shunt - he would have no profit from me going out of town to get her tested for one, he is being cautious - in my opinion. My dad called me and I got very upset. He agreed the lady should not have flipped out on me, she's not even the breeder! This is the same lady that when I picked up Miss Kimber at 12 weeks - and her one ear was flopped, she had it taped and offered to sell me another dog. I don't really know what to do, I guess I am just frustrated, confused and upset with all of it. I told the breeder if the broker woul dhave recommended a vet in town I would gladly have went to that one, but she wouldn't. The breeder said she has sold several dogs here that go to vets here. Obviously I need a vet within my city limits in case of emergency. I'm calling this lady in my town a broker - as I really dont know what she would be considered. Kimber was gift from my dad through the guy that took it upon himself to call the lady in town - and he arranged it all. I don't like being yelled at...
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03-12-2007, 11:50 AM | #2 |
Peeka Boo I See You! Donating Member | So the breeder know that she might have a liver shunt? What are her policies on this? Sounds like the broker might have know there was a problem and wanted you to see a vet that would over look it mabey? i would stick to what makes you feel comfortable. I wouldn't go with a vet the broker recommends either. What if your baby has a liver shunt will the breeder replace her or give you money back?
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03-12-2007, 12:42 PM | #3 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: .
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| I'd say ignore the broker. It is ridiculous to suggest a vet so far away esp. for a surgery!!! The procedure is stressful enough, the added travel and change in surroundings would not be good for your Yorkie. Doesn't seem like she knows what she's talking about.
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03-12-2007, 06:40 PM | #4 |
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| SOunds like they just want to cover their asses and not make good on the health agreement. THEIR vet would probably say that Kimber is fine (and I really hope she is) , when she could need life saving treatment/surgery. Prayers continuing for your girl
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03-12-2007, 07:12 PM | #5 |
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| Had you made that long trip, may not have ever found all this out. I would contine the test and see what your vet says about spaying after all the results are in. I would hang up on that lady that went off on you if she calls back. |
03-12-2007, 07:17 PM | #6 | |
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03-13-2007, 06:13 AM | #7 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
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| THANK YOU ALL! I really do appreciate this, I have been so upset because I am so worried about my baby and this broker went OFF the wall on me. You're all right - they're probably wanting their vet to look her over so if something IS wrong with her I won't find out. The breeder and I had a LONG talk, she told me if Kimber does have a liver shunt they will gladly give me the money my dad paid for her back. I'm faxing Kimber's test results from the vet here to their vet to get their opinion. The breeder was very concerned about Miss Kimber - not like the broker was concerned about the poor care of my vet (according to her). My vet is being cautious, and from what I read - he has every right to be! After I hear from the vet out of town I might get a second opinion IN town about all this.....I really think that broker is nuts and even my best friend said she's just trying to make herself look good and not get a bad name! To be honest I didn't even think of the fact that they would only want their dogs to go to their vet because they could hide anything that was wrong with the dog within the first year. For now the spay is on hold until I get things figured out. I would rather get her spayed but I don't want to risk putting her under until I know something is wrong. Thank you ALL for your thoughts, concern and prayers
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03-13-2007, 06:15 AM | #8 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
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| BTW the breeder says they have never had issues with liver shunts in their puppies before... She was excellent, I would highly recommend her and her dogs...
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03-13-2007, 08:53 AM | #9 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
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| So the "broker" called me and apologized, she felt very bad - said when my friend called her he said it was her kidneys... even though I explained to her that it MIGHT be a shunt... so frustrating - oh well... I'll keep you all updated, thanks again
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03-13-2007, 05:12 PM | #10 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois
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| I hope it all turns out ok. You dont need that added stress. Take care of your baby and just focus on that. It seems like the breeder is going to work with you. Good luck and I'll be thinking about ya hoping that everything is allright.
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