Both of my Basenjis - aged 4 and 2 â sleep ALL THE TIME. If they are not actively playing, they are napping. They go to bed between 10 and 11 PM, and unless I have someplace to go in the morning, I just open their crate in the morning and they usually come out around 9 AM.
They'll go out to potty, come in and eat, and within half an hour or so are in their chairs napping. If the weather is good, they'll head out to sleep in the yard where they will remain for hours on end.
They love to sleep!
Non-energetic (sleeps a lot/eats little)
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@thelees102117
Hoping everything works our for you and Zazie!
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@thelees102117 hi, Iâm having the exact same issue with my pup, going to see the vet tomorrow, did you happen to get the results from the vet?
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Update: Zazie was at the vet all day today. Unfortunately, the doctor could not pin point exactly whatâs the cause of her issues. However, she was able to conclude that Zazie is anemic which was the cause in the drop of her body temp and her fatigue. The reason for her lack of appetite no clear answer as of yet. Zazie was clear of all parasites and sheâs scheduled for a liver test tomorrow which will require two blood pulls. She was looking A LOT better when we picked her up. We were instructed to do the following:
- force feed Purina Pro plan veterinary diet; 4ml every hour (provided by the vet). Not to exceed past midnight, bc she canât have any food or water 6 hrs prior to her appt.
- administer .3ml of amoxicillin every 12hrs for 10 days
- discontinue Pedialyte/water solution we were giving her and give her just water
- deworm med for (2) days starting tomorrow
- use iron supplement
So far the feeding process has gone well and sheâs gotten a bit of her spunk back but we understanding itâs going to take time to get her weigh back up. Lastly, we ordered Pet Tinic to use as her iron supplement (should be here in two days) and when brought Nutri-Cal to assistance with the dehydration. So with prayer, patience, and doing our part I know she will bounce back.
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wow, anemia at 9.5 weeks? Did the Vet suggest what might have caused that?
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Zazie is back in the ER. Sheâs hanging in there to see the internal specialist. Her blood sugar will not regulate. The doctors believe it is a liver shunt. Which btw, the original doctor retracted this theory and had use take Zazie home after one day in the ER. This was when we first took her to the ER, they retracted the idea of the liver shunt based solely on the fact that they were able to regulate her blood sugar levels for 8 hrs without meds (without speaking with a specialist to confirm). But here we are (2) days later with Zazieâs conditions worsen. Her small heart murmur has now turned into a stage 4 murmur and her glucose levels just wonât regulate. But as mentioned, sheâs going to see the internal specialist on Monday and weâre praying he can confirm the liver shunt and is able to do surgery. I know God will see my baby girl through this and I ask for all your guysâ prayers and positive energy into the universe. Thank you SOOOO much
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I'm very sorry you are going through this. My thoughts are with you. Good luck.
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@thelees102117 said in Non-energetic (sleeps a lot/eats little):
Zazie is back in the ER. Sheâs hanging in there to see the internal specialist. Her blood sugar will not regulate. The doctors believe it is a liver shunt. Which btw, the original doctor retracted this theory and had use take Zazie home after one day in the ER. This was when we first took her to the ER, they retracted the idea of the liver shunt based solely on the fact that they were able to regulate her blood sugar levels for 8 hrs without meds (without speaking with a specialist to confirm). But here we are (2) days later with Zazieâs conditions worsen. Her small heart murmur has now turned into a stage 4 murmur and her glucose levels just wonât regulate. But as mentioned, sheâs going to see the internal specialist on Monday and weâre praying he can confirm the liver shunt and is able to do surgery. I know God will see my baby girl through this and I ask for all your guysâ prayers and positive energy into the universe. Thank you SOOOO much
What exactly does the breeder say? Did you know about the heart murmur when you got her? It would have been present at her first Vet visit?
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The breeder continues to states that Zazie didnât 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 âgeneral wellnessâ 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 wonât 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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@thelees102117
Prayers and thoughts are with you! Sending positive thoughts ans positive energy your way!
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@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?
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Thursday, 3.19.20, was the hardest day of my life, I had to say goodbye to the sweetest little pup Iâve ever known. To quote my mom â God gives us trials and tells us to be grateful for them because they make us strongâ. Itâs difficult to focus on that fact when youâre hurting. However, the emotions you are feeling doesnât make the statement less true. Itâs true that my heart is constantly breaking when I think of Zazieâs 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 (canât 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 bodyâs 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 Zazieâs 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 didnât deserve to suffer any longer. I continuously ask God for strength, to overcome this pain, because I genuinely donât have any at the moment.
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@tanza The breeder was Susan Ledbury of Birdsboro, PA. Weâve 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 donât think anyone would have been able to catch it. But I donât 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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I'm so very sorry that your little one is gone.
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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.
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@thelees102117 said in Non-energetic (sleeps a lot/eats little):
@tanza The breeder was Susan Ledbury of Birdsboro, PA. Weâve 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 donât think anyone would have been able to catch it. But I donât 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.... -
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So sad - I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.ď¸ -
@elbrant thank you so much.
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@eeeefarm thanks, itâs truly been a difficult time for me.
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@kembe thank you. your prayers means a lot
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