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Name: Lara Berry     (Send e-mail)
City/State: rancho cucamonga,ca
Country: usa
Home Page: http://none
Date of Entry: February 16th, 2006 at 04:51
How you found us: Jack Flash's Site
Dog's Name: Duke (Name given by Rescuer)
Dog's Sex: Male
Dog's date of birth: Unknown
Dog's date of death: 17 January 2006
Age at time of death: Cannot determine
Sire: (Not known)
Dam: (Not known)
Dog's diet: Kibble/Dry Premium Grade, Canned Premium Grade, Homemade / homecooked
Supplements: Digestive
Vaccinations:
Parvo:
yearly		 Distemper:
Every 2 yrs		 Rabies:
yearly
Corona:
yearly		 Adenovirus:
yearly		 Bordatella:
yearly
Lymes Disease:
yearly		 Leptospirosis:
Not known		  
Vaccination types: Five-in-one combo
Titers used: No
Spayed/neutered: Done, but age unknown
Health problems: Kidney disease, Eye/Ear/Nose/Throat disease, Gastrointestinal problems, Musculoskeletal disorders
Cause of death: Kidney disease
This dog's death was related to his health problems and was euthanised
Breeder notified?: No
  
Was the OFA DM DNA test taken? Not known
OFA DM DNA test number:
OFA DM DNA test result: N/A
Did this dog develop DM
during its lifetime?		 Too soon to know
If your dog did develop DM,
but tested as Clear or Carrier,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Was a necropsy done on this dog? N/A
Did this dog have progeny? N/A
How did the progeny test? N/A
If the progeny of a clear to clear
breeding tested carrier or at risk,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Progeny registration number:
  
Comments... my sweet boy had kidney failure.The vet first told us he had just a kidney infection and 5 days later said he had end stage kidney failure.He was so brave, even until the end.He also suffered from arthritis as well.
Dukey, mommy misses you so much, buddy.....
Pedigree URL: (Not known)
Pedigree page: (None given)


Name: will gillette     (Send e-mail)
City/State: camillus new york
Country: u.s.a
Home Page: http://none
Date of Entry: February 11th, 2006 at 17:05
How you found us: DM Bulletin Board
Dog's Name: Trapper (Name given by Rescuer)
Dog's Sex: Male
Dog's date of birth: 07 September 1994
Dog's date of death: 20 January 2006
Age at time of death: 11 yrs, 4 mths
Sire: High points storm warning
Dam: Ashleys lady luck
Dog's diet: Kibble/Dry Human Grade, Homemade / homecooked
Supplements: Skin / Coat, Joint / Skeletal
Vaccinations:
Parvo:
Puppy Series Only		 Distemper:
Every 3+ yrs		 Rabies:
yearly
Corona:
Never		 Adenovirus:
Puppy Series Only		 Bordatella:
Not known
Lymes Disease:
Never		 Leptospirosis:
Puppy Series Only		  
Vaccination types: Not known / not sure
Titers used: No
Spayed/neutered: At age 6 month
Health problems: Skin conditions, Allergies, DM (aka CDRM), Stroke, Other than allergies Trapper was very healthy
Cause of death: DM (aka CDRM), Stroke; Stroke due to DM & loss of mobility
This dog's death was related to his health problems and was euthanised
Breeder notified?: No
  
Was the OFA DM DNA test taken? Not known
OFA DM DNA test number:
OFA DM DNA test result: N/A
Did this dog develop DM
during its lifetime?		 Too soon to know
If your dog did develop DM,
but tested as Clear or Carrier,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Was a necropsy done on this dog? N/A
Did this dog have progeny? N/A
How did the progeny test? N/A
If the progeny of a clear to clear
breeding tested carrier or at risk,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Progeny registration number:
  
Comments... When finally diagnosed with D.M. in mid-November of 2005 Trapper was put on Simplicef 200mg. once a day. When that didn't work was switched to Previcox. He was on this medication for about a week when he had the stroke and lost mobility in front right leg. Carried my partner to vets that same day Vet. said he had suffered a stroke they kept my best friend overnight to try steroids but next day in my arms Trapper was put to sleep I will never forget that awful day and will never forget my Best friend. I know he's in Gods hands now and someday we will be together again.
Pedigree URL: (Not known)
Pedigree page: (None given)


Name: Petra C Jeror     (Send e-mail)
City/State: Rome, NY
Country: USA
Home Page: (No website)
Date of Entry: January 31st, 2006 at 13:10
How you found us: Jack Flash's Site
Dog's Name: Gretchen (Name given by Rescuer)
Dog's Sex: Female
Dog's date of birth: 01 September 1995
Dog's date of death: 11 December 2005
Age at time of death: 10 yrs, 3 mths
Sire: (Not known)
Dam: (Not known)
Dog's diet: Kibble/Dry Baked
Supplements: Overall combo (multi-vitamins)
Vaccinations:
Parvo:
Puppy Series Only		 Distemper:
Every 3+ yrs		 Rabies:
Every 2 yrs
Corona:
Not known		 Adenovirus:
Not known		 Bordatella:
Not known
Lymes Disease:
Not known		 Leptospirosis:
Not known		  
Vaccination types: Not known / not sure
Titers used: No
Spayed/neutered: At age 8 months
Health problems: Urogenital disorders, Cancer
Cause of death: Cancer; Osteosarcoma
This dog's death was related to her health problems
Breeder notified?: No
  
Was the OFA DM DNA test taken? Not known
OFA DM DNA test number:
OFA DM DNA test result: N/A
Did this dog develop DM
during its lifetime?		 Too soon to know
If your dog did develop DM,
but tested as Clear or Carrier,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Was a necropsy done on this dog? N/A
Did this dog have progeny? N/A
How did the progeny test? N/A
If the progeny of a clear to clear
breeding tested carrier or at risk,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Progeny registration number:
  
Comments... Diagnosed July 05-amputation of back left leg for pain relief, chemo of doxirubicin only, dog did relatively well, never lost the weight associated with cancer, at the end she went fast, became sick over a weekend and passed within a day before the vet could got back to us.
Pedigree URL: (Not known)
Pedigree page: (None given)


Name: Deb Kalina     (Send e-mail)
City/State: Woodinville, WA
Country: US
Home Page: (No website)
Date of Entry: December 27th, 2005 at 20:56
How you found us: Jack Flash's Site
Dog's Name: Kayla (Registered Kennel Name)
Dog's Sex: Female
Dog's date of birth: March 1996
Dog's date of death: 21 December 2005
Age at time of death: 9 yrs, 9 mths approx
Sire: (Not known)
Dam: (Not known)
Dog's diet: Kibble/Dry Premium Grade, Canned Premium Grade
Supplements: Overall combo (multi-vitamins), Joint / Skeletal
Vaccinations:
Parvo:
Not known		 Distemper:
Not known		 Rabies:
Every 3+ yrs
Corona:
Not known		 Adenovirus:
Not known		 Bordatella:
yearly
Lymes Disease:
Not known		 Leptospirosis:
Not known		  
Vaccination types: Five-in-one combo
Titers used: No
Spayed/neutered: Done, but age unknown
Health problems: Allergies, DM (aka CDRM)
Cause of death: DM (aka CDRM)
This dog's death was related to her health problems and was euthanised
Breeder notified?: No
  
Was the OFA DM DNA test taken? Not known
OFA DM DNA test number:
OFA DM DNA test result: N/A
Did this dog develop DM
during its lifetime?		 Too soon to know
If your dog did develop DM,
but tested as Clear or Carrier,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Was a necropsy done on this dog? N/A
Did this dog have progeny? N/A
How did the progeny test? N/A
If the progeny of a clear to clear
breeding tested carrier or at risk,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Progeny registration number:
  
Comments... If you have the opportunity, please ask your vet to come to the house to euthanise. It is much more humane.

This is a very sad and delbilitating disease. We need to find a cause.
Pedigree URL: (Not known)
Pedigree page: (None given)


Name: Richard Hayden     (Send e-mail)
City/State: Fairbanks, Alaska
Country: USA
Home Page: (No website)
Date of Entry: December 17th, 2005 at 00:47
How you found us: Jack Flash's Site
Dog's Name: Buffy (Registered Kennel Name)
Dog's Sex: Female
Dog's date of birth: 08 August 1988
Dog's date of death: 28 August 2002
Age at time of death: 14 yrs, 1 mth
Sire: (Not known)
Dam: (Not known)
Dog's diet: Kibble/Dry Premium Grade, Canned Premium Grade
Supplements:
Vaccinations:
Parvo:
Every 2 yrs		 Distemper:
yearly		 Rabies:
yearly
Corona:
Not known		 Adenovirus:
Not known		 Bordatella:
Every 2 yrs
Lymes Disease:
Not known		 Leptospirosis:
Not known		  
Vaccination types: Not known / not sure
Titers used: No
Spayed/neutered: At age 06 months
Health problems: Cancer
Cause of death: Cancer
This dog's death was related to her health problems
Breeder notified?: No
  
Was the OFA DM DNA test taken? Not known
OFA DM DNA test number:
OFA DM DNA test result: N/A
Did this dog develop DM
during its lifetime?		 Too soon to know
If your dog did develop DM,
but tested as Clear or Carrier,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Was a necropsy done on this dog? N/A
Did this dog have progeny? N/A
How did the progeny test? N/A
If the progeny of a clear to clear
breeding tested carrier or at risk,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Progeny registration number:
  
Comments... I got Buffy at 10 years old. Her previous was a chain smoker, and it is believed that this led to the cancer in her left lung. She had an extruded tumor with a jagged formation that lacerated her aorta, causing massive hemmorage.
Pedigree URL: (Not known)
Pedigree page: (None given)


Name: Ellen Raines     (Send e-mail)
City/State: Pensacola, Florida
Country: U.S.A.
Home Page: http://sweetwaterbayou.com
Date of Entry: December 9th, 2005 at 20:07
How you found us: Jack Flash's Site
Dog's Name: Robinhaus Lady Olivia (Registered Kennel Name)
Dog's Sex: Female
Dog's date of birth: 30 August 1997
Dog's date of death: 05 December 2005
Age at time of death: 8 yrs, 3 mths
Sire: Taiowa Orient V Scharenberg
Dam: Ch. Robinhaus Lexus
Dog's diet: Kibble/Dry Human Grade, Homemade / homecooked
Supplements: Antioxidants, Skin / Coat, Joint / Skeletal, Muscle Enhancer / Conditioner
Vaccinations:
Parvo:
yearly		 Distemper:
yearly		 Rabies:
yearly
Corona:
yearly		 Adenovirus:
Not known		 Bordatella:
yearly
Lymes Disease:
Not known		 Leptospirosis:
yearly		  
Vaccination types: Five-in-one combo
Titers used: No
Spayed/neutered: At age 17 months
Health problems: Allergies, Autoimmune disorders, Elbow Dysplasia, Hip Dysplasia, Skin conditions, Musculoskeletal disorders
Cause of death: Elbow Dysplasia, Hip Dysplasia
This dog's death was related to her health problems and was euthanised
Breeder notified?: No
  
Was the OFA DM DNA test taken? Not known
OFA DM DNA test number:
OFA DM DNA test result: N/A
Did this dog develop DM
during its lifetime?		 Too soon to know
If your dog did develop DM,
but tested as Clear or Carrier,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Was a necropsy done on this dog? N/A
Did this dog have progeny? N/A
How did the progeny test? N/A
If the progeny of a clear to clear
breeding tested carrier or at risk,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Progeny registration number:
  
Comments... I have lost one of the most precious girls that ever lived.

Ms. Libby was so special to me and my husband. She was our silly, smiling, valley girl. I will always see her bright eyes, her smile, and her wonderful, warm attitude, even if it is only in my dreams. I will never fill the void that she has left, or repair the hole in my heart, where her pawprints are forever burned. I loved this girl more than life itself, and she is gone.

No animal should ever be made to endure what this precious angel suffered her entire life.

If the breeding that produced this girl was meant as an experiment to see what would be produced, or if it were because of her lineage, or even if it was for monetary gain, it was indeed a tragic and sick failure. I can only hope that the foolish, carefree attitude, that lead to this girl being whelped will never be repeated.

I loved and cared for this girl for 8 years, 3 years longer than the best vets in the southeast said I would have her. She was, by their most learned opinions, only to live for 5 years, at the very best. But, when she couldn't stand, I helped her stand. When she couldn't walk, I carried her. And when she cried in pain, I cried also. I never gave up on her. I asked her for MORE and my girl always gave me MORE.

She rests in peace now, free from the horrible pain she lived with every day. Despite every drug known to veterinary medicine, I could no longer ease her pain, so I sent my beautiful silly, valley girl to The Rainbow Bridge, to wait for me there.

I will miss my girl for the rest of my life, but in the end, we will be together. That is my only comfort. It is my promise to my girl, and God's promise to me.
Pedigree URL: http://gsd.sweetwaterbayou.com/Libby.htm
Pedigree page: (None given)


Name: Denice     (Send e-mail)
City/State: fairmount,ga
Country: USA
Home Page: (No website)
Date of Entry: December 6th, 2005 at 02:54
How you found us: Jack Flash's Site
Dog's Name: RUFFUS (Registered Kennel Name)
Dog's Sex: Male
Dog's date of birth: February 1992
Dog's date of death: 05 June 2005
Age at time of death: 13 yrs, 4 mths approx
Sire: (Not known)
Dam: (Not known)
Dog's diet: Kibble/Dry Baked
Supplements: Joint / Skeletal
Vaccinations:
Parvo:
yearly		 Distemper:
yearly		 Rabies:
yearly
Corona:
Not known		 Adenovirus:
Not known		 Bordatella:
yearly
Lymes Disease:
Not known		 Leptospirosis:
Never		  
Vaccination types: Seven-in-one combo
Titers used: No
Spayed/neutered: Done, but age unknown
Health problems: Epilepsy/Seizure disorders, Allergies
Cause of death: Epilepsy/Seizure disorders
This dog's death was related to his health problems
Breeder notified?: No
  
Was the OFA DM DNA test taken? Not known
OFA DM DNA test number:
OFA DM DNA test result: N/A
Did this dog develop DM
during its lifetime?		 Too soon to know
If your dog did develop DM,
but tested as Clear or Carrier,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Was a necropsy done on this dog? N/A
Did this dog have progeny? N/A
How did the progeny test? N/A
If the progeny of a clear to clear
breeding tested carrier or at risk,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Progeny registration number:
  
Comments... no he was a rescue dog.
Pedigree URL: (Not known)
Pedigree page: (None given)


Name: margaret markey     (Send e-mail)
City/State: Winona, MN
Country: USA
Home Page: (No website)
Date of Entry: December 5th, 2005 at 01:13
How you found us: Jack Flash's Site
Dog's Name: Fritz (Registered Kennel Name)
Dog's Sex: Male
Dog's date of birth: 15 July 1992
Dog's date of death: 06 September 2005
Age at time of death: 13 yrs, 2 mths
Sire: (Not known)
Dam: (Not known)
Dog's diet: Kibble/Dry Premium Grade
Supplements: Overall combo (multi-vitamins), Antioxidants, Joint / Skeletal
Vaccinations:
Parvo:
Not known		 Distemper:
yearly		 Rabies:
Every 2 yrs
Corona:
Not known		 Adenovirus:
Not known		 Bordatella:
Every 3+ yrs
Lymes Disease:
yearly		 Leptospirosis:
Not known		  
Vaccination types: Individual (4 weeks apart)
Titers used: No
Spayed/neutered: At age 9
Health problems: Allergies, Gastrointestinal problems, Skin conditions, Other (please describe), Allergy to corn meal /chicken in dog food: ate Sensible Choice lamb and rice all his life.Had colitis as a pup: used psyllium daily for bowel control: developed idiopathic nail loss 2 x in his life: lost 2 digits osteoporosis/infected nail bed
Cause of death: Cardiovascular disease; Developed acute CHF and was euthanized at age 13 1/2 yrs.
This dog's death was related to his health problems and was euthanised
Breeder notified?: No
  
Was the OFA DM DNA test taken? Not known
OFA DM DNA test number:
OFA DM DNA test result: N/A
Did this dog develop DM
during its lifetime?		 Too soon to know
If your dog did develop DM,
but tested as Clear or Carrier,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Was a necropsy done on this dog? N/A
Did this dog have progeny? N/A
How did the progeny test? N/A
If the progeny of a clear to clear
breeding tested carrier or at risk,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Progeny registration number:
  
Comments... No comments entered
Pedigree URL: (Not known)
Pedigree page: (None given)


Name: T. P. Andersen     (Send e-mail)
City/State: Fords, NJ
Country: USA
Home Page: (No website)
Date of Entry: December 2nd, 2005 at 21:08
How you found us: A link someplace
Dog's Name: Lofn (Name given by Rescuer)
Dog's Sex: Female
Dog's date of birth: 12 August 1998
Dog's date of death: 10 August 2005
Age at time of death: 6 yrs, 12 mths
Sire: (Not known)
Dam: (Not known)
Dog's diet: Kibble/Dry Premium Grade, Canned Regular
Supplements:
Vaccinations:
Parvo:
Not known		 Distemper:
Puppy Series Only		 Rabies:
Every 3+ yrs
Corona:
Not known		 Adenovirus:
Not known		 Bordatella:
Not known
Lymes Disease:
Not known		 Leptospirosis:
Not known		  
Vaccination types: Not known / not sure
Titers used: No
Spayed/neutered: Not done/NA
Health problems: Temperament problems, Bloat/Torsion, Very nervous temperament
Cause of death: Bloat/Torsion
This dog's death was related to her health problems and was euthanised
Breeder notified?: No
  
Was the OFA DM DNA test taken? Not known
OFA DM DNA test number:
OFA DM DNA test result: N/A
Did this dog develop DM
during its lifetime?		 Too soon to know
If your dog did develop DM,
but tested as Clear or Carrier,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Was a necropsy done on this dog? N/A
Did this dog have progeny? N/A
How did the progeny test? N/A
If the progeny of a clear to clear
breeding tested carrier or at risk,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Progeny registration number:
  
Comments... No comments entered
Pedigree URL: (Not known)
Pedigree page: (None given)


Name: Steve Cesare     (Send e-mail)
City/State: Naperville, IL
Country: USA
Home Page: http://chezaday.com
Date of Entry: November 27th, 2005 at 06:41
How you found us: Jack Flash's Site
Dog's Name: Rocky Cesare (Registered Kennel Name)
Dog's Sex: Male
Dog's date of birth: 01 September 1994
Dog's date of death: 07 July 2005
Age at time of death: 10 yrs, 10 mths
Sire: AKC Registered
Dam: AKC Registered
Dog's diet: Kibble/Dry Premium Grade, Canned Regular
Supplements: Joint / Skeletal
Vaccinations:
Parvo:
Puppy Series Only		 Distemper:
yearly		 Rabies:
yearly
Corona:
Puppy Series Only		 Adenovirus:
Not known		 Bordatella:
Puppy Series Only
Lymes Disease:
Not known		 Leptospirosis:
Not known		  
Vaccination types: Individual (4 weeks apart)
Titers used: No
Spayed/neutered: Not done/NA
Health problems: DM (aka CDRM), Hip Dysplasia
Cause of death: DM (aka CDRM)
This dog's death was related to his health problems and was euthanised
Breeder notified?: No
  
Was the OFA DM DNA test taken? Not known
OFA DM DNA test number:
OFA DM DNA test result: N/A
Did this dog develop DM
during its lifetime?		 Too soon to know
If your dog did develop DM,
but tested as Clear or Carrier,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Was a necropsy done on this dog? N/A
Did this dog have progeny? N/A
How did the progeny test? N/A
If the progeny of a clear to clear
breeding tested carrier or at risk,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Progeny registration number:
  
Comments... I lost my best friend in the world. I felt helpless watching him suffer and drag his back legs. I brought him to a specialist and he was walking for about a month .. then it all went down hill again. I still feel there could have been more to do for him .. but we were both wearing ourselves down. I'm still hurting .. and looking for answers.
Pedigree URL: (Not known)
Pedigree page: (None given)


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