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Originally Posted by JCBL  Since the other thread was getting so long I thought I'd start a new one. We are leaning towards accepting the other puppy from the breeder. This is the 2nd litter from these parents. No other pups have had problems. Reading through various threads here has made me almost scared to have another yorkie. I do not want to go through this again - it was devastating for me, my husband and just crushed my children.
Are the neurological problems I keep reading about very common? If we take the other puppy I plan on getting the bile acid test immediately.
I called the vet today and asked if we could come in to discuss what had happened - that we just needed to get an understanding since it all happened so fast. They said sure - for a consultation fee of $45! That may be standard practice, but it just floored me. We already paid them $100 for her first visit and the shot, $435 for her hospital care and the euthanasia. Not to mention that we have taken our other dog there for years and spend $1200 for a surgery for him last year outside of his normal care. I don't know if we'll go or not now. (Sorry for the venting).
Anyway I just need some reassurance or knowledge I guess that taking the other puppy is a good idea. He is almost 2 pounds heavier than Sophie, is eathing and behaving normally, and is very playful. However, Sophie was the same until she had the shot. He has had no shots ( I think), but has seen the vet and been dewormed. Any help or ideas out there. |
JCBL, I strongly recommend finding another vet.
If you trust your breeder that no other pups from the 2 litters experienced problems, I say follow your heart. I understand your fears. Have testing done immediately, and follow the vaccination protocol listed in the YT library.