Dee -
That's fantastic! Here is the Gonto Protocol - if you or your vet does not already have it…
http://www.basenjihealth.org/FanconiProtocol.pdf
Good luck and please let us know how she is doing. Also, there is a yahoo group for those with Fanconi dogs that you could join - we share tips on pilling and other issues related to keeping our Fanconi dogs happy… would love to see you there!
@DOG:
Thank you all soooooooo much I called another vet and he has been nice enough for me to have a payment plan. I am so excited and know Story will be much better. I just hate to ask for assistance but then for her I would . So will let you all know how she gets. Thanks for the hear felt cares. Nothing like a Basenji to care for you can,t go pee with out them following you but would not have it any other way, haaaaaaaa.
Fantastic news…I'm glad it is working out. Definitely please keep us updated to how she makes out.
I'm so happy to hear that Stormy will get the care she needs! I know what it is like to worry about them. Don't be afraid to contact the groups listed on that website though. I bet they would be able to help you out with costs for her care, and she deserves the best care you can get for her! A lot of those groups are set up because some one has left money just for these kinds of cases, you might as well get the benefit from that.
Best wishes to you and Stormy.
Awesome, I am happy for Stormy and you. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions, we have several brilliant peeps on here, and I know they are ready to help if questions arise.
GOOD LUCK and be sure and let all of us know how both of you are doing.
Rita Jean
Dee, I am so glad to hear this! I pray that you have caught the Fanconi early and she will do well on the protocol.
We are on our 5th and 6th Fanconi dogs; it was breaking my heart to hear that she might not be able to get treatment, because I know how rapidly it can progress.
Big hugs to Stormy from California!!
Terry
I'm so happy that you worked things out with the vet - hopefully Stormy can be with you for a long time to come.
Please let us know what the test results show…we are all wanting to support you and your b.
Hi Dee,
i am so glad you have got things sorted for Stormy, have just read your post. In the UK we have a charity PDSA to help people on low incomes with vets bills.
The other thing i was going to suggest was a garage sale, over here we have car boots and i saw someone at the weekend with a stall to raise money for her Dogs operation.
Well gang I took Stormy to the vet Thursday-6-04-09 and he ran all the tests and will get them back next week. He has two Basenjies of his own and they come to work with him so he knows the breed. I know if anything happens to her I will get another one but will ask the breeder if the pups have been tested. I look at all the pictures of all your dogs you have posted and they all look alike how weird. But they need to really find out why and how this breed gets the disease they have, if I had the money I so would invest it in a vet school to find a cure.Then I would feed the homeless. Take care all and will check back next week.
@DOG:
Well gang I took Stormy to the vet Thursday-6-04-09 and he ran all the tests and will get them back next week. He has two Basenjies of his own and they come to work with him so he knows the breed. I know if anything happens to her I will get another one but will ask the breeder if the pups have been tested. I look at all the pictures of all your dogs you have posted and they all look alike how weird. But they need to really find out why and how this breed gets the disease they have, if I had the money I so would invest it in a vet school to find a cure.Then I would feed the homeless. Take care all and will check back next week.
Now that we have the DNA test for Fanconi there is never a reason ever to have a Basenji come down with Fanconi. It is up to breeders to make sure that Basenjis that will be bred, be tested. It is a simple cheek swab DNA test. So, in effect, the cure has been found….. at least going forward.... provided that ALL breeders use the test.
Dog Lover, I am glad to hear that you have taken Stormy to the vet and most of all, that you have a vet that knows basenjis, that alone is very good. Keep us updated.
Well gang sad to say stormy is in doggie heaven as of the 16 when she passed away at the vets office. He said he had never seen a basenji go down so fast because her tests were not that bad and she really had only show signs of the disease in early may. But I am on the hunt for another one and have her picture up as my desk top back ground on the pc. I found a breeder in waldron ark and she shows alot of her dogs and wins alot she has a web site on next day pets and top dog basenji those two sites. Her dogs are soooooooooo expensive but adorable. We are headed their this weekend to look. So I guess I am a person for punishment by getting another one but once you have one thats it you want more but this time I will be on top of ever thing she does. So check you all later and send pictures.
I am sad to hear about Stormy. Go look at www.ripoffreport.com before you go and see Tammie. I spoke to her a while back and she may be great but I did not care for her on the phone. Most of her time is on Bloodhounds and I beleive and I think the reason she still has puppies is because she wants to much money for them. I think you need to look at her contract it has in it she will send off AKC paperwork and after with proof you have had the puppy fixed she shall send you the AKC. Let me know what you think.
Rita Jean
@DOG:
Well gang sad to say stormy is in doggie heaven as of the 16 when she passed away at the vets office. He said he had never seen a basenji go down so fast because her tests were not that bad and she really had only show signs of the disease in early may. But I am on the hunt for another one and have her picture up as my desk top back ground on the pc. I found a breeder in waldron ark and she shows alot of her dogs and wins alot she has a web site on next day pets and top dog basenji those two sites. Her dogs are soooooooooo expensive but adorable. We are headed their this weekend to look. So I guess I am a person for punishment by getting another one but once you have one thats it you want more but this time I will be on top of ever thing she does. So check you all later and send pictures.
Please consider rescue. Since you are on SS as you said before, puppies are really expensive and require a lot of work. You can rescue and older dog that has been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and housebroken for a lot less. Also, if it is show quality that you want, many breeders have dogs available for adoption as well. Lately we have been swamped with rescues through BRAT so please keep it in mind.
I have to agree with Jennifer. I know there is one there just wating for you to love please look at BRAT. Thank you.
Rita Jean
So sorry to hear about Stormy,it was very quick. hope you find another Dog soon.
Dog Lover,
Please consider a rescue dog, there are so many out there looking for a loving home. If you insist on buying, please do your homework before you buy, make sure the "breeders" have had at least the Fanconi testing done, especially since you lost a dog to it. There are several other health issues that should be considered. If you had issues finding money for the test…consider how much money a puppy would cost to buy.
Good luck in finding your new companion..
IMO, winning show dogs isnt' a recommention for buying a dog…having all the health testing with proof is!
Before you buy an expensive show dog, please make sure the health testing is done.
Well actually my husband called her while he was in that are two weeks ago and she had just got back from a show and won second place and yes she has alot of hounds but I was confused that why I had to have one fixed if I bought it from her, but I haven,t talked to her myself but her pups go for five hundred and had some for less but we finally got our taxes back and paid the vet with some and was going to get a pup with the rest. So right now its up in the air we may try to wait till fall when they hit the paper but I do appreciate any help from anyone and I sure miss her the house seems so quite and I picked up her food bowl yesterday to fill it with water and caught myself and just put it back down. But I have a 30 year old daughter who is a teacher and she calles me ever day to say it will be okay.
Thanks Dee
