Re: [PyrNet-L] DCM

[Joy Mccarron <joym@monmouth.com>]

Darrell,  I am so sorry to hear of Cody's diagnosis.  A sad thing to hear
and I hope you have enjoyment in the time you have with him.  :-(    Joy
(Maggie's Mom)


----- Original Message -----
From: darrell goolsbee <dgg@star-telegram.com>
To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 1999 8:50 PM
Subject: [PyrNet-L] DCM


> My 6-year-old Pyr, Cody, has been diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy,
> which is, simply described, an enlarged heart. He has been given a few
> weeks to a few months. There appears to be a genetic component to the
> disorder, at least in other breeds.
>
> I'm told there have only been five cases of this reported in health
> surveys. My question is, is this really that unusual in Pyrs? The
> specialist who diagnosed the problem says it's not that unusual in other
> large breeds.
>
> Darrell Goolsbee
> Fort Worth, TX
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