[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Megaesophagus, or, Sh** Happens

  • From: lindenhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxx (Lindenhill German Shepherds)
  • To: Amytortoise@xxxxxxx, Windwalkergsds@xxxxxx, psharp212@xxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2006 21:08:12 +0000

Please don't lump all vets together with generaltiies, or breeders for that 
matter..

If youv'e done your homework and chosen an experienced vet(one that has handled 
a large breeder base) there will not jump to the quick solution, they are very 
toughtful and explore all options.
Breeders are quite aware of the meg. issue. Most believe as we do that it is a 
simple resessive. To eliminate the issue from your program, first you must 
accept that you have it and breed for several generations to eliminate it. And 
of course you must ask the stud owners(hopefully the stud has a lengthy track 
record) if they have ever produced the problem. I have found all to be honest 
when asked this question.. As with all recessives, it will take several 
generations, and the luck of selection to fully eliminate the issue.
We intend to use dogs that are non carriers to do so with any bitch that is a 
known or suspected carrier.

This issue must of course be taken in consideration with all others that we 
must remain cognicent of when selecting mates for the future of your breeding 
progeam. Some times we fail in these selectsions, and need to back step or side 
step to eliminate them. 
I for one salute all breeders who strive, go through the heart wrenching 
hardships and have earned our respect on there journey to a better german 
shepherd.

M

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Amytortoise@xxxxxxx
> You are so right Jamie. The vets do not want to be bothered with it. Their  
> solution to the problem is just to get rid of it. The vet wanted to put my 
> six  
> week old puppy to sleep. She is now six years old ,has showed no signs of 
> mega  since she was twelve weeks old and is the best dog I ever had and if I 
> had  
> listened to the vet she would not be here today and missed out on all that 
> love  that she has to give. She is also a registered therapy dog. We go to  
> nursing homes and hospitals. She loved to make people smile.
> Amy
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