An Update On Chanel

[JAL]

Hi everyone,

I have been a little busy lately and haven't been able to get on here. Just thought I would post an update on Chanel for those interested.

As some of you know Chanel is a Shih Tzu x CKCS and she was diagnosed with Syringomyelia last month.

Her diagnosis has been confirmed by 3 specialists, which is good and bad. Good we know what it is and bad because of what it is. All 3 specialists have decided medication or treatment is not needed yet as her symptoms are mild and are not advancing as yet.

I have been in contact with Claire Rusbridge and she has put me in contact with a researcher in Canada. This researcher has requested a DNA sample, copies of the MRI etc. We will be doing this next month.

chanel is doing great! Her symptoms are mild and I am thankful for that and I hope she can continue this way for a long time.

Thanks so much

Jen, Chanel and Charlotte xx

[Flaves]

Glad you were not frightened off!

Sorry to hear that it is in fact that horrid disease.

but gladthat you know and it isbeing treated.

Good luck.

[percyk]

ooh im sorry u have had that news

my cleaner has two cavs with that disease from the same breeder

when her first dog came down with it the breeder sent her another pup ( the cleaning lady kept the original pup as well)

the mother had supposedly been put down after being diagnosed with the disease

the second cav also had it

the first one is now beginning to suffer and its hard hearing the updates

i do so hope that this disease can be one day controlled ....this is such a popular breed...

and i hear that many lines are affected

i love cavs...had one long time ago..

best of luck with ur furry loved one...keep us posted