Longtime member, not active. Had a basenji with the same diagnosis back in 2004. He took a tremendous amount of bicarb each day, his Fanconi was being well managed, but he started having seizures at night. Our vet gave us something to stop the seizure that we'd administer rectally. We kept track of the number of seizures and they started becoming more frequent, to about twice a week, if I recall. The final seizure he had he went temporarily blind and howled and howled and we knew that was it was time. I just sat on the floor with him and cried. A couple months later we looked at photos we had taken of him right before and he looked very, very tired. Very much the hardest thing we had ever done was to let him go across the Bridge, but after looking at those photos, we had done the right thing. Our vet had told us that it was possible he would have a seizure and not come out of it, and we certainly didn't want that.
So relieved… Fanconi results prob norm/clr
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Being naive and new to the breed I took a risk that I probably fully didn't appreciate when I got Tadgh of not getting a pup from Fanconi test parents. Although his Dad being a sprightly and healthy 11 years old when he sired the litter I thought I should be OK.
So I was very happy to get the Probably normal/clear result this week.
Having been through this process my heart goes out to all those who get an affected result for their beloved Basenji's.
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JayCee, so glad for you that you got such good news.
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That's wonderful! Congrats with this great result
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It really is wonderful to KNOW isn't it. I hope everyone who has a b gets them tested.
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Congrats, great to hear!
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Thank you all!
I too can see no credible reason for not testing - if its good news, Yippee! If its bad news at least you are able to manage your dog's health with knowledge and information.
Sadly I think lack of knowledge, and the 'head in the sand' syndrome pose the biggest threats to our dog's health - irrespective of breed.
Jane
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Congratulations on your results. I totally agree with you re 'head in the sand'
as you say it occurs in many breeds - if only they knew about successful eradications of inherited problems where breeders have taken their responsibilties responsibly. -
Congratulations! Even with my girl being from clear parents it was such a relief to get a clear result. It must be devestating to recieve an "affected"
Hopefully if breeders make use of the testing we will see an end to fanconi in a few generations -
im so pleased for you , i know how it feels to have a dog come back probably affected
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Great result Jane
