Beddlington Terrier - Copper Toxicosis

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Hi All,

I have a 3 yrs old Beddlington Terrier called Gypsey, who has (unfortunately) just been diagnosed with Copper Toxicoxis.

Apparently, this is a fairly common disease for this breed. There livers are unable to tolerate copper and cannot break it down, therefore, it just stores up in the liver. However, not all Beddlington suffer from this.

She had a biopsy a couple of weeks ago and the results showed an excessive amount of copper in the liver. Most dogs have a level of 50,000 micromilimeters and Gypseys is 177,000 - so quite high.

She has just started on a new diet (which she doesn't really like) and is starting on medication on Monday to help draw the copper back out of her liver. However, this can take several months to work and in the meantime the liver may fail.

Also, the tablets are very strong and alot of dogs cannot cope with them.

Just wandered, if anyone on here had any experience of this disease and could offer some advice.

Gypsey, is still quite bright at the minute and is happy to go chasing the ball down the fields.

Debs

 

[chill36]

aah deb really sorry to hear this,cant offer any advice im afraid just hope all goes well with her treatment juliex

 

[meddling]

Can't help either, but I'm really sorry that she's got this and lots of :luck: :luck: for the future :luck:

 

[Finleyfoofoo]

Hi All,
I have a 3 yrs old Beddlington Terrier called Gypsey, who has (unfortunately) just been diagnosed with Copper Toxicoxis.

Apparently, this is a fairly common disease for this breed.  There livers are unable to tolerate copper and cannot break it down, therefore, it just stores up in the liver.  However, not all Beddlington suffer from this.

She had a biopsy a couple of weeks ago and the results showed an excessive amount of copper in the liver.  Most dogs have a level of 50,000 micromilimeters and Gypseys is 177,000 - so quite high.

She has just started on a new diet (which she doesn't really like) and is starting on medication on Monday to help draw the copper back out of her liver.  However, this can take several months to work and in the meantime the liver may fail.

Also, the tablets are very strong and alot of dogs cannot cope with them.

Just wandered, if anyone on here had any experience of this disease and could offer some advice.

Gypsey, is still quite bright at the minute and is happy to go chasing the ball down the fields.

Debs

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Hiya Deb,

She will get the best care with you,and knowing Gypsey,she is a little fighter.We will all be cheering her on in Terrier racing next year. :huggles:

Amandaxxx

 

[nanscamp]

I dont know about chasing a ball about. She is a little monster when she is chasing the lure. I hope she is feeling better soon, I know you will do the best for her. I like watching our lot trying to get the rag off her at the end of the race.

Lyn

 

[J.T.]

Really sorry to hear this. I've got a Bedlington too & he has regular blood tests to check his liver function.

I'm a member of the Bedlington Terrier Association (BTA) and get newsletters from them. They would be able to give you a lot of advice on the condition.

I've just had a look for the contact details but must have recycled the last newsletter but if you just google BTA you should find them. I emailed the lady about something & she was very helpful.

I hope Gypsey is ok

 

[lurcher lover]

Really sorry to hear this. I've got a Bedlington too & he has regular blood tests to check his liver function.I'm a member of the Bedlington Terrier Association (BTA) and get newsletters from them. They would be able to give you a lot of advice on the condition.

I've just had a look for the contact details but must have recycled the last newsletter but if you just google BTA you should find them. I emailed the lady about something & she was very helpful.

I hope Gypsey is ok

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Hi JT

Thanks for the info, i'll try them later

Deb

 

[Finleyfoofoo]

Really sorry to hear this. I've got a Bedlington too & he has regular blood tests to check his liver function.I'm a member of the Bedlington Terrier Association (BTA) and get newsletters from them. They would be able to give you a lot of advice on the condition.

I've just had a look for the contact details but must have recycled the last newsletter but if you just google BTA you should find them. I emailed the lady about something & she was very helpful.

I hope Gypsey is ok

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Hi JT

Thanks for the info, i'll try them later

Deb

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Keep your chin up Deb.Was horrible to see you so upset today,Gypseys poor little swollen tummy,i could have cried with you.She is so brave.I hope you get on o.k at the vets tomorrow.

Amandaxxxx

 

[lurcher lover]

Keep your chin up Deb.Was horrible to see you so upset today,Gypseys poor little swollen tummy,i could have cried with you.She is so brave.I hope you get on o.k at the vets tomorrow.

Amandaxxxx

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Thanks Amanda,

It's breaking my heart to see her like she is and tearing my apart trying to work out what to do.

Debs

 

[em21]

Aww so sorry to hear this. I don't know a lot about it but my mum has a beddie and I remember her looking for breeders who screened for it? So I'm assuming it's maybe genetic? I'm not sure though, sorry i'm not much help. I hope your little one is better soon :huggles:

Emma xxx

 

[Tuggie]

So sorry to hear Gypsy is suffering from this, Im sure you have read up all about it, it is genetic and both parent must be carriers for the offspring to develop the disease, it is vitaly important to only buy pups whose parents are tested clear, I see so many for sale cheap who are obviously not testsed and at risk.

Fingers crossed for Gypsy, hope the diet and care she is getting has her back to good health soon. :thumbsup: all the best Tuggie