Well I really want to thank you all for the kind words. I have found this site quite helpful. I have learned so much about the possible problems that yorkies can experience and ways to hopefully avoid this happening again. I also realize how many people truly love their pets as a family member like I do.
Unfortunately, I did return Bijou to the breeder last Sunday. She was particularly mopey that day. Once we got there she got a burst of energy and play with the breeder's other two yorkies. I was thinking the breeder must think I am crazy for thinking anything is wrong with her. She did tire after a short while. I brought all the things I had purchased for Bijou, her bed, toys, harness, leash, shampoo / conditioner, Nitrical, sweater and her travel carrier because I wanted her to have all the things that were familiar to her. The breeder insisted I keep many of the things so I would have them for another puppy. I am so shell shocked from this I don't know of I could trust someone again to get a healthy puppy. When we were leaving, Bijou was trying to get to me and it was so painful and heartbreaking. I didn't know how I was going to do it.
Please don't take this wrong but it was harder than when a pet dies and you know they are gone and you have to move forward. I have to wonder every minute of the day how she is doing. Does she think I don't love her. Is she waiting for me to come pick her up. How long will she live. Will the breeder take good care of her. It is so difficult.
Yesterday evening I got a call from the vet confirming what I already knew. Her bile acid test were 75/315. Her protein C was 87% which was done first because she was so small and having problems with hypoglycemia that they didn't want to fast her for 12 hours. I knew in my heart early on something wasn't right. I miss her so much! I am thankful that I took so many pictures and videos of her to remember all the joy she brought to me.
She did not deserve this. None of these innocent puppies who did not ask to be born deserve this suffering. |