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ButterflyYorkie · 11-11-2006, 01:14 PM

Nothing I said was un-called for.

I am just seeing people advising other's that its ok to continue breeding bitches prone to eclampsia. My post had nothing to do with YorkieRose. Just so happened she was the one who was pulled out of past threads and quoted.

You ALL are right...it is a personal decision in the end. But I have to ask the same question someone else here asked...is it worth it to continue repeating a known life threatening problem with a bitch just for a litter of puppies? If so, what is the real under-lying reason there for the breeding?

I am quoting below from one of Pat Hasting's books:

"Your dog is your dog. Don't let anyone-be it your breeder,your vet, your handler, your best friend or me-talk you into doing anything with or for your dog that you're uncomfortable doing."
"We expect our vets to be dog people, but are medical professionals, educated to treat diseases. There is almost no mention in any veterinary class that I know of about whelping puppies. If your vet is not a dog breeder, he or she may never have seen a litter of puppies born"
"The problem is getting a vet to admit that his or her knowledge of dogs may be limited to pathology, diagnosis, and treatment. The challenge is to find a vet who is open to your knowledge and concerns as a dog person"

Now, as a "dog person" I have to always put my dog first. Possibility of having puppies second. I for one have learned this the hard way...not due to eclampsia issues; I'll just say that I took the advice of someone against my better judgement on a paticular subject and I live to regret it to this day.

Thanks.

11-11-2006, 01:14 PM	#15
ButterflyYorkie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NC Posts: 743	Nothing I said was un-called for. I am just seeing people advising other's that its ok to continue breeding bitches prone to eclampsia. My post had nothing to do with YorkieRose. Just so happened she was the one who was pulled out of past threads and quoted. You ALL are right...it is a personal decision in the end. But I have to ask the same question someone else here asked...is it worth it to continue repeating a known life threatening problem with a bitch just for a litter of puppies? If so, what is the real under-lying reason there for the breeding? I am quoting below from one of Pat Hasting's books: "Your dog is your dog. Don't let anyone-be it your breeder,your vet, your handler, your best friend or me-talk you into doing anything with or for your dog that you're uncomfortable doing." "We expect our vets to be dog people, but are medical professionals, educated to treat diseases. There is almost no mention in any veterinary class that I know of about whelping puppies. If your vet is not a dog breeder, he or she may never have seen a litter of puppies born" "The problem is getting a vet to admit that his or her knowledge of dogs may be limited to pathology, diagnosis, and treatment. The challenge is to find a vet who is open to your knowledge and concerns as a dog person" Now, as a "dog person" I have to always put my dog first. Possibility of having puppies second. I for one have learned this the hard way...not due to eclampsia issues; I'll just say that I took the advice of someone against my better judgement on a paticular subject and I live to regret it to this day. Thanks.