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Weak Pasturns or Knuckling over originally written May 5th 2017 Sandra

5/31/2020

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I've seen quite a few pet pups in my feed with low or weak pasterns lately.
Look at your pup's feet, does it look like they are wearing socks?
Well they shouldn't!
Weak Pasterns, also referred to as "Low in Pasterns", is when muscles/ligaments etc are growing faster than the bones and they have nothing to attach to for support.
Nutrition is the leading cause of weak pasterns, buckling over and splayed feet. For most it is a mild case being easily remedied, if caught early, thru diet and exercise.
Typically it presents in puppyhood- usually in the teething stage of many large, rapid growing breeds, but can happen until dog is sexually mature.


Treatment:


Daily Vitamin C Supplement- Dosage: 18mg/lb Daily
Vitamin C helps support joints and connective tissue. I use Ester-C starting at 5 weeks of age and can be found at most grocery stores. I recommend feeding it their entire life as it also supports the immune system, helping your dog heal from any stress. Stress is the best-known cause of vitamin C depletion in dogs. Stress comes in many forms ranging from going to new homes to vaccinations, ear cropping and illness.
*Please do NOT confuse Vitamin C with Calcium. They are 2 entirely different things, and calcium will make this condition worse.
*Note: Ester C is the only form of Vitamin C available at the grocery store that a dog can easily metabolize. If you are wanting one with less Calcium in it I suggest looking for a dog specific vitamins available on most pet food sites.


Keep Puppy Lean
Yes I know...everyone wants the biggest and baddest mother on the block. But this mindset couldn't be more wrong and actually is quite damaging causing more problems and WILL take years off joint life. Adolescents should be ribby- do NOT over feed!
Make sure you are feeding a large breed formula kibble for fast growing pups. If you are already using that kibble to no improvement, then transition to an adult formula with less protein. The idea is to slow down their growth so that their bones can catch up to their ligaments.
Feeding a well-balanced diet with the correct ratio of protein:fat:calcium is ideal. Everyone's opinion on this varies so I'll let you research and decide which ratio is correct for your pup. I hate that debate and won't do it! Lol.
*Avoid high protein, calcium and additional supplements.


Proper Exercise
Muscle is heavy and can also be the culprit of soft pasterns. Your puppy is not an athlete yet, avoid slippery surfaces, excessive exercises, jumping and running on hard surfaces, as this strains ligaments and joints.
The best exercises for this problem is:
-Walking in sand, mud and or gravel targets the correct muscles to strengthen.
-Raise feed bowl. Making puppy "stand tall to eat" is a great stretching exercise to strengthen those weak pasterns. You may want to alter their feeding schedule from 1 up to 3 small meals a day to get the most out of this exercise.


Keep Nails Trimmed- Trim Every 2 Weeks
Dogs nails are an important part of their anatomy. Long nails alter the way a dog walks, affecting the natural alignment of the leg which causes twisting of joints. It can make them prone to injury and cause arthritis overtime.


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Starting Socialization correctly -Robyn Myers

5/3/2020

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This morning....#behindthescenes after breakfast & potty time. I have placed Jericho in the boarding room. To help speed up the process.

Jericho went from Standing to laying down. Then he placed himself in his craite. I do not ask for these behaviors he just does them. Once she's comfortable with him. Socialization will begin. ♥️🙌. No rush.

Right now I have to build her up ,because her being & Showing fearful responses to Jericho yesterday through gate interactions. Jericho is.Just existing, it can absolutely be detrimental. if it was any other dog. Luckily he's well trained and knows what responses I expect from him.

Dogs not having confidence and fear barking & diffrent normal fearful behaviors in fearful Pups can & will lead to other dogs singling her out and attacking her. It's just matter of When.

That's why it's so important as owners we don't coddle are dogs to much. Really think about what we are communicating to the dog when and how we pet & interact with our dogs.

Remember You pet, what you get. Other wise you're setting them up for failure. No one wants to be the reason, they're dog is attacked. 😭. Stop the all the unnecessary Chit chat and baby talk, Stop the constant stroking, even if it does make you feel better. What you do,.you're dog observes and mimics it. You're human behavior will effect the k9's . You are required to change as well. People who can ,.really do love there dogs. So kudos to you..

Behavior Modification is not only a process the dog goes through . The owners do as well. 🙌. They are always much happier, with the change. The proof is in the behavior itself not others opinions on training techniques or styles. The dogs behavior is all the proof you need!!!

With the relationship that is formed between them. When they relearn it themselves as well! Know the diffrence, be the difference.
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Ebony’s journey to health for EPI

1/2/2020

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Happy New Year everyone🐾🎉🎉🐾
Today mark's Ebonys third week on enzymes and diagnoses for EPI
I am very happy to report that she is up 9lbs and continues to have great 💩
Her coat is super soft and shiny
Here's to continued success this coming year and for a breakthrough in genetic testing for EPI
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Ebonys journey recovery from epi week 2 update

12/26/2019

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We are on week 2 since Diagnosis.
By the end of week one she had gained 6 lbs. Tonight was our 2nd weigh in and she has added another 1lb.
She has become very active again and looks like she has grown a bit more.
Poops have been great and we are still feeding 3 meals a day
Hoping all have a Merry and Bright New Year — with Bill Schmelzer.
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Ebonys journey and Recovery from EPI week 2

12/21/2019

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Ebony week 2 12/20/19


Today marks one week since our little girl was diagnosed with EPI
I am very happy to say she has responded well to the enzymes and B12
She is back to her happy and spunky self. Her coat is back to being shiny and soft and she is no longer losing hair.
We have increased her food from the normal 2 cups 2 times a day to 2 cups 3 times a day which she is happy to have.
The best news is that she has gained 6lbs!!!!
As of now she is still able to enjoy her favorite cookies right after she has her meals. I am still looking into ways to incorporate the enzymes into treats so she can have them throughout the day🤗
Thanks to everyone for you prayers and support


Once we know she is stable we will probably switch her to a different enzyme 🤔
She goes back in 3 weeks so I talk to the vet about it
I just don't want any set backs since she's doing so good.
Thank you all,
Lillian and Bill Schmelzer


Photos below show 5 pound gain.

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Ebonys journey recovery from EPI

12/21/2019

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Good morning I wanted to tell you that Ebony from your litter developed EPI


Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (also called EPI in the GSD) is a medical condition in which the pancreas stops producing enough digestive enzymes to digest food normally in the small intestine.


this doesn’t effect the litter so please do not panic. Epi is a Pancreatic enzyme decency what happens is they has mud pie like diarrhea which will not go away and sever fast weight loss.
The Pancrea won’t produce b12 and enzymes that absorb nutrients from food it’s litterly food in and directly out.
This isn’t something you can’t test for unless he develops these symptoms.


Lillian Told she had diarrhea and that they had treated it for parasites like hooks wip and round worms and giardia and thought she may have fabric stuffing in her stomach since she ate a hole quilted blanket so she could eat the stuffing inside. They were scare with a 20 pound weight loss organ failure was surely to fallow.Then it was only three weeks till they sent me a pic of th poop and a skinny her and I said ask the vet to test for EPI because I just had a gut feeling that’s what it was,and give her B12 . Lilian and Bill got a brand new vet and asked her anout possibilities of it being EPI and she agreed. she felt I was right and said let’s do a test for epi specific blood test 12 hour fasting and gave her a b12 injection. The vet felt before the test 98 percent sure it was epi the test confirmed it two days later but the vet had already started treatment for epi prescribed Pancrea plus a long with the b12.
Ebonys stool is brown again and back to normal so she is on road to recovery. The other vet threw dewormer and antibiotics at the issue this doctors was knowledgeable there is no genetic link or testing for a genetic link as of this time but we plan to contact Gsdca and UC Davis to try to help they get a government grant to try to find a genetic link to EPI so this like DM won’t happen again for us and other health testing breeders this isn’t a specific to just German Shepherd Dogs but sadly this is most common breed it hits due to their tendency’s for sensitive stomach anyway. Lillian is doing a blog to help others diagnose and treat this faster. This will be posted regularly on our website Facebook and Instagram and Twitter.
knowledge is power. Thank you
From the WDR Grandmas Dayla and Sandra
Here is a link below.


https://www.total-german-shepherd.com/EPIintheGSD.html
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Bronze GCH Wonderlands Mia Hamm CGC 

12/3/2017

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Bronze GCH Wonderland’s Mia Hamm, CGC
Sired by GCH, CH Caretti’s Blues Man
Dam, GCHB, CH Wonderland’s Force of Nature

Mia’s pedigree includes her grandsires
2016 GV GCH Galaxy Wolfcreek of Merivern “Fritz”
AM/CAN CH GV (CAN) Karizma’s Ike of Edale

Mia, beginning in August of 2017, has accomplished many back to back “Breed Wins” and multiple “Group Wins” from the classes as well as finishing her championship with a “Group One” placement at the Brandon Florida KC, 10-29-17.

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Ways to Create a Safe Home for Man’s Best Friend

11/29/2017

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Ways to Create a Safe Home for Man’s Best Friend


Photo credit: Julia Aysa

For centuries, dogs have been called “man’s best friend,” and with good reason. The unconditional love and companionship of a dog can be linked directly to increased mental andphysical health. Numerous studies have shown that in the presence of a dog, blood pressure decreases, the heart rate slows, and breathing becomes more regular. This all leads to decreased stress levels and better mental health. When it comes to physical health, there is a direct link between dog ownership and physicality. “People who have dogs live longer than people who have cats, and the assumption has been that dogs naturally cause their owners to be more active,” said Dr. Thomas Lee, Co-Editor in Chief of the Harvard Heart Letter. The American Heart Association has even linked dog ownership with a reduced risk of heart disease.

Just as a dog keeps his owner healthy, so, too, should an owner work to keep his or her best friend healthy. Dog proofing your home and property is one way to make sure you’re providing a safe space for your pet. Common mistakes and oversights lead to devastating accidents that are easily avoided. For example, the ASPCA reported in 2016 alone, there were 180,639 household pet poisonings.

Take some time to protect your loved one by reviewing this valuable safety checklist.

Inside Your Home

One of the first rooms to protect is your kitchen. Install cabinet safety latches and store cleaning supplies in a high space, avoiding the traditional under-the-sink spot. If you’re not using a trash can with a lid, make sure you’re storing it in a closed pantry area. Keep all food out of your dog’s reach because the food, as well as the packaging, can be unsafe. Do not leave table scraps out in the open. Check out this list of poisonous pet foods.

When it comes to your bathroom, it’s best to keep your bathroom door closed at all times. Make sure to keep the toilet lid closed just in case the door is open and Fido wants to drink from the toilet. He can ingest cleaning chemicals and even drown. Safely store all of your medications, as many popular pills are poisonous to your pet. Cleaning chemicals should be stored in a high space. Don’t store lotions, cosmetics, and other products on the counter surface.

Some other recommendations for keeping the inside of your home safe for your dog include:

● Do not leave the dryer open because it can be used as a warm, cozy-up spot without you knowing.
● Games and toys often leave behind small parts; make sure to keep clean them up.
● Heavy decorations on high shelves can be knocked over causing injury.
● Keep your closet door closed. Belts, strings, and buttons all cause hazards for your dog.
● According to PetMD, electrical cords are the single most common type of electrical injury for household pets. Keep them tucked behind furniture and consider a cord cover when that’s not possible.
● Heating and air vents should be covered.
● Check here to make sure your household plant isn’t poisonous.
● Wherever you do craft projects, clean up all glue, glitter, pipe cleaners, needles, etc. Gorilla glue and Elmer’s glue are particularly dangerous.
● Don’t leave smaller items laying around, such as coins, clips, earrings, etc. They are easy items to chew on and ingest.
● Any sharp household items should be securely stored.

Outside Your Home

To protect your garage, move all chemicals to high shelves, or better yet, in a secured cabinet. And definitely do not leave antifreeze anywhere accessible. If it’s on the floor, clean it immediately; one taste can be lethal.

Dogs can be amazing escape artists, so you’re going to need to protect your yard as well. Consider a traditional fence or an electric fence to keep them safe at home. Your yard can also contain toxic plant materials. Know what you have and remove anything unsafe. Pools can be hazardous for your pets. Limit their access to your pool, and if they are by the pool, make sure you’re there to supervise.

Remember, it’s ingrained in your dog’s nature to explore everything, and this can lead to great risk. It’s important to take steps that provide your loving animals the safe space they deserve.
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Wolves Den Ranch German shepherds and their Babies

9/29/2015

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Many people wonder if our puppies and dogs are good with children let this video be you guide we pride our program of highly intelligent health tested puppies and dogs with stable nerves and temperament fit for any family with loyalty loving instinctive protection. Hope you enjoy this video. www.wolvesdenranch.com 352-433-6722

The Best in Health Tested Companion German Shepherds

http://youtu.be/NlWQTciYJto

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Desensatizing wdrk9 puppies

9/28/2014

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We take pride in our desensitizing of our pups from two weeks till puppy's go home.

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