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important issues which can affect Weimaraners. In our opinion, Bloat or Gastric Torsion is one of the most dreadful conditions your Weimaraner can ever experience. We have had 3 of our dogs suffer from bloat in 32 years. Luckily, we were able to recognise the early signs and our dogs survived. The information contained in the Bloat section can be frightening to read, however, we feel that all Weimaraner owners, particularly people who are new to the breed, can benefit from reading about our firsthand experiences.  You will also find an article regarding Immunodeficiency in Weimaraners. Again, this is a condition which can appear in various forms and degrees in Weimaraners. There is no test to determine if your Weimaraner is affected. Some vets are unaware that Weimaraners can suffer from immune related problems and therefore, can mis-diagnose the condition, as it can mask itself in various ways - i.e. continual stomach upsets, skin conditions, high temperatures etc. Dr. Danny Jedwab from the Hampton Vet Clinic has seen and treated a number of dogs over the years & his contact details can be found on the page regarding Immunodeficiency. Taildocking is banned in all States of Australia. Our thoughts on taildocking can be found on this specific page and again, these are our opinions. We would prefer our puppies to be docked, however we have no choice but to adhere to the current laws regarding this. Should any of our undocked dogs suffer a tail injury of any kind, we will have no hesitation seeking veterinary treatment to remedy this. Breed Standard ~ The FCI standard can be found here... |
