Please be aware of puppy strangles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pinguu 169]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puppy_strangles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

as a few of you will be aware i have just lost a little patterdale pup to this condition he had just left his mum.

Please be aware of the condition and the symptoms, its a horrendous illness which causes alot of pain and suffering but....... if caught early can be treated successfully my pup wasnt so lucky. Please just take 5 minutes to make yourself aware of it and learn how to recognize it.

 

atb guys

 

 

Carl.

[CorkyJohn 808]

Sorry about your pup mate, thanks for letting us know what to look for

[pinguu 169]

I think it only right to pass on info, I'm genuinly heart broken he was a lovely dog and I wouldn't want anyone or their dog to suffer as we have you feel helpless for them I just held him so he knew he wasn't alone.

[lurcher330 2,297]

is it the same sort of thing that horses get

[pinguu 169]

is it the same sort of thing that horses get

I think it is yes

[Carraghs Gem 1,675]

I know this is a sad topic for you but is this disease genetic or could it be contagious? Wikipedia doesnt provide an answer ???

[pinguu 169]

It's not contagious nor is it proven genetic but the vet said if he pulled through its best not to stud him as he may pass on a faulty gene. It is classed as an auto immune disease.

[Chunky11 150]

I have a 3 year old lurcher out of our own bitch, he was 1 of a litter of 8 & had strangles at about 5 wks of age. All the other pups were fine but he couldn't have his jabs or go out until he was 6 months of age because strangles affects the immune system. He never caught up with the other pups in size & still occasionally suffers with runny eyes & the hair never grew back around his nose. He is now out working but it has taken him a lot longer to get to this stage than any of the other pups.

[pinguu 169]

I have a 3 year old lurcher out of our own bitch, he was 1 of a litter of 8 & had strangles at about 5 wks of age. All the other pups were fine but he couldn't have his jabs or go out until he was 6 months of age because strangles affects the immune system. He never caught up with the other pups in size & still occasionally suffers with runny eyes & the hair never grew back around his nose. He is now out working but it has taken him a lot longer to get to this stage than any of the other pups.

 

I had never heard of it until this morning. I think people should be aware because it causes so much pain and suffering as you said it affects the rest of the dogs life. if I'd have known maybe my post would be a little cheery. I know now but it's been a hard lesson ill be more thorough when picking a pup next time.

[AirgunGuy 362]

Sorry you learned about this the hard way. Never came across this so thanks for the heads up

[pinguu 169]

I made the breeder aware of the condition and that the pup died as I don't know if any other pups were effected but I have heard nothing back from him since I text to say the pup died.

[Carraghs Gem 1,675]

A c**ts trick... The breeder should refund your money, as for the pup i know you got attached to it but it is probably just as well it did die as it would likely never be healthy... If it was a pet thats one thing but it would quite likely be useless as a worker.

i wish you all the best with your next pup.

[coldweld 65]

Had a cocker with that years ago, but she was fine.

Sorry you lost your pup !

 

ATB

[Cleanspade 3,322]

what breeding was your pup.

[pinguu 169]

My wife has tried contacting the breeder with no response and we have also got a report from the vet to show him. She has asked politely for a refund but he isn't responding.