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My black Standard Poodle Worthy, who is my assistance/service dog for mobility disabilities, seems to have this condition. I have a plan for dealing with it which I think is very likely to work. I wanted to ask if anyone else on here has dealt with this condition--with a Standard Poodle, or any other breed.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series articles at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47

Never heard of this problem before your post. Read up on it a bit and found out it is a autoimmune problem and apparently is treatable. Also noticed is seems to effect Greyhounds and also German Shepards.
So sorry to hear you precious dog is having such a serious problem.

Cheryl

I've done more research, and it looks like Worthy will need some time for the nails to improve, but will be just fine. I'm glad I got him out so much for social experience before it came up. Spending a few months on an easier schedule is not likely to hurt his skills a bit. I sure love my sweet boy!
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series articles at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47

Great to hear all will be fine with Worthy.

Cheryl