CANINE DYSAUTONOMIA
IMPORTANT!!!!!
Please, if you are getting a puppy from us, make yourself very aware of Canine Dysautonomia.
It is found in dense in Missouri and the Kansas City Area. Studies are taking place and have been for years.
But, things are not moving quick enough, many dogs are dying from this.
We don't have a lot of information what causes this. I am going to provide links below for you to learn from.
A lot of GSP dogs are getting diagnosed. It could be as they are in the fields hunting more than other breeds.
THIS IS FATAL most of the time. However, a few amazing Vets are leading the research on CD. They are also treating these dogs and some will survive!
Local Vets will tell you "Your dog is going to die, there is nothing more we can do."
1st - Keep good Pet Health Insurance on your dog.
We recommend the insurance through the AKC.
2nd - If your dog is diagnosed with CD. Get your dog to one of the Veterinarians BELOW ASAP!
Your dogs life depends on it!
You need to stay up to date with the map and DO NOT hunt in these areas.
Avoid them.
As it may be in the soil, if you hunt these areas, bathe your dog well with soap afterwards.
Wash off any of this soil or plant matter from your dog to help prevent from ingesting it.
We cannot promise this will preven this. But why not try!
They think it can come from the soil, so try and take preventative measures, even if they are worthless.
We can only do the best we can!
(Each picture below is a link) Click on the picture to be taken to that page!
Unfortunately, Epilepsy is not something we can test for at this time.
Epilepsy is a serious risk in this breed!
As a Breeder, we need ways to test for these serious issues.
But, without the proper research we will never get far enough.
One of the Foundations we feel very comfortable telling you to donate too is the
AKC Canine Health Foundation.
They are an amazing Foundation trying to help dogs of all breeds!
This is another reason we want you to be extra cautious giving a LEPTO Vaccination to your GSP dog. I have seen many GSP dogs have adverse reactions to this Vaccination that then causes Seizure disorders.
