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psvidesigner · 03-02-2007, 06:53 AM

I would like to have opinions regarding the information I am about to give you regarding two questionable problems that I have. I do not want to offend anyone, so here is my story. Sorry so long a story.
I purchase a rescue four weeks ago. They told me he was hypoglycemic. So with that understanding I paid five hundred dollars for him. We love him and he has a forever home with us. After much reading and his last seizure I know he is more than just hypoglycemic. He is on meds right now and we have tests scheduled. Would you contact them and ask them to be partially-financially responsible for his med bills? Would that be right or wrong? They must have known that this was more than hypoglycemia.
Our second yorkie was purchased last October from a reputable breeder who also competes in world class competitions. When I contacted her about buying an older dog, she told me that she had one that was too small to breed. Mimi weighs 4.5 pounds and is 4 y/o. I don't believe that is too small for breeding b/c I have seen people list weights of dogs that they breed. What I do know is that on her visit to the orthopedic vet this past Tuesday is that her knee is popping out of joint on her back leg. I am inclined to believe that she knew this, didn't disclose it and didn't breed her due to this problem. Isn't this type of problem a genetic one?
I am not looking for financial restitution but advice on weather or not to address these issues with the parties concerned.

03-02-2007, 06:53 AM	#1
psvidesigner YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 288	Baffeled!?! I would like to have opinions regarding the information I am about to give you regarding two questionable problems that I have. I do not want to offend anyone, so here is my story. Sorry so long a story. I purchase a rescue four weeks ago. They told me he was hypoglycemic. So with that understanding I paid five hundred dollars for him. We love him and he has a forever home with us. After much reading and his last seizure I know he is more than just hypoglycemic. He is on meds right now and we have tests scheduled. Would you contact them and ask them to be partially-financially responsible for his med bills? Would that be right or wrong? They must have known that this was more than hypoglycemia. Our second yorkie was purchased last October from a reputable breeder who also competes in world class competitions. When I contacted her about buying an older dog, she told me that she had one that was too small to breed. Mimi weighs 4.5 pounds and is 4 y/o. I don't believe that is too small for breeding b/c I have seen people list weights of dogs that they breed. What I do know is that on her visit to the orthopedic vet this past Tuesday is that her knee is popping out of joint on her back leg. I am inclined to believe that she knew this, didn't disclose it and didn't breed her due to this problem. Isn't this type of problem a genetic one? I am not looking for financial restitution but advice on weather or not to address these issues with the parties concerned.