Talk about a roller coaster ride!

[Tink]

All of my babies are in their new homes and have been cleared by their new vets. One of the boys was sent from the vet to a veterinary opthalmologist because the vet said that Jax was partially blind, and didn't have normal pupil reaction.

To have a severe problem like this at 8 weeks of age of course my first thought was that it had to be genetic and I would have to warn the other families; make some refunds; help pay for treatment, etc. I've been very worried for the past 2 days!

So the opthalmologist said Jax is perfectly normal! He couldn't see any evidence of what the original vet was concerned about. Jax's family is of course relieved as they're already very attached to him and said they were not giving up on him even if he was totally blind. They're also switching vets as they're very unhappy about such a frightening mistake.

Luckily as soon as they contacted me I sent their vet a copy of the DNA reports which eliminated 4 genetic eye problems right away. I also reassured them that I'd be standing behind my guarantee to help pay for treatment as needed. So now that it was all a false alarm the family has said they've told everyone who will listen how thrilled they are with my response.

It's been a wild ride but I'm glad to know he went to such a caring, loving home.

[annabelles mom]

How scary for you and Jax's family - glad to hear he is ok !

[MySweetDoodle]

KUDOS to you for all you do for your puppies. Wouldn't the dog world be a wonderful place if all breeders were as caring and supportive as you. Your puppies and their forever families are indeed blessed.

Thank you for all that you do for your Doodles!

[Sweet Sadie]

That was quite a scare, both for the new owners and you. I'm glad it turned out to be a false alarm but I can just imagine what they were feeling. Good job responding as you did.. but I had no doubts you would..

[anny51]

Tink - what a lovely breeder you are...I can quite see why Jax's family are impressed with you!

[Tink]

Thanks all, but it was ME who was impressed. This family was so determined to do whatever it took to keep Jax safe and well. It just warmed my heart when they immediately said that they wouldn't even consider returning him or giving him up if he did prove to have problems.

I also have to point out that if it weren't for this site and the things I've learned from others here I might not have had the testing done or known how to respond in a responsible way. So the real Kudos goes to those who help teach and support each other here. It was here that I learned about the DNA testing and was encouraged to have it done.

[lindamarie]

You're right, Tink!! Roller coaster!! From the worrying downer to the referrals upper!! Glad it all worked out!

[blueteal]

Sounds like a very loving family Tink!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad it was a false alarm............

[Raleighsmom]

So happy to hear hat everything turned out so well for Jax, his family and of course you Tink!!! It must warm your heart to know that your babies are with such loving families!!! But then again, they're so very fortunate to have such a caring responsible breeder as you!!!

[Calimom]

OMG, what a scare! I'm so glad everything turned out okay. Whew! And how reassuring for you to know how caring this family is to one of your puppies.

[mtd885]

Way to go Tink!!! The best way to teach anybody anything is to set a good example!

[annieG]

Good Karma

I am glad everything worked out and the pup is ok!!! And I am sure the family felt the support form you as they were worried about their new baby!

[MaxandMe]

Tink.........very happy to hear puppy is okay, and this is the 2nd post about a vet misdiagnosing eyesight.
the DNA testing is awesome helps rule out so much and for those that arent' aware Pawsitive ID is doing PRCD testing again

and its great to hear how well you and the parents of this doodle worked together on this.

[mtd885]

Originally Posted by MaxandMe

Tink.........very happy to hear puppy is okay, and this is the 2nd post about a vet misdiagnosing eyesight.
the DNA testing is awesome helps rule out so much and for those that arent' aware Pawsitive ID is doing PRCD testing again

and its great to hear how well you and the parents of this doodle worked together on this.

There ya go AM you had to go and do it Now you got me started on Incompetant Vets Yup I'm talking about the one I'm about to replace. So if your listening...YOU ARE FIRED! Let me preface this story with, I work in Cardiology. Demi Dog had her physical where the $@#$@# heard a murmur which she hadn't heard before freaking my MIL out. She orders an Xray(fine) and an EKG(idiocy, $90). I told Mom that IMHO the ecg was useless, needless and expensive. When Mom asked the Vet she responded with, "we start with the least expensive exams first." Meanwhile I checked with two other Vets who agreed with me (Echo is the Gold standard for murmurs) that Canine heart sounds and Human heart sounds mean the same thing. As an Echocardiographer I can tell you I've done hundreds of Echo studies on patients with functional (physiologic) murmurs that MEAN NOTHING! Most of these patients are referred by Nurse Practioners or GP's ( I should not bite the hand that feeds me ) not Cardiologists who learn how to listen to heart sounds. Now I'm out a hundred bucks for the Echo Manual for Canines so I can ease Mom's mind. Lucky I know a Cardiologist with an US machine whose dog also needs an echo Hmmm Maybe there's a new career for even at my old age
When I met my Mentor at a Cardiology conference years after I moved to Florida and complained about the Docs I had worked for in Florida since leaving UCSF he said, "work for better Doctors". There is no QA in Medicine when it comes to Doctors. Caveat Emptor let the Patient Beware
Addendum: Mom went to another vet who told her the murmur was physiologic.