Delaware Valley Doberman Pinscher Assistance

Dedicated to the rescue of Dobermans in PA, NJ and DE

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Delaware Valley Doberman Pinscher Assistance, Inc.
Dedicated to the rescue of Dobermans in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware

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Health

HEALTH

As a caregiver and owner of your Doberman, you should know what warning signs to look for to let you know your pet needs medical attention. If you notice any of these signs it’s a good idea to make an appointment to see your vet.

PETS IN DISTRESS

These are only a few of the signs that may indicate your pet is in distress. If you see any of these unusual behaviors in your pet, go to a local vet emergency room or your vet’s office ASAP.

  • Unusual pacing – circling or repetitive movements
  • Apparent confusion
  • Vomiting/diarrhea for more than 1 day or repeated vomiting/diarrhea several times in 1 day
  • Blood in vomit or diarrhea
  • Does not respond to verbal cues or name
  • Excessive panting for no reason

GENERAL HEALTH WARNINGS

Changes in your dog’s temperament, including sudden aggressive behavior, can be related to illnesses that might be treatable. Examples are earaches, toothaches, thyroid problem and vision problems, just to name a few. Pain or illness can create changes in your pets’ temperament. Why? Simply because it is not feeling well. Think how you would feel with a toothache if someone were asking you to go for a long run or expected you to be nice to everyone.

Coughing, heavy breathing or increased heart rate. If your Doberman is coughing or breathing heavy it’s time to visit the vet. Do not wait and give it time to clear up. Coughing can be a sign of Cardio. Your Doberman could be in danger and needs to see a vet. It also could be kennel cough, which is treated with an antibiotic by your vet. If treatment is not received for kennel cough, an upper respiratory infection can set in and your pet could die.

WARNING: Do not give your Doberman your medications or antibiotics. Dobermans can have a deadly reaction to some antibiotics. You need to take your pet to the vet ASAP.

Increased urine could be an infection, kidney problems or even diabetes.

Skin sores or balding could be many different things. It might be related to a nutrition problem but could be a sign of a medical problem. Examples of health problems: demodectic mange, other types of mange, thyroid problem, allergies or ringworm are a few examples of illnesses your dogs could have if balding or has skin sores. Demodectic could be deadly as it can infect the organs.

Learn more about mange here: http://www.canismajor.com/dog/mange1.html#Demodectic

Decrease in activity level. Your 5 year-old dog is slowing down a lot. It might not be old age. Get to the vet and have blood work done and a urine test. Please don’t think he or she is getting older without checking with your vet to rule out any medical problems. Learn more about older pet health: http://www.srdogs.com

GENETIC HEALTH ISSUES

Dobermans, like many other breeds, can have genetic health issues. Please visit any of the following links for information on health problems.

Wobblers Syndrome – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wobbler_disease
Genetic Test for Canine Degenerative Myelopathy
Canine Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is an adult-onset, progressive spinal cord disease causing weakness in the hind limbs and eventually paraplegia. The AKC Canine Health Foundation Announces Genetic Test for Canine Degenerative Myelopathy.

Thank you to our WONDERFUL Donators / Decorators!

We would like to thank the following people for helping us decorate our tree this year!  Every little bit helps us to help our beautiful dogs live happy and healthy lives in their new forever homes.

DOBIE: “In loving memory of JD, our bubbas, and Lexi, our baby girl!” – Anthony and Carrie DeSimone

STAR: “This is for all of the rescues who’s lives have been or will be touched by the DVDPA” – The DeSimone Family

BONE:  “Merry Christmas Caesar & Titan” – Ruth MacGregor

GIFT BOX:  ” Merry Christmas. In memory of Sally & Jasmine” – Ruth MacGregor

BONE:  “In remembrance of Darcy” – Sharon, Tom, and Sai

PAW PRINT BALL: “Merry Christmas” -from Sharon, Tom, and Sai

BONE:  “In loving memory of Scarlett” – Rachael Johnson

7 HEARTS:  “In loving memory of SimonNotSoSimple, LexiSassAss, MissJoy, Drummer, Cracker, MamaGrets and all those loved and lost at MacMarlen”- Kristin Majercik

8 PAW PRINT BALL:  “In loving memory of my 7 Dobies at the rainbow bridge & my girl Lacee” – Marilyn Morio

BELLS:  “In memory of all the dobes I have loved and lost” – Janet Beck

GIFT BOX:  “Cody we miss you” – George Pence

SNOW FLAKE:  “In memory of Shea” – Christine Miller

4 SNOW FLAKES:  “In memory of Ninja Knight, Cleo and Celia & in honor my my current handsome boy Vader” – Melanie Mohler

BONE:  “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year” – Henry, Susan, and Lady Federowicz

BONE:  “In memory of Gaby” – Melody, Kent & Bowie

BONE:  “In Memory Of Cody” –  Mike, Sarah, and Emmie Pence

BONE:  “In Honor of Wesson our new boy!”  –  Mike, Sarah, and Emmie Pence

BONE:  “In memory of Linda and our dobies  Zeek, Taz, Gunny, Paco and Juno” – Michael Barbiers

4 BELLS:  “In Memory of Foxxy, Abbey, Leo, Chelsea, Dublin, Penny and Nikki and in honor of Cruzer and Leia Love you all” – Elaine Hopkins

BELLS:  ” Happy Holidays!! Love Akaya” – Joan Bondrowski

BONE:  “In loving memory of Lucy” – Larry Daisey

SNOWFLAKE:  “In memory of all my Dobes. Forever in my heart” – Deborah Yurkonis

2 GIFT BOXES:  “Merry Xmas” – Anne, John & Noelle Tedaldi

PAW PRINT BALL:  “Beamer forever in our hearts” – Marc Hayes

GIFT BOX:  “Lotus and Will we miss you.” – Marc Hayes

BONE:  ” In memory of Logan” – Susan Trombetta

14 RED HEARTS:  ” In memory of those who went before me.” – Susan Trombetta

GIFT BOX:  “In Loving Memory of Dexter & Wilson” – Patricia Mullay

BONE:  “In Loving Memory to all my Dobies and love to Quinn & Khaleesi” – Patricia Mullay

BEADED GARLAND:  “Love Penny” – Robert Stapenski

BEADED GARLAND:  “In loving memory of our boy Lansky” – Christine & Chuck

SNOWFLAKE:  “Merry Christmas to Sue & Lacie Rhodes!” – Faith Wright

BEADED GARLAND:  – Nicole Kline

BEADED GARLAND:  “Merry Christmas and Best Wishes” – Carla Narducci

8 BELLS:  “MERRY CHRISTMAS” from CHARLOTTE, BILL & MISS MACKIE

BONE:  “For Kaylah & Tiberius” – Karen Yetter

BEADED GARLAND:  “In loving memory of 10 at the Rainbow Bridge” – Chris & Chuck

2 SNOWFLAKES:  “In memory of Rocky, Sunny and Austin.” – Marilyn Munson

SNOWFLAKE:  “From Zia” – Beth McCahren

SNOWFLAKE:  “For all the wonderful volunteers of DVDPA. Without you all, Dobies would be homeless. ” –  Merry Christmas, Michael Scott

BONE:  “For Misty” – Michelle Kelly-Buxton

BEADED GARLAND:  “In memory of my Zion and Zena” – Dorothy Larks

2 BEADED GARLAND: “In loving memory of Chloe & Jack” – Amy Mosser

BEADED GARLAND:  “In memory of Leo and Zoe” – Melanie Godhania

2 PAW PRINT BALLS: “In memory of Sheba and In memory of Lexi” – Christina Coyle

BEADED GARLAND: “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Darbi, Bogey and their people.” – Nicole Paez-Junkins

BELLS:  “In memory of Porsche and Jyota, I miss you still, love, Mom (Mary)” – Mary Askew

4 BELLS: “In loving memory of our 3 beautiful boys, Gunnar, Toby and Otto” -Nick and Karen Fargo

10 PAW PRINT BALLS “Celebrating Christmas with our handsome, loyal Phoenix.  Keeping us happy during these crazy times!” – Nick and Karen Fargo

BELLS:  “For all those still waiting for their furever homes.” – Marilyn Morio

BEADED GARLAND:  “Merry Christmas to all the wonderful dogs may you all find your forever homes. Ivy Gate Dobermans” – Carol Weiner

 

 

DVDPA – Rescued, Loved, Home Collar

We are thrilled to announce that the Collarati “Collars for a Cause” DVDPA collar is now available!

Collariti DVDPA Home Rescue Collar

The “Rescue, Loved, Home” collar was designed by the amazingly talented Chrissy Long of Collarati. This stunning design features actual DVDPA dogs, in all five colors both cropped, docked and natural doing what they do best – having fun!!!

Collars are 2” printed white biothane with your choice of brass or nickel-plated buckle hardware. A portion of each sale goes directly to DVDPA.

Dog collar that has doberman on it with a house and field of flowers

ORDER YOURS NOW at: https://collarati.com/dvdpa-rescued-loved-home

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Every Penny Counts! Please Donate

There are many ways that you can make a donation to help the Dobies. Check out some of our suggestions below!

GIVE A ONE-TIME DONATION TO DVDPA.


BECOME A MONTHLY SPONSOR.

Donate monthly to help defray kennel costs - $5, $10, $25 or $50 per month.


BECOME A VIRTUAL SPONSOR.

See a dobie for adoption that makes your heart go pitter-patter? Sponsor him/her today!

CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT EVEN MORE WAYS THAT YOU CAN HELP US HELP THEM!

Want to lend a paw to Dobermans in need? When you use our code “DVDPA” on any 6- or 12-month BarkBox or Super Chewer BarkBox subscription, they’ll donate $25 to us, and you’ll get your first box for 50% off! The Super Chewer line is great for dogs who demand a challenge! BarkBox
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