Sunshine13
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Inverted Vulva / Possible Hip Dysplasia NEW PUPPY
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victoria1140
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Can the vulva be fixed or treated in anyway so as to help the poor pup.
Other people on here know l had a pup that turned out to have joint and other issues that required early surgery but l would never dream of getting rid of hhim.he was mine,my responsability and he was part of our family .so did you want another puppy and hand back the first one or am l interpreting it incorrectly.
If your girl can be helped then why cant she still be a therapy or companion dog.l know of some more challenged dogs tthat still help their owners albeit maybe not in a full capacity but still very useful.
I am assuming you dont have insurance to correct the defect as you havent said about it ,so if you cant fix her what are your options.
Unfortunately most byb know what to say to get your money and even with the best bred dog **** happens.
I dont blame Maxs breeder for his problems as l see some of the same offspring who are healthy and happy.we were the lucky ones to be loved by our munchkin for his short lifetime .
I cant help with any more info apart from if she broke her contract then go for it but in the midst of all this please remember the puppy as she didnt ask for any of this.
Other people on here know l had a pup that turned out to have joint and other issues that required early surgery but l would never dream of getting rid of hhim.he was mine,my responsability and he was part of our family .so did you want another puppy and hand back the first one or am l interpreting it incorrectly.
If your girl can be helped then why cant she still be a therapy or companion dog.l know of some more challenged dogs tthat still help their owners albeit maybe not in a full capacity but still very useful.
I am assuming you dont have insurance to correct the defect as you havent said about it ,so if you cant fix her what are your options.
Unfortunately most byb know what to say to get your money and even with the best bred dog **** happens.
I dont blame Maxs breeder for his problems as l see some of the same offspring who are healthy and happy.we were the lucky ones to be loved by our munchkin for his short lifetime .
I cant help with any more info apart from if she broke her contract then go for it but in the midst of all this please remember the puppy as she didnt ask for any of this.
Sun Valley
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An inverted vulva is common in Newfoundlands and will usually be fine once she goes through a heat cycle, unless it is so bad that urine is pooling and causing constant UTI's. I don't know of any breeder who would guarantee against this. This certainly would have absolutely have no bearing on training her for therapy work or being a companion.
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Jeannie
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No matter what you pay or how well the breeder is there is no guarantee for the perfect puppy. My Chase has severe hip dysplasia. She is now 11 years old and she has never had any trouble. I was told by an older breeder: Don't tell them and remember they don't walk on their x-rays.
Breeders usually only guarantee against crippling hip dysplasia, meaning the dog cannot walk or function.
I would get a 2nd opinion for both problems.
Breeders usually only guarantee against crippling hip dysplasia, meaning the dog cannot walk or function.
I would get a 2nd opinion for both problems.
Angela
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How old is this puppy? Were her hips xrayed and if so did the vet send them to a specialist for diagnosis? Surgery for hip dysplasia is NOT automatically necessary.
With regard to the inverted vulva why don't you spend the money to fix it instead of spending it going to court to try and fight a "breeder" when you probably will get nowhere?
With regard to the inverted vulva why don't you spend the money to fix it instead of spending it going to court to try and fight a "breeder" when you probably will get nowhere?
Sun Valley
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Did the parents have their clearances? Why didn't the breeder take the puppy back and refund your money? Was the breeder aware of the problem when you bought her? Did you do your research when you bought from this breeder to find out if they were reputable?
Did you research pet insurance or did your breeder discuss it with you?
Did you research pet insurance or did your breeder discuss it with you?
nowhavethreebears
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I was just going to ask the same thing Angela did. How old is she? Dysplasia does not necessarily = surgery. I would not make any determination about hips until she is at least a year old and maybe even later. If your vet is pushing for hip surgery this soon I would definitely be seeking another vet, if for nothing more than a second opinion.
victoria1140
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Perhaps she wasnt allowed to ask questions before the court hearing.
However if you pay what she states for the puppy why no insurance.
Poor pup l feel sorry for it
However if you pay what she states for the puppy why no insurance.
Poor pup l feel sorry for it
Jeannie
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Maybe she is upset that we didn't side with her 100%. Poor puppy. I hope she gets the medical help she needs.
Darwinsnewfie@1855
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I think this is a hard situation to be in. In no way would I blame the breeder, however, it's not fair to blame the owner either. Sometimes we don't make the most educated decisions when buying a puppy and we make emotional choices. I learned the hard way when I bought a mastiff from a less than reputable breeder. He had tons of health issues and I did not have health insurance. However, when I decided to be a pet parent again I spent months researching breeders and purchased health insurance from Healthy Paws. I'm not saying I bought the perfect puppy, but I tried to increase my chances of having a healthy pet. I really feel for this owner, but it's not the breeders fault either. Genetics can be a tricky thing and breeders can't guarantee a perfect dog.