New here and could use some help..


Brandon

New Member
Me and my wife just purchased a blue and tan mini Doxie. After getting home and doing some research we found out a lot about this color combo that we didn't know. We had never seen or heard of this color. I have read a few things and have some concerns. First and foremost I have read that they don't live as long as the standard color doxies do. Is there any truth to this? We read about the hair and possible skin issues. What are other known problems for these dilutes I guess is the proper word. The puppy is a male and is 12 weeks and was the last one to be bought and is the runt. My wife fell in love with him. His dad is Isabella and the mom is dapple. The breeder we bought it from has been breeding doxies for 23 years. This is not our first Doxie we have a male chocolate that is 13 years old and we had a5 year old black and silver dapple that we lost last year do to health problems and the specialist decided it was in the dogs best interest to put him down. This was the hardest thing me and my wife had to do and we have been heart broke ever since. We told are selves we wouldn't buy other one and when our oldest Doxie dies then we would not have anymore because of the heartbreak of losing them. Well I guess that plan didn't stick. When the wife seen this blue and tan puppy she was as happy as could be and had to have it. I hope we are not setting ourselves up for failure. Not much I can do now but hope and pray that he will live a healthy and full life. We are taking him to the vet today to have him checked out. We are a little worried as yesterday when we were playing with him in the yard it seemed like he had a short seizure (he was shaking and drooling) but we quickly picked him up and Petted him gently and he spoke soft to him and he quit. However he was really tired acting the rest of the day and sleep on and off for the most part. So needless to say we are a little on pins and needles at the moment. I know this might not have been the best color doxie to purchase and knowing what I know now I probably would have walked away but now he has touched our hearts and we are hoping to give him the best life possible. Sorry for the long post just a little worried
 

Penny

New Member
Hi and welcome!
My sincere condolences on the loss of your 5 yr old. We too lost our senior girl and got a puppy, mostly for a playmate for our 8 yr old doxie. The 13 yr old was not impressed at all. lol

Did you go to the vet? What did he say about the seizure? Give us an update please.

Do the best you can for him now that he's with you. You just have to play the hand your dealt, as all of us do with life in general.

I hope you find some time to post pics and tell us what puppy life is like at your place!
 

CaseyKC

Active Member
You might want to be proactive on skin care. Ask your vet about shampoo and adding fish oil to the diet. Avoid common allergens such as wheat products, wipe him down with a damp paper towel during pollen season when he comes indoors, and keep him on a high quality food such as Taste of the Wild. Most of all, just love him for himself.
 

krisjet46

New Member
Seizure Help

Epilepsy is very common in dachshunds, but usually does not present until around 2 years of age. My Hamilton has seizures, and takes potassium bromide and phenobarbital twice daily. As time went on, those meds were less and less effective, and his seizures became more common (once or twice a month) and sometimes required a trip to the vet for a shot of valium to stop them. I took him to a new vet who put him on cannabis treats (yes, that's pot) and the seizures stopped! The treats can be purchased online. The THC has been removed so your doggie won't be tripping! The brand name is Doggie Be Good, and also serves to calm nervous pups and helps with separation anxiety. If you see another seizure, I recommend trying these treats before going all out on prescription meds.
 
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