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These are article highlights from the AKC Gazette and other Publications.
Note: They have copyright laws to I could only give you the Publication and Date of issue.
AKC Gazette Features:
January 2006, about the Bullmastiff.
"The Strong, Silent Type. Brick-wall sturdy, but agile, the Bullmastiff was bred to stalk quietly and bound out of the darkness to nab thieves in the night." by Helene Nietsch
February 2006, DNA, Clearing the Lines
The following organizations provide testing services:
Please let me know if there are errors!
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Auburn, Alabama 36849 334-844-4546 boudrmk@vetmed.auburn.edu
Optigen Ithaca, New York 607-257-0301 genetest@optigen.com
PennGen Laboratories University of Pennsylvania Section of Medical Genetics 215-898-8894 penngen@vet.upenn.edu
University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Columbia, Missouri 573-884-3712 HansenL@missouri.edu
VetGen Ann Arbor, Michigan 800-483-8436 VetGen@vetgen.com
For those that are interested in receiving the AKC Gazette or the AKC Family Dog Magazine contact www.AKC.org for rates on a subscription. They also have "e-news" for online readers.
Not just for sick dogs, keep them healthy too...
FROM THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB:
Dogs can become fatally ill after
ingesting grapes and raisins. In some dogs, as few as seven raisins brought on
symptoms, including vomiting, diarrhea, and shaking. The fruits can cause the
kidneys to shut down, and often, even aggressive treatment is unsuccessful.
No one is sure why grapes and raisins cause this reaction in dogs. All
dog owners should refrain from feeding grapes and raisins as treats to their
dogs, and keep them well out of reach. If you suspect your dog has ingested
grapes, or if he starts showing symptoms, contact your vet immediately.
This is one Tragedy:
WARNING Dog Owners
This week I had the first case in history of raisin
toxicity ever seen at MedVet.
My patient was a 56-pound, 5 yr old male neutered lab mix who ate half a canister of raisins sometime between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM on Tuesday. He started with vomiting, diarrhea and shaking about 1AM on Wednesday but the owner didn't call my emergency service until 7AM.
I had heard somewhere about raisins AND grapes causing acute Renal failure but hadn't seen any formal paper on the subject. We had her bring the dog in immediately. In the meantime, I called the ER service at MedVet, and the doctor there was like me – had heard something about it, but.... Anyway, we contacted the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center and they said to give I V fluids at 1 ½ times maintenance and watch the kidney values for the next 48-72 hours.
The dog's BUN (blood urea nitrogen level) was already at 32 (normal less than 27) and creatinine over 5 (1.9 is the high end of normal). Both are monitors of kidney function in the bloodstream. We placed an IV catheter and started the fluids. Rechecked the renal values at 5 PM and the BUN was over 40 and creatinine over 7 with no urine production after a liter of fluids. At the point I felt the dog was in acute renal failure and sent him on to MedVet for a urinary catheter to monitor urine output overnight as well as overnight care.
He started vomiting again overnight at MedVet and his renal values have
continued to increase daily. He produced urine when given lasix as a diuretic.
He was on 3 different anti-vomiting medications and they still couldn't control
his vomiting. Today his urine output decreased again, his BUN was over 120, his
creatinine was at 10, his phosphorus was very elevated and his blood pressure,
which had been staying around 150, skyrocketed to 220. He continued to vomit and
the owners elected to euthanize.
This is a very sad case – great dog, great
owners who had no idea raisins could be a toxin. Please alert everyone you know
who has a dog of this very serious risk. Poison control said as few as 7 raisins
or grapes could be toxic.
Many people I know give their dogs grapes or
raisins as treats.
Any exposure should give rise to immediate concern.
Used with permission, Name withheld.
Cause for Alarm:
We now have two more health issues arising in the canine world. 1. Canine Flu: This can be very serious and has the appearance of Kennel Cough or Whooping Cough. If you feel that your dog may have it or has been exposed, please contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. 2. Brucellosis: This is the Dog Sexually Transmitted Disease, but it does not have to be sexually transmitted. Currently, it can make your dog sterile and there is no cure. If you have more questions on this potentially critical problem, please contact you vet for more information.
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