Another member who is dealing with the same congenital dry eye just got an estimate of $2,000 from the University of Tennessee to do the parotid duct surgery.
IMO, the ethical thing to do would be for the breeder to get this surgery done, then place this puppy in a very carefully selected home for no charge since monitoring/treating this condition will be lifelong. Reputable breeders take responsibility for the puppies they produce. Anyone who breeds should set money aside to properly care for any special needs puppies they produce.
KCS should not be a death sentence. My 14.5 year old Lady has been living with it for 4 years. Hers is a result of nerve damage from being diabetic for almost eight years, not congenital. I am fanatical about her eye exams, artificial tears and eyelid cleansing, and her vision is still perfect - no scar tissue. She's had two eye ulcers and one infection in the 4 years. It's not cheap, but definitely manageable.
It's just a matter of finding an owner who will commit to this puppy's care. |