Hi John! My Binti will only consent to have her nails ground and only with treats (she gets one per paw.) She hated it at first but once we had the routine established, she settles right into it. The only thing I would say about using the grinder is keep pausing to feel the claw. I once had a "groomer" who was in a hurry hold the grinder to Binti's claw too long and the friction built up heat which burned her enough to make her yip. We started doing it at home after that.0_1609705288646_1Binti orchids1.jpg
Can't wait to pick up my new pup.
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DNA tests are ordered.
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@jdhunt0 - Yea, good for you. Fingers crossed for good results. Remember that Clear and/or Carrier is fine.
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@debradownsouth My editing of my post was terrible. Thank you for clarifying what I meant to say. I did have a female that tested "probably affected" in the early testing. She was bred to a clear (later most accurate test) and produced 3 pups who were all carriers (again, the latest most accurate test). While I found it necessary to put her to sleep at age 14.5 (seizures related to brain damage from being hit by a car) she never developed Fanconi or any symptoms of it. None of the pups were bred for various reasons (development, temperament) although one did become a lure coursing champion.
Lynn B.
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@senjisilly said in Can't wait to pick up my new pup.:
@debradownsouth My editing of my post was terrible. Thank you for clarifying what I meant to say. I did have a female that tested "probably affected" in the early testing. She was bred to a clear (later most accurate test) and produced 3 pups who were all carriers (again, the latest most accurate test). While I found it necessary to put her to sleep at age 14.5 (seizures related to brain damage from being hit by a car) she never developed Fanconi or any symptoms of it. None of the pups were bred for various reasons (development, temperament) although one did become a lure coursing champion.
My posts are sometimes incoherent, lol. You did fine, I just wanted people to not be confused that a carrier could develop Fanconi.
Breeding even an affected to a clear wouldn't have produced affected. Before the test, no one had a choice but to go with what was there. Responsible people like you didn't use the excuse of it not being "perfect" and did the best available. Making it to that age is wonderful, especially with her brain damage.
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understand that many times seizures are a part of Kidney disease including fanconi.
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They now have the tests. Patiently waiting for the results.
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@jdhunt0 said in Can't wait to pick up my new pup.:
They now have the tests. Patiently waiting for the results.
Waiting is the worse. Hoping for the best results.
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Results: Clear/Normal for Fanconi Syndrome
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@jdhunt0 said in Can't wait to pick up my new pup.:
Results: Clear/Normal for Fanconi Syndrome
EXCELLENT!
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WOHOOO! That is wonderful.
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@jdhunt0 said in Can't wait to pick up my new pup.:
Results: Clear/Normal for Fanconi Syndrome
That is great to hear. He is a very cute little guy, doubtless a little bundle of joy and occassionally despair! It's always amazing how many things they can get into at this age.
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PRA-BJ1 is clear too! I need to get some newer pictures. He is growing fast.
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@jdhunt0 - Great to hear!
