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| We at Schnauzer Friends hope you will be happy with any new addition to your family. All of our puppies come with a health guarantee. They have been raised in our home and are spoiled rotten. Please be aware that the first few nights at their new home will be scary for him or her. They will not have their mom or litter mates for comfort. Only you. Please be patient with the new puppy at this time. It will soon pass. In no time the puppy will look at you as it's new "mommy". Show it lots of love and understanding, for that is what it needs most from you. This new addition to your life will be with you for many years, so get off on the right foot. You will be this puppies whole world. It will want to do everything to please you. Show it what you expect from it in the beginning. Schnauzers learn very quickly. Your patience will pay off in no time. Remember that a baby is a baby whether it is a human, or in this case, a puppy. Their needs are the same. All our puppies are raised around our children, but caution must be taken when letting puppies and children play together. Children should be told to handle the new puppy gently.( No ear pulling or tiny fingers in the eyes.) Hopefully the children and the puppy will be the best of friends. Remember that we're here to answer any of your questions and be a help to you. Please don't hesitate to call us. home: 281-592-0269 cell: 832-398-9748 |
| Our puppies are wormed on a strict schedule, and have age appropriate vaccinations. If you are buying a puppy from us, or even from someone else, PLEASE do not take your baby to public pet stores!! We know that it is exciting to take the new puppy shopping and buy it toys and such, however the puppy is not yet protected from parvo and other such diseases until it has had all of it's shots. His or her vaccinations will be over between 12-16 weeks of age.(depending on your vet) At that time it is much safer to take the baby to the store. However, be forewarned, everyone is sure to be oohing and aahing over your baby. After all who can resist an adorable Schnauzer puppy? |
CANINE LIVER SHUNT
WHAT IS A LIVER SHUNT?
Liver shunts are a congenital problem in a certain percentage
of canines/dogs.
WHAT CREATES A LIVER SHUNT?
During gestation the placenta delivers blood with food and
oxygen from the mother through the umbilical vein. This
means that in the fetus, circulation is the reverse of circulation
after birth, because the fetus' veins have the oxygenated
blood and arteries return non-oxygenated blood to the heart.
In order to make this work, there is a shunt from the liver
venous circulation to the arterial circulation. At birth, the
pressure within the circulatory system changes as respiration
occurs and this shuts the shunt, which eventually disappears.
If this reverse in circulation doesn't happen for some reason,
the liver is deprived of a blood supply and doesn't develop
properly after birth.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE PUPPY?
Many puppies can live with the small functioning portion of the
liver for some time but eventually have problems and usually
die if the situation is not corrected.
HOW IS A LIVER SHUNT DIAGNOSED?
A Bile Acid test is performed by taking a blood sample, giving a
meal, then taking another blood sample 2 hours after the meal.
Comparing the pre-meal and post-meal blood results gives us
valuable information. The bile acids test is an accurate
measure of liver function.
CAN MY PUPPY BE SAVED?
It is possible in some cases to surgically close the shunt.
Some dogs can live a long time (up to about 4-5 years) with
this problem before it is detected
Symptoms of hypoglycemia: Symptoms include but are not
limited to: Slow heartbeat and breathing, weak, sleepy,
disoriented, wobbly, glassy eyed, and seizures. In some cases
pets may lose consciousness and fall into a coma. Pets can die
from hypoglycemia if they do not receive treatment.
Treatment for hypoglycemia: If you notice your pet is acting
wobbly or weak try giving some treats or canned food, anything
you know your pet will eat. If your pet won't eat, try giving it some
sugar, Karo syrup works the best. Rub the syrup on the gums
and under the tongue if your pet is unconscious. If your pet is not
unconscious and can swallow you can give the sugar with a
needleless syringe.
limited to: Slow heartbeat and breathing, weak, sleepy,
disoriented, wobbly, glassy eyed, and seizures. In some cases
pets may lose consciousness and fall into a coma. Pets can die
from hypoglycemia if they do not receive treatment.
Treatment for hypoglycemia: If you notice your pet is acting
wobbly or weak try giving some treats or canned food, anything
you know your pet will eat. If your pet won't eat, try giving it some
sugar, Karo syrup works the best. Rub the syrup on the gums
and under the tongue if your pet is unconscious. If your pet is not
unconscious and can swallow you can give the sugar with a
needleless syringe.
HYPOGLYCEMIA
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