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Shetland Sheepdog
VETERINARY MATTERS
| LIVER
SHUNTS IN SHELTIES, INFORMATION WANTED
One of the Breed Note correspondents for Shelties in “Dog World”, 5 September 2003, wrote that since asking for information on liver shunts as they had a puppy that was affected with it, they have heard of a number of cases and would be interested to know whether the incidence is increasing. The correspondent would be happy to collate this information and produce some statistics if people who have come across the condition are prepared to let them know. Information on the breeding of affected dogs is not required, purely the numbers concerned, and if possible the treatment received and the lifespan of the dog, if known. All information will be treated in confidence. If anyone has any
information that could be useful please email: Jill
Hardman |
| SHELTIES
: SURVEY INFORMATION REQUIRED
Mrs Jan Moody (Janetstown) is conducting a survey about bitches missing, reabsorbing their puppies, or had fading puppies. This does seem to be a problem that is on the increase, especially in recent years, and Jan has had many phone calls and requests for information and help on the subject, so she is trying to find out whether there is some kind of common denominator to these problems. Jan has devised a form which she will send out to anyone who think that they may be able to help. She is not looking for particular breeding lines, and will not require names of dogs and bitches, just the details of the seasons, lifestyle and diet, whether vaccine boostered, wormers used and when, and any other relevant details, which will be included on the form. Jan will either send or email forms and can be contacted
on 01905 345240, |