Dale
Are you using Vetsulin insulin???? I had problems regulating my 13yo male. Come to find out, the FDA has warned vets to change dogs over to a different kind of insulin. Has something to do with the release time of the crystalline portion of the drug.
We had the WORST time at first giving shots,( and I'm a certified phlebotomist and went thru nursing school) My boy was fine at the vets we they did it…..difference is he was up on the exam table. We got a table for Einstein, put a bath mat on it so he wouldn't slip around. Biggest thing that helped was getting BD needles, the ones that come from the vets are carp-ola, they have burrs etc...the only thing you have to do is change the number of units you use.(if your using Vetsulin U40 compared to U100 for human insulin and BD needles.) I can explain in further detail if you want.
It did take both myself and my husband to get him used to the shots, be we had a very specific routine that we did not alter. Einstein knew that after he ate it was "time for his medicine" he would run over to his table and try to jump up there himself. If we were taking too long, he'd come get us. Freezed Dried Liver was used to get him on the table, then when he was done, given while he was still on the table. I made sure he could see the liver. When he was done and off the table, he got his (small) KONG filled with fat free cream cheese mixed with some tuna mmmmmmmm. My little puppy-cat loved tuna. Anyway, I went from crying during the shot, to smiling and laughing 'cause he was so funny trying to get on the table, and then doing his little dance when he got his kong. I really think the table helped...
Please let me know if I can help any more, I can describe the contraption (sp) I built on top of his metal crate, so I could give the shot by myself when needed.
He didn't seeem to mind getting the shots at all, I think he trusted and knew we would never do anything to hurt him, plus we made a HUGE DEAL out of telling him what a good boy he was....etc......people would have thought we were bananas LOL
Good Luck
PJ
Squiggy's results are in…
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OK, I have tried to search for more info.
What are my next steps?I know to continue strip testing (just incase).
What does "probable carrier" really mean?Thanks
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What, if there are any, are the steps to find out the pedigree of a dog who was bought at the pet store/backyard breeder/Craigslist/ whatever if the present owner has no info at all? Is it even possible to trace the background or origination?
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@Shaye's:
What, if there are any, are the steps to find out the pedigree of a dog who was bought at the pet store/backyard breeder/Craigslist/ whatever if the present owner has no info at all? Is it even possible to trace the background or origination?
I would say that it is close to impossible to trace without any information.
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What a strikingly handsome basenji he is!
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Probable carriers not bad.. It means definitely not affected no???
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Sadly, we have a probable carrier on the board that just developed Fanconi. The test is not foolproof. This is a pretty good page for explanation, although now cheek swabs not blood is used:
http://www.akcchf.org/canine-health/genetic-tests/spotlight-on-genetic-tests/fanconi-syndrome.htmlThe linked marker test is based on DNA sequences at three sites known to reside in a chromosomal region very near the as yet undiscovered mutation responsible for Fanconi syndrome. Certain sequences at these three sites are very common in mutant chromosomes but relatively rare in normal chromosomes. The pattern of sequences at these three sites is used to classify the tested dog as a ?probable normal? with two normal chromosomes (one from the sire and one from the dam), a ?probable carrier? with one normal chromosome and one mutant chromosome, and a ?probable affected? with two mutant chromosomes. Based on preliminary experiments we expect DNA from approximately 10% of the Basenjis to produce a pattern that is in between that expected from normal dogs and that expected from carriers. In this case the reported result will be ?indecisive.?
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Squiggy is a good looking Basenji, congratulations
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Well I understand,… the test is not fullproof, but the same could be said for probably clear.. I think its still good news that he is not probably affected. I am actually looking forward to a probable carrier result instead of probably affected when test Ayo...because he is from affected X Clear parents....
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Well I understand,… the test is not fullproof, but the same could be said for probably clear.. I think its still good news that he is not probably affected. I am actually looking forward to a probable carrier result instead of probably affected when test Ayo...because he is from affected X Clear parents....
The test is a "linkage test" it is NOT a direct gene test. So therefore it can be incorrect. As can errors made by "humans" …...
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Exactly,.. but what I mean is, that said, probable carrier, is still a " good " result. I mean it is more positive than negative. YOu know that there is a very, very good chance, although not 100% but very good that he will never be affected,… and that is a good thing!
So.. congratulations, I would be sorry if it came back probably affected!! -
Shaye's Mom
If the dog was microchipped, you may be able to get the breeder and/or dealer/broker information from the chip manufacturer. Some dealers/brokers require their petstore bound pup to be microchipped.
Jennifer
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Jennifer- I got your email. My info on Squiggy is at work, so I will get it to you tomorrow. He was born (I think) in 2002.
Thank you everyone, I know he isnt a traditional color. But, man, do I love him and his whole look:) When I was looking with BRAT he came up available. His story won me over. He went from a very nervous, flinchy, non-social boy who would pace circles if anyone came over to a shy and sweet loverboy that warms up quick to strangers.
I know his outcome doesnt guarantee he will never get fanconi, but I can rest a bit easier and know his chances are slim. I will keep strip testing him.
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If anyone can find this info, its Jennifer. She is a wonder at this type of thing.