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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Re: Addison's Disease
« on: February 13, 2009, 10:41:00 am »
Hi Rickie

Just to let you know I've sent you a Personal Message with info.  Hope you get it!  Kaz X

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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Re: Addison's Disease
« on: February 12, 2009, 11:20:01 am »
Hi Rickie.

Just to let you know that I haven't forgotten you. I've got an appointment at the vets tomorrow with Bruno, my Pointer, so will be speaking to the vet then to see what other info they have.  I'll put a post on tomorrow (it's currently 10.50pm over here).  We've been snowed in this week which is actually really cool and the dogs love it but it did mean missing a vets appointment on Wednesday.  Until then, take care and cuddles for your doggies.  Kaz x

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Akita Discussions / Re: How high can an Akita jump?
« on: February 07, 2009, 02:10:51 pm »
Thanks everyone!  7 foot high fence going up today.  I'll be keeping an eye on him anyway and he'll only be in there if we're not out wandering the hills or he's not sitting on my feet!!  What beautiful dogs you all have too! XX

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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Re: Addison's Disease
« on: February 07, 2009, 02:04:24 pm »
Oh sweetie, I'm sorry for you and your girl and know how worried you must be.  I don't know how much help my experience will be as I live in Scotland but I'll still try and help.  There is hope.  My Border Collie, Parks, was diagnosed at the age of 6 with Addisons,following a very worrying couple of weeks and lots of tests.  Parks was given tablets called Florinef (also given to humans with the same condition).  I'll find out what they are exactly, chemical-wise as Florinef could just be a brand name and then let you know.  Parks was started on one tablet and had blood tests every 3 months to check his levels.  Over the next 7 years the dose was increased depending on his levels.  Sadly it's a progressive condition and eventually Parks was on 5 Florinef tablets and 1 Prednicare a day.  Parks passed away a few months ago at over 13 - a good age for a working collie and led a full, happy and healthy life. My friend's police dog also had Addisons and also did very well for years.  Neither of our dogs had bladder problems.  I'll speak to my vet for more info if that helps.  Will be thinking of you.  Kaz (Scotland) XX   

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Akita Discussions / How high can an Akita jump?
« on: February 04, 2009, 12:53:39 am »
Hello Everybody.  Our sons new dog Balla, a beautiful 4 year old Akita, will be staying with us during the day while our son is at work.  We know that he loves to spend part of the day outside and so we would like to provide him with a safe area to relax in.  We have a large raised shed he can sit in but the fence around the lawn area we feel may be too low.  We have no idea how high Balla can jump so can anyone come up with any suggestion of an ideal fence height?  We live on a farm, surrounded by fields of sheep (Balla is fascinated!) and we would like to keep him and them safe! Help! Luv from Kaz & Balla in Scotland (and from Bruno, the Pointer)

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