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| The poll results you're viewing have been conducted, from the past, in the Rottweiler Health groups. Some of the same polls have been re-voted on. Question Did you ever have a dog and/or pup(s) pass on due to SAS, "Subaortic Stenosis"? The pups is for the breeders to answer who lost them from a litter or produced them. { taken on: 3/2/2002 } Responses Choices Votes % 9 replies yes 1 - 11.11% no 6 - 66.67% what is SAS? 2 - 22.22% Question Have you ever fed your dog(s) chocolate? { taken on: 2/1/2001 } Responses Choices Votes % 22 replies yes 6 - 27.27% no 16 - 72.73% Question Have you ever fed your dog(s) Purina dog products? { taken on: 2/1/2001 } Responses Choices Votes % 22 replies yes 14 - 63.64% no 8 - 36.36% Question Arthritis: After diagnosis of arthritis, stiffness, lameness, old age and going to the vet for approximately 1-2 years. Could you tell me if it ever developed into osteosarcoma? { taken on: 11/24/2001 } Responses Choices Votes % 4 replies yes 1 - 25.00% no 2 - 50.00% passed on without diagnosis 1 - 25.00% Question How many dog(s) have ever had the problem of dermatitis? "Inflammation of the skin" { taken on: 4/4/2001 } Responses Choices Votes % 4 replies yes 3 - 75.00% no 1 - 25.00% Question Since this subject has come up again and is so common in older dogs: What does your dog(s) take and what do you do for hips, elbows, lameness, stiffness, arthritis, and/or joint problems? You can vote for more than one choice. { taken on: 11/24/2001 } Responses Choices Votes % 43 replies cosequin 3 - 6.98% Vitamin C 3 - 6.98% aspirin 4 - 9.30% Rimadyl 2 - 4.65% Ibuprofen 1 - 2.33% Alternative meds 1 - 2.33% Acupuncture 1 - 2.33% Glucosamine/Chondroitin 5 - 11.63% Fish Oil 1 - 2.33% Flax Seed Oil 4 - 9.30% Chiropractor 0 - 0.00% Swimming 2 - 4.65% Crate Rest 1 - 2.33% BARF for feeding 2 - 4.65% short walks/play time instead of longer ones 2 - 4.65% special exercise 0 - 0.00% no stair climbing/jumping 2 - 4.65% no - advance obedience or agility trials, etc. 1 - 2.33% yes - advance obedience or agility trials, etc. 1 - 2.33% heating pads 1 - 2.33% softer / orthopedic beds 4 - 9.30% corticosteroids 0 - 0.00% a type of pain med./shots from the vet 0 - 0.00% surgery 0 - 0.00% other 2 - 4.65% Question This poll is in conjuction with the arthritis questions. Since you do all these methods of treatment for your dog, I ask you this question. Does it really help? Please answer honestly. { taken on: 11/24/2001 } Responses Choices Votes % 6 replies yes a big increase of pain relief, comfort, and over-all general health 4 - 66.67% it only relieves the pain and activity levels are up and down until the next dose of meds 1 - 16.67% some difference for the better / pain and body movement 0 - 0.00% very little difference of improvement 1 - 16.67% no improvement at all 0 - 0.00% Question How many dog(s) have ever had the problem of dermatitis? "Inflammation of the skin" { taken on: 11/8/2001 } Responses Choices Votes % 5 replies yes 3 - 60.00% no 2 - 40.00% Question Where did you purchase your dog(s)? You can pick more than one. { taken on: 01/30/2001 } Responses Choices Votes % 49 replies Rescue 9 - 18.37% Pet store 0 - 0.00% Reputable Breeder 17 - 34.69% Backyard Breeder 8 - 16.33% Newspaper Ad 6 - 12.24% Friend 5 - 10.20% Found it 1 - 2.04% Dog pound 1 - 2.04% Human Society 2 - 4.08% Puppymill 0 - 0.00% Question Do you know of any relatives of your dog with the same disease and/or health problems? Such as: littermates, sire, dam, etc. { taken on: 01/30/2001 } Responses Choices Votes % 14 replies yes 4 - 28.57% no 10 - 71.43% Question Did your dog suffer any mental or physical abuse before you became the owner? This is for dogs that had previous ownership. { taken on: 01/30/2001 } Responses Choices Votes % 12 replies yes 7 58.33% no 5 41.67% Question Has your dog(s) gone through any special tests? { taken on: 01/30/2001 } Responses Choices Votes % 54 replies Hips 11 - 20.37% Elbows 7 - 12.96% Heart 7 - 12.96% Eyes 7 - 12.96% Blood work 9 - 16.67% Von Willebrand (VWD) 2 - 3.70% Thyroid 5 - 9.26% Brucellosis 6 - 11.11% Question What is the level of activity that your dog(s) have? { taken on: 01/30/2001 } Responses Choices Votes % 20 replies High 3 - 15.00% Semi-high 3 - 15.00% Medium 12 - 60.00% Low 1 - 5.00% Very low 1 - 5.00% |
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