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by Hundmutter on 22 November 2012 - 13:11
Now I'd like a "FINGERS CROSSED" Smiley / emoticon ? Oli ?
by BaileyBoy2010 on 22 November 2012 - 22:11
well done Margaret and well done to Chris Hazell too. Chris already has a copy of my vets letter together with my dogs pedigree info. Do you know if she has used it?
by GSD John on 23 November 2012 - 15:11
Rachael,
When at the Seminar, Chris Hazell presented to Bill Lambert, Bailey's Pedigree (with your permission) and Megan's Pedigree, showing the lines related.
As regarding the Vet's letter I do believe that although you may have sent a copy to Chris, you have to as the Dog Owner send in the Vet's letter yourself to the Kennel Club, along with permission from your Vet that the KC can use it if necessary.
Hope this has been of some help.
Margaret
When at the Seminar, Chris Hazell presented to Bill Lambert, Bailey's Pedigree (with your permission) and Megan's Pedigree, showing the lines related.
As regarding the Vet's letter I do believe that although you may have sent a copy to Chris, you have to as the Dog Owner send in the Vet's letter yourself to the Kennel Club, along with permission from your Vet that the KC can use it if necessary.
Hope this has been of some help.
Margaret
by Hundmutter on 26 November 2012 - 07:11
Bump.
by noddi on 26 November 2012 - 09:11
this is great news.Maybe this may kick start some breeders who KNOW this condition is being produced in their lines to be open n honest instead of sweeping it under the carpet as before.Better imho.to be open about a problem than hiding ones head in the sand n then being publically ostracised for NOT being honest.Also maybe Chris can write an article re.this meeting with Bill Lambert for the wkly dog papers n our monthly gsd magazine.....I would be willing for my pedigree to be made public but there was a ? in the end re.whether Krissy,s seizures were IDIOPATHIC(1st diagnosis)or as suspected 6 wks.later maybe cancer.I really wish i knew as 2 females had seizures,honey continuous on day of being PTS.,n her brother had borderline EPI.Carole Spelman RHEINMEISTER GSDS.
by GSD John on 26 November 2012 - 12:11
Thank-you Carol,
It is so encouraging and helpful having people like yourself who are willing, to share vital information on the Health Issues of their dogs, especially as this topic is about Epilepsy, which Rachael kindly shared regarding her beloved dog, Bailey xxx
Epilepsy is diagnosed by default, which means that all other possibilities must be ruled out, and getting a Vet's diagnosis of Idiopathic Epilepsy is very important.
This is a disease without a cure , the goal really is to be able to Manage it,we were advised by our Vet to not set goals around being "seizure free" because sadly seizures break through, you can achieve varying levels of control, at different times. The dog will mostly adjust to the meds, although some can take their toll, many dogs that are epileptic live long and happy lives. Sadly as the heading of this discussion shows there are also many epileptic dogs who do not, and that is the Reality of this horrible disease.
What person really after losing a dog to Epilepsy wants to come on to the internet and "share" with people who did not even know their dog, and tell the painful story of losing a dog to this disease, they do it hoping it will raise awareness to what a dog and owner goes through and maybe give the breeders something to think and ponder on Before doing a mating with certain lines.
Research is so important, and people should be encouraged to participate in this, not only with dogs that have Produced/Affected but also with dogs that are closely related to a dog with Idiopathic Epilepsy and Unaffected with Epilepsy over the age of seven years old. This participation is needed as without it the answer is still so far way.
Margaret
It is so encouraging and helpful having people like yourself who are willing, to share vital information on the Health Issues of their dogs, especially as this topic is about Epilepsy, which Rachael kindly shared regarding her beloved dog, Bailey xxx
Epilepsy is diagnosed by default, which means that all other possibilities must be ruled out, and getting a Vet's diagnosis of Idiopathic Epilepsy is very important.
This is a disease without a cure , the goal really is to be able to Manage it,we were advised by our Vet to not set goals around being "seizure free" because sadly seizures break through, you can achieve varying levels of control, at different times. The dog will mostly adjust to the meds, although some can take their toll, many dogs that are epileptic live long and happy lives. Sadly as the heading of this discussion shows there are also many epileptic dogs who do not, and that is the Reality of this horrible disease.
What person really after losing a dog to Epilepsy wants to come on to the internet and "share" with people who did not even know their dog, and tell the painful story of losing a dog to this disease, they do it hoping it will raise awareness to what a dog and owner goes through and maybe give the breeders something to think and ponder on Before doing a mating with certain lines.
Research is so important, and people should be encouraged to participate in this, not only with dogs that have Produced/Affected but also with dogs that are closely related to a dog with Idiopathic Epilepsy and Unaffected with Epilepsy over the age of seven years old. This participation is needed as without it the answer is still so far way.
Margaret
by Hundmutter on 03 December 2012 - 09:12
Just writing this to 'bump' the subject. We cannot afford to let it slip off
the agenda yet. Can I refer readers across to the recent post on the
Choccie GSDS thred, where GSDJohn/ Margaret has posted a very
useful press clipping.
Thanks guys. Linda Swift.
the agenda yet. Can I refer readers across to the recent post on the
Choccie GSDS thred, where GSDJohn/ Margaret has posted a very
useful press clipping.
Thanks guys. Linda Swift.
by GSD John on 03 December 2012 - 09:12
Article in Our Dogs Paper.
Margaret
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