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Born 10th January 2001
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Major's Story...
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At 6 weeks old Major was diagnosed with a heart murmur
which at the time was hoped that it would disappear by
the age of three months. But in Major's case it
only got worse.
After Doppler ultrasound our worst fear was
confirmed...
Major had a major heart problem called Pulmonary
Stenosis.
In the condition his heart was in at the time, it was
recommended to us
that he undergo open heart surgery immediately as he
only had up to 18 more months to live. On July
17th, 2001 at 10:30AM, Major's life was placed in the
hands of Dr. Glen Edwards of the Werribee Vet
Clinic.
The worst thing about this time, was waiting, and
knowing that if the Patch didn't hold, he would die on
the operating table...
No going back.
It was BLACK or WHITE.
He would either LIVE or DIE.
After a few hours of surgery to bypass
the Pulmonic Valve with a Teflon patch, we got the
wonderful news of Major's Surgery...It was successful.
Major's Medical & Legal costs have been a fortune.
We are kindly asking for donations of as littles as $1
to help us out here. The Werribee Vet Clinic was
kind enough to let us pay Major's costs off over a
period of time. The leeching lawyers on the
other hand? Well, I think we all know about that!
If you'd like to help us out at all please select an
amount to donate. Please
email us,
if you have and we will get back to you ASAP.
CLICK
HERE TO SEE MAJOR'S SITE!!
Major After Heart Surgery
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More Information On Pulmonic Stenosis Can
Be Found At These Links:
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What Other Groups Say About Breeding
In Regards to P.S.:.
* According to the Canine Inherited
Disorders Database, in regards to
Pulmonic Stenosis, "Affected
individuals and their parents should
not be used for breeding.
Siblings should only be used after
careful screening. If any affected
offspring are born, breeding of the
parents should be discontinued."
This database is funded by the
Animal Welfare Unit at the
Atlantic Veterinary College,
University of Prince Edward Island,
and the
Canadian Veterinary Medical
Association.
* R.A.O.T. lists the following
genetic defects to look for in the
German Shepherd Dog:
Cryptorchidism, corneal dermoid
cyst, hip dysplasia, epilepsy, poor
temperament, diabetes, disc disease,
heart defects,
dwarfism, von Willebrand's disease,
cleft lip and palate, degenerative
myelopathy, chronic pancreatitis,
missing teeth, retinal atrophy
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Major started his obedience training,
At 4 months old in May, we entered Southern's Member's Competition
gaining a pass - whoo hoo!!
Major was Awarded Best
Baby Puppy In Group
At the KCC Park Show on 24th June 2001
  
 
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