That is correct, my vet diagnosed the LP.
The breeder stated quote, 'IF' your vets said these things, they are terribly misinformed. According to the 3rd edition of the illnesses of small canine breeds by Dr. Morgan page 813, which is the book that All vets use in their practice for medical info and updates, there is no known cause or implications of this disease. prior to the diagnosis. My vet is quite surprised that any vet could be so misinformed on this disorder with all the info that is so readily available. Every thing is genetic!! from their hair color, eyes, personality, disposition, size, length, even their life span will be depentant on their genetic code...DNA, an yet you still think I should be respondsable. Unquote.
As far as what my vet said, all I had told her was my vet said it was a genetic disorder and suggested surgery. I did however, let her know that I had been approached by someone after I purchased the puppy and told to "look out for genetic problems, she has been know to sell puppies with genetic disorders". This I'm sure is why she became so defensive.
Maybe I shouldn't have, but I was quite angry at the time. I did not ask her to pay for the surgery or reimburse me in anyway. I told her I would see to it my puppy received the medical attention she needed. I sent her an explanation of LP from a website because as a breeder I would think she would want as much information as possible to ensure her future litters are healthy. Doesn't appear it was appreciated. So I dropped contact with her and moving on. Pray for my baby in the morning. 8am Central time, she goes in. Sorry for the long post.