Hello, I just wanted to let you know some current news on our rotty. I had submitted the photo of Callisto and Titan, and it's posted on your sight. Two days ago, Callisto passed away at the young age of one. I just got the results from the necropsy we had done on her and wanted to share what had happened to warn people of the condition, and possibly see if it anyone else has experienced this.
Callisto and Titan were running around in the yard, playing their puppy version of tag, as usual, and all the sudden I heard a crashing noise. I looked outside to see Callisto laying flat on the porch, struggling to move. I went outside to see her and she tried 2 times to get up, but her body was just frozen. Not even seconds later She was gone. My vet did the necropsy and found out that one of Callisto's ventricles (the left one) was smaller than they right one, and her heart couldn't get enough blood to it. Her lungs were filled with saliva and blood. Our vet informed us that this
condition is in a very gray area and that it's a fine line between genetics and a freak accident. The
condition's name is S.A.S. (Subaortic Stenosis) and according to a local Rottweiler
breeder, it's becoming more common in Rottweilers. Even with heart clearances there is no for sure that a puppy wont have this condition. Our vet has only seen it twice in his life. Callisto was so full of energy; you would never have guessed she was unhealthy in any way. She had a glossy coat, weighed 75 lbs, ate healthy, and got plenty of exercise. I just wanted to tell everyone about this. Yes, it is rare, but apparently it can happen to the best of dogs. Our other rott is at a complete loss. He is in a severe state of depression right now (along with him mom and dad.). Just so everyone is aware, Love your babies while you have them, something can happen in the blink of an eye. Thanks for letting me share.
Samara and Jason
Links to
more information on S.A.S (Subaortic
Stenosis)
Our Comments:
Dear Samara,
Words can not express the sorrow my wife and I are feeling for you and your loss of Callisto, and of course for Titan. We have heard of Subaortic Stenosis but only in text, never from a viewer.
Our hearts go out to you all! In time, if you like, we would be proud to list Callisto on our "In Memory of" board.
We all gain comfort in knowing our canine Sons & Daughters are waiting for us on the Rainbow Bridge, waiting to join us once again, by our sides for all
eternity.
Warmest Sympathies,
Mark & Deborah Payne
RottenRotty.Com
