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Originally Posted by Yorkieluv  
I know exactly what you mean...And I am extremely careful about purchasing a puppy because I have a yorkie that has serious liver issues and bladder stones issues due to those liver problems, and I have researched all of this like a mad woman and continue to learn more everyday...He has seizures if he doesn't get his lactulose, and gets stones if this or that isn't exactly right.
When I bought my maltese, I waited until I could find one that was over 6 months old that had been spayed and bloodwork and normal tests from a repuatable breeder.
I don't believe that just because a 10wk old pup has normal BA, that means it can't have problems...They can have a problem that hasn't escalated yet. You know? And yes, there are times when it's slightly elevated but come back down within normal range the next time he/she is tested. Many things can cause slightly elevated BA's, even having given the dog flea medications the night before.
My point was that breeders should give the people the option to keep the dog and refund part or all of the money to help pay for medical bills if it's something like a portosystemic shunt. |
You really have had to get educated real fast on this stuff and I am so sorry you went through all this with your little Yorkie.
Yes the money should be refunded and I would should something like that happen.
I no longer sell puppies less than 5 or 6 months old often older, already spayed/neutered etc. I am more sure of health issues at that age, size of the pup, temperment, and it is a much easier transition into a new home.
I find even selling an older one that I have run on for perhaps show purposes that didn't work out for me has no trouble bonding with a new owner and will say hello to me when they see me but run back to their new mom/dad.