Well it' s nice to join this new look CIMDA having been on line since the start of the CIMDA. forum.
I have been involved with Afghan Hounds for over 40 yrs & whilst this generally is a healthy breed many have encountered AI issues particularly Hyo- thyroidism & other AI bleeding disorders. I have been involved with health matters in the Afghan Hound for many yrs.
If only CIMDA had been around when I lost a 3 yr old in 2001 ,we
never got a definitive label diagnosis but his whole immune system crashed and he was dead within a few weeks His litter sister later developed lymphoma around 10 yrs of age. His mother & her litter brother were diagnosed in middles ages with hypo- T although I was fortunate that both lived into double figures & did well on appropriate medication until for Mathew the polyglandular syndrome kicked in & his vital organs finally gave up. Another litter brother I had developed a rare pancreatic tumour,an insulinoma ,he died at 7 so I feel there is v much a genetic link here.my experience with the latter has been of assistance to a number of Affi owners
I am trying to navigate my way around this new lay out, all confusing but I guess given time we will all get there ,maybe get a bit lost along the way but look forward to retaining contact,helping where possible & learning all the time. These wonderful four legged friends certainly take us along an interesting journey.
I live in Essex UK & currently have 2 Affis, an uncle & niece.
I have been involved with Afghan Hounds for over 40 yrs & whilst this generally is a healthy breed many have encountered AI issues particularly Hyo- thyroidism & other AI bleeding disorders. I have been involved with health matters in the Afghan Hound for many yrs.
If only CIMDA had been around when I lost a 3 yr old in 2001 ,we
never got a definitive label diagnosis but his whole immune system crashed and he was dead within a few weeks His litter sister later developed lymphoma around 10 yrs of age. His mother & her litter brother were diagnosed in middles ages with hypo- T although I was fortunate that both lived into double figures & did well on appropriate medication until for Mathew the polyglandular syndrome kicked in & his vital organs finally gave up. Another litter brother I had developed a rare pancreatic tumour,an insulinoma ,he died at 7 so I feel there is v much a genetic link here.my experience with the latter has been of assistance to a number of Affi owners
I am trying to navigate my way around this new lay out, all confusing but I guess given time we will all get there ,maybe get a bit lost along the way but look forward to retaining contact,helping where possible & learning all the time. These wonderful four legged friends certainly take us along an interesting journey.
I live in Essex UK & currently have 2 Affis, an uncle & niece.