Rose,
I feel SO badly for you. Here you are trying to do the right thing and this happens. I cannot imagine what you must be going through. I am one who encourages BAT because of what happened to me. I thought I had a reputable breeder and that was all that was needed. My dog showed no signs until 1 1/2 years old and had I caught it sooner, maybe we wouldn't be hitting the HUGE vet bills (out of control how big they are getting) and had him go through so many horrible things that he has gone through. I have since met others who have tested dogs with NO signs and found that they did have it and hopfully can prevent the HUGE bills we are encountering.
This is HORRIBLE what you went through. HORRIBLE! and brings to light other problems with testing and at what age we should do it. I so wish that this didn't happen to you. My condolences to you. It is an eye opener for all of us and I thank you for posting your story. |