Dale
Are you using Vetsulin insulin???? I had problems regulating my 13yo male. Come to find out, the FDA has warned vets to change dogs over to a different kind of insulin. Has something to do with the release time of the crystalline portion of the drug.
We had the WORST time at first giving shots,( and I'm a certified phlebotomist and went thru nursing school) My boy was fine at the vets we they did it…..difference is he was up on the exam table. We got a table for Einstein, put a bath mat on it so he wouldn't slip around. Biggest thing that helped was getting BD needles, the ones that come from the vets are carp-ola, they have burrs etc...the only thing you have to do is change the number of units you use.(if your using Vetsulin U40 compared to U100 for human insulin and BD needles.) I can explain in further detail if you want.
It did take both myself and my husband to get him used to the shots, be we had a very specific routine that we did not alter. Einstein knew that after he ate it was "time for his medicine" he would run over to his table and try to jump up there himself. If we were taking too long, he'd come get us. Freezed Dried Liver was used to get him on the table, then when he was done, given while he was still on the table. I made sure he could see the liver. When he was done and off the table, he got his (small) KONG filled with fat free cream cheese mixed with some tuna mmmmmmmm. My little puppy-cat loved tuna. Anyway, I went from crying during the shot, to smiling and laughing 'cause he was so funny trying to get on the table, and then doing his little dance when he got his kong. I really think the table helped...
Please let me know if I can help any more, I can describe the contraption (sp) I built on top of his metal crate, so I could give the shot by myself when needed.
He didn't seeem to mind getting the shots at all, I think he trusted and knew we would never do anything to hurt him, plus we made a HUGE DEAL out of telling him what a good boy he was....etc......people would have thought we were bananas LOL
Good Luck
PJ
Puppy's Parents
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Ok, im getting a male brindle puppy in few weeks. Ive researched both the parents for Fanconi testing. Both have test results posted on the OFA site that say "PROBABLY CLEAR/NORMAL FOR FANCONI SYNDROME".
So does the puppy still need to be tested and at what age? Ive read different articles regarding the age they should be tested at.
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Technically, no, the pup should be clear as well. but it is always nice to do the test with the blood sample anyway as it can potentially be used to help with a more precise testing procedure. If you decide to do the cheek swab test, you can do that really young, but I would say wait until about 4-6 months to do the blood test.
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If both parents tested clear, the puppy should be clear/normal. Unless for some reason you really feel the need to, you shouldn't have to test the pup.
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Great. thanks for the info.
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Ok, im getting a male brindle puppy in few weeks. Ive researched both the parents for Fanconi testing. Both have test results posted on the OFA site that say "PROBABLY CLEAR/NORMAL FOR FANCONI SYNDROME".
So does the puppy still need to be tested and at what age? Ive read different articles regarding the age they should be tested at.
With a clear/normal on both the sire and dam you do not have to test, however there is no "clear" by parents, so it would not hurt to have the test done. And it adds data to the Fanconi testing database. They can be tested using Cheek Swab at any age, the Swabs and test is 65.00 (IMO-well worth the price). You can find the details at www.basenjishealth.org
Articles that you might have read about testing are most likely doing the sugar test stripping monthly starting at around 2 to 3yrs old. Before the DNA test that was the only way to know if your Basenji had Fanconi is after they started spilling sugar in their urine.
Kudos for you on doing your homework!!!!
We look forward to pictures….
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personally, i would definately test your pup if you're planning on breeding him. having worked in a lab for years, i know human error does occur, however, since both parents are clear, i'd be comfortable that the pup you get won't have fanconi. if you're not looking to breed, i'd say the test is optional unless your breeder wants more points in the data base. (it's not very expensive, $65 i think) of course that's just my 2 pennies worth.
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I dont plan on breeding him, but i will get him tested just for peace of mind.
Ill have some pics soon. Thanks again.
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Good job for doing your homework before you bought and fell in love with a basenji companion