Yafe - Albino Carpet Progression Thread

[dakski]

Poor Yafe...so many injections...but he's in great hands, so he wouldn't dare stay sick. (I hope!) Your prompt attention taking him to the vet was

I know & agree with your vet, nothing you did caused this, & also that it's impossible to prove that he was already ill when he was shipped, but certainly the journey
(without heat) didn't help. I hope you some get satisfaction from the seller, the 2nd communication sounded much better than the first, but it remains to be seen.

I'd be really concerned about the flailing, jerky movements he does too...I hope that's self-limiting with his infection but only time will tell. We're all pulling for Yafe-
he didn't deserve this & neither did you.

Bogertophis,

Thank you for the kind words.

I too am concerned about the movements. I emailed both the breeder and the vet for clarification and their opinions. I am also hoping it's limited to the infection as he did not (appear) to exhibit the behavior, certainly to the level it is now, on the evening we unpacked him.

I also emailed the breeder last night and asked for a compromise.

I said either he should submit a claim to fedex for the insurance on the package since it was delayed, and pay for the vet. Or, I offered to eat the cost of the emergency visit ($180) and the cost of the overnight stay ($52), but have him pay the remaining $341 for diagnosis and treatment. I would also "eat" the time spent and the angst and having to give shots over a month, etc. However, I said if meds need to change, he doesn't get better, and/or neurological type symptoms get worse or don't disappear with the infection, we will be talking.

I should point out that the hospital quoted $800-$1,000 with the latter being a worse case scenario, but the total came to $573 instead. That's a huge relief and it's nice to know the hospital is honest.

I thought that was a fair compromise. I also pointed out that when I spoke to his US Rep, who I talked to and purchased Yafe from, he said to go to the vet and keep him in the loop. I told him I was going to the ER Vet as well. Very inconsistent message.

Further, I told him the doctor said the delay, but ALSO, the lack of a heat pack, contributed to this. I therefore felt my "compromise" offer to him was exceptionally fair.