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    The breeder continues to states that Zazie didn’t have any health issues and that she was just a picky eater and petite. We did not know about the murmur. It was not detected at her first vet visit. Unfortunately, her first visit was a basic “general wellness” visit which mostly consisted of hands on, no lab work, blood test, etc. Being a new pet parent we figured this was normal. Kinda like humans going to the doctor, the do won’t run labs unless certain symptoms are being displayed.

    After my last conversation with the breeder it was confirmed that a vet never saw her while in the care of the breeder. That bothered me. Because I asked before and my inquire was never really answered.

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  • KembeK

    @thelees102117
    Prayers and thoughts are with you! Sending positive thoughts ans positive energy your way! 🙏🐾🐕❤️!

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  • tanzaT

    @thelees102117 - So did the breeder give the litter their first round of shots? Hmm and about the Vet visit that you did with the pup, didn't the Vet listen to the heart and lungs? That is pretty much standard? Hope that you will share who the breeder is as it doesn't sound like they were a responsible breeder?

    Pat Fragassi

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  • T

    Thursday, 3.19.20, was the hardest day of my life, I had to say goodbye to the sweetest little pup I’ve ever known. To quote my mom “ God gives us trials and tells us to be grateful for them because they make us strong”. It’s difficult to focus on that fact when you’re hurting. However, the emotions you are feeling doesn’t make the statement less true. It’s true that my heart is constantly breaking when I think of Zazie’s sweet face but my heart also smiles and is reminded of the love I have for her. Though our time together on this earth was short it was worth every second to have her in our lives. She will truly be missed and can never be replaced.

    Thank you to everyone who prayed for her may God bless you and yours.
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    The internal specialist believes (can’t be confirmed until the results of the autopsy) that Zazie had Immunoproliferative (Basenji) enteropathy/ lymphocytic-plasmacytic enteritis. Which is basically the GI tract fails due to low protein and the body’s inability to absorb nutrients.

    This condition is usually found in older dogs (1-3). The treatment for this conditions would require a biopsy and heavy doses of steroids. Per the doctor, success rate for dogs 1yr old is 46%; 6mth 30%. Due to Zazie’s age (12 weeks), her current weight (3.6lbs) and her underdeveloped immune system, her chance of survival was incredibly slim.

    We were informed that we could take her home (without the biopsy) and administer the steroids but all that would do was prolong the inevitable. Neither my husband nor I could imagine seeing our little girl wither away. The first time was unbearable. So we had to make the harder decision of our lives to let her go and be with the Lord.

    I think we made the right decision. I feel like any other decision would have been selfish on my part and she didn’t deserve to suffer any longer. I continuously ask God for strength, to overcome this pain, because I genuinely don’t have any at the moment.

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  • T

    @tanza The breeder was Susan Ledbury of Birdsboro, PA. We’ve done a background check (nothing out the norm) but it would be nice to track down some previous buyers to get their testimonies. At first, I was really angry with her and concluded it was all her fault but after getting the diagnosis back, Zazie condition is most likely hereditary and I don’t think anyone would have been able to catch it. But I don’t know for sure. Susan seemed super upset about* it, when we spoke. But if you have investigative tendencies and you can find any info on her and her previous sales that would be an awesome help.

    *edited "update able"

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  • elbrantE

    I'm so very sorry that your little one is gone.

    elbrant.net

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  • eeeefarmE

    Very sorry to hear this. A time that should have been joyful for you has taken a tragic turn. Give yourselves time to grieve. All of us who love dogs have inevitably had to say goodbye and it is never easy.

    "In order to get along with a Basenji, you have to be at least half as smart as the dog!"

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  • tanzaT

    @thelees102117 said in Non-energetic (sleeps a lot/eats little):

    @tanza The breeder was Susan Ledbury of Birdsboro, PA. We’ve done a background check (nothing out the norm) but it would be nice to track down some previous buyers to get their testimonies. At first, I was really angry with her and concluded it was all her fault but after getting the diagnosis back, Zazie condition is most likely hereditary and I don’t think anyone would have been able to catch it. But I don’t know for sure. Susan seemed super upset about* it, when we spoke. But if you have investigative tendencies and you can find any info on her and her previous sales that would be an awesome help.

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    So sorry for your loss
    What was the breeding on this pup? sire/dam of this pup.... and did Susan contact the breeders of the sire/dam for possible problems? Please contact me privately you can find out my direct email on my website noted on this post. I disagree with the fact that this might have been hereditary....

    Pat Fragassi

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  • KembeK

    @thelees102117
    So sad - I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.❤️🐾

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  • T

    @elbrant thank you so much.

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  • T

    @eeeefarm thanks, it’s truly been a difficult time for me.

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  • T

    @kembe thank you. your prayers means a lot

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  • tanzaT

    @thelees102117 So very sorry for your loss, can you please advise the sire and dam of her? It would help others that could be having problems with their pups... If I understand it correctly there were 5 litters produced from this breeder?

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • tanzaT

    Also if you would like a link/contact to a responsible breeder, let me know privately and I can help... I know that this is a sad time for you....and I would say that the issues were not separation anxiety but the fact that this pups was ill.... certainly you can contact me privately, just go to my website link for my direct email.

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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