Marina Holshevnikoff's Posts - MyCorgi.com2024-03-28T20:15:12ZMarina Holshevnikoffhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/MarinaHolshevnikoffhttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3138076744?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://mycorgi.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=20nirduymuslw&xn_auth=noMillion Dollar Dogtag:mycorgi.com,2015-02-13:1150197:BlogPost:19043212015-02-13T22:28:37.000ZMarina Holshevnikoffhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/MarinaHolshevnikoff
<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149069943?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149069943?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="300"></img></a> I've seen several posters on here refer to their dogs as “million dollar dogs” and I just wanted to ask to join the club. Our pembroke, Jerry, has been full of infection since we got him.</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The list includes:</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>unknown intestinal distress…</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149069943?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="300" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149069943?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="300" class="align-center"/></a>I've seen several posters on here refer to their dogs as “million dollar dogs” and I just wanted to ask to join the club. Our pembroke, Jerry, has been full of infection since we got him.</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The list includes:</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>unknown intestinal distress (2mo)</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>severe case of pneumonia (7 days of hospitalization and oxygen) (5-6mo)</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>Kennel Cough</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>undescended testicle and resulting complicated neuter surgery</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>seroma after surgery</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>conjunctivitis</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>UTI and crystals in bladder,</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>giardia</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Currently, he is suffering from a limp in his front leg that is unresolved (probably a strain; he’s a brave and active boy), finishing up his conjunctivitis meds and about to go on his giardia treatment. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The first thing everyone seems to ask me is, “Was his breeder reputable?” Supposedly. They’re listed on the Northern California corgi organization’s website. We met two return customers when we picked him up. I’ve met several of Jerry’s relatives from the breeders while at various corgi events in my area. No one seems to have the problems we have. I will say that his has a GREAT attitude. I don’t know what percentage of that is our training and care vs. nature, but he has always been brave, headstrong and plucky. I could never complain about his corgitude.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>I’ve communicated with our breeders over the first year, letting them know about his pneumonia, specifically. They were never very helpful or supportive and ended up being quite accusatory. While I was in the midst of having my first puppy, dealing with all of THAT, and a sick puppy, it was incredibly disheartening. Most recently, I emailed them to let them know about the rest of his health issues we’ve encountered and to share my disappointment. They completely blasted me for not taking responsibility for my dog’s health. “</span><span>Honestly I feel sorry for the puppy, but I don't accept the responsibility for the health issues I feel you have created.”</span> <span>It was a terrible and hurtful email conversation and I refuse to support or acknowledge them as responsible breeders from here on out.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The point of this post is to see if anyone else has had to go through a gambit of seemingly endless health issues with their pups. Is there an end in sight? Will he be forever ill? Also, does anyone have experience with urban life vs. suburban life and that correlation with illness? We live in San Francisco and I can understand how there would be a lot more disease around here than in a less populated area. The problem is, I can't NOT take him public places where there could be a great number of germs about. We don't have a backyard so dog parks are our reality.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>So far, I've LOVED having a corgi. I love their personality, I love his flaws, I love his short stature, and I love people on the street loving my dog. The only problem is, at this point, having a purebred dog has been miserable, and I would never do it again. I LOVE my dog, but the whole experience has been incredibly emotionally (and financially!!) taxing. Any feedback, experiences, or advice is welcome.</span></p>
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