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by vomzellmer on 03 August 2010 - 22:08
by Bhall on 03 August 2010 - 22:08
by hexe on 03 August 2010 - 23:08
That depends on a lot of things. For instance, is there any reason the breeder should have known the pup had allergies--as in, is either of the parents allergic to anything--any food, any substance, any insect, any environmental allergen--or had either parent ever produced other offspring with any kind of allergy?
And then you have to consider the differences between the environment the pup was raised in versus where it currently lives--does anyone in the buyer's home smoke? Is there a difference in housekeeping (i.e., more or less dust/debris/cleaning products used) between the two places? Are there different plants/trees/grasses where the pup now lives as compared to where he was born and raised? There's many, many variables that come into play when it comes to allegies.
Did the breeder offer a warranty when you bought the pup, and if so, what are the terms in that contract? $2000 isn't really an outrageous price for a show/stud prospect, to be frank--well-bred pups with known faults that would relegate them to pet status run around the same figure, from what I've seen. (BTW, while I agree that a pup with allergies shouldn't be used for breeding as an adult, there's nothing stopping you from showing him...so that end of the argument falls flat, I think.)
Hopefully you'll be able to find the right combination of things to stop the itching and keep the pup comfortable and happy, and hopefully he's a nice dog that you'll enjoy having in your life even though he isn't what you dreamed he would be.
by vomzellmer on 03 August 2010 - 23:08
by vomzellmer on 03 August 2010 - 23:08
by JakodaCD OA on 03 August 2010 - 23:08
by Phil Behun on 03 August 2010 - 23:08
by skidoo on 03 August 2010 - 23:08
by Gracie on 03 August 2010 - 23:08
Once on medication he cleared up and his attitude chaged for the better too. Have your vet do more bloodwork on your boy. Good luck.
by ShelleyR on 04 August 2010 - 00:08
BTW- Don't forget to fast the dog for at least 24 hrs. before switching from dry/processed food to raw. Best to start with a clean slate and an empty gut.
Good luck.
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