[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: health
- From: "Pam Stoesser" <pkstoesser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <scenecrest.geo@xxxxxxxxx>, <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:18:08 -0500
My vet and I talk about things like this a lot. (Heâs a gem.) A 2nd
generation breeder-vet in a multi-vet suburban practice, he believes that
mixed-breed (mutt) dogs have the same issues as pure-bred dogs - except vets
donât track the diseases of mixed-breed dogs.
Having said that, I do believe that certain families, even dog families, carry
genetic issues that are more serious than others. Sometimes, I think that we
do more to try to minimize health issues in our dogs than most people do in
picking a spouse to be the mother/father of their children!
Okay, seriously though.... There are important, ongoing studies going on
through the efforts of the AKC Canine Health Foundation, the American German
Shepherd Charitable Foundation, and the Morris Animal Foundation. They are
studying IBS, Lymphoma, Hemangiosarcoma, Osteosarcoma, and Degenerative
Myelopathy among others. A video on GSDCA.org
(https://www.gsdca.org/german-shepherd-dogs/education/2012-dm-seminar) was
filmed last year at the National of a presentation by Dr. Jean Coates about the
status of her research on DM.
There is some compelling research coming from the AKC-CHF that suggests that
early spay/neuter before maturity may have possible health consequences
including possible links to Hemangiosarcoma & hip dysplasia
(http://www.akcchf.org/news-events/news/health-implications-in-early.html).
That potentially has some far-reaching consequences to the whole veterinary
industry.
I personally am encouraged by recent studies in people AND dogs about the
effects of over-vaccinations. I hope these studies continue, even recognizing
that this also may have far-reaching financial considerations.
And even then, I recognize that in spite of our best efforts, stuff happens....
Sigh...
From: Theresa-GSD Stolz-Scenecrest Farm
Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 5:37 PM
To: ALL4MORIAH@xxxxxxx ; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: health
--- On Sat, 6/15/13, ALL4MORIAH@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Maybe we just have more people willing to take our dogs to
> the Vet and research possible problems.
I do not believe this is the case since the mutts I have known only needed
yearly checkups since they were healthy living to be well in their teens.
My son and his wife have a giong 17 year old mutt that she found on the
side of the road as a puppy with no health problems. She has had yearly shots,
heartworm medication, etc. and the vet told them she was very healthy this year.
>
> I think we just invest more in our dogs than the average pet
> owner. The Vet probably don't see a lot of problem mutts,
because
> they are being put down in Shelters.
There are lots of Purebreds with issues that are being put down or rescued with
health problems too.
Theresa
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