CTCV Health Watch Committee Report 23/1/2007 The Committee’s previous Report (printed in the April 2006 Bulletin) did not include specific
(non-identifying) information, so all the Download Health Watch Committee Report Form Confidentiality All Health Watch Reports are treated as confidential unless the owner/breeder of the dog agrees that the information may be shared. It is still extremely important to Report all medical conditions to the Committee (even if
confidentiality is required) because the dog Number of Reports Received We have received a total of 25 Reports, broken down as follows:- 10 Medical Reports (2 of these from litter test reports) 15 Litter Reports (Bile Acid Testing) Of the 10 Medical Reports, 7 concern Portal Shunt, (2 with more than one pup in the same litter),
and 3 are other conditions. Number of Breeders/Owners Reporting The above reports have been submitted by 10 people. Of these ten, six have agreed to be identified. They are as follows:
Medical Reports Received Portal Shunt: 9 Diagnosed Cases of Portal Shunt have been reported. As follows: Two male puppies (from a litter of 4 males and 2 females), approximately 6 mths of age, returned to breeder were subsequently Two female puppies, aged 7 weeks, (from a litter of 1 male and 6 females), were considered likely to have PSS and after re-testing were euthanased. Scores were: Puppy 1 - Fasting 53 Post Prandial 138 Puppy 2 - Fasting 59 Post Prandial 305 Cairn bitch aged 2 was diagnosed with PSS and underwent surgery to implant a Constrictor Ring. Surgery was unsuccessful, bitch died aged 3. Bile acid scores at time of diagnosis were: Fasting 81 Post Prandial 134 Cairn bitch aged 18 months was diagnosed with PSS. Surgery was recommended, but owner decided to manage condition with diet. Unfortunately neurological damage followed and bitch was euthanased approx 1 year later. Bile acid scores at time of diagnosis were: Fasting 80 Post Prandial 416 Cairn bitch aged 12 months was diagnosed with PSS. Surgery to implant Constrictor Ring was performed and has been very successful. The bitch is now nearly 3 years old and enjoys a normal life. Bile acid scores at time of diagnosis were: Fasting 117 Post Prandial 273 Bile acid scores 12 mths after surgery were: Fasting - 5 Post Prandial - 3 Cairn dog aged 3 months with inconclusive diagnosis of PSS (but highly suspected). Dog continues to be managed by diet. Bile Acid scores at first test were: Fasting 232 Post Prandial 350 Bile Acid scores at approx 6 mths were: Fasting 99 Post Prandial 445 Cairn bitch aged 6 months was diagnosed with PSS and is being managed by diet. Bile acid scores at time of diagnosis were: Fasting 106 Post Prandial - 160 Legge Perthes Disease One report received of a Cairn Bitch diagnosed at eleven months of age. Surgery
is planned in the near future. (Bitch is now placed in Luxating Patella One report received of a Cairn Dog first noticed when under 12 months of age, diagnosed later. Lack of Motor Control One report received of a Cairn Dog aged 6 months with motor skill problems. Puppy
has been DNA tested for Globoid Cell Unsubstantiated Reports Because we wish to be completely transparent in reporting an overall view of all the information passed onto the Committee, we wish to 4 Cases of Portal Shunt (2 living and being managed by diet. 2 deceased.) 2 Cases of stomach cancer (both recently deceased. Males aged 3 and 7) 2 Cases of Juvenile Cataracts (1 female aged 12 months, 1 male aged 3) Scores LITTER TESTING 2006 - BILE ACID TEST SCORES
Research Grant Dr Linda Abraham, BSc BVet Med PhD(Lond) MRCFS MACVSC, who most of you know is a registrar at the Werribee Clinic of Melbourne Thankyou to the breeders who have indicated they are willing to take part in this program. Once we know if the Grant Summary From the reports received, it is apparent that Portal Shunt remains the biggest health problem at present facing breeders. Download Health Watch Committee Report Form
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