Our CM/SM dogs now rehomed
To find out more about Chiari Malformation/Syringomyelia, please use the links above.
To date we know of two puppies that we've bred and sold which have been diagnosed with SM:
Max (Clockpelters True Max) is a tricolour owned by Mr and Mrs Whiteoak, whose SM was confirmed by Wilson Veterinary Group in Tyne and Wear. "His prognosis is good; the patient should be well controlled on meds".
Lilly (Clockpelters Fenella) another tri who had early onset SM. Her SM was diagnosed by Clare Rusbridge a coupld oe years ago.
We hope these owners will stay in touch and update us on their dogs' progress.
CLOCKPELTERS LEWIS
Now happily installed in his new home in Essex.
CLOCKPELTERS CARLY SIMON
NOTES:
Even when subsidised, MRI SCANS
cost £165 at Stone Lion Centre, and
£100+VAT at Chestergates
That's not including petrol from East Midlands and a day's time.
A reasonably bred puppy costs at least £650. I charge £850 to cover eye certificates (min £25 per parent plus £42 litter screen for pups), heart (usually free) and MRI's, plus ID either by Tattoo or Microchip.
I also undertake to maintain an interest in the puppy and retain a responsibility for the welfare of the pup for life.
Photo of Lewis taken by Richard Spence
LUCKY GIRL!
Carly with new owner Lucy (and her Mum Jo)
From delighted Rupert's Fund co-ordinator Penny Knowler
Re: donation for SM DNA fund.
"Wow ! 200 pays for more than one dog's MRI - thank you so much!! We will do our best to identify a dog over 6 years without SM but if you have any suggestions please get back to us.
Best regards,
Penny Knowler
SM DNA coordinator."
UPDATE 25 MAY -
CLOCKPELTERS TRUE LIES
Known as CURTIS Born 6 April 09
Curtis found a home with a lovely gentleman called Neil Campbell and his two cavaliers.
He'll have plenty of company and we wish them all well.
Thanks go to Neil for a very generous donation to Rupert's Fund.
Currently still with me. What a little treasure. Sleeps on the spare pillow beside me on my bed. Would like to be an only dog and be very spoilt. (Another cat or dog would be OK though).
GRACE is now 5 years old, born 7 Feb 05. She was unable to have puppies (which was a blessing in disguise) and has been spayed. Likes to sit on the back of the sofa (where she is in the pic left). Enjoys her walks. Loves to sleep at the bottom of my bed.
Perfect for an older person or couple. Grace's coat has done what spayed cavalier bitches coats do - grow longer and more woolly. She will require regular gentle grooming on account of it.
Grace has no real need to leave me, other than my need to make room for showable youngsters. At five, she is very unlikely to have any real problems. She is taking inexpensive Furosemide to keep her condition under control.
The following was taken from a chat forum - "CKCS-SM Discussion" (a Yahoo Group open to anyone to join)
"I know of owners with SM dogs, diagnosed as a young pup who have been able to be stabilized with help of proper medication and who continue to do well, and the disease has not progressed. They are 3 1/2 yr's old now . I know of others of 6 years old, and of people who have posted [messages about dogs] living to their early teens. The fact you know a disease exists does not necessarily condemn them to a early death. Take a look through the archives - many people have posted (both with surgery & without surgery) that their dogs are doing well despite having the disease, & yes, there are some who don't fare so well; one can't guarantee - but still worth trying for.
I think it is natural for one to worry and think the worst initially - let the dog show you how just how well it can do with a little medical help
Best - Jill Scandroli Catesby Cavaliers
