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Re: Vegas's trip to the behaviourist
« Reply #45 on: August 30, 2006, 07:02:52 PM »
Quote from: Gill on August 30, 2006, 06:33:53 PM
Well, we were at the vets tonight and he does have some vision problems with PRA being a possibility. His retinas are narrowed but because we have nothing to compare them to, the vet think it will be a good idea to monitor him for about 3 months and then re-examine with a view to referring him to one of the vet schools for further investigation. It certainly explains a lot of his behaviour but I can't believe I'm unlucky enough to have two dogs affected with sight problems :-\

Oh, Gill I'm so sorry to hear this - although it explains some of the behaviour you have experienced, its not really news you wanted to hear  :'( Do you know if there is PRA in his genetic line? :huh:

Fingers crossed that it doesn't deteriorate over the next 3 months.... :-\

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Re: Vegas's trip to the behaviourist
« Reply #46 on: August 30, 2006, 07:04:29 PM »
Sorry to hear this Gill :'(
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Re: Vegas's trip to the behaviourist
« Reply #47 on: August 30, 2006, 07:29:43 PM »
Quote from: IWLass on August 30, 2006, 07:02:52 PM
Do you know if there is PRA in his genetic line? :huh:



I don't know but I am going away to do some research now. Aspen is booked in to have blood taken for his optigen test in 2 weeks and I think I will get it done for Vegas too and if that comes back fine, then hopefully it might be a condition that can be treated :-\
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Re: Vegas's trip to the behaviourist
« Reply #48 on: August 30, 2006, 07:33:18 PM »
Sorry to hear this Gill.  We're all thinking of you. :luv:
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Re: Vegas's trip to the behaviourist
« Reply #49 on: August 30, 2006, 07:39:43 PM »
Just caught up with your thread Gill - so sorry to hear about Vegas's eyes :'(

Thinking of you  :-*
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Re: Vegas's trip to the behaviourist
« Reply #50 on: August 30, 2006, 09:17:07 PM »
Oh poor Vegas - hope it's not as bad as you think & that it can be treated successfully. Sending good vibes to the lovely Vegas!!  :luv:
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Re: Vegas's trip to the behaviourist
« Reply #51 on: August 30, 2006, 10:20:00 PM »
I've missed this thread and it's taken quite a bit of reading :-\

Gill, sorry to hear that the eye results were not good and I so hope it isn't PRA :huh:
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Re: Vegas's trip to the behaviourist
« Reply #52 on: August 30, 2006, 10:57:24 PM »
Sorry to hear this Gill.  Thinking of you  :luv:
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Re: Vegas's trip to the behaviourist
« Reply #53 on: August 31, 2006, 08:51:19 AM »
So sorry to hear this Gill  :-\
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Re: Vegas's trip to the behaviourist
« Reply #54 on: September 01, 2006, 04:23:20 PM »
Sorry to hear about Vegas Gill. It must all be very stressful for you and I hope things work out for you and the dogs. I hadn't actually given much thought to how dog hierachy goes on when the 'top dog' passes on so this has been interesting reading me. Although we only have the two we are seriously considering no 3 next year.
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Re: Vegas's trip to the behaviourist
« Reply #55 on: September 03, 2006, 08:56:15 AM »
Gill - so sorry I missed your post about Vegas' eyes. I do hope it's not PRA and that it's something they can get to the bottom of and treat successfully. Poor you - what a worry :'(
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Re: Vegas's trip to the behaviourist
« Reply #56 on: September 03, 2006, 11:19:24 AM »
I missed it to  ph34r I hope the Optigen results are OK.
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Re: Vegas's trip to the behaviourist
« Reply #57 on: September 03, 2006, 02:49:54 PM »

Sorry to hear this Gill - hopefully the Optigen tests will show a positive outcome and any sight problem that Vegas has can be treated. Good luck.
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Re: Vegas's trip to the behaviourist
« Reply #58 on: October 03, 2006, 02:45:10 PM »
I got the optigen results in this morning and Vegas is just a carrier so PRA can now be ruled out thankfully.

His behaviour *touch wood* has also been very good. He still has his grumpy moments where he will growl at the dogs if they get too close to him but alll in all he seems a bit more settled and less stressed. Aspen jumped on his head the other day and lived to tell the tale - that wouldn't have happened a while ago :005:
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Re: Vegas's trip to the behaviourist
« Reply #59 on: October 03, 2006, 02:46:20 PM »
Quote from: Gill on October 03, 2006, 02:45:10 PM
I got the optigen results in this morning and Vegas is just a carrier so PRA can now be ruled out thankfully.

His behaviour *touch wood* has also been very good. He still has his grumpy moments where he will growl at the dogs if they get too close to him but alll in all he seems a bit more settled and less stressed. Aspen jumped on his head the other day and lived to tell the tale - that wouldn't have happened a while ago :005:

What a relief Gill :D

Fingers crossed he continues his good behaviour :luv:
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