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Originally Posted by mismolly  My children's health is NOT at risk in any way!!!!! And that being the case, there is also NO WAY that I would give her back to the filth I bought her from!!!! You are right, your comment does seem cold. |
I've heard of mange, but had no experience with it so I looked it up to see what it was about. I didnt realize its scabies, which is really very common..at least where I live. Its about as common as lice and although it is contagous-it is very treatable. Your children can get scabies just by playin on the playground at school or at a park. Our city had a recent outbreak and everyone had a panic attack and it actually made CNN news. Just continue to take precautions with yourself and your children and follow advice on how to keep your home rid of it.
I'd request that the breeder refund you some of your vet expenses, but I also think that you should be fair and give the breeder the opportunity to rectify the situation. They might not even be aware that their puppies had a problem if nobody reported it to them and when the breeder said she thought it was just dry skin really makes me wonder if she's aware of it. In the same essence, they should be educated enough to know what mange is being that they are breeding dogs!! Ignorace is no excuse, but it could be possible they'd work with you to your satisfaction if given the opportunity.
You catch more flies with honey but if that doesnt work--slam them with the poop cuz flies sure do like that!
Good luck to you...I hope everything works out for you.