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by Blitzen on 06 January 2012 - 03:01
I am so sorry for those who have lost their beloved companions to this horrible disease; another just yesterday. It's so sad and so very unnecessary.
by Blitzen on 06 January 2012 - 13:01
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by Nans gsd on 06 January 2012 - 22:01
Yes and I just inquired about a new pup out of Anribei (Czech lineage) that was here in the US; asked about DM testing and was told that the father should be OK; and if that is so then the puppy should be OK. Pup is 5 months old. Really scared me off. People are STILL not getting it. And also that he was too young to do a prelim x-ray on. Shit.
by Blitzen on 06 January 2012 - 22:01
"should be OK"? Wonder what that means? They'll GET IT if their purses take enough hits which I predict isn't going to happen anytime soon. There are still plenty of buyers who will not care either; those who consider dogs livestock or who have never owned a dog with DM or had a friend with one.
I get the impresson that many with Czech dogs think their dogs are not implicated in DM in which case they should be anxious to test their dogs to offer proof of that notion.
I get the impresson that many with Czech dogs think their dogs are not implicated in DM in which case they should be anxious to test their dogs to offer proof of that notion.
by Mindhunt on 06 January 2012 - 22:01
I am glad you all test, also thanks for the reminder Blitzen. Here is my reminder to all those who still don't test, a before DM and during DM pictures of my Loki - from trying to get up the tree after the decoy to barely able to support his back end only a year later
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by Blitzen on 06 January 2012 - 23:01
All I can think to say is the same old - so sorry about Loki too.
by Abby Normal on 06 January 2012 - 23:01
Good reminder Blitzen
So sorry to hear of those who have lost and are losing friends to this insidious disease. I too lost a dog many, many years ago to it, and absolutely dread it happening again. The scrape of a nail sends a shiver down my spine.
A friend of mine lost a dog to it last year, and another I think is beginning to show signs of it this year, though she is 13 1/2. She has said she will not have another GSD, can't take the heartache.
Mindhunt, your photo is a stark illustration of how this disease robs a strong proud dog of their body so quickly. Very very sad. Just not enough breeders testing yet.
So sorry to hear of those who have lost and are losing friends to this insidious disease. I too lost a dog many, many years ago to it, and absolutely dread it happening again. The scrape of a nail sends a shiver down my spine.
A friend of mine lost a dog to it last year, and another I think is beginning to show signs of it this year, though she is 13 1/2. She has said she will not have another GSD, can't take the heartache.
Mindhunt, your photo is a stark illustration of how this disease robs a strong proud dog of their body so quickly. Very very sad. Just not enough breeders testing yet.
by Betta Wolf on 06 January 2012 - 23:01
Found this article yesterday, Interesting Read:
Degenerative Myelopathy in German Shepherd Dogs
University of Florida
Written by:
R.M. Clemmons, DVM, PhD
Associate Professor of Neurology & Nerosurgery
Small Animal Clinical Sciences
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=1000%20mg%20per%2010%23%20fish%20oil%20german%20shepherd%20dog&source=web&cd=30&ved=0CFoQFjAJOBQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwholisticpawsvet.com%2Farticles%2FDegenerative_Myelopathy_German_Shepherd_Dogs.pdf&ei=YZ4GT-6sCsmcgQfcvImVCw&usg=AFQjCNEQTwySpgWbyDvzFP3dhBSK45yq4g
Degenerative Myelopathy in German Shepherd Dogs
University of Florida
Written by:
R.M. Clemmons, DVM, PhD
Associate Professor of Neurology & Nerosurgery
Small Animal Clinical Sciences
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=1000%20mg%20per%2010%23%20fish%20oil%20german%20shepherd%20dog&source=web&cd=30&ved=0CFoQFjAJOBQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwholisticpawsvet.com%2Farticles%2FDegenerative_Myelopathy_German_Shepherd_Dogs.pdf&ei=YZ4GT-6sCsmcgQfcvImVCw&usg=AFQjCNEQTwySpgWbyDvzFP3dhBSK45yq4g
by CMills on 07 January 2012 - 02:01
Oh gosh Mindhunt, that's sooo terrible to see such a fine dog in the before/after photos! I test all my dogs before breeding them, and am happy to report all mine came back DM clear! Whoohooo! I can say I use Animal Genetics, much cheaper than OFA and you get the results in 5 business days instead of weeks by OFA. As long as one has the documentation to prove the results, it shouldn't matter if they're on OFA's database or not.
by Mindhunt on 07 January 2012 - 06:01
Thanks everyone, it was rough and the only time I saw my husband cry in over 21 years was during the euthanizing, but Loki started to use accessory muscles to breathe one night while he was sleeping and I remembered my friend's horrible ordeal so we drove him in the next day. My heart felt sympathies go out to all who have dealt with this terrible disease in their dogs......
My friend's retired K9 had DM and he was holding his own, only a few times in the night did he end up using his accessory muscles to breathe because his diaphragm became paralyzed (which occurs in later stages). One night she woke up to her dog thrashing around with his head and front legs, he was slowly suffocating. She called me in a panic and we drove him in to the vets, one of the longest drives ever due to his struggles to breathe. He was given a sedative to help calm him so the catheter for the medication could be inserted, my friend brought his favorite toy and would you believe he tried to play with it during the euthanizing procedure? Another heartbreaking reminder to test dogs, I really want this disease bred out the the GSDs!!! I was ready to switch to Ovcharkas but dang it, I love the GSD breed. So we are soon to get another puppy and hoping no repeats of DM
My friend's retired K9 had DM and he was holding his own, only a few times in the night did he end up using his accessory muscles to breathe because his diaphragm became paralyzed (which occurs in later stages). One night she woke up to her dog thrashing around with his head and front legs, he was slowly suffocating. She called me in a panic and we drove him in to the vets, one of the longest drives ever due to his struggles to breathe. He was given a sedative to help calm him so the catheter for the medication could be inserted, my friend brought his favorite toy and would you believe he tried to play with it during the euthanizing procedure? Another heartbreaking reminder to test dogs, I really want this disease bred out the the GSDs!!! I was ready to switch to Ovcharkas but dang it, I love the GSD breed. So we are soon to get another puppy and hoping no repeats of DM
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