Fanconi Disease

[luzmery928]

O.k this is scary. I got my dog from a shelter and according to them he's a pure breed B so are there any signs or symptoms to this disease?

[gbroxon]

Check these out, luzmery928:

http://basenjicompanions.org/health/fanconi/index.html

http://www.voyuz.net/basenji-faq.html#health

http://www.barkless.com/guide/

[luzmery928]

Thanks there's nothing like knowing as much as you can to keep your baby safe

[dmcarty]

The links that were recommended are all good but I would like to focus on one small piece of something that you can do right now - test your dogs urine - you can get test strips from the diabetic section of walmart, target drugs stores etc. I would test daily for at least a week - and then test on a regular basis - like monthly - that one thing can alert you before they become symptomatic and drink and pee a lot. With early detection - even if your dog does eventually have it - by following the information and protocols in those website - you can enjoy a long life together.

[tanza]

I would also add that everyone should test maybe for 4 or 5 days in a row each month… I know that when a friend of mine's Basenji started spilling, one day it showed positive, next day did not, then two days later was positive again... and he was Fanconi afflicted...
Remember the test strips are only good for about 6 months.. so you might as well get the most use out of them..

[RockysWoman]

@Terry:

I believe she should still be tested. First of all, Basenjis are not the only breed to get Fanconi. On the Fanconi List, we have had German Shepherds, Bichons, Westies, Cocker Spaniels, a Chinese Crested and even a cat!

Don't forget Nowegian Elkhounds!

[sharronhurlbut]

As the test is easy and doesn't hurt the dog, why not test them all?

[tanza]

@sharronhurlbut:

As the test is easy and doesn't hurt the dog, why not test them all?

Exactly… and hopefully before the end of the summer we will have a test for Fanconi....