Ehrlichiosis has many names – tick fever, canine rickettsiosis, canine hemorrhagic fever, canine typhus, tracker dog disease, tropical canine pancytopenia and is caused by ticks. There is a human form transmitted by tick bites as well. While any breed of dog can contract Ehrlichiosis, usually in a milder form, German Shepherds are sometimes severely affected. […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Portugal Group: Sighthound, Scenthound Height: large 21-22 in., medium 15-21 in., small 7-12 in. Weight: large 66 lbs., medium 35-44 lbs., small 8-11 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: usually but some are dog aggressive & chase other animals What is […]
Nicole adopted Daggit as a 9 week old from a puppy rescue in Colorado. Daggit is an Australian Shepherd/Labrador mix. Daggit’s cancer story began in August of 2009. A swelling in a toe that didn’t respond to Nicole’s treatment prompted a vet visit. Daggit was treated for what appeared to be an infection but with […]
