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Originally Posted by Ladymom  Liver shunts are genetic and, unfortunately, two healthy parents can still produce a puppy with a shunt. Since there is not genetic marker for liver shunts, the only way to find out if a puppy is healthy is to have a bile acids test done at eighteen weeks old. Dr. Center recommends all Yorkie puppies have a BAT since Yorkies are thirty-six times more likely to have a shunt than all other breeds combined.
What does your contract say exactly about genetic conditions? Often the health guarantee will include the breeder paying vet bills with a cap of not more than the purchase price or a replacement puppy.
I am so sorry about Cruiser. I can't imagine how worried and heartsick you must be. |
I am so sorry about your baby. I am going through the SAME THING. My baby, Oliver, is at Davis Medical Center in Davis CA. He has ulsers, liver shunts and a soft treachea. I have cried for 4 hrs, straight. Wondering how I am going to tell y 13 yr. old daughter. It's not just the money we are out, we love him so much! We feel like the breeder that we bought him from screwed us big time. I am just so angry. My poor baby is suffering and so are we! Any suggestions?
Thanks
Ollie and Coopers mom- Pam
