Guinness update

CRider · 03-19-2013, 08:51 PM

Howdy...been a while since I've been able to get on here. Last I'd posted, we'd found out that Guinness had what seemed to be a serious heart arrhythmia. The vet had suggested waiting a bit to see if it evens out, then tests including EKG if it doesn't. Guinness just went back for his 6 month checkup and to both the vet's and my own surprise, the arrhythmia was completely gone! Whew, what a relief! I'd been told by a friend that had GSD's growing up that he could grow out of it, but I'd never heard of it. We go back again next week for shot updates and to confirm what he heard last week, but we're cautiously optimistic. At 6mths, he's weighing in at 58.5 pounds which seems pretty good.

Guinness has turned out to be just a great pup. He's really grown on all of us, even to the point that I ended up agreeing with my wife to let him in our bed when he wants since he isn't sleeping in a crate overnight any more. That mighta been a mistake, simply cuz he's such a bed hog already!

Anyhow, here's some updated pics that I took while playing in yesterday's snow...he LOVES chasing snowballs!

Playing catch with my son...

We've still got plenty of work to do, but I'm very pleased with how far he's come in such a short time!

Mary Beth · 03-19-2013, 09:39 PM

Wonderful news that Guinness is over his heart troubles . Those snow ball photos are great -especially the one of catching the ball in his mouth.

Cheyanna · 03-19-2013, 10:52 PM

What a handsome dog. Thanks God he is alright

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**jocoyn** · 03-19-2013, 10:54 PM

Yay. I am sure that is a relief.

Gretchen · 03-21-2013, 12:47 AM

Nice photos, I hope he stays a wonderful friend to your son for a long, long time.

03-19-2013, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
CRider Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Central PA Posts: 38	Guinness update Howdy...been a while since I've been able to get on here. Last I'd posted, we'd found out that Guinness had what seemed to be a serious heart arrhythmia. The vet had suggested waiting a bit to see if it evens out, then tests including EKG if it doesn't. Guinness just went back for his 6 month checkup and to both the vet's and my own surprise, the arrhythmia was completely gone! Whew, what a relief! I'd been told by a friend that had GSD's growing up that he could grow out of it, but I'd never heard of it. We go back again next week for shot updates and to confirm what he heard last week, but we're cautiously optimistic. At 6mths, he's weighing in at 58.5 pounds which seems pretty good. Guinness has turned out to be just a great pup. He's really grown on all of us, even to the point that I ended up agreeing with my wife to let him in our bed when he wants since he isn't sleeping in a crate overnight any more. That mighta been a mistake, simply cuz he's such a bed hog already! Anyhow, here's some updated pics that I took while playing in yesterday's snow...he LOVES chasing snowballs! Playing catch with my son... We've still got plenty of work to do, but I'm very pleased with how far he's come in such a short time! __________________ Pup acquired! Guinness Jakob, born 8-31-12, came home on 12-27-12!

03-19-2013, 09:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mary Beth Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pierre, South Dakota Posts: 1,376	Wonderful news that Guinness is over his heart troubles . Those snow ball photos are great -especially the one of catching the ball in his mouth. __________________ Sting Chance von Gaard AKC GSD 2/8/2006

03-19-2013, 10:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cheyanna Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,570	Guinness update What a handsome dog. Thanks God he is alright Sent from Petguide.com Free App __________________ Cheyanna Handler for Service Dog, Fiona Van Sandstein (5/23/12 -- )

03-19-2013, 10:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
jocoyn Zombie Queen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 12,075	Yay. I am sure that is a relief. __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Beau -NAPWDA Certified Cadaver Dog Waiting at the Bridge (italics=GSDs) (hemangiosarcoma=blue):Grim , Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

03-21-2013, 12:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Gretchen Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California's Central Coast Posts: 1,594	Nice photos, I hope he stays a wonderful friend to your son for a long, long time.

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