The male has (hydrocephalus) but doing well on meds for now, very healthy, the female has open fontanel(large soft spot on head) and a back left hind leg movable patella (kneecap). Both are extremely tiny one is 1/2 pound and the other almost a pound at eight weeks. I didn't want them so tiny but they came from a big litter and now I love them. I have read all about all of this on the internet but would love to hear from someone who experienced these things or knows of someone who did.
2006-10-14 06:12:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Sorry guys, I should have explained that the breeder is spaying the mother of these pups as this has never happen before and since I am home 24/7 with no kids and a big beautiful home with only some smaller animals, my home is the best place for them, I volunteered to take them in and my husband makes lots of money and is completely supportive of this decision, I was never lied to or anything, this breeder was going to keep them herself but with kids and work her life was far too busy and I offered to take them in. I have a special needs pomeranian at home that after a year of surgeries is doing the very best. I just like to look after the ones others cannot or won't. I am very lucky in my life and this is my way of helping those less fortunate, I also donate lots of time and money to the shelters, animals are my passion especially those that need a lttle extra! Sorry I didn't explain it better before
2006-10-15 04:48:11 · update #1
If you have the surgery to fix the luxating patella it usually runs around $700-$1000 per side.
It works well and I know sevarl people who have had it done on both small and large dogs.
The open fontanel is common in Chis and I think with time that will close up some. The hydrocephalus would be a genetic condition and this dog should never be bred. Neither of them should be if they are from the same litter.
These guys may be more prone to epilsilpsy. It is common in Chis but controlable with meds.
Chis are prone to health probelms and hard to house break but very cute little guys.
2006-10-14 07:26:21 · answer #1 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh sweetheart I am sooo sorry for you & your Chi's!!
But you have to sue that breeder!!
This gonna cost you alot of money to fix their patella & hydracephalus issues... open fontanels are common but can cause problems as well!!
Your breeder is 100% at fault!!
She/he should have done genetic testing for congenial defects before breeding the dogs!!
You are probably not the only person who got one of these poor dogs....put an ad in the paper with the breeders info & ask others with similar problems to come forward!!
You & your precious pups need to be compensated for what the breeder has done!!
Also if they are AKC/CKC registered you need to report this unethical breeder to the registeries immediately!!!
Who is gonna pay for the astronomical vet fees???
Don't let this unethical "backyard breeder" victimize another family!!!
***UPDATE***
First of all I commend you greatly for taking in special needs dogs but......
It doesn't matter if the breeder spayed the mother she should never had bred it without genetic testing & showing the dog first.
Hydrocephalus is going to seriously limit your dogs lifespan!
You should still sue for damages!
2006-10-15 09:52:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had experience with all three conditions due to the fact that I am a vet tech. I have had personal experence with the luxating patellas. My little chi had surgery on both knees to fix this problem. She is perfectly normal now! The sugery was a bit expensive ($800/knee) but worth every penny!!
2006-10-14 13:47:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋