X post from pets- parents new puppy needs surgery

poor jack!
my parents have been on vacation since september, and every time they've called, my mom has been talking about how much she missed my sisters little yorkie and how when she gets home, she wants one for herself. SOO, after oking it with my dad, my sister and i bought one for them as a christmas present, and are gonna give it to them when they get home next weekend...
so,we went to a pretty reputable breeder in PA. shes state certified/licensed, doesn't breed " teacups" becasue of health problems, etc. and as part of the health guarantee, we had to take the dog to the vet within 10 days. my sister took him today, and it turns out he has some sort of hip problem Chat Icon his joints are growing the wrong way or something. the vet said its not a problem now but will be as he gets a little bigger. luckily, it can be fixed with surgery. but, the vet wants us to take him to a joint specialist vet to double check everything.
my sister called the breeder, and they will reimburse us for half the cost of the dog if he needs the surgery... so hopefully it won't be too much more $$ than that.
its just, now we're gonna give the dog to my parents and say " heres a dog for you! btw, he needs surgery". and its not like we can take him back or anything- we've had him a week, hes already bonding with the house and everything!
i'm jsut so upset! anybody been through a situation like this with their dog? what did you do? any advice?

Message edited 11/15/2006 5:36:35 PM.

Re: X post from pets- parents new puppy needs surgery

surgery is really expensive - i don't know how much you paid for the puppy, but I would think the surgery would be more than that.
I don't really have any advice in terms of money, but I do think you should get the surgery - hip problems are really painful for dogs, and if you can correct it now, I would.
If this breeder had a guarantee on her puppies though, she should pay for the surgery or refund you the entire cost. Did you sign something that explains her guarantee?

Re: X post from pets- parents new puppy needs surgery

I personally would look for another dog-I get attached very easily and to a sick dog is even harder.
Dogs that tiny are not that easy under anesthesia also,
My brother bought a dog with bad hips and u can fix it but it doesn't make the dog pain free--its no guarantee the dog will be problem free./.

or.. tell the breeder to pay for all of it.
That is more or less a genetic issue I believe, breeding dogs with bad hips--(I think)
he should absorb the cost.

Message edited 11/15/2006 5:45:56 PM.