Dwarfism treatment - Page 1

My dwarf German Shepherd has been receiving treatment for his condition - thyroxine to bring up his thyroid levels and proligestone for his growth hormone.  This has increased the level of growth hormone and helped him a great deal.  For those of you out there with pedigree dwarfs, get your vet to check out the article in the Journal of Small Animal Practice.  Vol 43.  April 2002 "Use of proligestone in the management of three German Shepherd dogs with pituitary dwarfism".  It's not too expensive, although treatment is on-going and it does mount up - the insurance company refuse to pay as it is classed as a "pre-existing" condition.  I hope this helps some of you.

My dwarf 'Teddy' was treated with Soloxine. This helped him with his coat growth as he had lost his hair by one year old. Teddy lived a happy life with us until he was one month short of 14 years of age.
Ann

 I would treat them to a nice fat syringe of Phenobarbitol.

Jeff, were you meaning Pentobarbital?  Phenobarbital is for seizure's, etc.

That's not very nice.  Who care's if they are kept as loved pets?

Some Breeders take responsibility for what they breed. Anyone who knew my dwarf 'Teddy' absolutely loved him.I took him to training classes and also Breed Championship & Open Shows for people to see and learn about dwarfism. We would not choose to breed a dwarf, but it can happen to anyone. His parents were withdrawn from the breeding programme. Let us just hope that Jeff never breeds one.

eh,does jeff breed at all?still waitin for him ta post da picture of his "perfect dogs",or does he just sit on his throne,passin judgement and comment on all dogs an spewin out his constant answer to all problems,kill or cull?

frankie goode.i'm really delighted you have found a treatment for your pup,is it working?and how much does it cost?can you post some pictures of your pup?As you can probably guess i have more than a passing interest in this condition.Thanks!