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by Abby Normal on 28 December 2011 - 23:12
If the breeder comes up with a refund of the purchase price of the pup that will presumably offset some of the cost of surgery. I certainly think the breeder should not hesitate to give you a full refund in the circumstances. Beardog is offering to help with a vet. surgeon with reasonable fees. I wouldn't be too quick to opt for PTS until the possibility of surgery becomes a total impossibility, and until you have given yourself time to research every option and think it all through. At the moment your head and heart are not clear.
Dogs that have successful hip surgery do not live miserable painful lives, at least mine didn't, they have their lives given back to them. Sometimes they only need one hip done, and that good hip will compensate for the other. They are not done together in any case, and you may find that one is sufficient, or one plus a FHO, and this in itself gives you time to save for the second surgery if it is needed.
It is terrible bad luck for you both, and a horrible situation to be in. Good luck with whatever decision you make.
Dogs that have successful hip surgery do not live miserable painful lives, at least mine didn't, they have their lives given back to them. Sometimes they only need one hip done, and that good hip will compensate for the other. They are not done together in any case, and you may find that one is sufficient, or one plus a FHO, and this in itself gives you time to save for the second surgery if it is needed.
It is terrible bad luck for you both, and a horrible situation to be in. Good luck with whatever decision you make.
by 3Shep2 on 28 December 2011 - 23:12
Chrissy
Is your puppy happy? Active, willing to go . . . . Do research-don't jump to hasty decisions.
I've spent a lot of money on my dogs with no regrets-I've allowed no one's opinions to make my decisions--as long as I could provide quality of life-that the dog was able to enjoy being alive . . . . After all, life is the most precious gift whether it is beast or human-once it's gone, it is gone.
Is your puppy happy? Active, willing to go . . . . Do research-don't jump to hasty decisions.
I've spent a lot of money on my dogs with no regrets-I've allowed no one's opinions to make my decisions--as long as I could provide quality of life-that the dog was able to enjoy being alive . . . . After all, life is the most precious gift whether it is beast or human-once it's gone, it is gone.
by yellowrose of Texas on 28 December 2011 - 23:12
I am so sorry but realistically, the pup needs to be put down
Sorry but I sold Mesquite PD investigator a pup and at 9 mos old same thing...So I INSISTed THE PUP be put down....they cried for a month or two but both being k9 trainers and he was a Police trainer,,,knew it had to be done...they had the money but they know the possiblility of months away from job, lots of time and pain that may not be able to be a dog they wanted they pts.
I replaced that pup and they bought 2 TWO more gsd from me after that so look at it from the prospective....This happens in no matter what breeder you buy from NOT one human alive that has bred more than 5 litters or more can say they have never had a bad hip pup produced.
Those hips are severe and as a pup it is good you cauight it..
True , some dogs live thru it with swimming but FACE it the cost of constantly medicating and taking months and years of rehabilitating is COSTLY also..
Dogs cannot talk ,,and the german shepherd will SUFFER and never let you know ..I could not face my pup suffering or any of my dogs...suffer one day...and meds are dangerous and EAT up the LIVER>>>then you have worse side effects.
God put us in charge of the beasts and the brains as we have to make decisions...as dogs do not reason and they cannot talk..
The people who I replaced the pup are forever greatful I pushed them...They have three wonderful gsd from me that are retired up where MOONS lives and I even told them about the pedigree database and gave Moons their phone number so my reputation followed my word..
YR
ChrissyKIM: This is the puppy that had the horrible hips like your and Kathy did the right thing..SHe is here holding him the day she took him from my place. It is part of the heartache of dog breeding..
Make your decision after you talk to the breeder..DO NOT post names here..We have too much unkindness now here, and the breeder will want to have first chance to make it right...HAVE FAITH in your breeder... I am sure by now that breeder has been told especially since others know about your pup and all the problems..
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Sorry but I sold Mesquite PD investigator a pup and at 9 mos old same thing...So I INSISTed THE PUP be put down....they cried for a month or two but both being k9 trainers and he was a Police trainer,,,knew it had to be done...they had the money but they know the possiblility of months away from job, lots of time and pain that may not be able to be a dog they wanted they pts.
I replaced that pup and they bought 2 TWO more gsd from me after that so look at it from the prospective....This happens in no matter what breeder you buy from NOT one human alive that has bred more than 5 litters or more can say they have never had a bad hip pup produced.
Those hips are severe and as a pup it is good you cauight it..
True , some dogs live thru it with swimming but FACE it the cost of constantly medicating and taking months and years of rehabilitating is COSTLY also..
Dogs cannot talk ,,and the german shepherd will SUFFER and never let you know ..I could not face my pup suffering or any of my dogs...suffer one day...and meds are dangerous and EAT up the LIVER>>>then you have worse side effects.
God put us in charge of the beasts and the brains as we have to make decisions...as dogs do not reason and they cannot talk..
The people who I replaced the pup are forever greatful I pushed them...They have three wonderful gsd from me that are retired up where MOONS lives and I even told them about the pedigree database and gave Moons their phone number so my reputation followed my word..
YR
ChrissyKIM: This is the puppy that had the horrible hips like your and Kathy did the right thing..SHe is here holding him the day she took him from my place. It is part of the heartache of dog breeding..
Make your decision after you talk to the breeder..DO NOT post names here..We have too much unkindness now here, and the breeder will want to have first chance to make it right...HAVE FAITH in your breeder... I am sure by now that breeder has been told especially since others know about your pup and all the problems..
YR
by Beardog on 28 December 2011 - 23:12
Well spoken 3Shep2 & Abby.
Were it from my breeding I would fully refund the cost of your purchase, or if the surgery required were not that expensive you should have that portion back to cover the cost.
Maybe I'm just a dinosaur?
Were it from my breeding I would fully refund the cost of your purchase, or if the surgery required were not that expensive you should have that portion back to cover the cost.
Maybe I'm just a dinosaur?
by Blitzen on 29 December 2011 - 00:12
Sometimes vet schools are more reasonable than vets in private practice for orthopedic surgeries.
by B.Andersen on 29 December 2011 - 00:12
Get a quote from a vet in Phoenix 5000 is too high. Femoral head removal works well on young dogs but this case is so severe that I have to agree with YR.
by danny killeen on 29 December 2011 - 00:12
Give the dog sleep.
Consider posting the pedigree so that others may learn from it.
by Ace952 on 29 December 2011 - 00:12
Posting the pedigree would name the breeder.
by Kalibeck on 29 December 2011 - 00:12
Poor both of you! How awful for you. Please don't put your pup down on the advise of ANYONE on this board, they are good people with thoughtful opinions, but you know your pup best. Take your time, try weight management & muscle strengthening, swimming is good, but walking is Ok, too, you can sling walk if it's really bad. Use pain meds. As another has said, the decision to PTS cannot be undone. Be very, very sure before you decide to euthanize. Your dog will tell you if it's too much for him. Lots of people live with pain & have productive lives. Your pup may want the chance.....! But you can tell, by looking at him. If you come to a plan of care, you can always change it, if he's not doing well. Trust your gut. Best wishes & good luck to you both, jackie harris
by ChrissyKim89 on 29 December 2011 - 00:12
I am not jumping to euthanasia just yet. I'm looking into FHO's and considering his quality of life. He is quite happy though; I would've never even taken him in for x-rays if it weren't for the short whining bouts he'd have getting up after walks. He never whines in any other situation.
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