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HYLOWE’S COSMIC TYGRE “TYGRE” (White-factored)
She produced three champion White Shepherds
She had three champion grandkids.
Sire: Amherst’s Lake Dallas
Dam: Moonshadow’s Petra Von Hylowe
Owner: Brad and Julie Hansen
Breeder: Julie Tittl
June 27, 1995 – January, 2007
11 years, 6 months
Checklist of common diseases:
| Yes | No | |
| Cancer Mammary Hemangiosarcoma Other |
X* |
X X |
| Digestive system EPI IBD Perianal fistulas |
X X X |
|
| Endocrine System Addison's disease Hypothyroidism |
X X |
|
| Heart and Vascular system diseases | X | |
| Immune system diseases | X | |
| Skin diseases | X | |
| Liver/Pancreatic | X | |
| Skeletal diseases Elbow dysplasia Hip dysplasia Intervertebral disc disease Lumbosacral stenosis Panosteitis Spondylosis |
X/mild |
X X X X X |
| Neurological conditions GSD degenerative myelopathy |
X |
|
| Ocular diseases Cataracts Pannus Corneal dystrophy |
X X X |
|
| Non-genetic symptoms/side effects of other conditions Arthritis (DJD) Bladder atony Megacolon |
X X X |
Other
*Prior history of mammary cancer, no evidence on necropsy
Interpretation of necropsy results:
This report was received without history. The most notable finding is extensive cellulites with malodorous exudates under a large portion of the skin. Cellulitis
is a diffuse inflammation/infection of the deep layers of the skin, and
in this case there was an accumulation of pus in that space as well. Cellulitis
may develop after an insult to the skin, such as cuts, blisters, burns,
insect bites, surgical sites or IV catheter insertion sites.
The
only other abnormalities noted were mild arthritic changes of both
femoral heads (hips) most likely due to mild hip dysplasia, and
multiple large fluid-filled cysts on both ovaries. This most likely did not contribute to Tygre’s demise.
There
was no evidence of cancer currently, although it is noted on the report
that Tygre had been previously diagnosed with (and likely treated for)
mammary cancer. There was no evidence of
disease of the digestive system, endocrine system, heart/vascular
system, immune system, liver/pancreas, neurological system, or eyes.