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Did I do the right thing? (PLEASE RESPOND) I bought a young Yorkie female earlier this week. She is ADORABLE. She is almost a little rescue, but I feel calling her that is a bit unfair to the people who bred her. She is VERY underweight, skin and bones under her long coat. She has LP pretty bad in her right rear (her breeders did know about this and it was one of the first things that they told me about. It didnt show its little head until recently, she was going to be a dog that they were going to show....so they said....and then she started limping. Her dad is from a very well known breeder who OFA's, but I am not sure they OFA'd her mom). I was sold her on a strict contract, which I am totally ok with, that I would never breed her. They didnt give me her papers, or even a copy of her pedigree (they have been burned with people taking puppies on a contract and then breeding them anyway). But they did show me her papers when I picked her up. I paid very little for her, only $300. I am having the surgery done on her LP next week. So my concern, even though it is slight, is that I paid even ANY money for a dog who needs surgery (and a pretty expensive surgery) right away. She is getting some baby teeth pulled as well. She is SO underweight too. Opinions??? :confused: |
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Ahhh....she sounds like a doll. And after LP surgery she is going to be a brand new girl - enjoy her. As far as $ - Alot of people charge a small fee to *weed* out bad people. Not to say your are bad, but that's what a lot of people do. You may want to call them back and explain the LP cost and that she is having the surgery and you were hoping to be refunded or partially refunded to use that towards the cost of the LP surgery. Best of luck :D |
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best of luck. i hope the surgery goes well |
First of all, Welcome to YT! I am so very glad you joined our family. I can't wait to see pics of your little one and watch her grow up. If you knew about the lp before you purchased you purchased her and chose to go through with the deal, I think you should be responsible for the vet bills. From what you have said, the breeder was very up front with you about her health issues. The amount of money required by the breeder was just a token fee -- perhaps like one of the other posters mentioned -- just to make sure that you were serious about taking care of this precious wee little one. As far as being under weight, once again, you were well aware of this when you agreed to purchase her. Before you have the surgery, you should have a full blood panel taken and ask the vet to pay special attention to the liver levels. It is very common for a Yorkie to need to have some teeth pulled. Good luck with your baby, and the surgery next week. |
I realize you bought her from a breeder, but I don't think the fee was wrong. In rescues dogs that are saved are taken to the vet right away and health issues dealt with. There is a cost involved with this and so they need to recoup costs as well. And like what was said before it does weed out the "wrong kind of people". Congratulations on you new baby and welcome to YT. Wonderful people here and alot of knowledge.:animal-pa |
Hey all! First of all, thank you for the welcomes! I dont want the $300 back, and I dont feel like I over paid her or anything. I TOTALLY understand them wanting the money to "weed out" possible bad people. And I TOTALLY understand them wanting to keep her papers and such from me. I guess my question was more beacuse I dont know much about the breed, I did do a lot of reading on the interenet and asking questions before I bought her. I kinda just meant more that because of her LP problem should I have bought her at all? Kinda like me asking should I have bought a horse with a broken leg? You know? Will she even have quality of life? How serious is LP? One of you girls answered these questions a bit.....saying she will be a brand new girl after. But I just wanted to explain more about what I was asking. I really do understand her asking the $300 for her. Her littermate who, besides the LP, was not even near as nice for her sold to a pet home for $2800. |
Hang in here and you'll find knowledgeable people here that have gone through LP with their babies and they will be able to tell you.:animal-pa |
Welcome to YT. Congrats on your new baby. I am sure that you are already totally in love with her. I will keep her in my prayers that her surgery works wonderfully and she will be healthy and with you for years to come. |
I haven't had to deal with LP, but what I have read and have seen others that have they can have a quality of life, I think she will be fine, have you had her evaluated by a vet and found out how bad it is, and most all yorkies have to have some teeth pulled. Congratulations on her and welcome to YT:) |
Wow... You got a steal....300??? Even so, teeth, that is not unusual....just start learning...and reading...and enjoy it here... YOU will get a wealth of info here and a lot of friends too!!! Good luck with you new family member:thumbup: |
Roxy had bi-laterial LP surgery - it cost $3000 for both legs. It is totally worth it. LP doesn't get better or fix itself over time. There are 4 grades of LP and IMO Grade 3 and Grade 4 should get surgery to stop the luxation. There quality of life is amazing, and YES she will be a brand new girl ;) Please make sure to have a Cert. Ortho Specialist do the surgery. LP can be tricky and may require an experienced, craftey and artistic hand. I think you did and are doing the right thing, I promise you that you won't be disappointed. P.S. Roxy cost $800 |
i think you are almost a saint for buyingthis girl.. i do not feel the breeder owes any money towards the vet bill as she made you well aware of the problem before you bought her. you more or less bought her 'as is". there are several people on the board that have purchased special needs babies and then had surgery on them. I think the breeder really put her trust in you. So many people would have bought this girl, had her legs fixed and then went right ahead and bred her. i think once the surgery is done, you will have a wonderful pet. |
I Never, Ever.... I did NOT say, or even hint at, the breeder needing to pay ANY of the vet bill!!! I know I am 100% responsible for it. It never even entered my mind that the breeder pay ANY of it. I dont know where that even came from.....:confused: |
you did good! She may have been destroyed if you had not paid for her. I'll bet she will be your BFF from now on! Kudos to you for taking in a dog that you know would need costly surgery. Sue & Cricket |
She is so cute!! i am not sure what u were asking?? :confused: |
i'm sorry i'm not much help but i can say this.. it seems you have little knowledge about this LP, maybe it was something you should have researched before you purchased the baby? i know that $300 probably made up your mind for you. i'm not judging you at all, i think taking in a pet with needs is very special. however, its not impossible to find inexpensive healthy babies for that low price. sophie was $400, and healthy as can be :) |
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You may want to call them back and explain the LP cost and that she is having the surgery and you were hoping to be refunded or partially refunded to use that towards the cost of the LP surgery. |
I usually agree with Dee on all her postings....LOL Ya know I love ya gal!!!! Except this one.....I dont think that I would bother with letting the breeder know the cost....she knows the cost.....that is why the puppy was cheap....and its ok....she can be fixed....and loved... Did I miss her picture somewhere???;) |
I think it is wonderful that you took this baby knowing she would need surgery. If that is her in your avatar, she is adorable. Sorry, I don't know anything about LP but it seems from what I have heard that after the surgery she should be fine. Hopefully those with more experience can tell you more. Good luck with your new baby and WELCOME to YT! |
I just want to welcome you to YT! Can't wait to see pics of your little angel. What's her name? I don't know about breeders but with rescues we charge an adoption fee because we have to know without question that the Yorkie will be cared for and loved for the rest of it's life, regardless of the problems it has. When someone has already invested $$, we can be pretty sure they will give this precious little soul anything it needs. We try to know every single problem or medical issue there may be so we can let the new family know everything we have learned. We are not afforded that same courtesy by those who surrender the babies to us! I believe the breeder was very honest and up front about your baby. LP is a common genetic problem with Yorkies and can be repaired. God bless you for taking a chance on this precious baby and I look forward to watching her grow and mature in your loving care. Please update us when she has her surgery. |
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Lol, this is getting confusing, Dee (Sugar's Mom) was quoting the third post: Quote:
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Well I am * the post #3 * and it was just a suggestion b/c I really wasn't sure what she was asking since she mentioned the $300 and LP surgery being expensive.... I just went back and re-read what she wrote, I think she wanted to make sure that she did the right thing by purchasing an LP dog, and that she is going to have surgery for her and wants to know if she will have a good quality of life? Is that correct? If so, then refer to * my post #12 * Best wishes and if you need to know about LP and after care (which is very important) please feel free to ask me. Also, do a search here on YT for Luxating Patella - there are so many threads filled with GREAT info! :) |
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Someone else made the comment of maybe asking for a refund or partial refund for the vet fee. :) |
They were upstanding in that they told you about the LP. The only thing I would question is why it is that she was all skin and bones. That's a little upsetting. I hope it all works out for you and her. Elaine |
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Luxating Patella Issues with the joint(patella) in the leg..... vet can feel for it ...may slip......do a goggle....I did.... |
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