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“Germany’s Finest Bloodlines;
MADE IN AMERICA”
Breeders of the finest quality Schutzhund/IPO titled & Breed Surveyed German Shepherds in the United States for over 43 years. Our breeding program maintains the integrity of the German Shepherd's heritage to preserve the human-canine bond.
"BREEDING BETTER DOGS BY DESIGN"
Our Merkel Geneology is from Haßloch, Germany
Contact: 214-755-5755

BREEDER QUALIFICATIONS:
KENNEL NAME: Haus Merkel
Breeder Name: Dyan Merkel
Website: http://www.hausmerkel.com
Location: Dallas, Texas
Contact Info: hausmerkel@yahoo.com
214-755-5755

HEALTH TESTS:
Hip/Elbow Certifications: Yes
Degerative Myopathy Certifications: Yes
Thyroid tests: Yes
CERF tests: No

TRAINING:
Titles/certifies breeding stock in discipline?: Yes

BREEDING STOCK:
Raises breeding stock from puppies: Yes
Titles dogs bred on premise: Yes
Imports titled breeding stock: Yes
Buys from other Breeders: NO MORE!

SCHUTZHUND/IPO:
Has trained in Schutzhund: Yes
HOT from puppy to SchH3: Yes
HOT and bred to SchH3: Yes
HOT and bred to National level: Not yet

CONFORMATION/BREED SURVEY:
Show ratings: Yes
Breed survey: Yes

BREEDER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
V Putz vom Haus Merkel SchH3, Kkl 1a
V Ulla vom Haus Merkel SchH3, Kkl 1a
V Zessa vom Haus Merkel SchH2, IPO3, Kkl1a
V Riesa vom Haus Merkel SchH2, Kkl 1a
V Puma vom Haus Merkel SchH2, Kkl 1a
V Emma vom Haus Merkel SchH1, Kkl 1a
SG Wickie vom Haus Merkel IPO1 a
SG Vessa vom Haus Merkel IPO1 a
SG1 Clar vom Haus Merkel SchH1 a
Ch Merkel's Opium SchH1
V Merkel's Arletta SchH1, a
SG, VP2 Nixe vom Haus Merkel BH, AD, a
SG Feli vom Haus Merkel BH, AD, a
Ch Merkel's Leica UDT, OFA
Merkel's Leibchen Shiloh UDT, OFA
Ch Merkels Sangria UDT, OFA
United States Grand Victrix Ch Merkels Vendetta ROM, OFA
Ch Merkel' Quaestor CD, ROM, OFA
Ch Merkel's Essence UD, OFA
Merkel's Coda vom Jennerick CDX, OFA
National Certified Search & Rescue
Lieb vom Haus Merkel OFA,
National Obedience Winner Ch Merkel's Cut Up of Timmee UDT, OFA
Certified United States Service Dog Bryn vom Haus Merkel CGC, OFA
Certified United States Service Dog Fred vom Haus Merkel
Ch Merkel's The Cutting Edge OFA
Ch Merkel's Virtual Reality OFA
Ch Merkel's Tequila CD, OFA
Ch Merkel's Sante Fe OFA
Merkel's Spellbound ROM,OFA
Merkel's Emma ROM , OFA
Merkel's Estes CD, near ROM
2009 Annual Achievement Award Recipient Ch Merkel's Heart's are Wild CD TD, TC, HIC, CGC, TDI , OFA
Ch Merkel's Heart to Heart CD, OFA
PRODOMINANT LINES USED:
World Sieger VA1Larus von Batu SchH3 Kkl 1a
World Sieger VA1 Zamp vom Thermodos SchH3, Kkl 1
World Sieger VA1 Yasko vom Farbenspiel SchH3, Kkl 1a
VA Dux della Valcuvia SchH3, Kkl1a
Kirschental

WRITTEN GUARANTEE: Yes
EDUCATION AVAILABLE: Yes
LIFETIME SUPPORT: Yes
YEARS AS BREEDER: 43

Contact:

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three beautiful acres
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Dealing with Excessive Barking

The first step to stopping barking is to understand why it is happening. Dogs bark for all kinds of reasons, including anxiety, boredom and/or loneliness. Sometimes they bark just because it feels good. Luckily, most dogs will respond to one or other intervention to curtail their barking. Whether you simply bring an outdoor dog inside or take the time to apply behavior-modification techniques, you can cause a dog to be less of a nuisance and to be more socially acceptable.

Removing Skunk Odor
No need for the tomato juice. Use a mixture of 10 parts hydrogen peroxide to 1 part baking soda. Add a dash of degreasing dishwashing soap and pour into a spray bottle. Spray liberally over dry coat and allow to air dry. Avoid eyes. Works on other objects, too!

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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (Maldigestion Disorder) in Dogs

Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.

We are asked many, many questions about the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic diseases in the dog, specifically, those dealing with the digestion and absorption of nutrients. Such diseases are termed pancreatic insufficiency, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and maldigestion syndrome.

The pancreas has many glandular functions, some obvious and well known and others that are obscure and not understood at all. We classically think of the pancreas as the producer of insulin, and an insufficient production of that hormone leading to diabetes mellitus. For many dog owners, diabetes is easy to understand since they can think of it in terms of the disease seen in our fellow humans. Many people, however, have difficulty understanding diseases that affect the ability of the organ to produce the various enzymes that allow humans, dogs, and cats to digest their food.

Function of the pancreas

Certain cells of the pancreas called 'acinar' cells produce the important digestive enzymes utilized by the dog's body. The function of the enzymes is to break down food in the intestine into smaller molecules. The major digestive enzymes are protein molecules that are produced and stored in the pancreas. They include trypsin, chymotrypsin, amylase, and lipase. The trypsin and chymotrypsin break down protein molecules, the amylase breaks down starches, and lipase does the same to fats and triglycerides.

Breaking down the molecules of food into smaller sizes is an important part of the overall digestive process and allows nutrients to be absorbed by the cells that line the intestine. The nutrients are then passed from those cells into the bloodstream. There they can be transported throughout the body for use by the various tissues. When a dog eats a meal it stimulates the release of these enzymes. They flow from the pancreas into the anterior small intestine through a small tube called the pancreatic duct. Only after they reach the lumen or center of the intestine does their functional existence begin.

What is pancreatic insufficiency?

The disease characterized by a decrease or absence of these enzymes in the dog is referred to as 'exocrine pancreatic insufficiency' or 'maldigestion syndrome.' When dogs have this disorder, the proteins, starches, and fats found in their diet cannot be broken down into small enough pieces that allow them to be absorbed through the intestinal wall. The value and substance of the food, therefore, stays in the gastrointestinal tract and is passed out in the feces undigested. The affected dog, without treatment, literally starves to death even though it may be constantly eating. It is estimated that 90% of the pancreas must be destroyed before we see symptoms of insufficiency.

What causes pancreatic insufficiency?

There are several potential causes of pancreatic insufficiency. Chronic pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) is a common cause of pancreatic insufficiency. In some young animals (usually less than two years of age), the cells of the pancreas just start decreasing in number and functioning. The cause for this is unknown, but it may be an inherited condition. Many different dog breeds can be affected, however, it is more common in large breeds, especially German Shepherds.

Signs of pancreatic insufficiency

Regardless of its cause, the signs associated with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency are usually obvious and fit a distinct pattern. The disorder may come on gradually over a long period of time or it may develop rapidly over a period of a week or two. The animals with the condition show rapid weight loss caused by loss of body fat, and muscle atrophy. The hair coat has poor quality. There is usually diarrhea with the stools being light yellow or clay-colored, with the consistency of mashed potatoes. In some cases, it may even be watery, without any form at all. Depending on the diet, there may be large quantities of undigested fat present in the stool. The animal will seem constantly hungry and eat as much food as it can ingest at one time. It will often eat abnormal things such as plants, dirt, or its own feces (though pancreatic insufficiency is a rare cause of stool eating in dogs). The animal, in its appearance and behavior, typifies one that is starving to death, and in reality, he is.

Diagnosis of pancreatic insufficiency

In most cases, a presumptive diagnosis can be made from clinical signs alone and it is then proven by one of several available tests used to accurately diagnose pancreatic insufficiency. These include:

determining the levels of certain digestive enzymes in the blood (serum trypsin-like immunoreactivity), which is the most reliable
measuring the level of chymotrypsin activity
determining the levels of digestive enzymes in the stool (fecal proteolytic activity)
examining the stool under the microscope (least reliable)

Treatment of pancreatic insufficiency

In its appearance and behavior, a dog with pancreatic insufficiency looks like one who is starving to death - and in reality, he is.

Fortunately, treatment can easily be accomplished. Unfortunately, it is an expensive and lifelong proposition. Treatment involves replacing the dog's pancreatic enzymes with enzymes from other sources. Our only source of medications for these cases is products made through an expensive process, using freeze-dried and ground-up extracts of hog and cattle pancreases. These glands are harvested in meat packing plants and then processed solely for this purpose. They are formulated either into tablets or powder and go under such trade names as Viokase or Pancrezyme. They contain large quantities of the same naturally occurring digestive enzymes that are deficient in the affected pet. The tablets are given prior to a meal while the powder is usually mixed with food and allowed to set 30 minutes before feeding. Response to therapy is immediate and the animal will usually return to near normal health. Unfortunately, cost becomes the major hurdle in treating pancreatic insufficiency. An affected dog, for instance, will need $60-100 worth of medication every month. Research is underway to develop synthetic digestive enzymes, and hopefully, will lower the price of treating these patients.

In some instances, raw pig pancreas can be used. The pancreas needs to come from animals certified as healthy by an approved meat inspector. Accurate dosing is more difficult with the raw pancreas, but in general, a 45-pound dog would need to receive 3 to 4 ounces of the chopped pancreas. The raw pancreas can be frozen at -4ºF for up to 3 months and still retain its enzyme activity.

If the dog does not respond well to the addition of the digestive enzymes in Viokase or Pancrezyme, the diet may sometimes need to be altered. A highly digestible diet is fed, medium chain triglycerides may be added as fat sources since they do not require breakdown by pancreatic enzymes, and multiple vitamin supplements are given (especially Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) and the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Since the deficiency is one of enzymes and is cured by the addition of the same enzymes back into the diet, many dog owners regretfully try other cures. There are many products, nutritional and otherwise, that advertise they contain natural enzymes which aid in digestion. Examples of these are K-ZYME, ProBalance, Prozyme, and so on. These really do contain real and natural enzymes and in normal dogs can be very useful nutritional supplements. However, they are not the enzymes associated with Pancreatic Insufficiency. This is a very specific disorder with specific enzymes needed to correct it. The general nutritional supplement will do no harm, but regretfully, they will do no good either.

We occasionally see patients in which the pancreatic insufficiency is only temporary and somehow resolves itself in 6 to 8 months, but these are rare exceptions. In these cases, it is thought that the cells responsible for the production of the enzymes have been irritated in some way but not permanently damaged. When they recover from the incident, whatever it was, their ability to produce these enzymes returns

Last updated - Wednesday, October 10, 2012 06:40:54 PM -0400

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