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Originally Posted by Yorkieluv  If you purchased from a reputable breeder, I would think that they would at least refund you the price you paid or part of it not make you give it back. Also, did they bile acid test their pups before letting them go? I know not all breeders do this, but I know of some that do. |
Be very careful with assuming that all is well if a pup is BA tested young and showed normal. A problem often may not show up until later and because the pup was BA tested it could absolve the breeder of responsibility when in fact, the pup had a problem just not severe enough for something to register.
I have also seen a BA test a bit above normal that was normal later.
BA tests are not as conclusive as many people, including uneducated vets in the matter, think.
A old time repro Vet I have consulted who also consults with Dr. Hutchings told me BA test only after 6 months of age, older is better and if no symptoms are present don't worry about it. I also tend to BA test small sized Yorkies but they don't go anywhere until close to a year of age already tested and spayed/neutered.
Yes, a reputable breeder should refund purchase price or take the puppy back if that's what the owner wants to do.