Wartena's Chihuahuas
Breed: Chihuahua | Member Since 9/20/2009
Limited Health Guarantee
The 1 year limited health guarantee covers the cost of your dog only. We are not responsible for the associated charges, such as shipping, veterinarian fees, mental stress, low blood sugar. This guarantee does not cover the following minor flaws or any condition that is minor and can be corrected by a veterinarian. We do reimburse for any medication needed at the time of the first vet visit.
Open Fontanel also known as a Molera (A soft spot on top of the head), this spot may or may not grow completely closed in the Chihuahua. It is not a genetic defect but a unique feature of the Chihuahua. We cannot guarantee sizes of adults: we give estimates based on size charts and previous litters of parents. Some Chihuahuas can just stop growing and others get larger than expected.
Trachea in small breeds do sometimes develop a peculiar cough, this is due to the collapse tracheal rings, it is also known as reverse sneezing. Usually happens when pup gets excited.
Hernias (of any kind) unless life threatening
Testicles (not descending)
Subluxation of the Patellas Grade 1 or 2
To qualify for the limited health guarantee, your puppy must be from a Wartena's Chihuahua breeding. No third party listing of puppies qualify. You must have your puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian of your choice within 72 hrs of the date of receipt of the puppy. (Starts at shipping or time of pick-up) Loose stools can be caused by stress of traveling and change of diet. please remember to take a fecal sample with you to the vet to eliminate any and all parasite possibilities.
Should the puppy be diagnosed within 1 year of any congenital/hereditary disorders which is considered by two unassociated veterinarians to seriously impact the quality of life, short of euthanasia, or require continuous medical treatment throughout the course of the puppies life, we will provide the buyer with these options:
1. Should the buyer choose to keep the puppy and accept a partial refund, with the receipt of spay/neuter and return of AKC. papers, a refund of 50% of purchase price will be given less any shipping and vet. fees.
2. Should the buyer choose to give up ownership of the puppy to us, we will replace the puppy of equal value or refund the purchase price less any vet and shipping charges. AKC registration papers must be signed with a transfer to us.
3. For more severe cases, we will refund up to the purchase price of the dog, not to exceed veterinarian fees.
Size, color, and temperament of a puppy cannot be guaranteed.
When it comes to shipping your chihuahua to you, the seller (Wartenas Chihuahuas) is in no way responsible for the death or injury to the dog or loss of the dog during transport to its new home. The buyer will need to settle with the airlines or ground transport company. We do furnish insurance during a flight for loss or death due to injury. We do everything possible to make sure the pup has a safe journey. We have never had an issue with shipping puppies.
As of April 2008 you will be required to carry on the administration of NuVet vitamins for the term of this warranty. You must supply us with a receipt from Nu-Vet Labs of your purchase of these vitamins at time of picking up your puppy. Vitamins can be ordered at www.nuvet.com These wafers are chicken flavored and dogs love them! It is a small price to pay to keep your pup in tip top shape.
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