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yorkiemalt · 08-14-2006, 06:42 PM

I agree, LP can be caused by trauma. That is exactly what happened with my maltese.

But the trauma is something that is hard to miss. He would definitely not be displaying the "classic" signs of LP. Running along, hops when it slips and then is fine a minute later.

My maltese's trauma was actually minimal which lead us all to believe that the integrity of the knee was not good at all. This caused him severe pain - I cannot imagine the amount of pain that would occur from trauma to a stable joint.

Kathyw66 · 08-14-2006, 06:53 PM

Reggies Mom,

My sister has a yorkie from this breeder and just today got a second one from her that she shipped here from Texas. I also have two yorkies that did not come from this woman.

I have problems with this woman not letting you see the parents. She ALWAYS has puppies available and my sister just bought a girl from her that she calls a teacup. She is unbelievably tiny and I warned my sister against getting her. I will warn her to have this fully checked when she takes her for the vet check.

I read her guarantee and it does say "There is also a one year replacement guarantee on any hereditary problem". I would not want to return my puppy, but I would ask for some amount of a refund to cover the vet bills. But that's just me.

Kathy

txshopper73 · 08-14-2006, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReggiesMom

I got Reggie in February and I did take him to the vet right away. The vet checked him over carefully but didn't see any problems with him. I wasn't even asking the breeder to give me money. I wanted to do a couple of things:

1. Check to see if she was aware of any issues in Reggie's bloodlines.

2. See how she would react or what she would offer once she knew there was a problem.

When I went to her house looking for a puppy, I did ask if I could see where she kept her dogs and she told me that it would upset the mother dogs if I went in where she kept them. I could hear lots of dogs barking and if you look at her website, you will see how many puppies she has available all of the time. Maybe I should have realized then that there was something suspicious. I guess you live and you learn... I feel like I've learned a lot.

Here is her website:

www.specialpaws.com

From her website under Health Guarantee...

There is also a one year replacement guarantee on any hereditary problem.

If you can prove with second and possibly 3rd vet opinions, then you should be entitled to something.

08-14-2006, 06:53 PM	#17
Kathyw66 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 36	Reggies Mom, My sister has a yorkie from this breeder and just today got a second one from her that she shipped here from Texas. I also have two yorkies that did not come from this woman. I have problems with this woman not letting you see the parents. She ALWAYS has puppies available and my sister just bought a girl from her that she calls a teacup. She is unbelievably tiny and I warned my sister against getting her. I will warn her to have this fully checked when she takes her for the vet check. I read her guarantee and it does say "There is also a one year replacement guarantee on any hereditary problem". I would not want to return my puppy, but I would ask for some amount of a refund to cover the vet bills. But that's just me. Kathy __________________ Teddy & Bailey's Mom

08-14-2006, 06:42 PM	#16
yorkiemalt Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,468	I agree, LP can be caused by trauma. That is exactly what happened with my maltese. But the trauma is something that is hard to miss. He would definitely not be displaying the "classic" signs of LP. Running along, hops when it slips and then is fine a minute later. My maltese's trauma was actually minimal which lead us all to believe that the integrity of the knee was not good at all. This caused him severe pain - I cannot imagine the amount of pain that would occur from trauma to a stable joint.