German Shepherds

sixbanger · 10-21-2009, 10:48 AM

Anyone ever have a german shepherd from Fleiscrheim German Shepherds?

Rikao4 · 10-21-2009, 11:15 AM

Fleischerheim...
GS are great dogs..
goggled them...
quite a biz they have..
no input on them or their dogs

Rika

sixbanger · 10-21-2009, 11:39 AM

I've got one now. She's 2 1/2 and has become sick. She's lost 14# and been to three Vets.Went back to the Vet this morning for more tests.Just wondered if anyone else had any problems with his dogs. I did google him and only found one problem that was back in 1999.

m21sniper · 10-21-2009, 11:48 AM

How can you blame a breeder for a problem with a 2 and a half year old dog? It's not a Honda!

sixbanger · 10-21-2009, 11:55 AM

Do you know about German Shepherds? It's all about the breeding

Rikao4 · 10-21-2009, 12:04 PM

to loose 14# quickly is alot for a dog..
no idea..but it sounds serious..
eating..up/ down
stools..color..runny/solid
can you palpate a pain response..
energy level..
what are the vets saying..

I wish you both well..

sixbanger · 10-21-2009, 12:46 PM

Her energy level is still ok as she now has a 6 1/2 mth puppy keeping her busy. She is to the point now that she is begging for food all the time. The stool is runny and soft. The first Vet said she didn't have Giardia and the second vet said she did so we treated her for that and she still has the loose stool so now they are checking for pancreatic insufficiiency's and an all around blood work up. This all started when I had to put my 14 1/2 year old down because her hips gave out. I thought she was lonely so I got the pup but things haven't changed. I also changed her food at the same time and thought it may be that but it's not.Also she started chewing everything up and she also got a three year rabies shot which I for got to ask about but will.

m21sniper · 10-21-2009, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixbanger

Do you know about German Shepherds? It's all about the breeding

So if the dog is 6 you think that problems with it would still be the breeders fault?

That being said some breeders do give lifetime guarantees on their dogs. Kimbertall in Pa does, for example.

t951 · t951's Garage

I'm not sure, but see if your shepherd can use medicine that contains ivermectin. It can make some breeds very ill, (i thought Shepard were one of the breeds).

Ivermectin is the main ingredient to most dog medicines for pests (heart guard, etc).

AFD660 · 10-21-2009, 02:34 PM

i know dogs get attached.. when my dad would leave for a couple of days my dog wouldnt drink or eat food until he got back...not even eating steak... nothing made him happy even playing fetch.. i bet german shepherds are the same way.. and she got attached to your other dog... i hope that its nothing serious... dont think its a breeder problem though.. thats 2 years ago...

sixbanger · 10-21-2009, 04:35 PM

I don't blame anything on the breeder. I did my researsh before I BOUGHT THE DOG. bUT **** HAPPENS. If he breeds with someone who isn't up front anything can happen thats why I ASKED. He is a very good dog breeder. To anyone interested in german shepherds just google him and you will see.

911boost · 911boost's Garage

I don't have anything to add other than I hope your dog gets better.

I have a 9 year old GS that was diagnosed with Lymphoma in the Spring. We treated it, and he is currently in remission. We also have an 8 month female GS puppy and an older pug.

I love my dogs.

Bill

sammyg2 · 10-21-2009, 05:21 PM

My dog went totally blind about two years ago. I figure it's the pound's fault

speeder · speeder's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by m21sniper

So if the dog is 6 you think that problems with it would still be the breeders fault?

That being said some breeders do give lifetime guarantees on their dogs. Kimbertall in Pa does, for example.

Yes, it could be the breeder's fault if the dog has any genetic condition that's been bred into them, either intentionally or not. When you buy from a reputable breeder, you are paying for genetic health as well as temperament, intelligence, etc...

If you don't know anything about the subject, (and you obviously don't), why stick your nose in the discussion?

sixbanger · 10-21-2009, 06:36 PM

Sammy, until you said that I wasn't going to say anything but since I started looking everything up on the net I see how it can happen. I've read some things that would make you sick, what some of these people who board your pets do to them including some who went to pick up there pet only to find out that it died while you paid to keep it there while you were gone.

sammyg2 · 10-21-2009, 06:47 PM

I've had this dog for about 7 years (when we got him from the pound), he went blind two years ago or so.
He caught some sort of canine virus that took his eyesight. It's not that rare.
Just one of those things.

Kevin Taylor · Kevin Taylor's Garage

I'm no vet but lots of info here if you have not already seen this:

http://www.dogbiz.com/dogs-grp7/germ-shep/german-shepherd-health-issues.html

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sixbanger · 07-11-2014, 03:27 PM

UP DATE- I now have three german shepherds. Turns out that she has EPI (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency) . It's where the pancreas dies off and they can't digest the food so they have diarea all the time. I read up on it and found a supplies who sells the medicine bulk so it not bad on price compared to what it costs from a vet.

She is still with me today at I think 10year's now(My how time flies) Of all three dogs she has the most energy.

This is effecting all breads now. usually at age 2 or 3. read up on it.
I think cats are affected too

SEE THIS LINK EPI4dogs.com

weseeeee · weseeeee's Garage

Nice, glad to see you stuck with her.

masraum · 07-11-2014, 03:49 PM

Glad it worked out.