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Originally Posted by r2square  I guess I will clarify...it was ebay classified... not just ebay. But is that not the same??? I didn't even know you could purchase pets on ebay, but I also wasn't really aware of how to find a reputable breeder either. I googled Yorkie puppies for sale near my area and ebay classified is where I ended up. The breeder lives in my home town, so I did not have to travel to get her. She was 10 minutes from my home. This was the first time I have purchased a puppy, as my other dog is a wonderful mixed breed given to me by a friend. She is 13 yrs old and has never had health issues, so I didn't really know I should be so careful when purchasing a new pup. I wasn't educated about byb or puppymills until I found YT. I will be much more prepared next time as well as being able to warn others I know who may not know better. I am thankful to have this information now, but I am still so glad that I have Nala because I am so in love with her.
Unless the acid bile test was done with her initial work up, and I don't think it was, she has not been tested. I didn't know I should because she has had no issues other than the ear mites. I will be sure to get that tested. Thank you for bringing that to my attention. Nala is happy and seems quite healthy and my vet seems to think she is healthy... I sure hope so, but if not I will deal with it and at least she has a family who will do whatever is needed to keep her healthy.
I'm not sure if this breeder is greedy or just not educated about breeding. I don't think she breeds any other dogs other than Nala's mom and dad, and they live in her home, along with a puppy they kept from her litter the year before. I didn't know at the time that there should have been a contract, but I was surprised at her reaction to the ear mites. I wasn't asking her to pay for the treatment, I just wanted her to be aware that she needed to take care of her other pups and mom and dad. I would never recommend her to anyone! |
I'm so happy that things have worked out so well for you and your pup.
In terms of the Bile Acid Testing, if you plan on having her spayed soon, then as part of the pre-op blood work, you can ask for a bile acid test to be done.
In the library there is Jean Dodd's protocol on bile acid testing, you can review and print out if need be for your vet.