Congenital megaesophagus is a hereditary form of the disease that occurs in puppies. It is caused by a developmental disorder involving the nerve plexus in the lower esophagus. Peristaltic activity stops at the level where the esophagus is paralyzed, and food can go no further. In time, the esophagus above the inert segment enlarges and balloons out. This can be seen by lifting the puppy by his back legs and looking for a bulging out of the esophagus at the side of the neck.
Congenital megaesophagus has been described in German Shepherd Dogs, Golden Retrievers, Great Danes, Irish Setters, Greyhounds, Labrador Retrievers, Newfoundlands, Miniature Schnauzers, Chinese Shar-Pei, and Wire Fox Terriers. Hereditary myopathies are other causes of congenital megaesophagus.
Puppies with congenital megaesophagus show signs at weaning, when they begin to eat solid foods. Characteristically, they approach the food dish with enthusiasm but back away after a few bites. They often regurgitate small amounts of food, which they eat again. After repeatedly eating the food, it becomes quite liquid and passes into the stomach. Repeated inhalation of food causes bouts of aspiration pneumonia.
So, doesn't it say Andrea has a Biology Degree? Hmmm, makes me wonder if that is true?
Bee T.
San Antonio,#2Author of original report
Fri, May 30, 2014
Joey and Andrea Alaniz continue to write their own reviews on certain websites (yelp, yellewbook, etc.) Now they have created some type of search engine which is linked to Shepherds Von Saur German Shepherds!! So, instead of just Shepherds Von Saur...they have now added German Shepherds to the end of it!! Really!!! Keep in mind they do not use the Shepherds Von Saur website anymore! Another way for him to defer the negative reviews! Why would a breeder have two different websites?? FRAUDS!!! Of course they only have one now after their "bluff" was called out! So, if you pay attention when you are researching these frauds you will notice a trend! Does anyone know what happened to a few of his dogs? Chevelle, Gaurdian, Diva?? I am sure he has a brilliant story to tell about this!!!
This breeder should not be selling puppies!! Backyard breeder that has no experience but claims they do!! No proof just "words". 20 years experience, Biology degree.....come on then why would you sell sick puppies and not be compassionate!! Really, someone pays money upfront and then abandon's their puppy? That is just plain "stupid" if you believe that story he tells you!!
More updates to come as I research them further! If you become a victim contact me please! I would love to compare stories and hopefully you were smart enough to run the other way!
Remember: Expose Bad Breeders!!!