Forrests' Bridleway Cache & Dash Traditional Cache
Ggwhizz: With three DNF's logged and the cache being too far away now to maintain, it's time to archive this one. Thanks to all who came to find.
Forrest was sadly put to sleep 27/03/2015 due to liver failure :'( R.I.P
Forrests' Bridleway Cache & Dash
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Much as the title suggests. You are looking for a green specimen pot on a bridleway.
Forrest is our geohound. He is a very special little dog & was born with Cerebellar Hypoplasia. You can find out more about him & his condition below.
There is room to park a car at the bridleway entrance. Please leave enough room for horses & riders to pass safely.
This is also the parking spot for another of our caches close by; Forrest & The Pooh Sticks. GC3RMPN
The cache contains a log book, no pen.
CEREBELLAR HYPOPLASIA
What is Cerebellar hypoplasia?
In a dog with Cerebellar hypoplasia, the cerebellum is not completely developed when the puppy is born. This can be due to a wide range of reasons; hereditary factor, injury, bacterial or virus infection, poisoning & malnutrition - of the puppy while it is still in its mother’s womb.
What is the cerebellum?
The cerebellum is the part of the dog’s brain responsible for controlling and coordinating movement. When a dog is born with Cerebellar Hypoplasia, the cells of the cerebellum has not matured as they should prior to birth, which leads to uncoordination and poor balance for the dog.
Symptoms of Cerebellar Hypoplasia in dogs
In a puppy with Cerebellar Hypoplasia, poor balance is one of the most prominent symptoms. The puppy might have a wide-based stance, i.e. stand with its paws far apart to remain more balanced, and some puppies seem to have no idea where their paws actually are, which causes them to appear clumsy and walk with a foot knuckled over.
The gait can be stiff or high-stepping, and some dogs will constantly wobble and fall. Some dogs will develop head and/or body tremors, especially when excited.
The symptoms of Cerebellar Hypoplasia range from mild to severe. Dogs with Cerebellar Hypoplasia might appear light-headed, but they have the same mental alertness as normal dogs. The general health of the dog is also unaffected.
The symptoms of Cerebellar hypoplasia are evident at birth, or can be noticed within 2 weeks. They do not become worse with age.
Cerebellar Hypoplasia treatment for dogs
There is no cure or treatment for Cerebellar hypoplasia. In mild cases, it is however possible for the dog to live a fairly normal life, although with a somewhat poorer sense of balance and coordination. If you feel that you can adjust the life of your dog to suit this, there is usually no need to put the dog to sleep.
Cerebellar Hypoplasia normally stays just as it is; it will neither get worse nor better as the dog matures. Some dogs will learn to compensate for the problems, at least to a certain degree. Dogs will Cerebellar Hypoplasia will usually reach the normal age for their particular breed.
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