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Disease of German Shepherds?
My vet is treating my dog for worms even though preliminary tests were
negative. The dog has had diarrhea and some vomiting. She said that if it is not worms, it may be a particular disease which Shepherds get. Unfortunately, I did not ask WHAT disease. Anyone have any ideas? -Pete |
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Disease of German Shepherds?
Maybe Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's Disease) ?? Google it...it's
really rare though. Susan ~ TX |
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Disease of German Shepherds?
"Janice" wrote in message ... On 19 Dec 2005, typed: [..] A friend of mine has a spayed female GSD with chronic pancreatitis. This issue seemed to have had an idiopathic genesis when about the middle of her first year. This dog is now around 5 years old and her vomiting and diarrhea are controlled with enzymes added to her food - 20 minutes before feeding each meal. I would hazard a guess that this is the disease your vet was talking about - I've come across a few people with GSD's who suffer this... have a look here for further info on just about anything GSD: http://www.gsdhelpline.com/ Diana -- Cindy the weimaraner's web site: http://cindy-incidentally.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk |
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Disease of German Shepherds?
GSDs are one of the few breeds that can have a condition called PEI
(Pancreatic Enzyme Insufficiency) - this disease can be managed well with proper feeding and the addition of supplemental digestive enzymes in about 98% of cases. PEI dogs are usually skinny, always hungry, have chronic diarrhea and will eat inedible items such as dish towels, clothes, etc. because they are SOOOO hungry. Lea www.shepherdrescue.org |
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