Just over a year ago, we purchased a beautiful, blonde, female lab puppy from Patty. Within three days of having her at home, our vet determined she had a bladder/kidney infection (E-coli). This was no minor infection... It took us nearly a full year of medication, vet visits, and two visits to Virginia Tech's Animal Hospital for scoping and other invasive procedures to properly diagnose and cure it. We've spent literally thousands in medication and vet care. She is finally cured of the kidney infection. On her most recent vet visit, the vet found cataracts on her eyes. She is 1 yr 4 months old now (March) and far too young for cataracts. Our vet tells us this is absolutely hereditary, however, Patty told us both Lily (Mom) and Cooper (Dad) were screened for all health concerns.
We are disappointed in the health of our dog.
All of our visits to Patty's seemed great... The place was always clean and the dogs appeared to receive great care. Our dog is VERY sweet natured and loving. She is intelligent and has been very well behaved. We would not trade her personality and love her dearly. She is a member of our family and we are blessed to be able to provide the care she has needed.
I caution anyone considering a blonde lab from Patty's to actualy request proof of the Vet screening of the parents. We took her word for it and got burned. The parents of our lab were Lily and Cooper.
0 comments