~:~:~:The Doggie Thread!!:~:~:~

SENROCK

Phantom Pain wrote:

This is the pic we used for our Christmas Cards this year

It is from last December when we got Bailey

The hat and scarf are from an old Teddy Bear my wife had



http://s207.photobucket.com/albums/bb248/jstahl1124/?action=view&current=ChristmasBailey.jpg


I can't believe he was ever that small !

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW i LOVE that picture!!!!!!!!!! if you could only HEAR the high pitch in my voice!!!!!

SENROCK

heres some info i thought i'd pass along to you kidz. ya never know!

Understanding Heart Failure
He’s constantly coughing, he never wants to play and he begins to pant whenever he does anything physical. Your older pooch may be showing signs of heart failure, most commonly caused by Mitral Valve Insufficiency.

What is Mitral Valve Insufficiency?
Mitral Valve Insufficiency can lead to Heart Failure. In an older dog, this condition generally occurs when one of the heart valves (specifically the mitral valve) begins to deteriorate. Young dogs that are affected were usually born with a valve defect.

But what is the Mitral Valve? Well, it's the valve that sits between the left atrium (the chamber that collects blood from the lungs) and the left ventricle (the chamber that pumps blood out to the body).

As a dog ages, his Mitral Valve begins to thicken and weaken, causing blood to leak backwards into the atrium every time the heart beats. As time progresses and the valve continues to leak, the left atrium begins to swell causing fluid to go back up into the lungs. This results in heart failure. Many older dogs have mitral valve leakage. Not all who do go on to develop significant heart disease.

What are the Signs of Heart Failure?
Early signs of heart failure include a heart murmur. But many dogs will have heart murmurs without concurrent heart disease. More noticeable signs of heart failure include:

Increased fatigue


Exercise intolerance


Panting


Coughing


Trouble resting comfortably
Can It Be Treated?
Heart Failure can be treated in order to prolong good quality of life, but cannot be cured. It eventually will progress. The following are some preferred methods of treatment:

Medication that will help to strengthen muscle contractions


Decreased activity and a special exercise routine


Special diet
Can It Be Prevented?
This condition cannot be prevented. However, keeping a dog with Mitral Valve Insufficiency at a healthy weight can lessen symptoms and possibly slow down the process that leads to heart failure.

cundall23

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a24/cundall23/winston326.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a24/cundall23/Winston380-1.jpg

SENROCK

cundall23 wrote:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a24/cundall23/winston326.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a24/cundall23/Winston380-1.jpg

hahahaha im a BIG FAN of the pics where the doggies head is tilted!!!! awwwww!!!! good pics good pics!!!!

PJaddicted

SENROCK! wrote:

heres some info i thought i'd pass along to you kidz. ya never know!

Understanding Heart Failure
He’s constantly coughing, he never wants to play and he begins to pant whenever he does anything physical. Your older pooch may be showing signs of heart failure, most commonly caused by Mitral Valve Insufficiency.

What is Mitral Valve Insufficiency?
Mitral Valve Insufficiency can lead to Heart Failure. In an older dog, this condition generally occurs when one of the heart valves (specifically the mitral valve) begins to deteriorate. Young dogs that are affected were usually born with a valve defect.

But what is the Mitral Valve? Well, it's the valve that sits between the left atrium (the chamber that collects blood from the lungs) and the left ventricle (the chamber that pumps blood out to the body).

As a dog ages, his Mitral Valve begins to thicken and weaken, causing blood to leak backwards into the atrium every time the heart beats. As time progresses and the valve continues to leak, the left atrium begins to swell causing fluid to go back up into the lungs. This results in heart failure. Many older dogs have mitral valve leakage. Not all who do go on to develop significant heart disease.

What are the Signs of Heart Failure?
Early signs of heart failure include a heart murmur. But many dogs will have heart murmurs without concurrent heart disease. More noticeable signs of heart failure include:

Increased fatigue


Exercise intolerance


Panting


Coughing


Trouble resting comfortably
Can It Be Treated?
Heart Failure can be treated in order to prolong good quality of life, but cannot be cured. It eventually will progress. The following are some preferred methods of treatment:

Medication that will help to strengthen muscle contractions


Decreased activity and a special exercise routine


Special diet
Can It Be Prevented?
This condition cannot be prevented. However, keeping a dog with Mitral Valve Insufficiency at a healthy weight can lessen symptoms and possibly slow down the process that leads to heart failure.

50% of all Dobermans die very young from this disease. Most just drop dead while out playing before the age of 6, that is the first sign that some people get that their dog was sick. There will be a genetic test for it in the next 5 years. Puppy Dobermans should never be bought from Back Yard Breeders or puppy mills, Well bred puppies come from breeders who are breeding dogs that have been health tested, and who's lines are very well known. Petey has Cardio back in his lines with his GGGGrandparents on the sires side and GGGrandparent on the Dams side. The offspring of the dogs that died from it have lived nice long lives, so hopefully it isn't carried in him! Very sad scary disease. Thanks for sharing.

oxc

SENROCK

PJaddicted wrote:

50% of all Dobermans die very young from this disease. Most just drop dead while out playing before the age of 6, that is the first sign that some people get that their dog was sick. There will be a genetic test for it in the next 5 years. Puppy Dobermans should never be bought from Back Yard Breeders or puppy mills, Well bred puppies come from breeders who are breeding dogs that have been health tested, and who's lines are very well known. Petey has Cardio back in his lines with his GGGGrandparents on the sires side and GGGrandparent on the Dams side. The offspring of the dogs that died from it have lived nice long lives, so hopefully it isn't carried in him! Very sad scary disease. Thanks for sharing.

oxc

that reminded me, i have a friend who hadd a doberman named "dobie". he just collapsed one day and we never knew why. now i do. thanks for that info you just gave! see? this doggie thread rules!!!

PJaddicted

SENROCK! wrote:

that reminded me, i have a friend who hadd a doberman named "dobie". he just collapsed one day and we never knew why. now i do. thanks for that info you just gave! see? this doggie thread rules!!!

The disease is in all the American lines, that is most likely what your friends dog died from. Petey is a Euro, so it isn't quite as bad with them. I think that I would have been better off with a Dobie mix....less sickness!

oxc

Phantom Pain

PJaddicted wrote:

Don't you miss it???? Petey grew up far too quickly! Do you want another one?

oxc

I know its so fast :(

We registered with a Goldens Rescue and they said they would call if they get a dog that fits our application

We had a 30 min phone interview and a House visit !

We also thought about getting one from a breeder again, Bailey wants a play mate

Phantom Pain

SENROCK! wrote:

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW i LOVE that picture!!!!!!!!!! if you could only HEAR the high pitch in my voice!!!!!

We tried getting a pic of him this year, but he wasn't having it :cool:

Everytime I got the Santa Hat on him he would move or paw at it or he would stay until the last minute and move his head a second before the picture !!

SENROCK

Phantom Pain wrote:

We tried getting a pic of him this year, but he wasn't having it :cool:

Everytime I got the Santa Hat on him he would move or paw at it or he would stay until the last minute and move his head a second before the picture !!

haha awww that woulda been sweet to see a new pic! maybe you'll have some luck putting new years eve glasses on him?! hahaha

Phantom Pain

blackredyellow wrote:

That is freakin' adorable

That's when he was just a little guy !

Now he's 80lbs !

PJaddicted

Phantom Pain wrote:

I know its so fast :(

We registered with a Goldens Rescue and they said they would call if they get a dog that fits our application

We had a 30 min phone interview and a House visit !

We also thought about getting one from a breeder again, Bailey wants a play mate

Congrats on going the rescue route.

Will you get another male? Dobermans don't usually tolerate another male of any breed in the house, so if I get another...it has to be a female....I've never had a female in adult life, I did have them as a kid. I like males much better. So I will have to wait and see how I feel about it in a year or so.

oxc

harmless_little_f***

I really, really miss our doggy :(

Linda

harmless_little_f*** wrote:

I really, really miss our doggy :(

i miss my stanley so much......

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/8558/afbeelding003zh8fv7.jpg

harmless_little_f***

Linda wrote:

i miss my stanley so much......

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/8558/afbeelding003zh8fv7.jpg

Aww... cute

Just with the bugger of this divorce, we've had to rehome our little guy... It's been a while now but it's only just bothering me.

vedderfan10

harmless_little_f*** wrote:

Aww... cute

Just with the bugger of this divorce, we've had to rehome our little guy... It's been a while now but it's only just bothering me.

I know how rough your divorce has been on you...but why didn't you find a place to live that accepted dogs? Our local shelters are full of divorce dogs and it's just so sad. I realize you found a nice home for your pooch, and I commend you for not dropping him off at the SPCA or pound.

I'm not judging you...I'm just trying to understand why you gave up your dog when it's evident that you need him with you...

Phantom Pain

PJaddicted wrote:

Congrats on going the rescue route.

Will you get another male? Dobermans don't usually tolerate another male of any breed in the house, so if I get another...it has to be a female....I've never had a female in adult life, I did have them as a kid. I like males much better. So I will have to wait and see how I feel about it in a year or so.

oxc

We were thinking female this time

My In-Laws neighbor has a female his age named Molly, they love each other

As soon as we get to my In-Laws house Bailey whines to go outside and look for her

SENROCK

harmless_little_f*** wrote:

I really, really miss our doggy :(

i miss my SURFER too. :( im super sorry that you hadd to give up your doggie. that bums me out.

norm

chillin' lakeside

SENROCK

cutback wrote:

chillin' lakeside

i swear dude. u need to put norm in commercials!!!