The vet wanted me to visit a vet cardiology and get some x-rays and tests done on her chest, to see if his prognosis was even correct. (Though he is pretty sure it is). Then, from there he said that I should find out what is wrong.
I contacted the breeder just to let her know of this issue - and she was really upset for me. She had no idea that there was anything wrong with them, as she has bred before and the other puppies have been completely fine. She has decided that it was unfair of her to sell her to me without running these prior tests and doesn't think I should have to pay for the extra expenses for the exam so she has given me the money back on the pup. She currently now has Rory and will be taking her in to her vet for a 2nd opinion - as well as to the cardiologist for a formal diagnosis. She will than, give her to me simply as a gift for all the trouble that this has caused. I have in fact googled the disease - and it does not sound as bad as the vet made it out to be, but in combination with eachother, maybe that was the issue. I have no idea - I do not feel that he was telling me everything so the second opinion and official one from the cardiologist may help quite a bit. She is refusing to sell any of the current puppies until each of the puppies are checked for the same possible defect - which I applaud her for doing so. I was surprised on the first hand that I got Rory so young (at 8 weeks), rather than a good 12. Thank you for your advice! I am still seeking out research on the defects so I may be further knowledgable in the future. Allison On Sat, 29 Jan 2005 15:12:16 -0800 (PST), William Faulds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello Allison: > > I saw your first post yesterday and had some concerns. > > Now, after seeing your post today, I would like to offer some random > thoughts. I am not a veterinarian. These are only my thoughts: > > 1. Get Rory to the specialist ASAP. What did your vet recommend for Rory > until you could get her to the specialist? > > 2. Go to Google and search the possible disease entity. For example, type > in "mitral valve malformation in canines" and go from there. This should > provide you with a more informed basis to make future decisions about Rory's > well-being. In other words, you are going in with your head up. > > 3. It's too late now, but I must ask why Rory was weaned at or before 8 > weeks old? Seems young to me. I am not an expert. Does the breeder > know/care that he/she might be selling little critters with possile > congenital defects? That should be addressed at the appropriate point in > time. > > Allison, I know this won't help much now, but maybe it is a starting point. > Our hearts are with Rory and you. > > Stay in touch, Bill F., volunteer, Saddleback Valley Humane Society & SPCA > > > Allison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have just come back from the first visit to the vet. He is pretty > sure that Rory has a mitral valve malformation and a Atrial Septal or > Ventricular Septal Defect. I am at loss as to what to do. I have > contacted the breeder, but I am sure she is probably at work right now > and will call me later. > > I have been told to take her into a Vet Radiologist to get the full > diagnosis - but if this is true.. what should I expect? She is only 8 > weeks old - is this a "put to sleep" type of situation? Is this a > situation that can be managed with a daily pill or medicine? Is this a > situation in which she'll be okay for a good 5 years or so but may not > last a full 10-15 years as other fellow adults? > > I need help - please send this email through. It's really important > that I get the advice from fellow chihuahua owners.. > > Allison > > > " Lets talk about man's best friend! > Join today! " > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > " Lets talk about man's best friend! > Join today! " > > > ________________________________ > Yahoo! Groups Links > > To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ > > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. -- Allison [EMAIL PROTECTED] 407-797-5558 A vanta as m�r� orelyar! ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> In low income neighborhoods, 84% do not own computers. At Network for Good, help bridge the Digital Divide! http://us.click.yahoo.com/EA3HyD/3MnJAA/79vVAA/MJOolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> " Lets talk about man's best friend! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
