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How healthy are our Great Danes
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questionnaires and analysis of med vet. Christine Beckman, Switzerland
Summary
owners and owners of Great Danes were asked via a questionnaire, to give health of their animals
information. Of 525 questionnaires were received, 512
recovered. The focus of this study is the comparison of the three colors yellow / brindle,
blue / black in blue and black and harlequin. In general, animals are not within the same color
shock were mated, so that you actually three different races could speak
.
Ku resulted March summarized the following results:
life expectancy:
The average life expectancy of all three colors is around 6.5 years, and spotted among black
were to find the most long-lived animals (20%, that every fifth animal was older than 10 years)
Most common diseases:
Each color shock were the diseases of the musculoskeletal system and spine in place
one. Average every fifth animal was affected.
Major causes of death:
In Yellow / brindle 25% died from sudden death, which presumably lead to heart failure back to
was in blue / black from blue 22% died of bloat and black harlequin
21% died of heart failure or old age.
Conclusion:
Most diseases and deaths are due to the size of the animals. Fast
growth may damage the skeletal system do not result in artferechter feeding and care, as the great weight of our dogs.
the heart must be created large, so an adequate oxygen supply to the entire animal is guaranteed
and is stretched over time and over-loaded. The broad, deep belly makes the internal organs
too much latitude to the rotation of the stomach and or spleen may lead.
.
first Introduction
tried with a large-scale questionnaire-action, we find out what about the health
our Great Danes. The questionnaires appeared as an insert in the Swiss magazine
Dogg "Dotty Dalmatian" and were launched internationally in exhibitions. Response we received from the
Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland and Spain.
The number of returned questionnaires was encouraging large: From 525 questionnaires received were
512 are recycled.
We also received a surprising number of reports of animals vital to the day she died and healthy
remained, so that we can assume to have obtained a fairly representative cross-section of the Great Danes
population.
question
The focus of this study is the comparison of the three colors yellow / brindle,
blue / black in blue and black and harlequin. In general, animals are not within the same color
shock were mated, so that you could actually speak of three different races.
It was to find out whether there are between the three shades of color differences in health, where
which diseases occur more frequently and is the area in which the average life expectancy
.
therefore were used only data from animals whose color (and age) were given was.
analysis of the questionnaires
Each animal had to be described individually. Mandatory information was needed color and age,
diseases (if ever one occurred) and the cause of death (for deceased animals). Sheets, which contained no information
to color or to the age of the animal were not evaluated. Gender
were not evaluated separately.
The diseases, respectively. Causes of death were divided into the following categories:
- Allergy: Only if the owner used the word allergy. Certain chronic diseases such as diarrhea or skin suffering
could also allergic origin be. They appear in each other
headings.
- old age: Any animal that was older than 10 years appear in the "old age".
The effective cause of death was not considered. Some owners also give in animals
were younger than 10 years, the cause of death senility. These were specifically mentioned, but not
evaluated.
- Eyes: Any type of eye disease, not only abnormalities of the eye such as entropion (inward
turned eyelid) or ectropion (eyelid hanging, naked eye).
- movements gsapparat: complaints from the front or rear legs.
- Genital : all diseases of the female and male genital organs. Malformations as
small testes (atrophy) or "testicled" (testicle remains in the abdomen) were not evaluated separately.
disease were also evaluated as caesarean sections and pyometra (pyometra).
- GI tract: gastrointestinal tract, digestive tract. In this category all complaints
of organs that have to do with the digestion were incorporated, (teeth, oral cavity, stomach, intestines, liver,
anal glands). Not counted to cancer or infectious diseases of the digestive organs and digestive
respectively. Milzdrehungen.
- Torsion: bloat, Milzdrehung. Both organs within the abdominal cavity can twist
alone or even together, as the stomach and spleen by a band are connected.
- Skin: All skin conditions except allergies or cancer. Skin diseases caused by parasites are
(Ex: demodicosis), or infectious skin diseases (eg: pyoderma, Hautvereiterungen)
were left in the skin category, although they would also have the infections can be expected.
- infections: infections of organ systems that are caused by bacteria or viruses. Example:
kennel cough, parvovirus, Lyme disease, pneumonia, etc.
- Cancer: All Organic diseases, which were described by the owners as a cancer or tumor
(in certain lesions is difficult to see from the outside, whether it is indeed cancer).
osteosarcoma (bone cancer) were counted separately. In many animals had only the word cancer
in the categories of illness or death, more accurate information was missing.
- Kidney / Bladder: All diseases of the urinary organs.
- Spine: All diseases of the musculoskeletal system, which was mentioned by the owner's back as the cause
. Shad, cauda equina or spinal cord infarction were not evaluated separately.
- Other: Everything that did not fit into any category. Example: poisoning, accidents, anesthesia incident Cause of death unknown
etc.
illness or death in all three colors
disease over 50% of the animals at least once in their life.
a disease that eventually led to death, appears only as a cause of death. One should not forget
that certain diseases (arthritis, spondylosis, cancer, etc.) "only" appear as cause of death, caused
but the animal a potentially long period of suffering and the owners high veterinary costs
and that these diseases in the above 50% are not included.
second Evaluation
life expectancy:
The average life expectancy of all three colors is around 6.5 years.
The longest animals to see black and harlequin: 20%, ie every fifth animal were
older than 10 years.
For blue / black were 15% of blue and yellow / Brindle, 10.5% of animals older than 10 years.
general diseases: easy
For black / harlequin fewer animals suffer in their lifetimes, namely 49.8%, than for the other
coat colors. For blue / black were from blue to 50.7%, yellowfin / Brindle, 52.2%.
musculoskeletal system:
appear musculoskeletal problems in all shades of color in the first place.
An animal with recurring lameness leads a year-long life with pain.
Although remarkably little HD (hip dysplasia) or ED (elbow joint dysplasia)
mentioned cases were the skeletal system the weight of our animals is still not up!
When complaints of the spine to be added, the results are still striking :
Yellow / brindle: 19.3%; blue / black from blue: 20.7% Black / Spotted: 22%.
every fifth Dane spends her life with chronic pain
eyes
diseases of the eyes are in yellow / brindle and blue / black and blue from second place.
It is or it is operated. In each case, pain and costs.
Torsion:
bloat or Milzdrehungen are in yellow / brindle and blue / black from blue to place
three of the diseases. A torsion appears in the column disease if the animal owner to be fast enough
could bring to the vet for an untreated stomach turn always leads to death of
animal. Otherwise, they will appear in the heading of death.
The owners of yellow / brindle animals seem to be the fastest: in the cause of death is the torsion
"only" fourth. For blue / black from blue, the torsion appears on the top of
causes of death for black / harlequin in second place.
Prophylactic fixation of the stomach seems made especially in the North be. It can only be
performed under anesthesia and the opened abdominal cavity, so it is a stressful operation.
heart:
Yellow / brindle number one cause of death with 25 %!!!. For blue / black are from blue to 18.3%
and black harlequin 21.2%.
cancer:
Yellow / brindle and blue / black and blue from the lead with 21%, respectively. 20% of cancer as a cause of death in
Blue / Black in Blue "only" 13.6%.
third Conclusion
action for action! Today Dogg lover buys an expensive pedigree animals (1200-3000 Euros.) Fitted with a
than 50% probability once in his life seriously ill (. 500 - 2000 Euros) to 50%
a lifelong medication for heart problems or complaints at the skeletal system needs
(about 90 € / month) and an average of no more than 6.5 years old is (which, given the
suffering of animals and the owner or the veterinarian and high drug costs would be a relief for many
...).
spine, musculoskeletal system, osteosarcoma:
means to rapid growth of long bones of the skeleton of an enormous burden. At the same
not enough to build muscle, because the necessary movement could damage the growing bones
. At the animal hospital Zurich is recommended that owners of puppies of large breeds
the animals during growth, not to let off the leash and games as quickly as possible
cancel. One measure that can hardly contribute to the mental health of an animal.
Repeated small injuries of bones can lead to the formation of bone cancer.
torsion (bloat, Milzdrehung):
breeds, both large and wide are suffering under increasing stomach, respectively. can Milzdrehungen,
because there must be enough space in the abdomen may be present so that the organs move against each other
.
The theory that feeding errors are responsible for bloat might, could not confirm
: most of bloat are held with an empty stomach.
heart disease:
The most common heart disease of the Great Dane is the dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). It is
a condition that is best known for large dog breeds. The DCM is slowly usually
is by the heart muscle is chronically overloaded, leading to an enlargement of the heart due
stretching. Over time the heart muscle loses its force of contraction, it creates a so-called
heart failure if left untreated death of the animal.
Conclusion:
is still too little to elegance, agility and agility of a
animal care.
action is primarily for breeders of Great Danes
4th Details of the study
A. Blue / Black from blue
number of animals: 80 live and 60 dead 140 Animals
diseases (heads) of death (heads)
allergy 6 -
old age - 10, including 1 animal younger than 10 years
eyes 12 (No. 2) - Musculoskeletal
24 (No. 1) 1
Genital 6 -
GI tract prophyl
torsion 6 2 8 (3rd place)
. Magenfix: 1
13 (1st place)
skin 4 - 3 11
heart (place 3)
infections 6 1
cancer
2
12 (No. 2)
osteosarcoma: 3, Other: 9
kidney / bladder 5 2
Other 4 7
spine 5 1
diseases during his lifetime: 71 to 140 animals (50.7%)
life expectancy: The average age of death: 6.5 years, died at the age of 10 or more
years : 9 animals (15%)
"hit list":
diseases: Musculoskeletal system: 24 animals (140 animals) 17.1%
(musculoskeletal system and spine: 29 animals 20.7%!)
Eyes: 12 animals (140 animals) 8.6%
torsion: 8 animals (140 animals) 5.7%
Cause of death: torsion: 13 animals (60 animals) 21.7%
cancer: 12 animals (60 animals) 20.0%
Heart: 11 animals (of 60 animals) 18.3%
as yellow / brindle
number of animals: 85 live and 76 dead animals 161
diseases (heads) of death (heads)
allergy 4 -
old age - 12, including 5 animals younger than 10 years
7 (3rd place)
eyes 13 (No. 2) 1
Musculoskeletal 23 (No. 1) 3
genitalia 12 (3rd place) -
GI tract 12 (3rd place) 4
torsion 12 (3rd place)
prophyl. Magenfix: 7
skin 8 6 - 1 19
heart (place 1) 9 3
infections
cancer
3
16 (No. 2)
osteosarcoma: 8, Other: 8
Kidney / Bladder 2 1 Other 12 6
8 4
spinal diseases during his lifetime: 84 of 161 animals (52.2%)
life expectancy:
average age of death: 6.6 years died, aged 10 years or more: 7 animals (9.2%)
"hit list":
diseases: Musculoskeletal system: 23 animals (161 animals) 14.3%
(musculoskeletal and spine: 31 animals 19.3%)
Eyes: 13 animals (161 animals) 8.0%
torsion, genital organs, GI tract: 12 animals (of 161Tieren) 7.5%
Cause of death: heart: 19 animals (76 animals) 25.0%
cancer: 16 animals (76 animals) 21.0%
old age: 8 animals (76 animals) 10.5%
C. Black and harlequin
number of animals: 159 livestock and 52 dead 211 animals
diseases (heads) of death (heads)
allergy 9 -
old age - 12, including 1 animal < 10 Jahre alt
11 animals (No. 1)
eyes 14 -
Musculoskeletal 27 (No. 1) 1
genitalia 15 ( No. 2) -
prophyl GI tract 15 (No. 2) 2 9
torsion. Magenfix: 3
8 (No. 2)
skin 9 - 5 11
heart (place 1)
infections, 14 (3rd place) -
cancer
3
7 (3rd place)
osteosarcoma: 3, Others: 4
kidney / bubble 3 1 8 6 Other
spine 8 2
diseases during his lifetime: 105 of 211 animals (49.8%)
life expectancy: Average
Death, age: 6.6 years died at the age of 10 or more years: 11 animals (20%)
"hit list":
diseases: Musculoskeletal system: 27 animals (159 animals) 17.0%
(musculoskeletal and spine: 35 Pets 22.0 %)
genital tract, GI tract: 15 animals (159 animals) 9.4%
infections: 14 animals (159 animals) 8.8%
Cause of death: old age, heart: 11 animals (52 animals) 21.2%
torsion: 8 animals (52 animals) 15.4%
cancer: blue 7 animals (52 animals) 13.5%
D. Overview of the three color varieties
yellow / blue brindle / black from black / harlequin
Number:
161 animals
85 live and 76 dead dogs
Number:
140 Animals
80 live and 60 dead dogs
Number:
211 animals
159 living and 52 dead dogs
life expectancy:
average age of death: Died 6.6 years
aged 10 or more
years
8 animals (10.5%)
life expectancy:
average age of death: 6.5 years
Died at the age of 10 or more
years
9 animals (15%)
life expectancy:
average age of death: 6.6 years
died at the age of 10 or more years
: ill
11 animals (20%)
The Living: 84 of 161 animals
52.2%
cancer during his lifetime: ill
71 of 140 animals 50.7%
During his lifetime: 105 of 211 animals
49.8%
diseases:
musculoskeletal system: 14.3%
(including spine: 19.3%) eyes
: 8.0%
torsion, genital , GI tract: 7.5%
Cause of death:
heart: 25.0%
cancer: 21.0%
old age: 10.5%
diseases:
musculoskeletal system: 17.1%
(including spine: 20.7%)
eyes: 8.6%
torsion 5.7%
Cause of death:
torsion: 21.7%
cancer: 20.0%
heart: 18.3%
diseases:
musculoskeletal system: 17.0%
(including spine: 22.0%!)
Genital tract, GI tract: 9.4%
infections: 8.8%
Cause of death: heart
, senility: 21.2%
torsion: 15.4%
cancer: 13.5%
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questionnaires and analysis of med vet. Christine Beckman, Switzerland
Summary
owners and owners of Great Danes were asked via a questionnaire, to give health of their animals
information. Of 525 questionnaires were received, 512
recovered. The focus of this study is the comparison of the three colors yellow / brindle,
blue / black in blue and black and harlequin. In general, animals are not within the same color
shock were mated, so that you actually three different races could speak
.
Ku resulted March summarized the following results:
life expectancy:
The average life expectancy of all three colors is around 6.5 years, and spotted among black
were to find the most long-lived animals (20%, that every fifth animal was older than 10 years)
Most common diseases:
Each color shock were the diseases of the musculoskeletal system and spine in place
one. Average every fifth animal was affected.
Major causes of death:
In Yellow / brindle 25% died from sudden death, which presumably lead to heart failure back to
was in blue / black from blue 22% died of bloat and black harlequin
21% died of heart failure or old age.
Conclusion:
Most diseases and deaths are due to the size of the animals. Fast
growth may damage the skeletal system do not result in artferechter feeding and care, as the great weight of our dogs.
the heart must be created large, so an adequate oxygen supply to the entire animal is guaranteed
and is stretched over time and over-loaded. The broad, deep belly makes the internal organs
too much latitude to the rotation of the stomach and or spleen may lead.
.
first Introduction
tried with a large-scale questionnaire-action, we find out what about the health
our Great Danes. The questionnaires appeared as an insert in the Swiss magazine
Dogg "Dotty Dalmatian" and were launched internationally in exhibitions. Response we received from the
Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland and Spain.
The number of returned questionnaires was encouraging large: From 525 questionnaires received were
512 are recycled.
We also received a surprising number of reports of animals vital to the day she died and healthy
remained, so that we can assume to have obtained a fairly representative cross-section of the Great Danes
population.
question
The focus of this study is the comparison of the three colors yellow / brindle,
blue / black in blue and black and harlequin. In general, animals are not within the same color
shock were mated, so that you could actually speak of three different races.
It was to find out whether there are between the three shades of color differences in health, where
which diseases occur more frequently and is the area in which the average life expectancy
.
therefore were used only data from animals whose color (and age) were given was.
analysis of the questionnaires
Each animal had to be described individually. Mandatory information was needed color and age,
diseases (if ever one occurred) and the cause of death (for deceased animals). Sheets, which contained no information
to color or to the age of the animal were not evaluated. Gender
were not evaluated separately.
The diseases, respectively. Causes of death were divided into the following categories:
- Allergy: Only if the owner used the word allergy. Certain chronic diseases such as diarrhea or skin suffering
could also allergic origin be. They appear in each other
headings.
- old age: Any animal that was older than 10 years appear in the "old age".
The effective cause of death was not considered. Some owners also give in animals
were younger than 10 years, the cause of death senility. These were specifically mentioned, but not
evaluated.
- Eyes: Any type of eye disease, not only abnormalities of the eye such as entropion (inward
turned eyelid) or ectropion (eyelid hanging, naked eye).
- movements gsapparat: complaints from the front or rear legs.
- Genital : all diseases of the female and male genital organs. Malformations as
small testes (atrophy) or "testicled" (testicle remains in the abdomen) were not evaluated separately.
disease were also evaluated as caesarean sections and pyometra (pyometra).
- GI tract: gastrointestinal tract, digestive tract. In this category all complaints
of organs that have to do with the digestion were incorporated, (teeth, oral cavity, stomach, intestines, liver,
anal glands). Not counted to cancer or infectious diseases of the digestive organs and digestive
respectively. Milzdrehungen.
- Torsion: bloat, Milzdrehung. Both organs within the abdominal cavity can twist
alone or even together, as the stomach and spleen by a band are connected.
- Skin: All skin conditions except allergies or cancer. Skin diseases caused by parasites are
(Ex: demodicosis), or infectious skin diseases (eg: pyoderma, Hautvereiterungen)
were left in the skin category, although they would also have the infections can be expected.
- infections: infections of organ systems that are caused by bacteria or viruses. Example:
kennel cough, parvovirus, Lyme disease, pneumonia, etc.
- Cancer: All Organic diseases, which were described by the owners as a cancer or tumor
(in certain lesions is difficult to see from the outside, whether it is indeed cancer).
osteosarcoma (bone cancer) were counted separately. In many animals had only the word cancer
in the categories of illness or death, more accurate information was missing.
- Kidney / Bladder: All diseases of the urinary organs.
- Spine: All diseases of the musculoskeletal system, which was mentioned by the owner's back as the cause
. Shad, cauda equina or spinal cord infarction were not evaluated separately.
- Other: Everything that did not fit into any category. Example: poisoning, accidents, anesthesia incident Cause of death unknown
etc.
illness or death in all three colors
disease over 50% of the animals at least once in their life.
a disease that eventually led to death, appears only as a cause of death. One should not forget
that certain diseases (arthritis, spondylosis, cancer, etc.) "only" appear as cause of death, caused
but the animal a potentially long period of suffering and the owners high veterinary costs
and that these diseases in the above 50% are not included.
second Evaluation
life expectancy:
The average life expectancy of all three colors is around 6.5 years.
The longest animals to see black and harlequin: 20%, ie every fifth animal were
older than 10 years.
For blue / black were 15% of blue and yellow / Brindle, 10.5% of animals older than 10 years.
general diseases: easy
For black / harlequin fewer animals suffer in their lifetimes, namely 49.8%, than for the other
coat colors. For blue / black were from blue to 50.7%, yellowfin / Brindle, 52.2%.
musculoskeletal system:
appear musculoskeletal problems in all shades of color in the first place.
An animal with recurring lameness leads a year-long life with pain.
Although remarkably little HD (hip dysplasia) or ED (elbow joint dysplasia)
mentioned cases were the skeletal system the weight of our animals is still not up!
When complaints of the spine to be added, the results are still striking :
Yellow / brindle: 19.3%; blue / black from blue: 20.7% Black / Spotted: 22%.
every fifth Dane spends her life with chronic pain
eyes
diseases of the eyes are in yellow / brindle and blue / black and blue from second place.
It is or it is operated. In each case, pain and costs.
Torsion:
bloat or Milzdrehungen are in yellow / brindle and blue / black from blue to place
three of the diseases. A torsion appears in the column disease if the animal owner to be fast enough
could bring to the vet for an untreated stomach turn always leads to death of
animal. Otherwise, they will appear in the heading of death.
The owners of yellow / brindle animals seem to be the fastest: in the cause of death is the torsion
"only" fourth. For blue / black from blue, the torsion appears on the top of
causes of death for black / harlequin in second place.
Prophylactic fixation of the stomach seems made especially in the North be. It can only be
performed under anesthesia and the opened abdominal cavity, so it is a stressful operation.
heart:
Yellow / brindle number one cause of death with 25 %!!!. For blue / black are from blue to 18.3%
and black harlequin 21.2%.
cancer:
Yellow / brindle and blue / black and blue from the lead with 21%, respectively. 20% of cancer as a cause of death in
Blue / Black in Blue "only" 13.6%.
third Conclusion
action for action! Today Dogg lover buys an expensive pedigree animals (1200-3000 Euros.) Fitted with a
than 50% probability once in his life seriously ill (. 500 - 2000 Euros) to 50%
a lifelong medication for heart problems or complaints at the skeletal system needs
(about 90 € / month) and an average of no more than 6.5 years old is (which, given the
suffering of animals and the owner or the veterinarian and high drug costs would be a relief for many
...).
spine, musculoskeletal system, osteosarcoma:
means to rapid growth of long bones of the skeleton of an enormous burden. At the same
not enough to build muscle, because the necessary movement could damage the growing bones
. At the animal hospital Zurich is recommended that owners of puppies of large breeds
the animals during growth, not to let off the leash and games as quickly as possible
cancel. One measure that can hardly contribute to the mental health of an animal.
Repeated small injuries of bones can lead to the formation of bone cancer.
torsion (bloat, Milzdrehung):
breeds, both large and wide are suffering under increasing stomach, respectively. can Milzdrehungen,
because there must be enough space in the abdomen may be present so that the organs move against each other
.
The theory that feeding errors are responsible for bloat might, could not confirm
: most of bloat are held with an empty stomach.
heart disease:
The most common heart disease of the Great Dane is the dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). It is
a condition that is best known for large dog breeds. The DCM is slowly usually
is by the heart muscle is chronically overloaded, leading to an enlargement of the heart due
stretching. Over time the heart muscle loses its force of contraction, it creates a so-called
heart failure if left untreated death of the animal.
Conclusion:
is still too little to elegance, agility and agility of a
animal care.
action is primarily for breeders of Great Danes
4th Details of the study
A. Blue / Black from blue
number of animals: 80 live and 60 dead 140 Animals
diseases (heads) of death (heads)
allergy 6 -
old age - 10, including 1 animal younger than 10 years
eyes 12 (No. 2) - Musculoskeletal
24 (No. 1) 1
Genital 6 -
GI tract prophyl
torsion 6 2 8 (3rd place)
. Magenfix: 1
13 (1st place)
skin 4 - 3 11
heart (place 3)
infections 6 1
cancer
2
12 (No. 2)
osteosarcoma: 3, Other: 9
kidney / bladder 5 2
Other 4 7
spine 5 1
diseases during his lifetime: 71 to 140 animals (50.7%)
life expectancy: The average age of death: 6.5 years, died at the age of 10 or more
years : 9 animals (15%)
"hit list":
diseases: Musculoskeletal system: 24 animals (140 animals) 17.1%
(musculoskeletal system and spine: 29 animals 20.7%!)
Eyes: 12 animals (140 animals) 8.6%
torsion: 8 animals (140 animals) 5.7%
Cause of death: torsion: 13 animals (60 animals) 21.7%
cancer: 12 animals (60 animals) 20.0%
Heart: 11 animals (of 60 animals) 18.3%
as yellow / brindle
number of animals: 85 live and 76 dead animals 161
diseases (heads) of death (heads)
allergy 4 -
old age - 12, including 5 animals younger than 10 years
7 (3rd place)
eyes 13 (No. 2) 1
Musculoskeletal 23 (No. 1) 3
genitalia 12 (3rd place) -
GI tract 12 (3rd place) 4
torsion 12 (3rd place)
prophyl. Magenfix: 7
skin 8 6 - 1 19
heart (place 1) 9 3
infections
cancer
3
16 (No. 2)
osteosarcoma: 8, Other: 8
Kidney / Bladder 2 1 Other 12 6
8 4
spinal diseases during his lifetime: 84 of 161 animals (52.2%)
life expectancy:
average age of death: 6.6 years died, aged 10 years or more: 7 animals (9.2%)
"hit list":
diseases: Musculoskeletal system: 23 animals (161 animals) 14.3%
(musculoskeletal and spine: 31 animals 19.3%)
Eyes: 13 animals (161 animals) 8.0%
torsion, genital organs, GI tract: 12 animals (of 161Tieren) 7.5%
Cause of death: heart: 19 animals (76 animals) 25.0%
cancer: 16 animals (76 animals) 21.0%
old age: 8 animals (76 animals) 10.5%
C. Black and harlequin
number of animals: 159 livestock and 52 dead 211 animals
diseases (heads) of death (heads)
allergy 9 -
old age - 12, including 1 animal < 10 Jahre alt
11 animals (No. 1)
eyes 14 -
Musculoskeletal 27 (No. 1) 1
genitalia 15 ( No. 2) -
prophyl GI tract 15 (No. 2) 2 9
torsion. Magenfix: 3
8 (No. 2)
skin 9 - 5 11
heart (place 1)
infections, 14 (3rd place) -
cancer
3
7 (3rd place)
osteosarcoma: 3, Others: 4
kidney / bubble 3 1 8 6 Other
spine 8 2
diseases during his lifetime: 105 of 211 animals (49.8%)
life expectancy: Average
Death, age: 6.6 years died at the age of 10 or more years: 11 animals (20%)
"hit list":
diseases: Musculoskeletal system: 27 animals (159 animals) 17.0%
(musculoskeletal and spine: 35 Pets 22.0 %)
genital tract, GI tract: 15 animals (159 animals) 9.4%
infections: 14 animals (159 animals) 8.8%
Cause of death: old age, heart: 11 animals (52 animals) 21.2%
torsion: 8 animals (52 animals) 15.4%
cancer: blue 7 animals (52 animals) 13.5%
D. Overview of the three color varieties
yellow / blue brindle / black from black / harlequin
Number:
161 animals
85 live and 76 dead dogs
Number:
140 Animals
80 live and 60 dead dogs
Number:
211 animals
159 living and 52 dead dogs
life expectancy:
average age of death: Died 6.6 years
aged 10 or more
years
8 animals (10.5%)
life expectancy:
average age of death: 6.5 years
Died at the age of 10 or more
years
9 animals (15%)
life expectancy:
average age of death: 6.6 years
died at the age of 10 or more years
: ill
11 animals (20%)
The Living: 84 of 161 animals
52.2%
cancer during his lifetime: ill
71 of 140 animals 50.7%
During his lifetime: 105 of 211 animals
49.8%
diseases:
musculoskeletal system: 14.3%
(including spine: 19.3%) eyes
: 8.0%
torsion, genital , GI tract: 7.5%
Cause of death:
heart: 25.0%
cancer: 21.0%
old age: 10.5%
diseases:
musculoskeletal system: 17.1%
(including spine: 20.7%)
eyes: 8.6%
torsion 5.7%
Cause of death:
torsion: 21.7%
cancer: 20.0%
heart: 18.3%
diseases:
musculoskeletal system: 17.0%
(including spine: 22.0%!)
Genital tract, GI tract: 9.4%
infections: 8.8%
Cause of death: heart
, senility: 21.2%
torsion: 15.4%
cancer: 13.5%
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suggesting chromosomal recessive transmission
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M-mode representation of the DCM. The heart muscle shows a contraction of about 10% (normal:> 25%) and is strongly enhanced -> Declaration trip to the genetics of different transmission modes: There are different inheritance paths: a) autosomal dominant: the affected gene was not on the sex chromosome, this inheritance is sex-independent, and because of their dominant character, it is sufficient if one parent transmits the disease-causing gene, so that the puppy is sick, too. b) autosomal recessive: this inheritance is also independent of gender, but because of the recessive character, both parents have to transmit the disease-causing gene so sick of the descendant. Transmits only one parent, the disease-causing gene, the puppy is only an intermediary: that is, he can pass the gene to his offspring, is itself but healthy. c) X-chromosomal inheritance: Every individual has two Geschlechstchromosomen: females have two X chromosomes, males have one X and one Y chromosome. That's the whole difference between the two Sex! In this mode of inheritance, the disease-causing gene is located on a sex chromosome, usually the X chromosome, because the Y chromosome does not contain many genes. The behavior of dominant obtain recessive remains, but the Vererbungsweg is different: here the sex of the animal it is important whether it is sick or not. Since we know that male beings have only one X chromosome, it is easy to understand that a dog is not a disease-causing gene on this chromosome only accessible even to be ill, but also that he inherited this gene to all his female offspring is! Females always have two X chromosomes, so for them it is more complicated: In the case of an X-dominant inheritance, ranging from a single infested chromosome to have to break the disease. In the case of a recessive X-inheritance, animals are infected with only one X chromosome healthy carriers: they themselves are healthy but can transmit the disease-causing gene. A mother with two affected X chromosomes is itself ill and will pass on the disease-causing gene to all their male offspring! Since every puppy has a double set of chromosomes (one from the mother, one from the father), male pups get the Y chromosome from the father, and the X chromosome from the mother. The female offspring of the same mother have a chance to be healthy if the father is healthy. Now back to the DCM in Great Danes: Man suspected an X-linked recessive inheritance. This means that females must be homozygous (they must have the allele on both chromosomes DCM) to suffer from DCM, while males become ill every time is on their X chromosome, the disease-causing gene. Since males have only so an X chromosome, they have "saved" by any chance the second chromosome to be healthy. This also means that a sick dog, the disease-causing gene to all his female offspring will inherit, as he has only one X chromosome inherited to: So you get 100% support in the female offspring. Now, if a sick dog mated with a dog, also an X-chromosome possesses the allele for DCM, we obtain statistically 50% of sick puppies! It is good to recall here that both male and female (homozygous) carriers of DCM, not at birth or even in growth can be detected: as I said, the disease often breaks out only in the adult animal. Important in terms of numbers and percentages of the term "ill": The sex ratio of female and male pups in a litter is completely random! is inherited also the frequency with which a sick-making allele ... the percentages are so purely on the statistical possibilities that exist in the recombination of the genes of both parents. Ultimately, in The reality is that union composed exclusively of male pups, or just for "sick" puppy, or vice versa, is usually due to chance is there in a litter of "a little bit of everything", but the distribution within the schemes described in the possibilities! The simplicity halberals "sick" means: a male that carries the disease-causing allele for DCM, and a dog that is homozygous for this allele (black solid colored symbols) in the knowledge that DCM is a progressive disease whose initial symptoms are insidious , it might have been correct, the term "genetic carrier of DCM, with early or later disease outbreak" to use, but that would have been a little long ... It seems to me important again to point out that quite a "clinically healthy" dog with "good faith" could be used for breeding, if the breeder is not about DCM enlightened this dog, but only a few years later developed a genetically predisposed DCM! This dog is how I see it as "ill". 6. Research program for the DCM, how can you participate? There are investigations underway, to clarify the exact cause of DCM in Great Danes, and to develop a test method for diagnosis. To push this research forward, it would make sense that as many Danes participate, and, above all, that undergo the breeders breed their dogs to the test ... in Sweden was quoted in a German population study of the Great Dane as the cause of death DCM No. 2, after the stomach twists and ahead of cancer. For Germany, there are still no numbers. There is no study on health and heart disease was previously unknown. A cause of death statistics are not published by the purebred dog breed clubs at the moment. A private statistic from Germany revealed a distribution of 65% of affected males compared to 35% affected females. This affects all color varieties. The average age of diagnosis was approximately 5.5 years, the average age of death was 6.7 years. The inheritance of DCM after a Study from the United States with the highest probability as x-linked recessive adopted. In humans, for example, hemophilia is inherited in this way. That is, in short: • is a dog falls ill, he may have gotten the sick gene only by his mother • is a bitch ill, she must have gotten the sick genes from both parents • Females can also be phenotypically healthy carriers. You will never be sick (because they have received the defective gene from one parent), but it can pass on to their offspring. In the United States since early 2006, research on a genetic test to identify carriers of the disease early enough. This is very important for the breed! This research can help any holder Dogg. It only takes a meaningful heart ultrasound and a saliva sample. In addition, a short questionnaire to be filled to the dog. And I'm happy to help. To participate in the research on genetic testing? Booyah! Short email to me enough, I then put in touch with you to resolve the rest. Sample support, questionnaires and the address of the university in Texas you get from me. What does DCM for the future of the Great Dane? If nothing happens: • Carried on carrier females remain undetected not bear their genetic defects in subsequent generations ... • heart stud also examined their genetic defects in subsequent generations ... • die still many German mastiffs an unnecessary and often unrecognized cardiac death ... What can you do? • Participate in the genetic test research. • If you are breeders, please consider a scan of your breeding dogs (even of the stud dog) to. • Find out more. • Inform others. And if you have any questions, I am happy to answer them ready to grais@live.de
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M-mode representation of the DCM. The heart muscle shows a contraction of about 10% (normal:> 25%) and is strongly enhanced -> Declaration trip to the genetics of different transmission modes: There are different inheritance paths: a) autosomal dominant: the affected gene was not on the sex chromosome, this inheritance is sex-independent, and because of their dominant character, it is sufficient if one parent transmits the disease-causing gene, so that the puppy is sick, too. b) autosomal recessive: this inheritance is also independent of gender, but because of the recessive character, both parents have to transmit the disease-causing gene so sick of the descendant. Transmits only one parent, the disease-causing gene, the puppy is only an intermediary: that is, he can pass the gene to his offspring, is itself but healthy. c) X-chromosomal inheritance: Every individual has two Geschlechstchromosomen: females have two X chromosomes, males have one X and one Y chromosome. That's the whole difference between the two Sex! In this mode of inheritance, the disease-causing gene is located on a sex chromosome, usually the X chromosome, because the Y chromosome does not contain many genes. The behavior of dominant obtain recessive remains, but the Vererbungsweg is different: here the sex of the animal it is important whether it is sick or not. Since we know that male beings have only one X chromosome, it is easy to understand that a dog is not a disease-causing gene on this chromosome only accessible even to be ill, but also that he inherited this gene to all his female offspring is! Females always have two X chromosomes, so for them it is more complicated: In the case of an X-dominant inheritance, ranging from a single infested chromosome to have to break the disease. In the case of a recessive X-inheritance, animals are infected with only one X chromosome healthy carriers: they themselves are healthy but can transmit the disease-causing gene. A mother with two affected X chromosomes is itself ill and will pass on the disease-causing gene to all their male offspring! Since every puppy has a double set of chromosomes (one from the mother, one from the father), male pups get the Y chromosome from the father, and the X chromosome from the mother. The female offspring of the same mother have a chance to be healthy if the father is healthy. Now back to the DCM in Great Danes: Man suspected an X-linked recessive inheritance. This means that females must be homozygous (they must have the allele on both chromosomes DCM) to suffer from DCM, while males become ill every time is on their X chromosome, the disease-causing gene. Since males have only so an X chromosome, they have "saved" by any chance the second chromosome to be healthy. This also means that a sick dog, the disease-causing gene to all his female offspring will inherit, as he has only one X chromosome inherited to: So you get 100% support in the female offspring. Now, if a sick dog mated with a dog, also an X-chromosome possesses the allele for DCM, we obtain statistically 50% of sick puppies! It is good to recall here that both male and female (homozygous) carriers of DCM, not at birth or even in growth can be detected: as I said, the disease often breaks out only in the adult animal. Important in terms of numbers and percentages of the term "ill": The sex ratio of female and male pups in a litter is completely random! is inherited also the frequency with which a sick-making allele ... the percentages are so purely on the statistical possibilities that exist in the recombination of the genes of both parents. Ultimately, in The reality is that union composed exclusively of male pups, or just for "sick" puppy, or vice versa, is usually due to chance is there in a litter of "a little bit of everything", but the distribution within the schemes described in the possibilities! The simplicity halberals "sick" means: a male that carries the disease-causing allele for DCM, and a dog that is homozygous for this allele (black solid colored symbols) in the knowledge that DCM is a progressive disease whose initial symptoms are insidious , it might have been correct, the term "genetic carrier of DCM, with early or later disease outbreak" to use, but that would have been a little long ... It seems to me important again to point out that quite a "clinically healthy" dog with "good faith" could be used for breeding, if the breeder is not about DCM enlightened this dog, but only a few years later developed a genetically predisposed DCM! This dog is how I see it as "ill". 6. Research program for the DCM, how can you participate? There are investigations underway, to clarify the exact cause of DCM in Great Danes, and to develop a test method for diagnosis. To push this research forward, it would make sense that as many Danes participate, and, above all, that undergo the breeders breed their dogs to the test ... in Sweden was quoted in a German population study of the Great Dane as the cause of death DCM No. 2, after the stomach twists and ahead of cancer. For Germany, there are still no numbers. There is no study on health and heart disease was previously unknown. A cause of death statistics are not published by the purebred dog breed clubs at the moment. A private statistic from Germany revealed a distribution of 65% of affected males compared to 35% affected females. This affects all color varieties. The average age of diagnosis was approximately 5.5 years, the average age of death was 6.7 years. The inheritance of DCM after a Study from the United States with the highest probability as x-linked recessive adopted. In humans, for example, hemophilia is inherited in this way. That is, in short: • is a dog falls ill, he may have gotten the sick gene only by his mother • is a bitch ill, she must have gotten the sick genes from both parents • Females can also be phenotypically healthy carriers. You will never be sick (because they have received the defective gene from one parent), but it can pass on to their offspring. In the United States since early 2006, research on a genetic test to identify carriers of the disease early enough. This is very important for the breed! This research can help any holder Dogg. It only takes a meaningful heart ultrasound and a saliva sample. In addition, a short questionnaire to be filled to the dog. And I'm happy to help. To participate in the research on genetic testing? Booyah! Short email to me enough, I then put in touch with you to resolve the rest. Sample support, questionnaires and the address of the university in Texas you get from me. What does DCM for the future of the Great Dane? If nothing happens: • Carried on carrier females remain undetected not bear their genetic defects in subsequent generations ... • heart stud also examined their genetic defects in subsequent generations ... • die still many German mastiffs an unnecessary and often unrecognized cardiac death ... What can you do? • Participate in the genetic test research. • If you are breeders, please consider a scan of your breeding dogs (even of the stud dog) to. • Find out more. • Inform others. And if you have any questions, I am happy to answer them ready to grais@live.de Wednesday, April 14, 2010
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heart disease in dogs
heart disease in dogs
· Heart valve defects - The most common heart defect
· Heart asthma caused by lung backwater
· Heart muscle damage and heart rhythm disturbances
· Heart worm disease is an exotic rarity
valvular (heart failure)
The heart valves are the valves of the heart muscle that regulates the blood stream. There are 2 different heart valves: the so-called atrioventricular valves (atrioventricular or AV valves) control the flow between the two atria (atrium) and the main chambers (ventricles) of the heart. The semilunar valves regulate access to the main artery (aorta) and pulmonary artery (pulmonary artery).
by infecting the endocardium (endocarditis), but mainly by age-related wear and tear causes scarring and hardening (fibrosis) of the heart valves. These will be tight. Such a malfunction of the valves in the heart causes a reverse current in the flat direction. This creates hissing noise, which recognizes the doctor with a stethoscope. The pressure loss compensated by an increase in the heart of the heart chamber.
symptoms of heart failure
suspected a heart defect, if the following symptoms:
Permanent cough that occurs with exertion and excitement, especially (so-called cardiac asthma), and fatigue and is difficult, mainly in muggy heat and atmospheric pressure (eg hair dryer).
result in worst cases, so-called edema: liver congestion and ascites lead to pot-bellied, also include swelling of the legs and possible on the lower breast. Nocturnal restlessness and occasional fainting spells of the quadruped are indicative of a severe heart defect.
diagnosis of heart valve defects
The experienced physician detects a valvular audible through the stethoscope to the sounds that cause leaky valves. Together with the mentioned symptoms then the diagnosis is usually clear. X-ray shows the exceptions enlarged heart shadow and the deformation of the heart. This gives the doctor a good view of the size of a heart valve insufficiency. Also can be visible on lung or liver congestion significantly account for more or less affected side of the heart. An ultrasound examination makes the precise motion and flow conditions on the heart valves significantly. When a suspected heart muscle damage needs to pass an ECG can be made.
therapy for heart failure were
For decades, the so-called cardiac glycosides (digitalis) to strengthen the heart action in the foreground of all cardiac therapies. Digitalis is one of the oldest, longest known and used drugs, which is still produced today from the "white foxglove". An overdose of the drug, such as when an animal eats the plant, leads to cardiac arrest. In the right dose, by the way the dog is 3-5 times the amount required for humans, it is still one of the best heart-strengthening agent. In the homeopathic dilutions, however, is largely ineffective. Especially the example of digitalis is clearly an important rule: the effect of a medicine is defined primarily on the proper dosage and not only on the active ingredient contained therein.
Senior human and veterinary medicine administer digitalis still often too early. The returns to its positive effect, unfortunately: Frequently it is overworked even the heart and reduces its lifetime achievement!
to gentler treatment of a minor heart defect, the administration recommends a vasodilator agent, called ACE inhibitors. This is the last 10 years in humans and animals, the treatment of choice: ACE inhibitors reduce blood pressure and help the heart as the "pumped" against the circuit significantly.
come at additional Stauungssymptomen in lung or liver in the next stage of treatment used water pills. This stimulates the kidney to increase urine output to.
only at very advanced heart failure with a very high Pulzfrequenz are you still Digitalis to strengthen the heart and stimulate the pulse.
must be complementary with very high heart rates Beta-blockers and other frequency-lowering drugs are given. A low-salt diet, which is an extra help for high blood pressure is recommended for heart patients as well.
What is left-and right-heart failure?
A leaking left AV valve (mitral regurgitation) caused an enhancement of the left atrium and a backflow of blood into the lungs. So is lung water, which is associated with dyspnea and cough heart.
The right-heart failure is enhanced by a faulty right AV valve (tricuspid), the right atrium. About the vena cava there is a backlog in the abdomen.
enlarge the respective main chambers of the heart in heart failure to the higher pump power to accomplish. In the dog heart valve defects are as humans think from both sides - when failure is unilateral in 75% of the cases affected the left side.
blood is a special juice!
Blood supplies the body with all vital substances. It is half of cellular constituents, the red and white blood cells. The red blood cells are responsible for the transport of oxygen, the white blood cells responsible for defense against infections. The other half is composed of blood plasma. This includes proteins that play an important role in the diet globulins, which are involved in the body's immune and blood sugar as energy.
Which dogs get heart valve?
The life expectancy of dogs with heart disease has improved significantly through the differential diagnosis and therapy, especially by the ACE inhibitor. It should also enforce that age-based heart valve defects occur in 70 to 80% of all dogs. Small to medium size breeds such as poodles, dachshunds, schnauzers, Spitz and Terrier seem to be mostly affected.
heart muscle damage and heart rhythm disturbances
heart muscle damage occur mainly as a result of severe infections. Can you, such as lead in the parvo-virus infection in young dogs with acute heart failure. But many other infections sometimes go with a heart muscle inflammation (Mycocarditis) along which leads to permanent damage to the heart muscle. Also constant overload with an unrecognized heart valve defects caused in the long term permanent damage to the heart muscle and its lovely conducting system. This then often result in heart rhythm disorders that can be recognized as an amateur at irregular heartbeat and pulse.
symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of heart muscle damage
The dog is dull and weak, and occasionally vomiting. The mucous membranes are pale, and staggering gait, and dizziness are often observed.
The underlying disease (infection, poisoning, chronic valvular heart disease, etc.) must in any case be dealt with first. For heart therapy itself Digitalglykoside to be cordial, diuretic used for drainage and ACE inhibitors. Depending on the type of Arhythemie whether or congested with fast pulse pulse, different Antiarhythmika used.
All heart disease with heart muscle and conduction disturbances usually occur only at advanced stages of heart failure. They are difficult and rarely treated successfully in the long run.
myocardial infarction in dogs
An infarct in dogs is an extremely rare and even more rarely diagnosed complication. When it comes to a heart attack, acute obstruction of the coronary vessels that supply the heart muscle itself with oxygen. An acute myocardial infarction is associated with sharp pain radiating from the chest down the arm or in the extremities. Unfortunately, this is not the four-legged friends also in less severe cases (angina pectoris) symptom . Mediate Many seemingly acute collapse of a dog is well-especially in sultry summer heat due to a heart attack.
Congenital Heart Defects
connect Compared to the previously discussed "acquired" the heart disease congenital heart defect in dogs much less frequently (etwa5% of all heart diseases). Certain breeds are particularly affected.
narrowing of the arteries to the heart
A narrowed pulmonary artery leading to the expansion and enlargement of the right Herhälfte. This has a backlog on the vena cava in the abdomen result. Preferably, it occurs in Boxer, English Bulldog and Beagle on.
a narrowed aorta causes an enlargement of the left heart and pulmonary congestion has a consequence. It occurs predominantly in boxers.
There are several treatment options: In both vessel constriction approach usually help cardiotonic agents, but also vasodilator ACE inhibitors. In Stauungssymptomen come in lung and liver as in heart failure in addition to the use of water pills.
With a very complicated surgery on the open chest with ventilator-pulmonary stenosis can be extended if necessary. Some teaching hospitals have the operation now in the repertoire. The extension of aortic stenosis is further complicated because one needs to operate on an open heart. This makes the use of a heart-lung machine is required, that is, this intervention except for experimental purposes in animals not made practical.
vascular malformations of the heart
cause malformations of the embryo very rarely wrong connections between the vessels near the heart.
Persistent (permanent) ductus arteriosus
Immediately behind the heart is formed in the embryonic development of the dog, a vascular connection between the main artery (aorta) and the pulmonary artery (pulmonary Artera). RECOURSE this connection there is, after the birth of low-oxygen and oxygen-rich Mixed blood. There is persistent weakness, dizziness and permanently increased cardiovascular stress. Often, thus providing for additional vascular malformation, the so-called persistent aortic arch is associated. This mean no more continuous vascular strand narrows the esophagus in the base of the heart.
These two abnormalities can be corrected by a very complicated surgery.
3.Atrium, respectively. Ventricular septal defect
These embryonic malformation resulting in holes or larger holes in the partition between the halves of the heart. It has a mixture of oxygen-rich blood with oxygen-poor result. The
Operational Fixed a septal defects in dogs is theoretically possible. Although the procedure has been in exceptional cases, already been carried out successfully, it is one of the very rare OP `s. This disease occurs in certain Linen large breeds most frequently, such as Neapolitan Mastiff
heartworm disease
They are predominantly in dogs diagnosed, which in southern countries such as Africa, Central America, southern United States, but also Mediterranean or the Canary Islands are. Mosquitoes transmit the larvae of the worm. In the bloodstream, the microfilariae develop into 15cm-long worms. A spaghetti-like worm clusters can then right side of the heart become blocked. Dying worms cause lung densities, embolism and pulmonary infections as demonstrated by bloody cough. Therapy in advanced stages is nearly impossible.
Prevention is therefore the most important precautionary measure. It is recommended that a four-legged friend, to accompany his master or mistress in the south, protected by a syringe. The effect lasts 4 weeks long. The same product now exists as a spot-on. This helps the same time against roundworms and fleas, it is recommended so much if you want to take his charge to the South.
heartbeat and pulse feeling
The heartbeat is best to feel by the heart's apex on the left Siete the chest. Keys to the lower third, just behind and slightly above the elbow. The cardiac apex is formed by the contraction of the two main chambers that drives the blood into the body and the lungs. A little time delay, but in a healthy heart in perfect synchronization, the pulse is felt. As the pulse is defined as the over the vessels of the body spreading pressure wave of blood flow. He is the best feeling in the femoral artery. Keys to the inside of the thigh, midway between knee and bar, with gentle pressure on the vessel. The correct assessment of the Pulse is the expert while listening to the heartbeat, the most important information about a healthy or diseased cardiovascular system. The pulse rate is in the dog, depending on the size of 90-120 beats per minute 
heart disease in dogs
· Heart valve defects - The most common heart defect
· Heart asthma caused by lung backwater
· Heart muscle damage and heart rhythm disturbances
· Heart worm disease is an exotic rarity
valvular (heart failure)
The heart valves are the valves of the heart muscle that regulates the blood stream. There are 2 different heart valves: the so-called atrioventricular valves (atrioventricular or AV valves) control the flow between the two atria (atrium) and the main chambers (ventricles) of the heart. The semilunar valves regulate access to the main artery (aorta) and pulmonary artery (pulmonary artery).
by infecting the endocardium (endocarditis), but mainly by age-related wear and tear causes scarring and hardening (fibrosis) of the heart valves. These will be tight. Such a malfunction of the valves in the heart causes a reverse current in the flat direction. This creates hissing noise, which recognizes the doctor with a stethoscope. The pressure loss compensated by an increase in the heart of the heart chamber.
symptoms of heart failure
suspected a heart defect, if the following symptoms:
Permanent cough that occurs with exertion and excitement, especially (so-called cardiac asthma), and fatigue and is difficult, mainly in muggy heat and atmospheric pressure (eg hair dryer).
result in worst cases, so-called edema: liver congestion and ascites lead to pot-bellied, also include swelling of the legs and possible on the lower breast. Nocturnal restlessness and occasional fainting spells of the quadruped are indicative of a severe heart defect.
diagnosis of heart valve defects
The experienced physician detects a valvular audible through the stethoscope to the sounds that cause leaky valves. Together with the mentioned symptoms then the diagnosis is usually clear. X-ray shows the exceptions enlarged heart shadow and the deformation of the heart. This gives the doctor a good view of the size of a heart valve insufficiency. Also can be visible on lung or liver congestion significantly account for more or less affected side of the heart. An ultrasound examination makes the precise motion and flow conditions on the heart valves significantly. When a suspected heart muscle damage needs to pass an ECG can be made.
therapy for heart failure were
For decades, the so-called cardiac glycosides (digitalis) to strengthen the heart action in the foreground of all cardiac therapies. Digitalis is one of the oldest, longest known and used drugs, which is still produced today from the "white foxglove". An overdose of the drug, such as when an animal eats the plant, leads to cardiac arrest. In the right dose, by the way the dog is 3-5 times the amount required for humans, it is still one of the best heart-strengthening agent. In the homeopathic dilutions, however, is largely ineffective. Especially the example of digitalis is clearly an important rule: the effect of a medicine is defined primarily on the proper dosage and not only on the active ingredient contained therein.
Senior human and veterinary medicine administer digitalis still often too early. The returns to its positive effect, unfortunately: Frequently it is overworked even the heart and reduces its lifetime achievement!
to gentler treatment of a minor heart defect, the administration recommends a vasodilator agent, called ACE inhibitors. This is the last 10 years in humans and animals, the treatment of choice: ACE inhibitors reduce blood pressure and help the heart as the "pumped" against the circuit significantly.
come at additional Stauungssymptomen in lung or liver in the next stage of treatment used water pills. This stimulates the kidney to increase urine output to.
only at very advanced heart failure with a very high Pulzfrequenz are you still Digitalis to strengthen the heart and stimulate the pulse.
must be complementary with very high heart rates Beta-blockers and other frequency-lowering drugs are given. A low-salt diet, which is an extra help for high blood pressure is recommended for heart patients as well.
What is left-and right-heart failure?
A leaking left AV valve (mitral regurgitation) caused an enhancement of the left atrium and a backflow of blood into the lungs. So is lung water, which is associated with dyspnea and cough heart.
The right-heart failure is enhanced by a faulty right AV valve (tricuspid), the right atrium. About the vena cava there is a backlog in the abdomen.
enlarge the respective main chambers of the heart in heart failure to the higher pump power to accomplish. In the dog heart valve defects are as humans think from both sides - when failure is unilateral in 75% of the cases affected the left side.
blood is a special juice!
Blood supplies the body with all vital substances. It is half of cellular constituents, the red and white blood cells. The red blood cells are responsible for the transport of oxygen, the white blood cells responsible for defense against infections. The other half is composed of blood plasma. This includes proteins that play an important role in the diet globulins, which are involved in the body's immune and blood sugar as energy.
Which dogs get heart valve?
The life expectancy of dogs with heart disease has improved significantly through the differential diagnosis and therapy, especially by the ACE inhibitor. It should also enforce that age-based heart valve defects occur in 70 to 80% of all dogs. Small to medium size breeds such as poodles, dachshunds, schnauzers, Spitz and Terrier seem to be mostly affected.
heart muscle damage and heart rhythm disturbances
heart muscle damage occur mainly as a result of severe infections. Can you, such as lead in the parvo-virus infection in young dogs with acute heart failure. But many other infections sometimes go with a heart muscle inflammation (Mycocarditis) along which leads to permanent damage to the heart muscle. Also constant overload with an unrecognized heart valve defects caused in the long term permanent damage to the heart muscle and its lovely conducting system. This then often result in heart rhythm disorders that can be recognized as an amateur at irregular heartbeat and pulse.
symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of heart muscle damage
The dog is dull and weak, and occasionally vomiting. The mucous membranes are pale, and staggering gait, and dizziness are often observed.
The underlying disease (infection, poisoning, chronic valvular heart disease, etc.) must in any case be dealt with first. For heart therapy itself Digitalglykoside to be cordial, diuretic used for drainage and ACE inhibitors. Depending on the type of Arhythemie whether or congested with fast pulse pulse, different Antiarhythmika used.
All heart disease with heart muscle and conduction disturbances usually occur only at advanced stages of heart failure. They are difficult and rarely treated successfully in the long run.
myocardial infarction in dogs
An infarct in dogs is an extremely rare and even more rarely diagnosed complication. When it comes to a heart attack, acute obstruction of the coronary vessels that supply the heart muscle itself with oxygen. An acute myocardial infarction is associated with sharp pain radiating from the chest down the arm or in the extremities. Unfortunately, this is not the four-legged friends also in less severe cases (angina pectoris) symptom . Mediate Many seemingly acute collapse of a dog is well-especially in sultry summer heat due to a heart attack.
Congenital Heart Defects
connect Compared to the previously discussed "acquired" the heart disease congenital heart defect in dogs much less frequently (etwa5% of all heart diseases). Certain breeds are particularly affected.
narrowing of the arteries to the heart
A narrowed pulmonary artery leading to the expansion and enlargement of the right Herhälfte. This has a backlog on the vena cava in the abdomen result. Preferably, it occurs in Boxer, English Bulldog and Beagle on.
a narrowed aorta causes an enlargement of the left heart and pulmonary congestion has a consequence. It occurs predominantly in boxers.
There are several treatment options: In both vessel constriction approach usually help cardiotonic agents, but also vasodilator ACE inhibitors. In Stauungssymptomen come in lung and liver as in heart failure in addition to the use of water pills.
With a very complicated surgery on the open chest with ventilator-pulmonary stenosis can be extended if necessary. Some teaching hospitals have the operation now in the repertoire. The extension of aortic stenosis is further complicated because one needs to operate on an open heart. This makes the use of a heart-lung machine is required, that is, this intervention except for experimental purposes in animals not made practical.
vascular malformations of the heart
cause malformations of the embryo very rarely wrong connections between the vessels near the heart.
Persistent (permanent) ductus arteriosus
Immediately behind the heart is formed in the embryonic development of the dog, a vascular connection between the main artery (aorta) and the pulmonary artery (pulmonary Artera). RECOURSE this connection there is, after the birth of low-oxygen and oxygen-rich Mixed blood. There is persistent weakness, dizziness and permanently increased cardiovascular stress. Often, thus providing for additional vascular malformation, the so-called persistent aortic arch is associated. This mean no more continuous vascular strand narrows the esophagus in the base of the heart.
These two abnormalities can be corrected by a very complicated surgery.
3.Atrium, respectively. Ventricular septal defect
These embryonic malformation resulting in holes or larger holes in the partition between the halves of the heart. It has a mixture of oxygen-rich blood with oxygen-poor result. The
Operational Fixed a septal defects in dogs is theoretically possible. Although the procedure has been in exceptional cases, already been carried out successfully, it is one of the very rare OP `s. This disease occurs in certain Linen large breeds most frequently, such as Neapolitan Mastiff
heartworm disease
They are predominantly in dogs diagnosed, which in southern countries such as Africa, Central America, southern United States, but also Mediterranean or the Canary Islands are. Mosquitoes transmit the larvae of the worm. In the bloodstream, the microfilariae develop into 15cm-long worms. A spaghetti-like worm clusters can then right side of the heart become blocked. Dying worms cause lung densities, embolism and pulmonary infections as demonstrated by bloody cough. Therapy in advanced stages is nearly impossible.
Prevention is therefore the most important precautionary measure. It is recommended that a four-legged friend, to accompany his master or mistress in the south, protected by a syringe. The effect lasts 4 weeks long. The same product now exists as a spot-on. This helps the same time against roundworms and fleas, it is recommended so much if you want to take his charge to the South.
heartbeat and pulse feeling
The heartbeat is best to feel by the heart's apex on the left Siete the chest. Keys to the lower third, just behind and slightly above the elbow. The cardiac apex is formed by the contraction of the two main chambers that drives the blood into the body and the lungs. A little time delay, but in a healthy heart in perfect synchronization, the pulse is felt. As the pulse is defined as the over the vessels of the body spreading pressure wave of blood flow. He is the best feeling in the femoral artery. Keys to the inside of the thigh, midway between knee and bar, with gentle pressure on the vessel. The correct assessment of the Pulse is the expert while listening to the heartbeat, the most important information about a healthy or diseased cardiovascular system. The pulse rate is in the dog, depending on the size of 90-120 beats per minute
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