[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Longevity
- From: Penny Kroh <farmdogforever@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: The List <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:30:32 -0400
Great post, Paulette. In addition, I think that there are many factors
contributing to longevity in our GSDs. Giving too many vaccines, topical
poisoning (for flea and tick control), ingesting poison (for worms.) All
of these things MUST compromise the immune system, making our dogs more
susceptible to diseases and problems. Although I firmly believe that
heredity plays a major role in longevity, environment certainly contributes
too.
Penny in NC
The Farm Dog forever
Plum My Guardian
I've often wondered if well water has anything to do with some of the
digestive problems we are seeing in the Breed...
Several years ago, we bought a new house that was built on old farm
land. Periodically, we would get red clay dirt in the water. Two of
our dogs died of problems related to the gall bladder and pancreas. I
was afflicted with the same problems myself.
I've always wondered if the our ground water was contaminated with the
fertilizers that were used on the property year after year. Could this
have caused the digestive problems in the dogs and myself?
At one time, I was interested in conducting a survey regarding dogs on
well water. I'm not an environmental engineer, but we do have one in
the family. Does anyone think that the well water thing is worth exploring?
--
Paulette McGuirt
Allemande Shepherds
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