To Test Puppies Think About It

[KYBLUE]

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

Don't blame yourself Rose...I have made mistakes in breeding areas and wish I could undo the results...your heart was in the right place as you were trying to do the best for all involved, your breeding program, puppies and new owners... All we can do it learn from it...

thanks i always take your knowledge to heart

[katelin]

Rose this is just terrible. I almost tested my litter too, and then saw so much negative about it that I didn't. I'm so grateful that you posted your story and shared it with us. Thank you. You may have saved other puppies' lives.

As for those who carry on about BAT testing puppies, I hope this shuts them up for good.

[NanaDtreasures]

Originally Posted by KYBLUE

thank you

you knew how i felt about teaser and yes my heart is broken but if there is something for all to learn than i feel is was not in vain
to raise him until 12 week's and than just gone in the night i feel so horrible
i watched his passing and i can't even start to go threw what i experenced
at the vet's it was a living night mare and i know he never even stood a chance to understand what was happening
even with all they tried to do it was just not meant to be everyone was crying in the vet's office they had taken care of him with exams and such since birth life sometimes is not to be understood

I know how you felt about him Rose.
I LOVED seeing new pics of lil teaser and updates
Dont you blame yourself hun
I think its a good thing you posted what you went thru so others who question this can read.
Those who may be looking for a new puppy and those who push for this type of testing.
My little Lea who passed away a few months ago is playing with teaser now at Rainbow Bridge .
He wouldnt want his Mama so sad.

[Yorkieluv]

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

I have never tested a Yorkie under 6 months and never will, with one EXCEPTION..if it was sick and we suppected a liver problem...if that prevented anyone from wanting to own one of my puppies, so be it..they could go somewhere else...

Rose, I am so very sorry for your loss...I am also so very leery of a vet who would suggest fasting a A-sympotmatic litter of puppies, some under 2 pounds..and then drawing the amount of blood needed for a BA..

Simply make a contract stating you will pay for a 6 month BA test and you will refund the puppy cost if it has a shunt..they can keep the puppy.

PS.... I only fast a 3 to 4 pound adult for 6 hrs before a dental or S/N etc...

Excellent points!

Some puppies do require a bile acid test though. Pickiness, lethargy, not responding to Nutri-cal, etc. needs to be checked out more thoroughly.

I agree with Ellie May and with bchgirl.

[TLC]

I am so sorry for your loss, but Thank You for sharing your story. I hope in time your heart can heal

[yorkiegirl2]

Thank you Rose for sharing your story.
I'm so sorry you lost your little boy and I know you are heartbroken.
By sharing your story you will save other puppies from being put through this.
Maybe some these non breeders who are so quick to spout off at the mouth and tell others not to buy from someone, because they are not reputable if they don't run these tests.
Will now keep there mouths shut.
Hugs to you and RIP

[yorkiekist]

I am so very sorry for your unexpected loss. Please dont beat yourself up over this. You didnt know and neither did the vet and you truely had the puppies best interests at heart. This has definately become an eye opener and a learning experience. I am sorry you had to go through this.

[KYBLUE]

thank you all i still think we should ba test just have to wait it out unless
the pup is sickly

at least i know even with teaser being so small his test were good
that is the only bright thing i have to look at

[mscat]

I am very sorry for your loss of Teaser. You were trying to do the right thing for your dogs and breeding program. Your a careful breeder, and a good one. Please do not blame yourself. I would buy from you. It takes an exceptional breeder to make certain that Your puppies are helathy, and there is no future problems.

[tjdmom]

I'm really sorry but I hope that it saves others from making the same mistake. I would not hesitate to buy a puppy from you, I wholehearedly believe you are a reputable breeder and you prove that by standing behind you puppies with a guarantee. I'm just sorry that other less knowledgeable people made you feel like you had to do this testing right now.

[Jeri Cunningham]

I'm so sorry you lost your little one. I had my adults tested but never my puppies. Thanks you for the information as I know I will never get a puppy tested.

Your loss is terrible but maybe you have given some of us a heads up to NOT test our puppies no matter what.

[Malia]

Poor Teaser!! This is awful! Don't know much about this test but now see how harsh it is for the lil pups!!
My heart goes out to you and your family!!
Please don't blame yourself for this, you have suffered enough as it is!

[Amazing Yorkies]

Rose, I am so very sorry for your loss!

I just wanted to say that I agree with everything said, and I'm glad you posted this so that others may learn.
Don't beat yourself up, you were told you were doing the right thing by a few opinionated posters that were condemning breeders for not testing puppies. Telling everyone is wasn't a big deal... It IS a big deal to test puppies! Just the process of the test is terrible! We do need to test, but not at such a young age.
Praying that God will ease your pain!

[mypreciouspups]

Originally Posted by bjh

Rose, I am crying after reading this. I am so sorry for your loss and what you have gone through. Many of those that yell for BAT's don't even breed. I think it is just best to do it when they are older before they are bred or if you suspect a problem with a puppy. Even then I think just a regular blood panel would be the place to start. Thank you so much for sharing your story....it sure opened my eyes.

Again another great post made by a good breeder.. I feel the same and am devastated for rose.. I wish those that do not breed would stay out sometimes of things they have not dealt with.. It is far too strong on this site.. so what happens it is the good breeders that try harder.. and then look what happens,, I learned a valuable lesson here I know this.. but just too bad it had to be through the loss of one beautiful yorkie..anne

[mypreciouspups]

Originally Posted by katelin

Rose this is just terrible. I almost tested my litter too, and then saw so much negative about it that I didn't. I'm so grateful that you posted your story and shared it with us. Thank you. You may have saved other puppies' lives.

As for those who carry on about BAT testing puppies, I hope this shuts them up for good.

Hon, we need to keep this thread going and alive.. so we can get some adamite people to back off.. when they have not bred or have not had to make this awful choice.. as threads always say do not buy unless a bat is done on puppy before hand.. what they should be saying is make sure you go to a respectable breeder that has had healthy babies with no issues and will give a guarantee...this is so horrible.. and I was loving teaser more and more each time a pic was posted..
But now we need to get the right words out to so many many people.. and this thread will be a good one to post the link to for this needed to know this that are posting and obviously did not see this.. thanks anne