Has anyone ever heard of progeria in dogs?

[MissCriss]

My best friend has a Chow mix who has progeria, I think it's called. Not sure on the spelling or specific details on the condition/disease. The dog also has a thyroid problem and has no teeth. I guess, basically what it is, for each month that the dog is alive, her body ages one year. It's very sad, and the vet said it was a super rare case. The dog, Hannah, is just SUPER sweet and good natured.

[AtomicSkies]

ive never heard of it in animals just people...how sad...what kind of diagnosis does she have? what kind of quality of life does she have now?

[Deb's Tiny Dogs]

No, I've never heard of it in animals. That would be too sad to even comprehend.

[MissCriss]

Originally Posted by AtomicSkies

ive never heard of it in animals just people...how sad...what kind of diagnosis does she have? what kind of quality of life does she have now?

I am not sure what kind of diagnosis she has, and her quality of life...what do you mean? I know she is happy.

Yes, I agree with Dev and you, AtomicSkies, it is extremely sad . Hannah is such a sweetie.

[AtomicSkies]

Originally Posted by MissCriss

I am not sure what kind of diagnosis she has, and her quality of life...what do you mean? I know she is happy.

Yes, I agree with Dev and you, AtomicSkies, it is extremely sad . Hannah is such a sweetie.

like does it noticeably affect her?

does she seem sick, unhappy stuff like that

[EmmaGirl]

I've never heard of it in animals. Yes, it's an extreme aging disease (in humans).
How very, very sad.

[rubyred]

No, never heard of it in any animals, only people. I know it is very rare. Very sad disease.

[MissCriss]

Originally Posted by AtomicSkies

like does it noticeably affect her?

does she seem sick, unhappy stuff like that

Oh yes, VERY much so. She is HAPPY. But, she has many health issues, just like an old dog would, even though she is only two years old. Their vet is actually very surprised that she has lived this long. She is obese because of her thyroid condition, she has severe arthritis, one tooth, and dandruff. She is just overall kind of deteriorating. The obesity I know is due in part because they free feed their dogs (something I do NOT think they should be doing with their dog), but there isn't really anything I can do to stop them because I've already talked to them about it.

[AtomicSkies]

Originally Posted by MissCriss

Oh yes, VERY much so. She is HAPPY. But, she has many health issues, just like an old dog would, even though she is only two years old. Their vet is actually very surprised that she has lived this long. She is obese because of her thyroid condition, she has severe arthritis, one tooth, and dandruff. She is just overall kind of deteriorating. The obesity I know is due in part because they free feed their dogs (something I do NOT think they should be doing with their dog), but there isn't really anything I can do to stop them because I've already talked to them about it.

one tooth? aww poor baby...its awful that she is suffering...are they planning to have her pts or just let her live out her time?

[MissCriss]

What's pts? And they are planning on having her live out her life as far as I know. She seems happy, despite her condition.