[Nancy1999]

Well, I hope your new vet has helped, the problem with using the vet that the pet store recommends, is that they probably are working together saying that it's nothing the breeder or pet store did. I don't think you should buy a pet from a pet store because no reputable breeder would sell one to a pet store. They want to have some say-so into where their puppies will go. One of the things you have to learn in life is to confront people who you believe have taken advantage of a situation. I don't think many people are born with the personality to do this; it's just something we need to learn. You can be very polite and still speak up. Con artists depend upon people not speaking up, and remember when you speak up, you are not only helping yourself, but you are also helping other people because maybe they con artist will find it's no longer worth it to cheat people. You can try writing a letter and sending the bills, if she doesn't think she should pay, you can also sue her in small claims court. I think I would sue her vet as well, he should have caught the infection, and not treating it promptly could cause serious long-term problems. Sometimes, they will settle just because they don't want to spend the day in court. Did you get any sort of contract when you bought the puppy? Perhaps saying that you'll split the bills 50% might get you better results. If you take them to court ask for 100% though. By the way, does you vet say that she has allergies, or does he think it was bronchitis all along?